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Zig's contribution to the American Institute of Architects guide for Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is particularly relevant for hospital design and construction.

A few years ago, we had only very basic computer modelling to help us understand what to expect from a building’s energy performance.These days, additional layers of data are being added in, so that our design decisions are really being driven by data now.

This enables us to make better, sustainable design choices, and to improve a building’s performance right from the start.We look at issues such as the material choice for a building’s facade and structure, as well as energy performance and thermal comfort.These are evaluated with respect to the passing of time.

What will happen year on year, and at the end of a building’s life?.Embodied carbon in sustainable building design.

One of the core issues we’re trying to tackle with sustainable design revolves around carbon.

We know a lot about operational carbon and how buildings operate.This approach not only reduces the environmental footprint and costs but also enhances safety and quality by enabling smaller, more controlled, and flexible production processes.. 5.

Barriers and opportunities for change:.Finally, Adrian discusses the systemic and regulatory barriers to adopting these new manufacturing technologies but also highlights the compelling need for change driven by the demand for affordable, sustainable medicines.

He advocates for embracing these new technologies to overcome current limitations and transform pharmaceutical manufacturing..The podcast emphasises the urgent need for innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing to address current challenges and future demands.Last year saw the completion of The Forge in London – the world’s first major commercial building constructed using a platforms approach to DfMA (P-DfMA).