We presented a wide range of variables, for example: density of operations in laboratories by m2; activity in terms of people per m2; test time by laboratory and category of test; laboratory capacity by time taken per test, and by number of tests carried out per year; and so on..
Currently, Marks says, “we're letting people design with things that aren't real, and we're letting them make them less real by stretching them, or only looking at geometric shapes.You actually need discrete data, you need the connection with the maker as the architect.
In order to set the right parameters you need generative design, you need multi-dimensional CAD like Revit, you need those things in order to make the right decisions.”.So, what advice does Amy Marks have for moving the industry forward?.“Everybody right now, if you're an architect or a builder, you should be working on your foundational skills with the baseline, anchor, portfolio products,” she says.. It’s then what she calls the “connective tissue” technology, the tech which forms between those products to connect them to other products, which will be the key to getting from “conceptualisation, design, to make, to operate,” she says.. Productization: building a raft in the ocean of construction.
The process of productising the pieces and parts involved in construction will help inform our understanding of what technological connective tissue is missing, as well as what we need to do to fill in the gaps.. Amy Marks compares the productisation of those elements to building a raft or reef in the middle of the ocean.Whether it be a generator, a panel, a bathroom pod, or something else, productisation will provide something solid to work with inside a sea of fluidity, something we can “actually track through and map…”.
The key, she says, is that the products must be fully defined.
We must understand every aspect, including workflows, performance, and sustainability.Beyond Buildings: Prioritising Energy Security:.
Reconstruction isn't just about rebuilding structures; it's crucially about re-establishing and enhancing energy independence and resilience.Discussions included strategies for distributed energy generation and securing stable, long-term power solutions to protect against future vulnerabilities.. 3.
Digital Tools as the Backbone of Reconstruction:.Advanced digital tools – from BIM (Building Information Modelling) and digital twins to sophisticated data management platforms – are essential for coordinating the immense, multi-faceted reconstruction effort, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and informed decision-making.. 4.