UK Government’s Construction Playbook.
Their 3D, “virtual” thinking gives them a head start in the computer modelling that our engineers use.From defining problems and generating creative solutions, then testing and refining those solutions, through to the efficient execution of final assets, the process is digital and forward looking.
The question for us is not “how is this done traditionally?”, but “what is the best possible way to do this?” For young digital thinkers, as for all of our engineers, that commitment to innovation, is a compelling reason to work here, rather than the technology sector.. How to get into engineering at Bryden Wood.Awareness of what engineers do, and the attractions of the industry, is improving.But how do you get a job in it?
Many assume that you need to have a university degree, and that’s a great option, but not the only one.Taking the apprenticeship route has many benefits.
It immediately places you within the workplace where you learn practical skills, whilst engaging in the academic work needed to gain professional qualifications.
So a great choice for young people who like to be hands on while they learn.. Apprenticeship progression within Bryden Wood.In this situation, patient wellbeing is prioritised on every level, as the nested toilet positioning provides a connection to both the outdoor environment and hospital staff, improving both wellbeing and hospital management.. As shown in the following diagrams, daylight levels are better in the outboard and our preferred nested solution, and the nested option has an improved uniformity ratio.
An adequately designed ward would also facilitate a variety of active views out, both to the outdoors and circulation areas, creating a connection to nature in line with biophilic design principles, as well as a better thermal experience.. Further ideas to improve visual comfort in hospital wards are: the adoption of circadian lighting, a better user experience of artificial lighting control and the use of further biophilic design techniques (colour palettes, patterns and vegetation)..Figure 2: Daylight availability (SDA).
From left to right: inboard design, outboard design, nested design..Figure 3: Daylight rendering.