2020 Vision – The Future of UK Construction

Found this document online which I think we all need to read up on just to understand the need for innovative materials/technology for 2020.

Below I've listed the section I think we should read up on:

2.2 The speed of innovation within the sector.........................................................18
2.6 MMC (Modern methods of construction).......................................................... 24

2.7 New construction materials.............................................................................    27

2.8 CO2 emission reduction and energy conservation in buildings .....................29

Here's a PDF link to this document:
http://www.cskills.org/uploads/2020VisionScenariosforconstructionskills_tcm17-11077.pdf

Innovative and sustainable materials for the future

•          Ultra high-strength concrete
•          Sea balls
•          Hollow sphere structures
•          Self-reinforced thermoplastics
•          Electroactive  polymers
•          Coconut-wood composites
•          Fungus-based materials
•          Bioplastics based on polylactic acid
•          Blingcrete
•          Luminoso

More I've just found... still researching on them to see if we can apply them to our practice:

• self compacting concrete
• permanenet insulated concrete formwork
• composites (Glulam beams, Accoya –chemically treated wood, Parafil,

  honeycomb materials)
• Nanotechnology (The use of new materials with nano-properties, such as self-cleaning glass, additives to cement etc, which are likely to bemore widely used in the near future)

• Micro “machines” such as radio-trackable tags

Suppliers/Contractors for Technology

Materials are a critical element of any fabricated system, enabling opportunities not only to improve performance but also to increase system capabilities, reduce cost, and expand mission envelopes. As technology evolves, miniaturization, extreme environments, and multi-functionality will ensure that materials technology will continue to play a critical role.

At SAVI Architects we aim to incorporate sustainable and innovative materials such as:

Ultra high-strength concrete

Sea balls

Hollow sphere structures

Self-reinforced thermoplastics

Electroactive  polymers

Coconut-wood composites

Fungus-based materials

Bioplastics based on polylactic acid

Blingcrete

Luminoso

All of the above materials are listed technological trends that will further explore the use of innovative materials for the future.

Detailed below are some of the contractors that we are associated within our schemes:

Wates

Waste is Wates’ big thing. It is taking it so seriously it has set itself a target of producing zero non-hazardous waste by 2010. All its sites have waste management plans backed up by a toolkit to help it reduce waste. It segregates waste on its sites wherever possible so it can be recycled, and also tries to find ways of recycling problem materials. 

Carillion

Carillion has its sustainability performance externally verified against its targets and last year managed to hit a commendable 81.6%. It has done this by responsible procurement of timber, a supply chain partnership designed to improve the environmental performance of its suppliers and a framework agreement with a plasterboard supplier to take back its plasterboard waste. Carillion also minimises its environmental impact by recycling its office waste and has a target of reducing emissions from its vehicles by 10% this year.

Boris Lend Lease

Bovis Lend Lease takes a very thorough approach to sustainability that permeates its business. It has a sustainability plan that cuts through all aspects of the business including its supply chain, employees and even clients. It benchmarks all its projects for waste, energy and water consumption, timber and commercial vehicles using a simple traffic light system – green means it is doing well. Good examples include a 97% materials recycling rate at its Bankside project and 84% of all its recent projects having used FSC-certified timber. It has even developed a site hoarding made from recycled plastic to cut down on timber use.

In regards to innovative suppliers, we work closely with Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection.

We are constantly innovating to make schemes more comfortable, cost-efficient and sustainable worldwide. Saint-Gobain solutions span from self-cleaning windows and photovoltaic glass to smart insulation systems, water supply systems, solar solutions and building materials distribution.

We offer solutions to the major challenges of energy efficiency and environmental protection. No matter what new needs emerge in the habitat and construction markets, our future supplier of inventive materials is made by Saint-Gobain.

Everything extra

Experience:

　

At SAVI we have brought forward a range of experiences based on our varied background. We have extensive knowledge in creating innovative design using the latest technology including structural, insulation and cladding systems which conform to the building regulations of 2020

Ethos:
Our practice's defining character derives from the desire to be on the frontline of innovation in many ways. We do this with our image and our approach to design. At SAVI we deliver the image of professionalism whilst also being personable.

Our company name derives from the word "Savvy", which itself means to be intelligent. We shortened this word to "Savi" to create a simple and original company name which can be remembered easily by customers. 'Sustainable Architecture, viable intelligence' is the second meaning to our company name which simply defines two of our main focuses when designing. These are designing sustainably and integrating our intelligent monitoring systems into buildings.

In order to steer away from the predictable green colour-schemes that 'sustainable' and 'eco friendly' companies have used in the past, SAVI decided to progress with our trademark blue colour. We feel that this fresh and vibrant colour adds more edge to our company and helps to set us apart.

Our logo has been designed to tie in a number of elements: To try and fit into the 2020 advertising world; to be simple and memorable; to portray/hint that we are an architectural firm; to be able to be printed on a variety of surfaces and in colour/black & white but still retain it's image.

Services we can integrate into our designs:
> Latest technology in solar power

> Geothermal

> Rainwater harvesting

> Green roofing

> Using recycled materials innovatively

> Prefabrication

> Locally sourced materials

> Integrated monitoring system

> Post SAVI monitoring mentor

Specialisms:
> Monitoring system

> Innovative materials
> Green roofing

> From Design stage to completion - then a 2 year care programme afterwards, we provide the full package.

Background:
> Founded at the beginning of 2020, SAVI brought together six professionals consisting of senior architects and technologists.

> We have brought forward Clients and supplier knowledge from our previous practices.

> You can find out more about our professionals individual background by visiting the Team page.

> After funding by each of our members, SAVI set up practice in the city centre area of Nottingham, providing a service specialising in the use of innovative materials and integrated building monitoring systems with expert aftercare.

Awards:
Due to SAVI being a recently established practice we don't currently have any awards for our work. However, we have already been shortlisted for the Housing Design Award 2020 for a current project we are working on.



Our Philosophy:
> 'Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower' - Steve Jobs.

We strive to be at the forefront of innovation. SAVI is constantly sourcing reliable suppliers to collaberate with in order to integrate the latest technology in our design and construction methods.

SAVI brings together the expertise from a range of backgrounds and experience, in order to provide an architectural service second to none. Our principles reside in providing sustainable and innovative architecture to meet and exceed the Design and Quality standards of 2020. We strive to bring an excellent and adaptive service to clients.

Wherever possible we aim to use the highest quality recycled/recyclable materials sourced from trusted suppliers. Our uniqueness lies in our promise to deliver high-performance buildings which monitors the building's energy output.

Above all, we let our architecture to speak for itself. So feel free to visit our Projects page.

Consultants:

We work closely with many consultants in order to provide the best possible service and to create seamless design without compromise. These may include quantity surveyors, main contractors, M&E Engineers, transport and drainage consultants, life cycle costing analyser, fire engineering consultant and Building Management System Engineers.

USP:

"We guarantee to exceed current design and energy standards, with intelligent design and innovative monitoring software."

Client Interaction:

Customer Service:
> At SAVI, we strive to provide customer service excellence through upmost professionalism.

> We deal with our projects strategically and aim to make ourselves available to projects diverse in scale and budget.

> Our appointed members are valued by their drive and passion for architecture, as well as their ability to listen to the client and divulge the best way to satisfy their needs.

> Staff at SAVI will act responsively, reliably and will form a trusting professional relationship with the client in order to achieve a high level of satisfaction which is beyond the usual expectation to that of an architectural firm.

> Any meeting with clients or contractors will be recorded and reviewed in order to ensure we are providing a service to holistically meet the client's requirements.

> Our staff are highly trained in client interaction and about the methods of interaction-related project success.

> Communication to clients regarding project progress or any arising issues is dealt with quickly, CLEARLY and efficiently.

> Typical client issues within an architectural firm have been established and we have an agenda set in place to deal with these issues should they arise.

> For every project, we create a client relationship plan in order to determine the best way forward.

> Members at SAVI partake in regular workshops dealing with customer service and client interaction, addressing customer challenges specific to the Built Environment.

> SAVI's experienced and knowledgeable members communicate to customers in a clear and concise way, so that the client clearly undestands the service they are receiving.

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Serra please can you put these tabs on the Website:

Background:

Experience:

Awards:

Philosophy:

Ethos & Style:

Client interaction:

Other: (here I will put services, specialisms, consultants, relationship with institutions on the same page)

Carbon Reduction for Technology

The proposed carbon budgets from 2008 to 2022

The UK has the most advanced climate change legislation in the world. The introduction of five-year carbon budgets is arguably the key institutional innovation of the Climate Change Act.

The recommendations for 2008 - 2022:

•  Each carbon budget constitutes a distinct five-year target. However, the CCC usedthe year 2020, the mid-point of the third budget period, to take a “sighting shot” at appropriate budgets for periods one to three. The CCC recommended a two-track approach with two state-contingent targets

•  An interim target of -34%, relative to 1990, to which the UK should commit unilaterally; and

•          An intended target of –42%, relative to 1990, which the UK should adopt if a meaningful successor to the Kyoto Protocol can be agreed.

Graph 1 – CCC recommendation for the 2008-2022 carbon budgets

The proposed budgets set the UK on course to meet its 2050 target. The 2050 target requires Britain to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from 695 MtCO₂e in 2006 to 159 MtCO₂e in. This is equivalent to an annual average reduction of 3.3% over the next 40 years. The proposed carbon budgets start off with a lower reduction rate of 2.8% per annum until 2020 for the intended budget. This would then have to increase to 3.5% per annum between 2020 and 2050. By 2020 SAVI Architects aims to be within the targeted budgets set by The Department for Energy and Climate Change.

The current ambition scenario

The current scenario includes significant progress towards low-carbon electricity generation, and some progress on improving fuel efficiency.

The extended ambition scenario

The extended scenario is more ambitious; however at SAVI Architects we remain focused in achieving this goal. This scenario isn’t “broadly in line” with policies to which the government or the EU are committed in principle, but are yet to be implemented.

The stretch ambition scenario

The further future scenario adds further abatement options for which there is no policy commitment at the moment, for example “more radical new technology deployment and more significant lifestyle adjustments”. New, fresh and developed technology is what we aim to implement within our schemes by 2020, keeping up-to-date with technology trends in architecture.

Marketing Introduction

The built industry is constantly evolving towards our ever shifting culture, with advancements in technology and sociality improving daily. Architectural design shouldn’t shy away from these cultural movements but instead embrace and utilise them within their own walls to create greener, smarter buildings. Sustainable design currently plays a massive role in the built environment, with green buildings encouraged within our culture continuously. With the addition of greater monitoring technology these buildings can be assessed against their proposed functionality and whether they’re efficient enough.

Marketing is a core principle of SAVI in ensuring the correct working of our brand and product. By evaluating the current climate through identifying our competitors, our strength, weaknesses and opportunities, we can place ourselves on the map to ultimately help form our own position and aims within the market. Marketing also deals with the image that is represented by our brand, including how it reaches our client and the way it’s perceived.

George Pearson

Marketing Director