The main issues we have come across for structural engineers have been coordination with services.
Sustainable and human-centred prison design.The application of sustainable building principles, similar to those used in Passivhaus designs, is explored as a way to enhance living conditions within prisons.
These principles focus on energy efficiency, good air quality, and ample natural light, which not only reduce environmental impact but also improve the physical and mental health of inmates.Such designs show how prisons can be built to be both eco-friendly and supportive of inmate rehabilitation.. 5.Ethical considerations in prison design.
Yvonne delves into the ethical challenges inherent in her field, particularly the tension between the need to improve existing correctional facilities and the ultimate goal of reducing overall prison populations.She discusses the moral implications of designing spaces that are intended for confinement, highlighting the importance of considering how these environments affect human behaviour and dignity.
The takeaway calls for a balanced approach that addresses immediate architectural needs while advocating for systemic changes in the criminal justice system.At Bryden Wood, we believe in a holistic approach to healthy buildings and wellbeing in architecture, offering:.
• the best air quality.Trudi Sully says that when looking back at where we’ve been so far, of course there are things which could have been done differently, but she reminds us that the point of learning, development and feeding back, is that it enables us to refine and make valuable changes over time.
The backing from the government to progress this is significant, and it’s incredibly important that we have that support..In the end, Sully says the key to our success will be a collaborative approach and a willingness to share.
Although it can be challenging in a competitive environment to work out what to share and what to hold back, history has shown us that change happens faster, more effectively, and at lower cost if we work together.Industry players will always be in a better position by working with their competitors to overcome shared challenges, moving forwards collectively and then beginning to compete on the delivery side and what comes next.
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