With the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), we can know the exact quantities of materials required, which limits over-ordering to site, and aids sustainable construction.

Holistic approach to design for wellbeing.Bryden Wood’s design for wellbeing experience.

Bryden Wood has extensive experience in the design of hospitals, residential buildings and offices, all of which are typologies where design for wellbeing is becoming increasingly important.The following case studies show some of our recent lessons learnt in the design of healthier buildings and the adoption of wellbeing standards..Healthy architecture and design for wellbeing in healthcare buildings.

Bryden Wood designed Circle Reading Hospital and Circle Birmingham Hospital, and collaborates closely with NHS England.Our primary focus in healthcare projects is to adopt the principles of healthy architecture in order to improve the quality of the user experience for patients and staff.

Hospitals are places to heal and recover, and the design of the building is paramount in supporting this.. As part of our recent involvement in healthcare design, we analysed the performance of typical ward layouts in terms of daylight quality and opportunities for views out:.

•​ Inboard design: rooms facing the corridor with toilets in the facade.In America, there’s volume because of geography.

In Australia, they’re getting pressure from Asia.They’ve lost the car industry.

They want to create an industry.They’re bringing in young people and technology, Marks says..