test how our designs will
perform and the CO2 cost
of that design.
For example, we can
estimate how much energy
it takes to construct a
concrete wall, so when
we design our buildings
in 3D we can tell exactly
how much volume of
concrete we have within it
and therefore what is the
embedded CO2 cost.
We can also compare that
structural system to a
timber structural system,
which helps us extrapolate
and work out the carbon
benefit.
We work with our in-house
engineer, Kate Millen,
to help limit carbon and
energy use from the first
design. She helps us to
understand this better
and educates us in early
concepts for low energy
design. This has assisted
us in achieving zero
carbon emissions in our
projects, such as East Wick
and Sweetwater, as well
as zero carbon housing in
Barking using our offsite
amodular approach.
We all have a duty to
make a positive impact
on the environment
around us for the sake of
future generations. Eco-
buildings can play a strong
role in this, and it is up to
architects to help ensure
that their adoption is
accelerated for the benefit
of us all.
Richard Hyams, Founder
and Director of astudio
Power straight from the sun, with the
solar bench from mmcité1
Mmcité, a design studio based
in Czech Republic introduced a
new prototype dubbed Woody
solar bench. Woody solar,
which harnesses solar energy
to power wireless internet and
charging ports for portable
electronic devices, in keeping
with supporting renewable
energy sources.
The solar bench is sturdy
and looks beautiful in the
outdoors, and it’s more than
just a place to sit on. Made
from steel and tropical wood,
solar bench is capable of
charging four devices at the
same time. It has built-in Wi-
Fi router that transmit strong
signals to the users nearby.
The solar-powered bench not
only keeps you connected and
charge your devices, but it
also has Co2 meter, humidity
meter and noise level meter
to check noise level in the
environment.
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