GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
In the words of Anthony McCloy of McCloy Consultants , “ Let ’ s avoid missed opportunities and have maximum benefits , producing high-performance infrastructure ”.
Let ’ s address the ultimate question ; how can we adopt a mind-shift by allowing a multi-disciplinary way of working together ?
A paradigm shift in thinking leads to changes in practice The drainage system is an integral part of any structure , and before any architect plans are drawn and construction begins it is vital to look at the existing drains and potential natural SuDS features , dependant on the Topography . Therefore , respect and patience from all sectors are necessary throughout every stage of a project , each detail , plan and design is as important as the next . It is vital that all parties must be willing to listen to other points of view and share the same end goal ;
Producing a realistic , functional , and high quality visually pleasing design , catering to the client ’ s wishes .
Having an open mind and creative outlook on a scheme can shape a project to reach its full potential . This can only be achieved if all members of the design team are on-board with collaborative working on every phase of the project . A perfect example of a collaborative SuDS case study is All Saint ’ s Primary School in Newmarket , whereby Anglian Water worked directly with Atkins , West Suffolk County Council , Newmarket Town Council , fully engaging with parents , teachers , governors and of course pupils from the school .
GreenBlue are proud to support clients and design teams early on to discuss master plans , ideas and concerns . We personally have found this that being involved from the outset enables a successful scheme . We are always happy to assist if you experience difficulties in any part of the design / install process – even onsite to ensure specified products are installed correctly .
Trying to convince Contractors and Engineers to move away from conventional wisdom and adopt better solutions ! Love your products , systems and solutions . AJM Landscape Architects
We encourage our industry colleagues to have open conversations from the very start of a project . We truly believe you will be pleasantly surprised at how collaborative working will not only have a productive outcome on your designs but also allow the project to be completed to the highest standard that all can be proud of for many years to come .
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