Its application in construction is transformational..
The Forge.. Its lean design, using a standardised ’kit-of-parts’ and the better control on the specification and procurement of materials has shown the following benefits:.Reduction of the amount of material used.
Reduction of waste produced during construction.Reduction of the time and human resources spent in the delivery of the project.Enables local sourcing.
Reduction in whole life carbon.This has led to a 22% reduction in embodied carbon compared to the traditional construction approach.
The project predicts a 9.5% reduction in capital cost and 13% reduction in programme..
Carbon reduction against baseline.Partway between Notting Hill and Paddington in West London, the space was originally an old paint factory, which the owners enlisted award-winning architect, Bryden Wood, to turn into studio space for the artistic community back in 2009.
After the successful completion of the first project, Bryden Wood was commissioned a second time in 2017 to add a further two storeys to the building to create a total of 104 studio spaces.. GWS’ Marketing Executive, Kristi Minchin, says she was initially attracted to the building by the talent and creative energy of its occupants who include artists, architects, fashion brands, and creative tech companies.‘You could talk to forty people in one day and they are all working on completely different projects and it’s all happening under this one roof.
I love that so much.’ GWS offers a range of different studios from 150 square foot units for 1 to 2 people and runs all the way to 10,000 square foot units for 100+ employees.Minchin says, ‘Businesses can grow in the space.