This month at Buro Happold - February 2023
Welcome to the 'This month at Buro Happold' newsletter. In this month's issue, we look at highlights from February, including insights into net-zero carbon in the built environment, our work at the famous Roman Baths, and the role of sustainability in the Hospital of the Future.
Designing for net-zero carbon
What is a truly holistic approach to designing for net-zero carbon? Gencay Tatlidamak, our sustainability and physics lead in Europe, discusses the need to develop a holistic approach to designing new projects.
Designs should be based on a synergy between project programme, construction methodology and energy demand — Gencay Tatlidamak, Sustainability and physics lead, Europe
Read more on the necessary balance of three key aspects: energy concept, building function and construction materials here.
Designing a sustainable hospital fit for an uncertain future
As part of an international design team with architect OMA, Buro Happold recently explored a range of challenges hospitals will have to consider to deliver high quality healthcare environments in the future.
This article, one of four produced ahead of a white paper for the Hospital of the Future project, explores key concepts for designing a sustainable hospital such as using renewable energy sources, tackling water demands and developing resilient supply chains.
Van Leesten Memorial Bridge
In our latest project video story, structural engineer and principal in our Boston office, Paul Richardson, showcases the award-winning Van Leesten Memorial Bridge in Providence, RI, USA.
Paul explains the design choices for a bridge that is more than a simple walkway, but a symbol of Providence's renewal and a site that has become a destination in its own right.
See more from Paul here.
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Supporting Washington, DC's clean energy pathway
Buro Happold has been chosen as the lead consultant on Washington DC’s Clean Energy D.C. 2.0 initiative, as part of its plan to become the “greenest, healthiest, most liveable city” in the world by 2032.
CEDC 2.0 embraces a new, equity-based approach towards comprehensive energy planning, centring on the needs and perspectives of the people most directly impacted by energy systems and climate change — Adam Friedberg, Buro Happold partner
Buro Happold partner and leader of our cities practice, Adam Friedberg, spoke with Commercial Observer about the role we will play.
5 minutes with our CEO
Our CEO, Oliver Plunkett, spoke to Building Magazine to provide insights into his career and his appointment at Buro Happold.
Learn more about what excites him about his new role, who helped spark his love of buildings and what his superpower of choice would be.
Creating a trade hub on the new silk road
Anaklia Port is found on the Black Sea coast, providing a trade route into Georgia and Central Asia.
We were commissioned to examine the obstacles that must be overcome to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that will set up a role for the city on the “new silk road”.
Roman Baths hot spring water heat recovery system
The English city of Bath is where Buro Happold began, and we are always delighted to continue to support the area.
The Roman Baths have been a draw for visitors for thousands of years. There are now ambitious targets to achieve net zero carbon across the estate by 2030. We were engaged to design a system for recovering heat from the hot springs. Learn more about our role.
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