1. Sustainability Fire AJ 100 London and South East Practice of the Year 2009 FX Interior Design Practice of the Year 2008

2. Scott Brownrigg Peter Caplehorn Technical Director Scott Brownrigg Architects Sustainability Fire The Architects Perspective

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4. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 1 New Principles New Materials New Construction Techniques New Equipment A lot to learn

5. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 2 We also have problems in current construction Timber Frame Interpretation Materials specs Risk assessments Adequate guidance and supervision These are amplified when applied to projects where sustainable values are applied

6. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 3 Minimise the risk Maximise the opportunity we dont know what we dont know. You need to close down the uncertainty and the risk to ensure that what you understand to be achievable actually is.

7. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 4 Domestic - Commercial - Different perspectives Challenges in each sector

8. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 5 Fabric More insulation different types Air tightness to much higher standard Mass - lightweight heavy weight Mix of materials complex

9. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 6 Shading shutters etc Solar panels water and pv Green Roofs Access limited Spread of flame

10. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 7 Equipment and services Heat Pumps Wind generators Bio mass Mix of services

11. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 8 site, access, Building access Fire service access Lobbies Air sealing New layouts and facilities

12. Scott Brownrigg Photo-voltaic cells - electrical power Solar panels - hot water Rainwater harvesting System Ventilation turbines Motorised clerestory windows Sustainable drainage Excellent BREEAM rating

13. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire Means of escape – Safe routes Doors widows Green elevations Finishes 9

14. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire Fire spread and Compartmentation 10 Workmanship difficult to see what you are getting Traditionally the weak points

15. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 11 Challenges Ahead drawings need to be clear, planning and building regulation approvals, Monitor during construction, Not easy to Identify defects and quality problems

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18. Winner OAS Award 2005 – Best Bespoke Development Outside Central London

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20. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire 12 Lots to learn Need to make progress What about refurbishments Final thoughts -

21. Scott Brownrigg Sustainability Fire Thank you