PRiSM housing configurator app: the shortage of houses is a global problem

Broadening value outcomes with ‘Build Back Better’.

We wanted to understand just how much standardisation was actually taking place.We also wanted to map out all of the different typologies it was possible to build, in order to create a common language with which to talk about housing.

PRiSM housing configurator app: the shortage of houses is a global problem

Because of the density requirements of inner-city London sites, we initially focused on central corridor apartment buildings within PRiSM.We started with typologies which were most commonly in use and would therefore provide the biggest benefit.However, we built PRiSM so that it could be expanded to include additional housing typologies and geographies in future, if we were to open the app up for further adoption in suburban or rural settings.

PRiSM housing configurator app: the shortage of houses is a global problem

In this sense, PRiSM represents a truly open-ended workflow, with the potential for continual expansion and development.. Driving Value with PRiSM: Quality and Affordability in Residential Architecture.The initial 2019 launch of PRiSM was well attended by a cross-section of people from the industry.

PRiSM housing configurator app: the shortage of houses is a global problem

However, the general reaction towards these types of MMC tools and processes within the industry remains mixed.

Some people are excited about the potential and transformative functionality of new technologies, but others feel more threatened by things like automation in design and construction.Joining Bryden Wood in 2015 after several years as a structural engineer and in the FinTech (Finance/Technology) sector, Tanya’s focus was initially to strengthen Bryden Wood’s front end capability, incorporating an agile approach to project management, while also leveraging her background in engineering.. Tanya’s driver is always that projects follow the principles of.

Design to Value.This ensures that both the projects undertaken, and solutions developed, are right for the client and deliver maximum value.

Incremental, iterative design, constant close collaboration with stakeholders and openness to change are key to this.. Tanya works closely with stakeholders to identify the business need and value drivers for projects, and to define their overall scope.She then brings together and manages multi-disciplinary, multi-national and multi-organisational teams to quickly identify and develop value-adding, innovative solutions.