A truss is an assembly, typically made from timber or steel, which forms part of the structural frame of a building.
It’s a way in which a client can express their perceived need.Given that the brief charts the course for the remainder of the project it is critical that it is a well-articulated leading document.
An architect’s inability to spend time developing the brief – and in many cases being cast as simply ‘another consultant’ rather than an enabler and driver of a process – means that the most critical part of a project might simply follow the flow of least resistance.Significantly, depending on the project, the sequencing of the steps will vary.The core components are:.
• open dialogue.• rapid iteration.
• divergent thinking.
• evidence-based design.You won’t learn anything about the next building you build, as it will also be a prototype.
Construction Platform design unlocks this problem with its consistency of components.This uniformity of build means there is suddenly something meaningful to do with operational data.
Learning how the components perform, or how the facade systems are working, can help refine the components and make a better asset next time.This standardisation at component level creates the ability to put a feedback loop in place.