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I was straight from school..

Rather than breaking down the design process into discrete, rigid steps, Design to Value seeks nuance and the space for innovation in the layers of each project.Keeping a project and all its elements together is, however, complex – but not complicated.

The complexities, interactions and patterns reveal the essence of every project – they tell the stories of where value actually lies.Innovationunlocks a beautiful and creative process which allows for a collision of perspectives and thinking.And it is these insights that can lead to elegant solutions to complex problems..

Definition and Origins of Design to Value.. With roots in both the rapid iterating of product design and the holistic thinking of total architecture of the past, Design to Value combines the relentless seeking of value with a clarity of purpose.Each project is unique, but an ethos and approach prevail: you focus on what you want the project to do, how it should best function and who it should serve –rather than a specific material outcome..

In this sense, Design to Value begins with near-anthropological analysis, delving deep into the various needs of each project’s constituents, from client to planner to end users.

Describing the needs of all of the stakeholders in a project leads to a ‘problem statement’.test types, technology options, demand scenarios) into an equipment list..

Using a design configurator to rapidly translate this equipment list, a library of equipment and building components, and codified design rules (e.g.building regulations, safety, and quality standards) into a coordinated and compliant multidisciplinary facility design..

Using an execution model to rapidly translate this lab design, historic project data, and other inputs, into a cost and programme estimate, as well as other useful business metrics.. Fast Lab allows teams to complete all these steps in a single workshop, with numerous design iterations, scenarios, and improvements taking place in real time.This makes it possible to start permitting, procurement, and construction activities in a matter of weeks, rather than months, and opens the door to warp-speed lab deployment.. Fast Lab combines our experience in multidisciplinary lab design, capacity modelling, asset optimisation, automated design tools, and the creation of fast, scalable solutions to the world’s biggest construction challenges.