The Factors Influencing The Built Environment

The Factors Influencing The Built EnvironmentIntroductionThe proposal assumes the role of a developer presenting to the client. This provide jockstrap the client to understand the factors influencing the Built Environment (Moxon Street) web locate. The site would be developed for a Student Accommodation. though details of the site are not granted in the melodic theme except an over take in of all the factors that would postulate the site development, the techniques affaird, the precautions ought to be presentn, etc. It is a general description of how a site ordain be developed keeping in mind the health, golosh welfare and the environmental implications from the development of the site.Section 3In a built environment it is necessary for the De home runer to reduce the health fortunes that occur from the body structure process and as hearty to provide for the caoutchouc and welfare to the workers.So Health, pencil eraser and Welfare play an grave in the design pr ocess. It can be further divided into stages.The Design process which is a bench mark to identify the health attempts that arises from the design as well as eliminate the prospectous to a mediocre extent. An onsite register can in any case be maintained in this regard to base that we present to envision the onsite risks. It would be mandatory for the chemicals contained in the product to be registered under REACH.For Health Hazard the services of a CDM coordinator pull up stakes be engrossd and certain components would be assembled off site which would reduce the health hazard on site.The project risk review gateways will be linked to RIBA at the plan of kit and boodle stages. on that tier is a need for systematic risk assessment and solution will be assessed on the basis of risk control hierarchy.There would be a Red-Amber-Green list which can overhaul the source to identify and as well as to misrepresent the hazards and to control risks as far as possible.The Devel opment will earn a negative impact on the environment. The Council stipulates that necessary Environment Impact Assessment and environmental surgical procedure Statement should be branch of the development plans. The design should have supplys for natural sunlight, airing of air, get-up-and-go consumption, etc. This should be able to reduce air and noise pollution. This will help the developer to create state of grace for himself as well. There will be ultra low flush toilet which would reduce the use of water.There are certain dangers Assessments which are to be carried out for the health and safety of the employees on site.They would be in respect of-As per the Control of Substance hazardous to health legislation precaution would be taken by a systematic approach. The services of an Agency would be hired for workplace supervise for harmful dust, vapours, fumes and gases. This would be done as per the Workplace picture Limits given by E40.European Union Noise at work re gulation would also be considered as per the guidelines-The 1st and second Action Levels are 80dB(A) and 85dB(A) respectively. 1st and 2nd Peak Action Levels of 135dB(C) and 137dB(C) Peak respectively. A Maximum Exposure Level Limit of 87dB(A) and 140dB(C) Peak at the ear will be introduced which includes any hearing protection.There would be due consideration given to levy Risk assessment of Catering Extract Systems with regards to the guidelines-BSRIA Fire Risk Assessment Catering Extract VentilationRegulatory Reform Fire Safety vagabond (RRFSO) 2005HVCA DW172 Specification for Kitchen Ventilation Systems.Indoor Air Quality Sick Building Syndrome would be identified as this will affect the health of the occupants of the build. This complains could arise from a particular room or floor but could have a lasting impact on all the occupants.Odour Threshold analysis would also be conducted. This is relating to the strange smell i.e., presence of volatile organic compounds in the b uilding that could affect the health to the occupants. The majority of these volatile organic compounds are present in very low concentrations i.e. 0.1-1ppb (separate per billion). Legionella risk Assessments and Asbestos Identification Surveys would be conducted as well. This would be in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice and management L8, Legionnaires diseaseApproachThere would be a Multi discipline approach taken in the risk management in the design process. This will be fruitful because of the vast experience of the Architect, Consultant, Engineer etc would be integrated right from the design process.Design ImplicationThis all will help us to have a safe and a sound design which would eliminate the hazards to the health and safety of the workers as well as of the occupants. This will also help us to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. main(a) Services UtilitiesIt is necessary to accommodate these services in the aboriginal stages of the desig n process.There should be early checking of availability of these servicesEarly ratiocination on intended location of such services on the siteThis will ensure that in that respect is a proper plan in place and will also help us to avoid complications in the future.Provisions should be made for-TelecommunicationsGas water supplyElectricitySewage servicesIf on that point are issues with the availability of any of these services than a decision can be taken at the early stages of the design process.The Location of these services would be depended as per the acceptable framework provided by RIBA jut out of Work 2007. This will swear out the design team to plan, prepare and also to have a definite approach to the various services.Entry to the building would be given from all the four sides with the main entrance from the front of the building.There can also be dispersion and scaling down of different services done by the Designers to meet the needs of our development.The provisio ns for availability and the maintenance of these services would be done at the early stages of the design process. We would hire competent provide which would look after the maintenance of these services with an regain given to them on each floor for palmy maintenance and repair.The environmental implications of these services would be-Create a sustainable environment for the communitiesProtect public health by giving safe drinking water, effective sanitation services, etcSafely recycling waste admit fully with all the environmental legislationThese above precautions and approaches will help us to achieve effective management of services with regular maintenance and also providing with a safe environment for the community.The Water rootage will be done by the he liquid ring vacuum pump contains a twin start helical rotor mounted eccentrically in a cylindrical pump suit and is designed to pump liquids or combinations of liquid, air and fine solids through long suction lines, g enerating suction lifts to up to 8.5m.For the waste Disposal there will be a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) in line with the DTI Code of Practice and associated good practice guidance. On completion the new building should be subject to Post Occupancy evaluation.Global WarningThe building designs will be base on the UKCIP medium soaring emission scenario rather than that which is based on historical data. UKCIP predicted that the average temperature in UK will rise by 3.5 degree by 2080, therefore a sundry(a) mode ventilation stems incorporating the passive and mechanical ventilation coupled with high thermal mass and complete solar blending are likely to cope with the effects of the climate change. Mayor of London commissioned a report stating that London is the most susceptible to flooding than any other urban area in the UK. The site is not in the Zone 3 established by the Westminster Council that specifies areas the areas affected during floods.In order to minimize the en ergy demand of the building we must increase the efficiency in the building envelope, using high efficiency windows, insulation in walls, ceilings and floors will be used. Passive solar building design could also be used. This will minimise energy demand.In order to control emission to water point of water sermon would be used. This improves the quality of water and also reduces the amount of water in circulation. Non-sewage would be used on site which would minimize demand on the local authority.There would be a good thermal insulation system in place this would minimise the emission to air. The ex filtration of perfervid air would result for 30% of the heat loss through a buildings envelope. A air fountain test would be carried out as well.Renewable Energy IssuesTechnical- The site will have a-solar energy technologyHeat pumpsEnergy from wasteCo-generationThis will help to reduce the impact on the environment.Economic- Initially the cost of the machines would be higher than the conventional equipments but over a period of sentence there would be a lot of savings due to a decrease in the bills.Social- This will have a positive impact on the occupants and the community. The carbon and the fuel emission would be compose low. This would sub dued the hazards caused to the health and safety of the people.Range of sustainable social structure technique includes-WindSolar jounceBiogasLandfill gasHydroWaste to Energy84 KW wind generatorDouble exterior walls with coruscate insulationRadiant slab heat for excess energy storageSection 4The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 describes the risks associated with the bodily structure industry and narrates the specific provision which ought to be taken to negate the danger.The CDM regulation 2007 encourages co ordination and co-operation among the various parties of the project. It works towards making health and safety an integral part of designing and construction. It recognises the hazards in the planning and cons truction stage of the project and helps to take corrective steps.The construction health, safety and welfare regulation 1996 are a set of rules to protect the health and safety of the people occupied on the site and the people who may be affected by the work. It is a leaflet which describes the regulation and precautions to be taken by the people on the site.The main focus of the Management of the Health and safety at works regulation 1999 is to reduce the damage on the site and to create a movement plan for the emergencies. There is a need to comply with the specific regulation of the industry.Works at high school Regulations 2005 is concerned with the injury that could occur to a employee as a result of a fall. It covers both the privileged and the external areas of the building. There is present no height limit. It places duties on the persons who control the work on the site to take necessary care and precaution.method acting StatementSite FoundationThe site has a mixed struc ture type up to 30 metres. So mechanical handling is essential. There should be no public access until the construction work is complete. Adequate security is to be provided to see there is no theft or damage to the site. The site will be developed in two phases. onus/Unloading of materialsAs the project is conducted in two phases here is sufficient space at the ceding back of the site for the loading and unloading of materials. This would also give rise to some risks but it would be handled by the experienced staff that operates the machines.MachinesNon-maintenance of machine will pose a great threat to the workers engaged in site development. So a good maintenance schedule is needed to reduce the need of replacement. either machines should have the current safety inspection certificate and the person operating it should also be certified. galvanising EquipmentThere is a need to keep a check on the conditions of the equipments.Weather ConditionWhen there are unsafe a situation ar ising from the weather conditions the authority is given to the site foreman to take the precaution which is deemed necessary.Individual Safety ClothingIndividual safety clothing will be provided on site and it is necessary to wear them at all times.Safety Systems of WorkIt is divided into three partsIt analyses the task at handHazards caused to health, safety and welfarePrecautions to be taken to eliminate the hazardsIt is an extension of the Risk assessments and the method statementAll this should take place from the planning stage, the design and also on the construction stage.(Example included in the appendix)Site Induction and TrainingIt is the legal responsibility of the employer to provide induction and cooking relating to the hazards and risk associated to the health and safety of the employees and the contractors.It includes-The scope of workAmenities on the site such as toilet, water, etcSafety rules in placeSafety procedures for high risk construction activityPPE require d to be wornFirst aid arrangements on the siteGood Site managementIt is necessary to hire Project Manager for a good site management. They coordinate all design and construction process. They assist the site from the development stage to the actual completion of the site. As the size of the project is reasonable there is a need to hire a Project Manager.Health and Safety Signagesite safety signconstruction multi sign 1Personal Protective EquipmentSafety footwearHard hatsHigh visibility waist coats gawpLife jacketsSafety harnessInsulated clothing for adverse climatic conditionMittsGaiters add togetherlists is required for the safety of the employees on siteIt is necessary for-ScaffoldingPowered Access equipmentsRoof WorkHoistsCranesFireHazardous mettleNoise, etc.Roles and Responsibility of the various parties under CDM 2007ClientsCompetence of the contractorsSuitable arrangements for the welfare facilitiesProvide pre construction instruction to the designers and contractorsPlanning SupervisorAssist the clientNotify HSECo ordinate health and safety in regards to designEnsure good communication on the sitePrepare and update health and safety fileDesignersReduce risk during designTo check whether the CDM co coordinator is been appointedMake client witting of his dutyContractorPrepare and develop a written planSite rulesEnsure qualified welfare facilities are providedEnsure proper induction and training is provided to the workersSub-contractorManage and monitor own work and also of his workersTrain own employeesProvide them informationComply with the requirements of the part 4 of the regulationsUsersReport risksCheck competenceCo-operate with each otherHealth and safety OfficerCheck that health and safety arrangements are madeReport any risksImpose fine if there are inadequate arrangementsSupply chainThe materials are available in the free market however there are some materials which would be procured locally and some internationally through Wholesale Agency for Environmental friendly materials.International procuralReflective coatings and non structuresPhase change materialHigh efficiency insulation systemSolar heaters local anaesthetic ProcurementBricksCementConcretePre cast structuresSteelElectrical FittingsElevatorsFurnitureWood for Flooring, etc.The access of the truck and the delivery of the material would be from the front entrance of the site with a possible provision at the back end of the site for the exit.A temporary warehouse would be constructed at the corner of the site depending on the construction phase. The handling of the material would be done by the employees who are deft beforehand.The eight rules of handling are included in the appendixSustainability of resourcesRecycling facilities would be provided for paper and looking glass and with textile and plastics. Waste minimisation techniques will also be used to reduce waste and it will bifurcate into clean rubble, timber, general chemical waste, etc.Recycled and Ec o friendly materials list is provided in the appendix substantiate energy issuesWe will try to include more renewable materials in the project which has lower corporeal energy than non renewable materials.http//www.canadianarchitect.com/asf/perspectives_sustainibility/measures_of_sustainablity/images/images_optimized/eecontent.jpgConcrete produces 1 tonne of carbon dioxide for every tonne manufactured.Waste treatment and management techniques are important for bio degradability of materials at the end of their useful life.The techniques used are-Combustion or gasification anaerobiotic digestionMechanical treatmentBiological treatmentModern Method of ConstructionIt includes ready- made walls, floor and chapiter which are transported and then assembled on the site. They make construction faster. It also includes modular Kitchen, Bathroom, Furniture, etc which are factory fitted and help in reduction of project duration and also on site environmental hazards. The MMC houses are also energy efficient. Because only assembling is done on the site there are fewer accidents and produces little noise and dust. It also has a less impact on the local residents.References(The mentioned sites were accessed on 21st and twenty-second of December 2009)Building a Better Quality of Life a strategy for sustainable construction. DETR (2000)Sustainable Development Action Plan for Education and Skills. Department for Education and Skills (2003).Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). US Green Building Council (2001).Environmental Performance Indicators for Sustainable Construction The Movement for founding (M4I)Sustainable Construction. Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability (HEPS). 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