Transforming Infrastructure Performance: Roadmap to 2030. , published in September 2021, the IPA has announced that the Government will mandate a platforms approach within two years for social infrastructure..
By fostering collaboration, communication, and empathy, architects can better understand client and community needs, ultimately producing more thoughtful and impactful designs.. 4.Balancing tradition and technology.
Satwinder underscores the importance of a balanced approach to design tools, combining physical models, sketches, and cutting-edge digital techniques.While digital visualisation offers incredible speed and detail, it is crucial to ensure early-stage designs remain flexible and collaborative, rather than overly polished.. 5.Rethinking architectural education.
With rising tuition costs and evolving industry demands, Satwinder supports expanding pathways into architecture, including apprenticeships and alternative degree models.Broadening access to the profession is essential for fostering innovation, diversity, and resilience in the next generation of architects..
This conversation with Satwinder Samra offers a thought-provoking exploration of architecture’s evolving role in society.
From creating inclusive pathways for aspiring architects to redefining how we approach design and collaboration, Satwinder’s insights inspire us to envision a more accessible and impactful future for the built environment..New technologies, particularly AI data centres and the electrification of transport (e.g., electric cars), are driving unprecedented increases in demand for reliable power, putting significant strain on existing infrastructure.
The Importance of 'Network Value':.The discussion emphasises the need to evaluate energy sources based on their 'network value' - factors like reliability, ability to ramp up/down to demand, and flexibility - rather than just their absolute cost per unit of energy.
Distributed vs. Centralised Power Debate:.There's an ongoing debate about the optimal balance between large, centralised energy systems (like national grids and large nuclear plants) and more distributed, localised power generation and storage (such as car batteries or smaller modular reactors).
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