May 2022
Lighting & DFMA
There are many benefits associated with DFMA, but if not approached correctly it can have unintended negative consequences. Ultimately the delivery of standard product that is, in effect ‘ready-made’ can limit design possibilities. The solution to this dilemma is to get in early and consider the product solution in the design process to ensure desired outcomes are achieved. Join our panel of experts in our upcoming, free CPD Live event, to find out the best ways to go about this.
Prefabrication simplifies the manufacturing process, minimises waste, cuts construction time and costs, and contributes to the overall sustainability of construction projects. As such, the trend towards DFMA is welcome. At the same time, however, it is not without unintended negative consequences. If not approached correctly, the fact that it involves the delivery of products that are, in effect ‘ready-made’ can limit design possibilities. Incorporating services like lighting and electrical systems into prefabricated elements is often viewed as challenging, however these elements often provide great architecture opportunities to enhance overall project outcomes. The solution to this dilemma is to get in early. Designers, consultants and those in the supply chain need to communicate early in the design process to control installation and procurement methodologies, and therefore ensure outcomes are achieved. The upcoming free CPD Live session on 9 June @ 12pm (AEST) 'Lighting & DFMA – the Benefits of Integrating Systems Early in the Fabrication Process' hosted by Light Project examines the best ways to go about this.JOIN OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS
Ali Habibi - Principal, Structural Engineer, Northrop Ali is a Sydney-based Principal of Northrop and Chartered Engineer who heads up the Structural Engineering Section. His career portfolio includes Australia’s first mass timber commercial office building, the award-winning International House at Barangaroo. He is a recognised expert in multi-storey engineered timber buildings, with multiple academic papers and industry presentations to his credit. Ali is the current president of the ACSE and has been appointed an Adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University. Ali’s approach is to design beyond structural engineering by analysing the overall purpose of a space, considering its users, its lifecycle and its environmental footprint. Simonne Bailey - CEO, Light Project Simonne has over 20 years’ experience in the property sector managing a vast variety of industrial, residential, urban regeneration and commercial portfolios. Many focussed on innovative pre-fabricated and DfMA methodologies, always looking at doing things differently. She is recognised as a thought leader and futurist with a passion for socially sustainable and commercially successful outcomes across communities. Simonne has a track record is using design-led principles through the lifecycle of an asset whilst implementing innovative large-scale placemaking and building solutions, including testing new models in both the supply chain and construction sectors. She has a proven track record in delivering complex and diverse projects across Australia. Tom Curtis - General Manager, Light Project Tom has been a valued member of the Light Project family for over 10 years and been instrumental in supporting award winning projects across multiple project segments. He has an inherent understanding of Light Project’s history, the value of artificial lighting, challenges around integration and the knowledge and experience Light Project proudly represent. Tom’s former experience as a practicing Architect is fundamental to his collaborative approach to problem solving to help realise the best architectural lighting outcomes.