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Construction Scotland Innovation Centre<\/a> (CSIC) has revealed new plans to transform public spaces into an alternative to city-centre offices, reflecting the changing working patterns post-Covid<\/h2>\n

As part of the NearHome project,\u00a0supported by \u00a3250,000 in Scottish Government<\/a> funding, a team of construction, sustainability, office design<\/a>, and technology experts have developed a blueprint for a self-build, modular approach to office fit-out using a kit that can be replicated and adapted to different types and sizes of buildings.<\/p>\n

South Lanarkshire Council<\/a> and Smart Sustainable East Kilbride are also supporting the initiative, with input from infrastructure experts, the Scottish Futures Trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The plans are designed to align with the emerging 20-minute neighbourhood approach to city planning that has gained momentum during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

The toolkit centres around a kit-of-parts structure that can be installed quickly and with minimal interference for the building\u2019s external fabric.<\/p>\n

A sustainable solution<\/h3>\n

It will also offer a solution for buildings that may have previously been considered too difficult or costly to retrofit.<\/p>\n

Sustainability is also a core element of the design, with a kit made from Scottish timber that can be easily deconstructed and re-used if required. Increased use of homegrown timber \u2013 across all areas of construction \u2013 could have a significant impact on the sector\u2019s carbon footprint<\/a> by reducing the reliance on imported materials and making the most of natural resources.<\/p>\n

NearHome office costs are designed to be in line with typical fit-out spend, with added benefits in terms of sustainability and a design fit for the future workforce.<\/p>\n

A variety of experts were consulted as part of the project including workplace designers, lighting specialists, acoustic engineers and Internet of Things<\/a> (IoT) consultants, as well as a professor of immunology from Edinburgh Napier University<\/a> who provided guidance on minimising Covid-19 risks.<\/p>\n

A pilot test site is currently being identified in East Kilbride, which will be transformed into the first office space to be constructed based on the design.<\/p>\n

Alternative to heading into the city centre for work<\/h3>\n

Lynsey Brydson, innovation manager at CSIC, said: \u201cUsing modern methods of construction, the design is easily replicated with the majority of the building work done in a quality-controlled, offsite environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout this initial stage of the project, we have already seen the benefits of collaboration, with multiple partners helping to create the design for an optimum work environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cabinet secretary for net-zero, energy and transport, Michael Matheson, said:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cFor those who can work from home, the Covid-19 pandemic will likely create a longer-term shift in working and travel patterns.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking from quality spaces closer to home can offer greater flexibility and work-life balance, whilst reducing transport emissions and creating local economic opportunities \u2013 which is all part of the Scottish Government\u2019s ambition for 20-minute neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re investing \u00a3250,000 to support the NearHome project by the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre. Sustainable building practices coupled with modular designs will offer flexible applications in many existing buildings \u2013 enabling retrofitting and reuse over new building projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

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