That was a very interesting discussion, thanks. Blink’s approach is very innovative.
I’m not a builder or designer. As a Strata owner, resident and committee member, I’m always interested in the importance of how maintenance is managed.
Future-proofing must be a design challenge. All buildings age. Does Blink have guidelines for the future operation and maintenance of the buildings? Some examples:
- The airconditioning needs to be replaced, or the property decides to install solar and batteries. Or it’s time to replace the roof. These are all things that potentially impact on the precision of the build geometry and integrity of the interface joints.
- Humans being what we are, many new owners buy in and then decide to renovate. Cut a wall, shift the plumbing, change the flooring and so on. Those activities are very capable of changing water and acoustic pathways etc. Is it possible for the initial design to build in capacity for future activity?
- Similarly, can a pre-fab bathroom (eg a moulded shower unit) be easily removed without demolishing a wall and doorway?