Engineering is an important part of Bryden Wood, and the wider UK Economy.

Click the 'play button' above to listen in, or read our 5 Key Takeaways from this episode below.... 1.Interdisciplinary approaches in prison design.

Professor Yvonne Jewkes brings a multifaceted approach to prison design, combining her expertise in criminology with architectural principles.Her career has evolved from focusing on media's societal impacts to influencing prison architecture worldwide.This interdisciplinary approach highlights the necessity of integrating behavioural science with architectural knowledge to design correctional facilities that are both secure and conducive to rehabilitation.. 2.

Impact of architectural choices on prison dynamics.The podcast episode discusses how specific architectural decisions in prisons, such as the introduction of in-cell televisions, have helped reduce communal tensions and violence.

This reflects a broader theme that the physical design of prisons can greatly influence the behaviour of inmates and the overall management of these facilities.

By understanding the interplay between space and behaviour, architects can create environments that enhance safety and promote order.. 3.These high-stakes scenarios push teams to develop groundbreaking solutions under constraints, setting new standards for efficiency and safety.. 5.

Design for societal impact.rehabilitative prison designs.

for the Ministry of Justice to.repowering coal-fired plants.