Engineering Design Services

Design is as much about the fine print as the headlines – the feel of a door handle in your palm, the framing of a painting in an archway, or the delicate play of sunlight on a wall. At every scale, our aim is the synthesis of vision and detail to create a complete, harmonious whole.

The Structural Engineering team has experience in high-rise and complex building and particular knowledge of non-linear and seismic design and analysis. The team works on projects from their initial conception right through to completion on site together with the architectural teams. They also liaise with other engineering consultants on projects, where the knowledge of local codes and third-party procedures may be beneficial.

Central to our ethos is an appetite for inquiry, discovery, and understanding. By maintaining a commitment to research – We are not only up-to-date with new developments and techniques but are also able to thoroughly evaluate their relevance and technical performance for individual projects. Our research groups such as Applied Research and Development, Material and Research Centre, and Specialist Modeling Group, help design teams answer these challenges in the spirit of innovation.

Design for Sustainability outlines and assesses the methods, tools and techniques available to designers, both for design innovation and design improvement. A wide range of case studies are presented across a number of product sectors including electrical goods, IT and furniture. Initially we demonstrate product improvement and redesign, examples include those that reduce waste, pollution and energy consumption, designing for recycling and reuse of parts.