Architects
With all well designed building projects, the devil is in the detail and to produce the required finished product will require collaboration and sifting through the various alternatives with a degree of reiterative processing of preliminary designs. We are adept at working through these processes with the Architect and other members of the design team. This has resulted in us being involved with a number of special projects with high design standards and ecological credentials. We relish the challenge of helping in this process by making a positive contribution to any project design team. As can be seen from the examples of projects on this website, we have worked on many buildings which have had that extra special element and in many cases have gone on to win awards.
Working on any building project is a collaborative process which involves the gathering of information so that its design can be developed. The main objective of the Structural Engineer is to ensure that the building does not collapse. However, beyond this, it is important that the other factors dictating the form of the building are taken into account such as the building's usability, function, aesthetics, cost etc. The Engineer must therefore work alongside the other design team members, particularly the Architect, to ensure the best overall outcome is produced. We are always therefore keen to partake in the design process with the project's Architect and the client at an early stage in the development so that we can understand all of the parameters and can add our input to the final design.
Of particular interest with today's construction is the need to maximise the thermal efficiency of the building. It is therefore important that the structural elements of the building do not conflict with the insulation, draught proofing and the arrangement of the structure in relation to the mechanical plant which may be required. Taking into consideration factors such as minimising cold bridging and maintaining a draught proof envelope have become major considerations for the way in which the structure is arranged and constructed. The use of thermal mass can also be important and dictate the choice of structural material. Our knowledge and experience of both structural timber and earth construction can provide a positive contribution to a building project where ecologically sound design is high on the agenda.
Architectural practices we have worked with:
Alison Bunning
Allso Yarham
ARA Architect
Jonathan Ball Architects
Barlow Schofield
Barnes Canon
Barzey Associates
Bedford & Jobson
Ken Bracher
Carrick, Howell & Lawrence
R M Challice & Son
John Clements
Louise Crossman Architects
Dixon & Prichard
Devon County Council
Dyer Feesey Wickham
Stephen Emanual
Ford Gilpin & Riley
Frank Crowe
Gale & Snowden
Grainge Archithects
Donald Hanson
Harris McMillan
David Hayes
Heighway Field Associates
Edward Holden
Paul Humphries Architects
Nicholas Keeble
Kendall Kingscott Partnership
Howard Meadowcroft
Moxley McDonald
Murray Architects
O’Brian Associates
Russ Palmer
Leslie Playle
Lucas Roberts & Brown
David Randell Architects
Jonathan Rhind Architects
David Rice
RGP Architects
Robert Rickey Designs
Roger Robinson
Satellite Architects
Nicholas Gilbert Scott
Seth Stein Architects
Barrie Simons & Associates
Van Der Steen Hall Partnership
TQF Architects
David Treadaway
Carole Trim
Vision Design Associates
Nils Westman
David Wilson
David Wright
YMD Architecture