Firstly, we must understand our immediate impact; our carbon footprint.

We intend to count every kilogram of embodied C02e in every single one of our projects.

This approach will provide us with the data we need to identify where we can design more efficiently, and begin to phase out the construction techniques and design practices that do not further the pursuit of a low-carbon built environment.

Design decisions can be influenced by a number of different factors but where we can, we will seek to drive sustainable solutions as a priority.

Ultimately, the most sustainable option is to build nothing, and understanding how this idea can be meaningfully implemented in the design of a new structure can be tricky.

Now more than ever, it is important that we use no more material than necessary.

At IPS Structural Engineers, we work to produce considered design that is refined throughout a project to ensure that the most efficient version is built.

Once the material use has been minimised through reduction of structure and efficient design, we can focus on getting the best out of the material we do use.