Sustainability

Every pound counts in architectural design. The more materials used, the more expensive the building. However, too little material results in a weak edifice.

If you're building a new home, or deeply renovating the one you have, you may wonder whether to use steel beams vs. wood beams. The answer depends on your budget, design goals, construction schedule and sustainability preferences.

With the green revolution fully underway, the question of concrete as a sustainable construction substance has to arise sooner or later. Should architects and engineers now consider alternative in order to comply with the global demand for low-impact building materials?