Vertical extensions: technical challenges and carbon impact

Tim Chapman and Ian Firth highlight the carbon differences between civil structures and buildings projects, and propose that engineers work with their clients to target low-carbon outcomes, rather than just low-carbon structures.

This article describes the structural reuse and strengthening strategies adopted to enable three additional storeys to be added to an existing office building in London.

This article discusses the analysis and modification of existing structures for new uses, allowing return on investment to be maximised and reducing the need for present-day carbon emissions from new construction.