Reuse, build less, build lean: low-carbon design for 22 Bishopsgate, London

The built environment contributes significantly to the climate crisis. Susan Mantle, Technical Director at Heyne Tillett Steel, discusses five ways Structural Engineers can reduce carbon emissions - embodied carbon in particular - right from the very start of their projects.

This article provides an overview of the key design and construction considerations associated with building a deep basement on a constrained site in the heart of London.

This technical lecture outlines the design approach and technical challenges in delivering HYLO, a high-rise development at the heart of London, whose project team was awarded for full exploitation of an existing structure to maximise retrofit potential at the 2022 Structural Awards.