R&D and technology play an essential role in our firm. We invest in constant learning, testing and innovation. That uniquely positions us to solve our clients’ most difficult problems.
Innovation EngineOur CORE groups manage our research and development efforts, from incremental efficiency improvements to solving some of the most challenging engineering problems of our time.Learn More
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Whole Life-Cycle Carbon Assessments in London help project teams connect structure, façade, and building systems to reduce carbon, improve durability, and protect long-term asset performance.
New research from Thornton Tomasetti and the University of Tokyo introduces a faster, architect-friendly method for designing complex grid shell structures.
A persistent Toronto condo fire is highlighting the risk of hard-to-reach spaces. Principal Ali Ashrafi explains why the Thorncliffe Park Drive fire was so hard to extinguish.
For off-grid households, resilience isn’t optional – it shapes every decarbonisation decision. Our research with Centre for Regional Economic Social Research, Northern Powergrid and Northern Gas Networks reveals why solutions must balance carbon reduction with comfort, reliability and security.
Thornton Tomasetti’s decarbonization and resilience specialists are providing program implementation and technical assistance to city agencies in San Francisco and Boston to help building owners develop and implement decarbonization road maps.
Thornton Tomasetti’s recommendations are shaping new NYC FISP rules—introducing clearer definitions, a six-year cycle, and expanded use of drones and emerging technologies.
Hailstorms cause billions of dollars' worth of damage to roofing systems, with materials like shingles, metal, tile and solar panels facing risks like cracking or denting. Our hailstorm damage forensics team uses advanced tools to assess damage and recommend resilient materials and prompt inspections for effective repairs and insurance claims.
The new Ryan Field tops out in Evanston, Illinois, advancing accessible, sustainable and community-centered design for next-generation collegiate venues.