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Stonecutter A new office building rewrites the rules of sustainable construction in London, doubling size without adding weight, reusing foundations and setting a low-embodied-carbon record for the City of London.
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Battersea Power Station ‘Phase 3,’ a key part of the regeneration of the Battersea Power station site in London, is one of the most exciting and innovative mixed-use neighbourhoods in the world.
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Arter Inspired by traditional Ottoman architecture, the Arter provides a new home for an ever-growing modern art collection.Additional Projects
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Circular Design in London: A Practical Strategy for Reducing Embodied CarbonFebruary 13, 2026
In London’s evolving planning landscape, circular design is becoming a practical strategy for reducing embodied carbon. By keeping material value in play, projects can improve sustainability, adaptability, and long-term performance without defaulting to full replacement.
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City of London Planning for Sustainability SPDJanuary 28, 2026
The City of London Corporation has adopted its Planning for Sustainability SPD, making whole life-cycle carbon, retrofit-first strategies, circular economy principles, and climate resilience enforceable planning requirements. Here’s what developers and design teams need to know to stay compliant and avoid planning risk.
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Talking Reuse: Reuse in Action – Thornton Tomasetti Directors Present on Material ReuseJanuary 22, 2026
At Thornton Tomasetti’s London office, engineers shared how Stonecutter achieved record low embodied carbon in the City of London by applying circular design and structural reuse strategies in practice.
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Decarbonising Off-Grid HomesNovember 26, 2025
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.
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Martyn’s Law 2025: U.K. Venue Security & Compliance for the Built EnvironmentOctober 05, 2025
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, better known as Martyn’s Law, introduces a new legal duty for U.K. venues and publicly accessible locations. For those operating in the built environment from sports and public assembly venues to cultural and community institutions, retail destinations and transport hubs, the implications are wide-ranging.
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Bold Tendencies Sculpture Park 2025August 27, 2025
Thanks to some creative engineering, the rooftop of a disused car park in South London was transformed again this spring into a place for art and culture.
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Karuruma Trail Bridge CompletedJuly 28, 2025
Thornton Tomasetti partnered with Bridges to Prosperity to construct a 60-meter trail bridge over the Akaruruma River in Rwanda, completed ahead of schedule. The bridge connects over 5,600 people across five communities to essential services, enhancing safety and livelihoods.
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An Update on RAAC in the UKJuly 24, 2025
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a lightweight construction material from the mid-1900s, is prone to structural failures due to its limited 30-year lifespan and manufacturing inconsistencies. This article highlights recent safety concerns, such as hidden defects in public buildings, and outlines current research, AI-assisted defect detection and remediation strategies to manage RAAC risks in aging infrastructure.
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What England's Building Safety Act Means for Forensic Engineers and InsurersJuly 07, 2025
The Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022, which came into force on 28 June 2022, represents a significant legislative shift in England’s approach to building safety and risk management.
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Construction Underway On Karuruma Trail BridgeMay 22, 2025
Thornton Tomasetti volunteers are heading to Rwanda to help complete a 60-meter suspended bridge that will provide safe, year-round access for over 8,600 residents in two rural communities.
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Makurungwe Trail Bridge RecapJuly 26, 2024
The completion of the Makurungwe Trail Bridge marks a transformative moment for the local communities, promising hope and connection.
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Operational and Embodied CarbonOctober 17, 2023
Decarbonization of the built environment requires a whole-life carbon approach - the combination of operational and embodied carbon.
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Roundtable: Decarbonizing Today for Tomorrow's World, and...June 22, 2023
What does decarbonization entail and what does its future look like?
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New London Plan Calls for Low-Carbon Building SectorMay 11, 2022
London has taken a major step towards a greener built environment.
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Adaptive Reuse, Issue #2: A Path to Carbon NeutralityMarch 02, 2021
As the UK plans for a low-carbon future, the reuse of existing buildings will be essential for achieving sustainability targets.
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Adaptive Reuse, Issue #1: How To Navigate Recent U.K. Legislation ChangesJanuary 08, 2021
Recent legislative changes in the U.K. are encouraging the adaptive reuse of buildings as a way to lower the embodied carbon in construction and help meet net zero goals.