Research & Development
Research-led material systems for better buildings.
Our R&D work studies material behaviour, façade systems, low-impact construction methods, prototypes, finite element studies and buildable assemblies for better performance, cost and durability.
- Rammed Earth
- Hempcrete
- Terracotta
- Brick Screens
- Stone
- Metal
- FEA
- Mock-Ups
- Value Engineering
Material logic before form.
We study materials for behaviour, durability and assembly — so detailing, cost and performance follow from material truth, not the other way round.
Twelve active research streams.
Rammed earth systems
Mix design, formwork, durability and structural behaviour for monolithic earth walls.
Hempcrete
Low-carbon infill studies — thermal, hygric and constructability assessment.
Terracotta façade systems
Profile, fixing and weathering performance across composite climates.
Brick screen systems
Perforated screens for daylight, ventilation and envelope performance.
Stone systems
Honed, cleft and engineered stone assemblies with rear-ventilated detailing.
Metal façade systems
Aluminium, steel and composite panel systems with engineered fixings.
Finite element studies
Brackets, panels and support conditions reviewed for stress and deflection.
Mock-ups & prototypes
Visual, performance and assembly mock-ups before scale-up.
Material testing support
Coordinating lab and on-site testing protocols with specialist agencies.
Construction method studies
Sequencing, access and assembly studies for buildability and safety.
Vendor & system development
Developing vendor capability for new systems, finishes and assemblies.
Value engineering studies
Cost and buildability optimisation without diluting design intent.