Structural Engineering is both an art and science. At its heart, it is as much about making sure buildings don't fall down, as it is creating a sense of awe. It is design that supports the way people live. On-site, this means designing buildings and structures that are safe for people to use and fit for purpose. But the duty of caring for others extends beyond the physical boundaries of a building; It means considering the impact of our built environment on our climate, it means caring about our ecological landscape, it means caring about those most affected by climate change across the globe. 

Ordinary Structures was founded on the principle that every project is carried out with utmost care for people and planet. It operates in the belief that technical precision, economical consideration and environmental responsibility should never be mutually exclusive. It exists within the tension of the question:

"What if, in our work designing buildings, towns and cities, we could not only minimise harm to the environment but actively contribute to its healing and regeneration?" 

Question taken from The Regenerative Structural Engineer, by James Norman and Oliver Broadbent, published 2024.