The central structural design principles of sustainable solutions include:

• energy consumption 
• use of raw materials 
• flexibility 
• durability and life span

To reduce the energy consumption, and for buildings considering a lowering of the energy consumption level we implement plans conforming to energy classification, prepare energy certificates, and carry out LEED certification, if necessary. Energy simulation enables us to specify energy and life cycle costs, environmental effects and CO2 discharge, energy technology properties of buildings and energy saving possibilities, and helps us approximate the payback time of the additional investment, compare alternatives, and avoid inefficient solutions.

The use of raw material is optimized using structural solutions involving mixed structures.

Buildings and structures are designed in such a way, that they allow flexibility, future enlargements, and changes in purpose. When determining load capacity, we consider potential modification requirements, and vertical structures and spans are optimized to enable multi-purpose facilities.

The life span and durability of a building are central issues from an energy-efficiency perspective. The life span of a building is defined, and materials are selected based on durability requirement. This secures the structural functionality over the entire life span.

Our designers use the latest technology, such as design software for moisture calculations, 3D temperature field determination, and wind flow analysis. Our expertise also includes various heat calculations, technical moisture calculations, outdoor and indoor condition calculations, sound and flow calculations, as well as fire technology calculations.

Control of the design and building process also involves consideration of object-specific environmental issues and objectives. In special cases, and when required by law, we evaluate the environmental effects of the project using the YVA procedure.