The technical rigour required to be a good engineer can act as a filter. It selects for people who are brilliant at precision and detail, but it quietly filters out those who might think laterally, challenge assumptions, or bring imagination to the table.

Most clients aren’t looking for a data dump. They want to know that everything will be ok. They don’t need a calculator. They need a compass

Creativity isn’t a rare ability reserved for a select few. It’s a muscle that gets stronger the more you use it. It’s a practice, a way...

For many structural engineers, including myself, sketching is more than a way to communicate my design. It’s an indispensable tool for...