Matter’s appraisal of the Mill Lane Garden Centre confirms the 1992 Walter Segal timber frame is structurally sound. By prioritizing repairs, addressing external decay and internal damp, we provided Thera Trust with a 10-year roadmap to preserve this sustainable landmark and avoid premature replacement.

The value systems around production, consumption, design, and decision-making pioneered in the Chinese and other Asian cultures, are inseparable from sustainability and circularity. The simplest example is that of Bamboo - from chopsticks to hairpins to mats and building structures, a material that is as strong as it is versatile and as cost-effective as it is eco-friendly.

Does your home have eco-friendly walls? We look at two options with lower embodied carbon for sustainable domestic builds.

It was a real honour to find ourselves shortlisted in the Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards 2022, alongside such an impressive list of fantastic local businesses. We were particularly thrilled to be Digital Award finalists, recognised for our use of digital technologies to improve our service, raise awareness and better serve our customers.

We’ve got a new facade. Now, what you see on the outside truly reflects what’s on the inside. We are Matter.

Sustainable structures need the right foundations for long-term stability. Micropiles are a lower carbon alternative.

Design & Build UK magazine spoke to Matter’s founder, Christina Hsieh, to find out about her path as a structural engineer.