Julian Sutherland

I qualified as a mechanical engineer in New Zealand. I have always had a strong interest in low energy design and moved to the UK to pursue this interest. I have worked for several global consultancies on world-leading low energy and zero carbon projects, producing a legacy of environmentally conscious buildings across the globe. I regularly speak to architects, clients and industry on low energy and sustainable design, including my own certified Passivhaus home.

We do our best work when we collaborate and work as a team - this includes the client. Project delivery is a rich mix of engineering, design, creativity and skill, all mixed in with communication, collaboration, digital skills and innovation. We create the future of the built environment, and with this comes a responsibility for sustainable development and a zero carbon legacy.

Designing buildings is a creative process, underpinned by sound engineering principles. Solutions need to be both elegant and functional. My approach to building design is to consider all elements of the building, maximising the building’s natural elements and minimising energy consumption. The resulting design seeks to make every component do as much as possible.