Ahead of the Curve: Engineering a Greener Tomorrow, ft. Chris Atkins from Symmetrys

Good engineering is central to sustainable architecture. It shapes how buildings stand up, how teams collaborate and how design decisions perform over time.Stephen Drew speaks with Chris Atkins of Symmetrys about structural and civil engineering, international career lessons, sustainability, landmark projects, AI and how architects and engineers can work together more effectively.The conversation covers: What structural and civil engineers bring to the design team How Chris's international experience shaped his approach Why sustainability depends on better collaboration across disciplines What landmark and unusual projects teach about engineering judgement How AI and software changes may affect engineering practice ____▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCU2tzDMBbM📝 Read the full write-up, with the key takeaways:https://architecturesocial.com/podcast/chris-atkins-sustainable-engineering/Architecture Social is where architects and designers find honest career advice, insight from practice, and live roles worth applying for:https://architecturesocial.com/The fastest way to get hired is to be better at the things practices actually ask for. Revit, Rhino, rendering, BIM, portfolio work. Our learning partner ArchAdemia is built by architects, for architects:https://archademia.com/architecture-social/Use code ARCHSOCIAL10 for a discount on monthly or annual membership.____Chapters 00:00 Introduction to engineering and greener buildings 05:00 Chris Atkins' early career and international experience 10:00 What structural and civil engineers bring to the design team 15:00 Symmetrys projects, awards and the Ferris wheel discussion 20:00 Sustainability, collaboration and sharing knowledge 25:00 AI, report writing and how engineering tools may change 30:00 Practice life, software shifts and closing reflections