Glulam frame house (Leicester, Leicestershire)
The structural calculations behind this project, prepared by our engineers for building control.
Project Overview
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Project Type
Glulam frame house
Structural Services
Detailed Calculations
Compliance
Building Regulations
Octagonal Glulam Frame House – Leicester, Leicestershire
This Leicester home showcases innovative timber engineering, featuring an octagonal glulam-framed dome structure as its primary framework. Designed with sustainability and structural efficiency in mind, this modern new-build property utilises advanced engineering techniques to maximise thermal performance, energy efficiency, and architectural impact.
To bring this unique project to life, PorthouseDean provided expert structural calculations, ensuring the glulam frame design, load distribution, and foundation system were structurally sound, compliant with Building Control, and optimised for long-term durability.
Blending Architectural Innovation with Structural Integrity
This project included:
✅ An octagonal glulam frame structure – Providing strength, flexibility, and a stunning architectural statement
✅ Cleverly positioned glazed walls – Optimising natural light and thermal efficiency
✅ A sustainable insulated raft-slab system – Harvesting sunlight to store thermal energy
✅ Precision-engineered joints and load paths – Ensuring long-term stability and performance
What we did
Our contributions included:
✔ Structural calculations for the glulam frame house – Ensuring compliance with Building Control
✔ Load-bearing & lateral stability assessments – Securing the unique dome structure
✔ Glulam beam & joint design – Creating a durable and aesthetically refined timber structure
✔ Foundation & slab analysis – Developing an innovative insulated raft-slab system for energy efficiency
With expert structural engineering, this Leicester home now benefits from a highly sustainable, architecturally striking, and energy-efficient living space, setting a new standard for modern timber-framed construction.
Thinking About a Glulam Frame Home? Let’s Make It Happen!
At PorthouseDean, we provide expert structural calculations for glulam frame homes, timber engineering, and sustainable building solutions.
📍 Providing structural engineering across Leicester, Loughborough, and Leicestershire.
Why Extend Your Home?
More Space, More Possibilities
Create an open-plan kitchen, a family hub, or a bright entertaining space.
A Date You Can Plan Around
You choose the delivery date, and the price follows the date.
More Natural Light
A wider opening to the garden needs a beam sized for the load above it. The calculations set that size.
Personalised Design
Every house is built differently. The calculations work from your drawings and the structure you already have.
How PorthouseDean Supports Your Project
Every project is different, but the need for precise, reliable structural calculations remains the same. Our engineers work with:
Homeowners
Ensuring designs are safe, cost-effective, and practical.
Architects
Providing calculations that allow for creative yet compliant designs.
Builders
Making sure construction runs smoothly with clear, reliable specifications.
Planning Your Own Project?
More than 9,000 projects since 2012 have run through the same process. You get a fixed price before you commit, and you choose the delivery date.
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