Residential · Structural
Soft-Story Retrofit Program
Seismic evaluation and retrofit design for wood-frame apartment buildings with open ground-floor parking.
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Markets / CA · TX · FL
Residential Engineering
Practical engineering for new homes, renovations and existing properties.
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01 / PROJECT PRIORITIES
Understand the building.
Resolve the interfaces.
A useful engineering scope starts with occupancy, operations and existing conditions. We work with architects, owners and contractors to align structural and MEP requirements before details reach the field.
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Foundations, framing and site constraints
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Openings, additions and existing load paths
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Comfort, electrical capacity and energy compliance
Relevant engineering services
Foundation Design
Shallow and deep foundations, mat slabs, and slab-on-grade coordinated with geotechnical reports.
Existing Building Evaluation & Modifications
Condition assessments, tenant improvements, openings, change-of-use evaluations, and strengthening.
HVAC Design
Load calculations, system selection, VRF, chilled water, rooftop units, and ventilation.
Electrical Design
Power distribution, switchgear, emergency power, and indoor/outdoor lighting.
Illustrative project scopes
Building-type examples, not completed case studies. Images are illustrative.
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