Expertise
Engineering with intention
Beyond conventional structural engineering, we've developed deep expertise in specialized areas that enable architects to push boundaries. Each discipline represents years of focused practice and continuous learning.
Mass Timber
Engineering warmth and sustainability
Mass timber represents a fundamental shift in how we think about structural systems. We've been at the forefront of this movement, engineering buildings that leverage the natural strength, beauty, and carbon-sequestering properties of wood.
- Cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam expertise
- Hybrid timber-steel and timber-concrete systems
- Connection design for exposed timber aesthetics
- Fire and seismic performance optimization
Sustainability
LEED-certified and environmentally conscious
Sustainable design isn't an add-on—it's integrated into our structural approach from day one. We help architects achieve ambitious environmental goals while maintaining structural integrity and buildability.
- LEED certification support and documentation
- Embodied carbon analysis and reduction strategies
- Material lifecycle assessment
- Adaptive reuse and renovation expertise
Experimental
Research-led innovation in practice
Some of our most rewarding work pushes beyond conventional boundaries. We collaborate with architects, artists, and researchers on projects that challenge assumptions about what structures can be and do.
- Novel material applications and testing
- Prototype development and validation
- Academic and research partnerships
- Performance-based design approaches
Model
Digital precision, real-world confidence
Advanced modeling and prototyping allow us to explore structural possibilities, identify issues early, and communicate clearly with all project stakeholders. We use BIM and physical models to de-risk construction.
- Revit and advanced BIM coordination
- 3D structural analysis and visualization
- Physical prototyping for complex connections
- Construction sequencing and logistics
Sculpt
Translating artistic vision into buildable form
When architects and artists envision sculptural, expressive structures, we find the engineering solutions that make them real. Our work with complex geometries and custom fabrication brings ambitious designs to life.
- Complex geometry and freeform structures
- Custom steel fabrication coordination
- Integration of structure with building skin
- Collaboration with artists and sculptors
Shore
Deep excavation and foundation expertise
Bay Area construction often means working with challenging soils, tight urban sites, and the need for deep excavations. Our shoring and underpinning expertise ensures neighboring structures stay safe while new foundations go deep.
- Soldier pile and lagging systems
- Secant and tangent pile walls
- Underpinning for adjacent structures
- Dewatering and groundwater management