Services Provided: Structural Engineering, Building Envelope Engineering, Certified Energy Advising Project
Project Status: Under Construction
This unique two-story single-family home, complete with a basement and attached garage, spans approximately 7,500 sq. ft. of living space, including parking. The home includes large internal floor openings with two-story high ceilings, requiring a customized approach to meet seismic requirements.
The project presented several challenges, including designing a large retaining wall that separates the main house from the coach house and incorporating a bridge that connects the two structures. Built on a rocky site, the home features innovative design solutions, like foundation-less walls that rest directly on bedrock.
In addition to the structural complexity, the building envelope scope included working with European windows that fall under Part 5 of the building code, offering a niche market opportunity. Our energy advising scope of work focused on ensuring compliance with the Energy Step Code to meet efficiency standards.