REINFORCING EXISTING ROOF FRAMING AND TRUSSES – WHY AND HOW
Designing roof framing for new buildings is relatively easy. Most of our architect clients already have a solid vision of the basic materials, methods and layout. Our job is to… Read More »
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SUCCESSFULLY SALVAGING OLD FOUNDATIONS
We’ve observed thousands of buildings with the goal of assessing, reusing, modifying, and improving them. Foundations, we argue, are the most important part of the building’s long-term performance. We’ve creatively… Read More »
Utilizing Steel Frames in Modern Residential Architecture
Structural steel is key to unlocking the full potential of modern home design. Recently, Team Engineering has had the privilege of providing structural designs for several exceptional homes, showcasing the… Read More »
Elevated Garage Concrete Floor System Options
While elevated residential garages with usable spaces below are popular, constructing high performing and durable structural floor systems is challenging. Our two favorites are prestressed concrete planks and corrugated metal… Read More »
The Importance of Air Balancing and Pressure Relationships
Air-based heating and cooling systems are very common in the US; there is a good chance you are sitting in a space right now that is heated or cooled using… Read More »
THE BEST WAYS TO UPGRADE OLD WOOD SHEAR WALLS
Older New England buildings often lack the lateral force resisting structure to meet modern loading requirements, making them difficult and costly to repurpose when the Code requires improvements. We’ve been… Read More »
LESSONS LEARNED DESIGNING METAL BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
Metal Building Systems are understandably popular. We’ve seen them economically meet project requirements for long spans and limiting the number of interior columns. They make great sense in buildings used… Read More »
WHAT’S WRONG WITH DUCTLESS MINI-SPLITS
The title of this article is intentionally provocative, challenging the conventional norms of the HVAC industry. No doubt you’ve experienced the widespread adoption of ductless mini-split heat pumps, which dominate… Read More »
3D Revit Structural Modeling for Enhanced Constructability
In today’s fast-paced construction environment, efficiency, precision, and coordination are critical. Structural engineering firms are increasingly adopting 3D structural modeling to streamline processes and deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines.… Read More »
New Heat Pump Technology: Air-to-water Heat Pumps
The demand for efficient and sustainable heating and cooling technologies is ever increasing. Heat pump technology is continuously advancing to answer this demand by providing energy-efficient and low carbon emission… Read More »