8 Engineers, 3 Offices, 1 Mission: Improve Community Resilience Aiding the local engineering community in performing safety assessments is a critical step in community recovery after an earthquake. Reid Middleton is fielding two small earthquake teams to conduct volunteer safety… Continue Reading
In early May I attended the Health Facilities Institute 28th Annual Symposium and listened to an inspiring talk by David Morgareidge and Sean Carr of Page Architects, a firm filled with cutting-edge thinkers. Their presentation was on the use of… Continue Reading
Earthquakes are a significant natural hazard in the United States. Earthquakes are particularly impactful because a big earthquake could occur over a large geographic area and cause significant damage to structures. Other types of natural hazards, such as high wind,… Continue Reading
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana The above quote explains why our structural engineering team has been active in post-earthquake reconnaissance efforts after many large earthquakes and tsunamis that have occurred around the world. Failure teaches… Continue Reading
Healthcare facilities are complex building types with unique services and functional units to consider during design. They are all sensitive environments that demand their own set of design considerations, while ongoing developments in the medical field drive a continuing need… Continue Reading