With enough imagination, this could be considered a “typical detail.” In practice, however, many projects require solutions that go beyond standard framing conditions. We develop 3D structural framing models to coordinate the structural system, explore custom framing solutions, and resolve complex conditions that cannot be addressed with typical details alone. These models support the development of project-specific structural details and the preparation of clear, coordinated construction documents.
Here are some structural models from our projects in Los Angeles that you can explore in 3D.
(Both projects were in collaboration with Partners & Pyatt)
We’re working on fire rebuilds in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, helping families navigate permitting and construction so they could return home. Our work has ranged from structural assessments of surviving concrete structures to starting completely from the ground up. This work is especially meaningful. We're doing our part to make sure these homes are rebuilt for the people who live there.
Our work in wildfire recovery began with the evaluation of an existing concrete structure that remained standing after the fire. That initial assessment grew into providing full civil and structural engineering services to support the rebuilding of homes and infrastructure in the affected communities.
This project hit an early roadblock when it was red-tagged during construction. At that point, we were brought on to help. Our role was to guide the project through proper engineering, permitting, and inspections so it could move forward as a code-compliant demonstration of hemp-lime’s potential.
Scaling this technology could transform building emissions. This single ADU demonstrates more than just an alternative material. It signals a new approach to building. By aligning structural integrity, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction, hemp-lime offers a real pathway to scaling climate-conscious construction.
The question isn’t whether we can build with hemp-lime. It’s: How fast can we adopt it at scale?
(In collaboration with: Renewal Revival)