By Bodhi Goswami, PE, Project Engineer, Okamoto Structural Engineering It is a well-known fact California witnesses frequent earthquakes leading to its stringent seismic design requirements for new and retrofit buildings. But is it equally well known that for smaller...
When seismic events hit a building, the common layperson sees one of two things: either the building appears fine to the untrained eye or there is obvious damage. However, to those in the building industry, this is not the case. Experts understand that damage from...
Modular construction is a method used by several companies to build houses and other structures quickly and affordably. While its use was once limited, today, modular construction is even used in high-end projects, and experts predict that the modular building...
In 2014, FYI Network aired their first episode of Tiny House Nation called the “172 Sq Ft Dream Castle.” In this episode, a young Tennessee couple and their toddler moved into this very small home, designed by the show’s hosts, renovation experts John...
Every new building project requires the proper management of storm water to ensure the building structures and contents are protected from water. Although the primary function of drainage systems is the property protection, these systems need to also treat the first...
