Projects that involve the rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of a structure often present unique challenges to the design team. Larson Engineering is equipped with the expertise to develop the innovative structural solutions required to make these restorations possible. Larson Engineering has served as an integral part of design teams across the country to preserve our historic and cultural heritage.
Experience
Adaptive reuse of historic buildings of various materials and construction types
Seismic retrofit of lateral force resisting system to meet current building codes
Work with architect and owner to provide structural design without affecting the historical character of the building
Integration of new structural system with remaining portion of partially collapsed building
Assessment of structures damaged due to natural events such as fire, flood, wind and seismic activity
Evaluations of structures damaged by a man made event such as explosions and vehicle collisions
Evaluations of existing roof structures to support new or modified mechanical rooftop equipment
Services
Forensic engineering
Complete structural analysis and design for gravity, wind, seismic, snow, ice and other loads
Provide structural investigation and evaluations of existing structures and advise on feasibility of its reuse
Retrofit structural systems to meet current building codes
Analysis of existing structural systems based on knowledge of past construction methods and materials
Design of systems to stabilize, repair and strengthen existing framing
Design structural modifications necessary to meet current code requirements, life safety provisions and/or change of use
Change of use evaluations
Site inspections and field reports
3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) using Revit Structure
Construction administration
Registered in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, 9 Canadian Provinces and all 3 territories
Contact
Arizona - Scottsdale
480.212.4200
Georgia - Norcross
Jason Carlson, P.E.
770.279.6010
jcarlson@larsonengr.com
Illinois - Naperville
Trevor Wickie, P.E., P.Eng
630.357.0540
twickie@larsonengr.com
Minnesota – White Bear Lake
Sean Noren, P.E.
651.481.9120
snoren@larsonengr.com
Missouri – St. Louis
Mike Goeden, S.E., P.E.
314.731.4710
mgoeden@larsonengr.com
New York - New York
Naseem Albori, S.E., P.E.
212.857.1898
nalbori@larsonengr.com
Wisconsin - Appleton
Kevin Wisniewski, S.E., P.E.
920.734.9867
kwisniewski@larsonengr.com