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Aran + Franklin Engineering is a windstorm and structural engineering practice serving the Gulf Coast since 1998, with licensure in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. It specializes in FORTIFIED home and commercial design, residential structural engineering, and building inspections, with a particular focus on hurricane-resistant construction for the Gulf and East Coasts. Known for customizable pre-engineered home plans available in wood and CMU construction, the practice pairs deep local building code knowledge with over 25 years of windstorm engineering experience.
FORTIFIED Evaluator (IBHS) · Licensed in AL, FL, LA, NJ, NY, NC, TX
Comprehensive structural design and analysis for residential and light commercial projects, including framing, foundations, and specialty building materials.
Custom framing plans designed to withstand high winds and coastal weather conditions.
Foundation designs engineered for coastal flood zones and varying soil conditions.
Heavy-duty structural elements designed for open-span coastal architecture and wind resistance.
Coastal and waterfront soil retention structures designed to resist erosion and tidal forces.
Engineering integration for SIP Panels, Hebel Walls, ICF Walls, and Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC).
Coordination and design of post-tensioned concrete slabs for residential and commercial foundations.
High-wind structural analysis and mitigation design for properties in coastal regions, ensuring resilience against hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme wind events.
Code-plus resilience engineering and evaluation to meet IBHS standards, including FORTIFIED Home, Commercial, and Multifamily designations.
Upgrades for roofs, windows, doors, and structural attachments to meet storm protection standards.
Resilience engineering and design upgrades for commercial properties to maintain business continuity.
Structural and building envelope enhancements for apartments, condominiums, and multi-unit complexes.
Independent third-party evaluations and inspections to verify compliance and secure official designations.
Site planning, grading, utility coordination, and regulatory compliance support for coastal and inland residential and commercial developments.
Comprehensive layout and development plans for municipal permitting and construction.
Preparation and submission support for General Land Office applications regarding coastal boundaries.
Accessibility reviews and coordination with commercial compliance specialists.
Analysis and reporting to verify structural compliance with local and state energy codes.
Cost-effective, pre-engineered architectural and structural design packages customizable for local coastal building codes.
Complete architectural drafting and pre-engineered designs for custom residential construction.
Drafting and engineering for residential expansions, remodels, and structural repairs.
Floor plans, space planning, and architectural layouts for light commercial facilities.
Independent third-party code compliance and construction phase inspections, including county IRC inspections.
Required construction inspections for Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, and Jefferson counties.
Residential · Multifamily Residential · Commercial
Galveston, TX · Residential · 2000 · Client: Tofigh Shirazi
Engineering of elevated beachfront structures designed to withstand 150 mph winds and elevated 3 feet above required flood levels, utilizing FORTIFIED standards, Miami-Dade compliant wind-design products, concrete columns, and steel custom structural frames.
Gilchrist, TX · Residential · 2008
A windstorm-engineered home that was the sole structure to survive Hurricane Ike's storm surge in Gilchrist on the Bolivar Peninsula, sustaining only superficial exterior damage while remaining structurally sound.