Littlehorn Engineering, LLC
Integrated engineering and building design for Colorado mountain properties
About the firm
Littlehorn Engineering provides integrated engineering and building design services for Colorado mountain properties. The practice assists property owners, buyers, builders, and contractors in navigating challenging alpine environments, addressing steep terrain, shallow bedrock, difficult soils, wetlands, drainage constraints, septic feasibility, driveway access, high snow loads, and local permitting requirements. By coordinating site evaluation, land surveying, wetland delineation, OWTS and septic design, geotechnical engineering, civil site design, residential building design, and structural engineering into a unified workflow, it helps clients make informed planning decisions early and reduce subsequent redesign needs.
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering · Geotechnical Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Land Surveying
People
John LittlehornStructural and Civil Engineer
Stoy StreepeyStructural and Civil Engineer
Kim ReevesStructural Project Engineer
Joseph LittlehornSr. Drone Pilot Surveyor & Wetland Consultant
Capabilities
Structural Engineering
Service websiteCustom structural design and engineering for residential and commercial structures, including timber frame connections, modern framing plans, and high snow-load conditions.
- Structural Inspections and Plan Evaluations
Assessment of existing structural integrity and evaluation of architectural plans to ensure soundness and compliance.
- Foundation and Timber Frame Engineering
Engineering for foundations, insulated concrete forms (ICF), structural insulated panels (SIPS), steel, concrete, and timber frame buildings.
- Alternative Material Structural Systems
Specialized structural design for log structures, straw bale, tire bale, modular homes, and custom residential outbuildings.
- Forensic Studies and Site Investigations
Detailed structural assessments to diagnose structural issues, investigate failures, and guide remediation efforts.
Residential Building Design
Service websiteProfessionally engineered custom home plans for single-family and multi-residential properties, fully integrated with structural design from inception.
- Custom Home Planning
Creation of ready-to-build architectural and drafting plans incorporating client concepts, sketches, and photographs.
- Eco-Friendly and Green Design
Planning services incorporating passive solar heating, off-grid utilities, and sustainable building systems.
- Remodeling and Addition Planning
Structural and space planning for expansions, renovations, and outbuildings such as garages and barns.
Site Evaluation and Buildability
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Early Feasibility
Support includes Early feasibility.
- Site Studies To Evaluate Terrain Constraints
Support includes site studies to evaluate terrain constraints.
- Assess Shallow Bedrock
Support includes assess shallow bedrock.
- Analyze Driveway Access Options
Support includes analyze driveway access options.
Civil Site Design
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Comprehensive Site Grading
Support includes Comprehensive site grading.
- Drainage Planning
Support includes drainage planning.
- Driveway Access Design Tailored To Steep Mountain Parcels
Support includes driveway access design tailored to steep mountain parcels.
Surveying and Drone Mapping
Service websiteLand boundary surveying and high-resolution aerial drone mapping to document challenging mountain topography.
Wetland Consulting
Service websiteEnvironmental consulting services focusing on wetland delineation and environmental constraints assessment for high-country properties.
OWTS and Septic Design
Service websiteDesign of on-site wastewater treatment systems tailored to specific mountain soil conditions and local regulatory requirements.
Geotechnical Engineering
Service websiteSoil analysis and engineering to mitigate the challenges of shallow bedrock and unstable mountain soils.
Industries
Residential · Land Development
Projects
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