Orohaus Design
Not an architect. Better than an architect.
About the firm
Orohaus Design is a residential consulting firm providing design and structural engineering services in Long Beach and surrounding areas of Southern California. Founded in 2015 by Martin E. Ruvalcaba, P.E., Orohaus integrates planning, architectural design, and licensed structural engineering under one roof. Orohaus specializes in accessory dwelling units, home additions, remodels, custom homes, garages, patio covers, retaining walls, and swimming pools, performing all concrete, steel, CMU, wood, timber, and engineered lumber design in-house without outsourcing.
- Established
- 2015
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Architecture & Engineering
People
Martin E. RuvalcabaFounder
Capabilities
Planning
Service websiteOrohaus Design coordinates with local planning departments to achieve zoning compliance and code approvals before any project submittals, reviewing local ordinances and managing planning submissions from the start of design.
- Zoning and Code Review
- Review Of Local Zoning Codes Covering Setbacks
- Height Limits
- Floor Area Ratios
- Historic Preservation Rules
- Other Municipal Requirements
- Planning Department Coordination
Preparation and submission of project layouts for planning department preliminary review and official planning submissions.
- Special Planning Processes
- Management Of Planning Code Exceptions Or Exemptions
- Planning Commission Reviews
- Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
Residential Design
Service websiteArchitectural and residential design services tailored to client preferences and property conditions, spanning a range of project types from single-story additions to full custom home builds.
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Home Additions
- Home Remodels
- Custom Homes
- Patio Covers
- Garages
- Freestanding Fences
- Retaining Walls
- Swimming Pools
Structural Engineering
Service websiteLicensed structural engineering for residential projects, covering design of concrete, steel, CMU (masonry), wood, timber, and engineered lumber systems. All structural work is performed in-house.
- Concrete, Steel, and Masonry Design
- Structural Design Of Concrete
- Steel
- CMU Masonry Elements For Residential Construction
- Wood, Timber, and Engineered Lumber Design
- Structural Design Using Wood Framing
- Timber
- Engineered Lumber Products For Residential Projects
- Load-Bearing Wall Removal Beams
Structural beam design and engineering analysis for load-bearing wall removals in residential remodels.
Industries
Residential
Projects
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