Yucca Valley Straw Bale
Yucca Valley, CA · Residential
Project details
A residential project utilizing sustainable straw bale construction techniques.
Verdant Structural Engineers
Good engineering is green engineering
About the firm
Verdant Structural Engineers is a full-service structural engineering practice based in Berkeley, California. It provides structural drawings, calculation materials for building permit submittals, building consultation, expert advice, and legal testimony. The practice specializes in low-carbon design and alternative green building materials, integrating sustainable engineering solutions across a diverse range of project types.
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Environmental Engineering · Materials Engineering
People
Anthony DentePrincipal
Kevin DonahueFounder and Senior Consulting Engineer
Wilzen BassigStructural Engineer
Rachel CohenEngineer
Elli TerwielStructural Engineer
Rachel Tove-WhiteStructural Designer
Ellie SassStructural Designer
Jill Cleveland JodaStructural Designer
RebeccaHuman Resources Specialist
Capabilities
Structural Engineering
Full-service structural design and engineering services, combining safety with advanced environmental practices.
- Alternative Material Design
Engineering utilizing carbon-storing and low-impact bio-based materials, including straw bale, rammed earth, cob, adobe, earthbag, and mass timber.
- Low-Impact Foundations
Design of efficient foundation systems such as Diamond Piers, rubble trenches, passive retaining walls, and geopiers to minimize site disturbance and concrete use.
- Permit Submittals & Consultation
Provision of structural drawings, calculations, building consultation, and expert testimony for diverse construction projects.
Environmental & Materials Consulting
Sustainability-focused consulting services designed to minimize embodied carbon and environmental impact.
- Lifecycle Assessment (LCA)
Quantification of embodied carbon and global warming potential of structural materials using software programs like Athena, One Click LCA, EC3, and Tally.
- Concrete Mix Coordination
Coordination between contractors, sub-contractors, batch plants, and designers to optimize concrete mixes for reduced carbon emissions.
Industries
Arts & Culture · Commercial · Historic Preservation · Hospitality · Mixed-Use · Religious · Residential · Retail
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