Structural Engineers
Today we put the finishing touches on the structural engineering for this beautiful house extension project in Holland Park. One of our graduate engineer’s did the engineering design. We’re can’t wait to see the finished product!
Building Designer: Neo Building Design
Structural Engineer: Cornell Engineers Brisbane
Here’s a question about waffle slabs on Class H2 soil that we have been asked more than once:
“We have a soil test for our new house. It came back as Class H2. The builder we went to is planning on using a waffle slab. Will our house be ok?”
So let’s work out some of the terminologies first and then I’ll explain what my advice was and why.
Here’s a quick sample of the type of drawings that we sometimes produce for timber decks in Queensland. (Click on the link):
Don’t forget there are special rules for decks (and buildings in general) in bushfire prone areas. This design wouldn’t comply.
Cornell Engineers design timber decks for Queensland projects.
Here are some photos of a (quite tricky) wall removal project that we assisted with in Lutwyche, Brisbane.
Construction by Rod McDowall from P2P Construction Solutions
Structural Engineering by Cornell Engineers
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What wall removal project are you considering?
An article by Joanne Galea
Many could be under the belief that it is the energy and water-efficient fixtures and low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) finishes that satisfy sustainable and healthy building outcomes.
Important as these are, a holistic, whole of building fabric and systems approach is the attitude of this biological building designer.