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Thank you to our friends at Rafn Company for inviting us to tour the Pacific Apartments Renovation. It was wonderful to see all the tremendous work they’ve been doing on this project! We’re proud to partner with them on this project along with ARC Architects

SSF Associate Principal Francesca Renouard, PE, SE, is a panelist for AIA Seattle 's program Code Download: Understanding Unreinforced Masonry (URM). Join virtually on March 25 and March 26 (12-2 pm each day) for in-depth information about Seattle’s adoption of seismic retrofit requirements, the new alternate method for retrofit, and updates to the city’s official URM database. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaYVbKTA

Exciting news about University Cooperative School! SSF worked closely with CAST architecture and served as the structural engineer to change the status to 'Retrofitted' on the City’s list of structures requiring evaluation and retrofitting for the upcoming URM Ordinance! We look forward to assisting more building owners and architects in achieving this benchmark!

SSF Associate Principal Francesca Renouard, PE, SE, is a panelist for AIA Seattle 's program Code Download: Understanding Unreinforced Masonry (URM). Join virtually on March 25 and March 26 (12-2 pm each day) for in-depth information about Seattle’s adoption of seismic retrofit requirements, the new alternate method for retrofit, and updates to the city’s official URM database. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaYVbKTA

Happy Women in Construction Week to all the incredible women at SSF who make our work possible. Your hard work, dedication, and passion are appreciated, we couldn’t do it without you! A big thank you as well to the women in AEC who continue to inspire us. Your contributions do not go unnoticed!

Head over to Rhodes Architecture + Light's blog for an insightful article about AADUs and DADUs, featuring an interview with one of our Principals, Ryan Reichman, who discusses the key structural considerations when adding these to a home. Huge thanks to Rhodes Architecture + Light for including us in this informative piece! https://lnkd.in/d49D4QJd

SSF teamed with Russell Architecture and Berger Partnership on this detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU), located on a steep slope and surrounded by wetlands on the south end of Mercer Island. This 900 SF DADU features exposed cantilevered glulam roof framing that extends from inside the house over a 550 SF deck for an outdoor living area. A deep concrete foundation system with pin piles is anchored into the hillside to prevent movement during a seismic event. 📸: Dale Lang

Join us in welcoming Alan Kiers to our Tacoma office. We’re thrilled to have him on the team and look forward to the great work he’ll be doing with us! To learn more about our new staff additions, visit our website.

This week, we would like to highlight the ACE Mentor Program, a cause that means a great deal to our firm. Since 2001, the ACE Mentor Program of Washington has introduced over 4,000 students to architecture, engineering, and construction careers. Thanks to the generosity of local firms and mentors, they’ve awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships. The ACE program is a meaningful way to give back to our community and help inspire the next generation in AEC. Thank you, ACE, for all the incredible work you do. We encourage anyone who is interested in this inspiring mission to check out this fantastic program! 📸: Beth Morales, PE SSF

Our hearts go out to all affected by the fires ravaging the Los Angeles area. To our friends and colleagues in California, we are thinking of you and your communities during this trying time. To those looking for a way to help, follow the link below. All proceeds will go to the California Community Foundation. Your generosity will provide much-needed assistance to those affected by the fires. https://lnkd.in/gXvrqpuB 📸: Jessica Christian