4EA Building Science

The Low Income Housing Institute is making an impact in Washington State by providing housing for low-income, homeless, and formerly homeless individuals. 4EA is proud to support their mission as a sponsor and partner, providing building envelope consulting on some of their projects. Consider supporting LIHI by registering for their Virtual Auction! #AffordableHousing #BuildingScience #Team4EA

🏗 It's been a busy few weeks on Washington State University’s Schweitzer Engineering Hall jobsite! Crews started steel erection a few days back, a major milestone for this progressive design-build project with ZGF Architects. So far, the project team has also: • Excavated 25,000 tons of soil • Mitigated basalt rock discovered during earthwork • Installed 600 linear feet of sewer and electrical lines under Spokane Street With a fall 2026 opening date, Schweitzer Engineering Hall is set to become the cornerstone of WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture's new district on the Pullman campus and is part of a wider push to meet the growing demand for engineering, construction and design graduates.

The Upper School building at The Bush School earned Zero Energy Certification from the Living Future. Designed by Mithun in 2022 and built by Exxel Pacific, this three-story, 20,000 SF building includes classrooms and a partially below-grade assembly/multi-purpose room. It’s also notable for being the first school building in #Washington to receive Phius Passive House certification. 4EA collaborated with the design and construction teams throughout the project to provide consulting services related to building enclosure performance. Learn more about projects like this one here: https://lnkd.in/gq3_J-dc #BuildingScience #Team4EA #ZeroEnergyCertified #BuildingEnvelope #ILFI #Seattle 📸: Lara Swimmer

Curtain Wall Window Testing in action at 1916 Boren. Trammell Crow Company, CollinsWoerman, and Lease Crutcher Lewis are working together on this 11-story Life Sciences Building. The project includes a unitized curtain wall supplied by CROWN CORR INC, cantilevered balcony decks, a landscaped roof and roof-top amenity deck, and below-grade parking spaces. 4EA is providing building enclosure consultation and curtain wall consultation, including design review and construction phase consultation. We’re excited to see this project coming together! Learn about more projects like this one here: https://lnkd.in/gq3_J-dc #BuildingScience #CurtainWall #LifeSciences #Seattle #Team4EA

🚨 We’re excited to share the completion of The Confidential 🚨 CKC proudly provided all structural engineering for this stunning new 29-story tower in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. With 212 apartments, 17,500 square feet of office space, and ground level retail, The Confidential adds luxury living and contemporary vibe to downtown Seattle. The cast-in-place concrete structure includes a shear wall core for seismic resistance and post-tensioned slabs at all levels. Performance Based Design and innovative rebar detailing enhanced the structural efficiency and improved constructability. Through a stepped tower design, The Confidential offers a series of terraces that provide tenants with spacious outdoor living areas. Expansive windows, large balconies overlooking Elliott Bay, high-end amenities, and premium finishes bring top tier living and working space to the heart of the city in one of Seattle’s most vibrant neighborhoods. CKC is proud to have contributed to this sophisticated project and looks forward to seeing it become a dynamic part of the Seattle community! Thanks to Security Properties, VIA Architects //, Exxel Pacific, and many others for making this project possible! #CKCStructuralEngineering #UrbanDevelopment #TheConfidential #Belltown #InnovativeDesign #StructuralEngineering

A stunning view from above! We got a glimpse of the Doppler Building from the Met Tower. This impressive project showcases landscaped horizontal decks and expansive green roofs with a rooftop dog park. The office tower connects to the external meeting center via a skylight-accented skybridge. 4EA provided roofing and waterproofing consulting services for both the office tower and the meeting center. Learn about more projects like this one here: https://lnkd.in/gq3_J-dc Architect: NBBJ Design Contractor: Sellen Construction #BuildingScience #Team4EA #Waterproofing #Envelope #Seattle #Day1Building

Ready to be inspired by innovative design? Check out this stunning mixed-use project by @propelstudio, featuring the timeless beauty of #RealCedar siding and decking! 🌿✨⁠ ⁠ The Wilder Apartments blend modern architecture with the natural appeal of Western Red Cedar, creating a vibrant addition to Capitol Hill. 🏗️⁠ ⁠ Want to see more beautiful projects from this award-winning firm? Visit the link here. https://lnkd.in/gpzQguZk ⁠ (📸 Propel Studio Architecture )⁠ Revolve Development ⁠ Colvos Construction ⁠ KPFF Consulting Engineers 4EA Building Science A3 Acoustics, LLP ⁠ Board & Vellum⁠ Michael Nouwens Structural Consultants⁠ Endelman & Associates⁠ PanGEO ⁠ #biophilicdesign #biophilia #architect #architects #architecture #architecturedesign #buildingmaterials #buildingproducts #design #development #contractors #contractor

Happy Friday everyone! We’re excited to showcase this Flagship Apple Store in downtown Vancouver, BC. The building includes a 32-foot-tall glass and stone façade, exterior green walls, a fully clad curved roof, and a sleek wood ceiling. 4EA provided building enclosure consulting, focusing on key systems like glazing interfaces, roofing, green wall waterproofing, and building waterproofing.  Our team really enjoyed being part of this standout project. Owner: Apple Architect: CallisonRTKL acquired by Arcadis Contractor: PCL Construction Find out more about our project here: https://lnkd.in/gq3_J-dc #BuildingScience #Team4EA #BuildingEnvelope #VancouverBC

Huge thanks to Ankrom Moisan for hosting last night's pirate-themed trivia event! The event raised over $10,000 in support of Food Lifeline, an organization dedicated to feeding those in need today and working to end hunger for tomorrow. It was a fantastic evening for a great cause! #FightHunger #TriviaNight #Seattle #Team4EA

On site at the Newhouse Building Replacement. Located in Olympia, the project includes senate and staff offices overlooking the Capitol Building. A central, four-story stairwell is illuminated by a skylight and threads the floors together, connecting spaces and departments, and becoming a mixing chamber in which faculty and statesmen can have impromptu collaborations. Adjacent to the stair, the future feature wall consists of Douglas Fir, salvaged from the deconstructed Press House, milled, carved, and organized in a way to emulate the five regions of Washington State— Water, Palouse, Plateau, Forest, and Mountain. The custom art piece creates a dynamic visual experience while also providing people a sense of place as they move through the building. Team picture left to right: Sian Roberts, Nick Clesi, Tahmina Arjona, Japneet Pahwa, Anguel Atanassov, Katie Reifsnyder, Elana Darnell, Marjorie Anderson, Duy Dang, Akshay Srinivas, Morgan Temkin Client: Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Contractor: Hoffman Construction Company Structural Engineer: Lund Opsahl Civil Engineer: Reid Middleton MEP Engineer: PAE Landscape Architect: Murase Associates Envelope : 4EA Building Science Security: Hohbach-Lewin Structural and Civil Engineers Lighting Designer: Dark Light Design Signage: Mayer Reed Vertical Transportation: The Greenbusch Group Transportation: Heffron Transportation, Inc. Acoustics: BRC Acoustics and Technology Consulting Building Code: Pielow Consulting Cost Estimating: JMB Consulting Historic Preservation: BuildingWork