4EA Building Science

This week, we recognize the women who are helping shape the built environment. At 4EA, we are proud to work alongside talented women who bring expertise, innovation, and leadership to the world of #BuildingScience. We want to extend a huge thank you to all the women who contribute to our firm and the industry as a whole. Your passion, dedication, and perspectives make an impact every day! It’s important to us to create a future where more women feel empowered to pursue and thrive in this industry. Happy Women in Construction Week! 🏗️ #WICWeek #WomenInConstruction #Team4EA #WomenEngineers

The EPRO Charity Cup is back! We're so excited to see the AEC industry come together again for an incredible cause! This April 3, industry professionals will hit the ice at the Seattle Kraken Community Iceplex—all to support Mary's Place help families find stable housing. Don't miss out! 🏒 #EPROCharityCup #MarysPlace #Team4EA

Join us in April as José Estrada, PE presents at Zak World of Façades, discussing Design-Build Façade Delivery in Washington State. There is a great lineup of other local and international presenters so come for the entire day. #BuildingScience 

Introducing the recently completed 11-story Life Science building in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood! This project has been another rewarding opportunity to support a project that enhances Seattle’s growing life science and research infrastructure. The project includes a unitized curtain wall supplied by CROWN CORR INC., thermally broken balcony decks, a landscaped roof and roof-top amenity deck, and below-grade parking spaces. 4EA provided building enclosure consultation and curtain wall consultation, including design review and construction phase consultation. Owner: Trammell Crow Company Architect: CollinsWoerman Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis Learn more about our services here: https://lnkd.in/gJfFCdGU #BuildingScience #LifeSciences #Team4EA #CurtainWall #FacadeEngineering #BuildingEnclosure

We’re excited to share the Four Amigos, Beloved Community Building project in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood! This 6-story, affordable housing development provides 87 family-focused units, an amenity roof deck, and a space for the Church of Hope. The project celebrates the community it serves with thoughtful features like an outdoor play area and Afro-Latino design elements, including murals and tile cladding crafted in Mexico City. 4EA provided comprehensive building enclosure expertise for this project. Our scope included the design of the full enclosure, roofing, windows, and walls, as well as the preparation of detailed roofing and waterproofing design documents. It’s always rewarding to collaborate on projects that bring value to the community. Owner: El Centro de la Raza Architect: SMR Architects Contractor: Walsh Construction Co. Developer: Beacon Development Group Learn more about projects like this one here: https://lnkd.in/gq3_J-dc #BuildingScience #Team4EA #AffordableHousing #BuildingEnclosure #Seattle

Check out these stunning shots of Bellevue 600 Phase 1 with clear blue skies. These photos were captured on-site in Bellevue, Washington, as our team was hard at work consulting on roofing and waterproofing as the building progresses. This 45-story commercial high-rise office tower also includes seven stories of below-grade parking. 4EA was contracted to bring our building enclosure expertise to the project's waterproofing and roofing systems. Architect: NBBJ Design Contractor: Sellen Construction #BuildingScience #Team4EA #BuildingEnclosure #Bellevue #Commercial 

We recently celebrated the completion of the Newhouse Building Replacement. The team had the chance to experience The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP's central "Mixing Chamber" stair in action while admiring the hybrid DLT/steel system that enhances the building's warm and inviting interior. Designed to honor its 90-year history, the building blends neoclassical elements with a modern design, featuring senate suites, public meeting rooms, classrooms for civic education, and flexible spaces for collaboration and community use. A big thank you to the stakeholders and project team who came together to bring this project to life on the Washington State Capitol Campus! https://hubs.la/Q030DPfZ0 LO Team: Tony Mason, PE, SE, Blake Bergh, PE, SE, Cindy Liauw, PE, Julie Kerlin, Igor Tarasov Client: Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP Contractor: Hoffman Construction Company 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, Inc. 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 #MassTimber #CivicDesign #StructuralEngineering

4EA Building Science is pleased to announce role changes for Jeff Speert and Clarissa Binkley, P.Eng., recognizing their contributions and leadership within the company. Jeff Speert now serves as the Managing Principal of 4EA Building Science, overseeing the operations of 4EA’s three offices. His journey with the company began in 2008 when it operated as JRS Engineering, prior to its rebranding to 4EA. Over the years, Jeff’s role evolved from project support, to project management, and then Director of 4EA’s Seattle office. He pushed the firm’s services towards applications for innovative technologies and expansion of services, such as whole building air barrier testing. Jeff fosters a collaborative and supportive team culture, encouraging creative solutions and teamwork. As an architect, he views himself as a collaborator on aesthetic intent while ensuring the durability and efficiency of building enclosures. His expertise spans a diverse range of project types, reflecting his dedication to improving building performance across the industry. Clarissa Binkley, P.Eng., Office Director for 4EA’s Oakland, California office, has been promoted to Principal. Her building science expertise originated with a focus on energy, studying trends in building energy use and identifying correlations between factors such as enclosure design, retrofit effectiveness, and occupant comfort. This comprehensive understanding of how design decisions influence building performance has been the foundation of her 15-year -long career in the field. Over Clarissa’s four years as Office Director, she has grown 4EA’s California presence with a variety of enclosure and energy compliance consulting projects. Her ascension to Principal is tied to her increasing ownership in the business and companywide leadership role. 4EA Building Science is a building enclosure consulting firm with offices in Seattle, WA, Oakland, CA, and Vancouver, BC. While focused on the West Coast, the firm consults on projects across North America and internationally. Check out our DJC post here: https://lnkd.in/gjiJB4j6 #Team4EA #BuildingScience #Seattle #Oakland #BuildingEnclosure

Last week, we held our annual workshop, where we reviewed this year’s progress, celebrated milestones, and mapped our direction for 2025. It is one of the few times each year where we get people from all offices in one room together. We also enjoyed team-building activities and wrapped up the day with a holiday dinner to celebrate. 👏 Thanks to the 4EA team for making this another successful year. We’re excited for what’s ahead! #Team4EA #BuildingScience #AnnualWorkshop

The Ondina Apartments in Bellevue is an 8-story, transit-oriented multifamily development with common amenity areas and below-grade parking. 4EA provided building envelope consulting services, collaborating with the design team to develop an envelope design approach. Additionally, 4EA provided cladding engineering services for the Cor-Ten Steel Facade. The project is targeting Salmon Safe and LEED Gold certifications. Owner: Vulcan Real Estate Architect: Runberg Architecture Group General Contractor: Exxel Pacific #BuildingScience #Team4EA #Multifamily #Bellevue #TOD #BuildingEnvelope