Help Your Clients Reduce Material and Construction Costs on Their Next Luxury Home
I work with architects to design the structural systems of high-end homes and buildings.
My experience includes custom homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), guest houses and in-law suites.
I combine code knowledge, structural expertise, and creative problem solving to give you clear options.
I engineer each project for the actual structural demand rather than a default. Avoiding over design lowers material and construction costs.
Depending on the project, optimization reduces material quantities by 5% to 25%, while maintaining quality and performance.
Where Residential Engineering Meets Architecture
My structural design services make your final design safe, high performing, and cost effective to build.
Custom Homes
Single Family Residential
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Optimized Design
New Construction
I design structural systems for new custom homes, including ICF, concrete, and hybrid framing.
Together, we’ll shape a structure honoring the vision you and your clients bring to the project.
My designs account for materials and construction sequencing from the start, avoiding over engineered or generic solutions.
I evaluate the building as a whole, optimizing load paths, concrete mixes, and roof, floor, wall, and foundation systems to reduce material use without compromising performance.
Engineering for Sierra Nevada and High Seismic Regions
Mountain and seismic sites place heavy demands on a structure. I design for these demands without oversizing structural elements.
Your clients will have clear options. A performance based design can limit damage after an earthquake, while a code based design can lower upfront cost. I explain the risks and benefits of each choice for an informed decision.
What My Clients Say
“I have been a general contractor for over 45 years and have worked with many different structural engineering companies. We use several different firms to meet our demand on structural engineering. We had the good fortune to have met EA Structural Engineering a few years ago and Erin is our main go to now. She is very knowledgeable, her work is well thought out, and she does not just look for the easy way to complete her tasks but the best and most sensible for the project. She is always available for questions and quick solutions if need be.”
Len Stevens | LEN STEVENS CONSTRUCTION INC.
The Process
Each project follows a clear process:
- Send the plans and supporting documents for review.
- I’ll schedule a meeting to discuss the project and confirm a good fit.
- I’ll send a proposal.
- Once the proposal works for both of us, sign the contract and submit the retainer.
- I’ll complete the design and stay in contact through every phase.
- I’ll conduct site visits at key construction stages.
- You deliver a well engineered, cost effective structure to your clients.
Why work with EA Structural Engineering for your luxury home project?
- Extensive custom home experience in Lake Tahoe, Nevada City, and the Bay Area
- A thorough design approach focused on reducing material costs
- A Master of Science from UC Davis, with coursework in life cycle assessment (LCA), structural material optimization, sustainable design, and carbon sequestration strategies
- Member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and ACI Committee 332, Residential Concrete
- Current knowledge of industry advances, bringing the latest structural innovations to your project
Collaborative Solutions for Residential Projects
I work closely with you and your clients to bring your vision to life with structural integrity.
I respond to simple inquiries within 24 hours, and to complex questions as soon as possible. Your schedule matters, and your project receives prompt attention from start to finish.
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