SERVICES
Structural Engineering
Water & Steel provides full-service structural engineering on residential and small commercial projects. Our construction documents include foundation and framing plans along with details, general construction notes, and specifications when needed. We provide site inspections and field reports to verify our structural design is properly constructed.
Water & Steel specializes in wood, structural steel, and concrete masonry design. We also design spread foundation systems and retaining walls. We have experience with a variety of additional building systems including concrete, light gage steel, Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Block (AAC), straw-bale, and mass stone. We also love researching less frequently used structural materials and systems. We are not offering pre-purchase structural house inspections at this time.
Our favorite structural element is the cantilever, and we are quietly hoping the buttress comes back into fashion.
Architecture
For homeowners interested in an addition or a modest home, we offer architectural design services in addition to structural design. Our expertise in structural design allow us to be a one stop shop for small, innovative buildings.
Intentional Housing Communities
From 2018 to 2024, Danielle was actively involved in the development of a cohousing community, Weaving Water. She offers consulting services for clients interested in intentional housing large and small. From renovating a single family home into a multi-family shared living space to 35-home developments, we can guide you through the following:
the design and development process
financial and legal structures
connections with other consultants needed to complete your project
collaborative decision-making specific to housing relationships
Send us a message to discuss your upcoming project.