Verdant Structural Engineers

Verdant Structural Engineers (VSE) is a full-service structural engineering firm located in Berkeley, CA. With a history dating back to 2003, VSE provides a wide range of engineering services for architects, builders, and property owners. They specialize in collaborative and sustainable design, working closely with project teams to achieve optimal building efficiency and environmental goals. VSE has a strong focus on green building practices, including the use of environmentally sensitive materials such as straw bale, rammed earth, cob, adobe, and bamboo. They have worked on various projects, from home remodels to the construction of schools, wineries, and other commercial buildings.

VSE has a reputation for their expertise in green building practices and has been involved in the development of building codes for natural building structural systems. They have authored and defended code additions for materials like hemp-lime, straw bale, and cob. In addition to their work in California, VSE has provided engineering services in several other states across the country. Committed to sustainability, VSE has joined the SE 2050 Commitment Program, aiming to achieve net-zero embodied carbon in structural systems by 2050. They have also contributed to publications and books on straw bale construction and cob building, further establishing their expertise in sustainable design.

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