Our Sustainable Structural Engineering Consulting Firm
When it comes to building green, PSE is an industry leader in design and engineering. We offer commercial building design services, residential structural engineering, civil engineering services, municipal engineering, sustainable structural design, and many related services.
PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a structural engineering firm emerging as a leader in storage/cargo container and self-storage facility engineering. We also specialize in sustainable residential, commercial, and industrial engineering.
Our firm will work with you to make sure that your needs are met, even if it means rewriting the book on structural engineering along the way. We will oversee the entire process in a manner that is honest, economical, and efficient.
The goal of our structural engineering firm is to balance your needs with available technology in order to meet your budget and schedule. Our portfolio includes sustainable building designs using ICF engineering, SIPs, earthbag, bamboo, and structural fabrics.
Our experienced team of engineers grounds its approach in tradition, but you’ll see from our eco-friendly designs, we are not afraid to push the envelope to make any project more sustainable. We can design and engineer anything from tree houses to dome structures, to yurts. Our structural engineering firm can also help with seismic upgrades, solar panel systems, structural foundation design, and more.
From design and engineering to construction management or custom home design, we have your next green sustainable building covered.
You don’t have to be near our location in Klamath Falls or Medford, Oregon to work with our team. We have a national presence and have worked across the Country. Contact us today.
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You can put your trust in PSE for all your green sustainable building needs. Our experience ranges from earth bags, shipping containers, rammed earth, straw bale, along with solar energy and everything in between.
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122 Shipping/Cargo Containers are placed and connected to develop a truly amazing container structure
Fortress Obetz is a 6,500 seat stadium located at the former site of Columbus Motor Speedway in Obetz, Ohio. It is planned to be a community asset to host many events including: farmers’ markets, trade shows, sporting events, concerts, and other community activities. The stadium will of course be the new home of the Major League Lacrosse team, Ohio Machine. Fortress Obetz Stadium is one of the most amazing projects PSE has ever been a part of. This large, one-of-a-kind structure is constructed completely out of shipping/cargo containers. It is one of the largest shipping/cargo container construction projects in the United States, incorporating over 100 containers. As you can see in the 3D renderings, there will be video boards, concessions, bathrooms and ticket sales, all incorporated into the main structure.
Is It Legal to Live in a Shipping Container?
If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving leases behind and downsizing your life, you’ve probably considered a shipping container home. They’re modular, customizable, and can be scaled up or down to fit your unique needs. However, once you start looking more closely into it, you may come to realize that the laws governing shipping container homes are particularly complex. What’s legal in one state may be illegal in another, and it can be difficult to gauge what regulations to follow and what permits to acquire. Fortunately, at PSE Consulting Engineers, we can help. We’ve gathered some of the most common regulations that determine the viability of container homes, so you can begin to do your own research on the particulars of your area.
Regulations That May Affect Your Container Home
When it comes down to it, state, county, and city regulations will determine the potential for your container home. It’s important to check all regulations that may affect your home before starting to build. The last thing you want is to begin construction only to learn that your new container home is illegal.
Scale and Usage
One of the first things to consider when talking about a container home is the scale and usage. The term ‘Container Home’ can be used to describe anything from a single container similar in size to an RV, all the way up to multi million-dollar architectural masterpieces. Because of this distinction, it may affect the regulation governing a container home’s legality. Some zoning laws related to the size and height of a home, and will determine its feasibility. Another factor to consider is how you intend on using this new container home. Will it be a primary residence, short term rental, or something else? Depending on the state and zoning laws, this occupancy can affect whether or not you can build there.
Property Zoning Laws
Zoning determines which regulations apply where and what types of things can be built. A perfect example is residential vs. commercial, or high-rises vs. houses. Cities will zone areas for particular uses and will manage what is allowed to be built there. Zoning laws often apply to container homes, and it’s important to take them into account when choosing a location.
Permits and Building Codes
Building codes specify the guidelines to which new buildings must adhere. As a new structure, container homes are held to the same standards as other residencies, and must be built as such. The United States’ building codes are derived from The International Code Council’s International Residential Code and International Building Code. These codes regulate factors such as plumbing, electric, mechanical, and fire protection for buildings, and must be followed. Furthermore, states, counties, and cities add their own codes that must also be taken into account.
Building permits are a license that you must apply for to prove that your home is being built to code. In order to be granted the permit, you must demonstrate that you’re complying with any applicable building codes and regulations.
Deed Restrictions and Homeowners Association Regulations
Deed Restrictions, also known as Restrictive Covenants, are specific regulations that apply to a property. Often these restrictions are put in place by the land developer in an effort to maintain a semblance of uniformity to a neighborhood. Though these regulations are applied to the deed, they are technically private agreements and thus cannot be directly enforced by a governmental entity. However, failure to comply may result in the Home Owners Association taking legal action against you and your new home. Because they are private agreements and are not federally regulated, these deed restrictions can regulate a variety of things including use and aesthetics.
How Do I Start The Process of Designing a Shipping Container Home?
As detailed above, a lot goes into whether or not you can build a shipping container home in your area, and you may be feeling skeptical about your plans– but don’t worry! It’s still an option, you just need to look into which rules and regulations may apply. We suggest looking at the lowest level and moving on from there. This means checking out your property’s deed restrictions, your homeowners association’s regulations, and your town or city’s specific zoning laws and figuring out what’s allowed. From there, you’ll want to keep going up. Speak to city or county officials, people in the building permit offices, and ensure that your shipping container home is legal. Once you’ve decided you want to build a shipping container home, you need a sound design! That’s where we come in. At PSE Consulting Engineers, we work with you to ensure that your container home dream is realized. We can design the perfect home for you, whether it’s a small one container home or a multi-container masterpiece. Contact us today to learn more!
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PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a structural engineering firm emerging as a leader in storage/cargo container and self-storage facility engineering. We also specialize in sustainable residential, commercial, and industrial engineering.
Our firm will work with you to make sure that your needs are met, even if it means rewriting the book on structural engineering along the way. We will oversee the entire process in a manner that is honest, economical, and efficient.
The goal of our structural engineering firm is to balance your needs with available technology in order to meet your budget and schedule. Our portfolio includes sustainable building designs using ICF engineering, SIPs, earthbag, bamboo, and structural fabrics.
Our experienced team of engineers grounds its approach in tradition, but you’ll see from our eco-friendly designs, we are not afraid to push the envelope to make any project more sustainable. We can design and engineer anything from tree houses to dome structures, to yurts. Our structural engineering firm can also help with seismic upgrades, solar panel systems, structural foundation design, and more.
From design and engineering to construction management or custom home design, we have your next green sustainable building covered.
You don’t have to be near our location in Klamath Falls or Medford, Oregon to work with our team. We have a national presence and have worked across the Country. Contact us today.
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#Green BuildingPSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a structural engineering firm emerging as a leader in storage/cargo container and self-storage facility engineering. We also specialize in sustainable residential, commercial, and industrial engineering.
Our firm will work with you to make sure that your needs are met, even if it means rewriting the book on structural engineering along the way. We will oversee the entire process in a manner that is honest, economical, and efficient.
The goal of our structural engineering firm is to balance your needs with available technology in order to meet your budget and schedule. Our portfolio includes sustainable building designs using ICF engineering, SIPs, earthbag, bamboo, and structural fabrics.
Our experienced team of engineers grounds its approach in tradition, but you’ll see from our eco-friendly designs, we are not afraid to push the envelope to make any project more sustainable. We can design and engineer anything from tree houses to dome structures, to yurts. Our structural engineering firm can also help with seismic upgrades, solar panel systems, structural foundation design, and more.
From design and engineering to construction management or custom home design, we have your next green sustainable building covered.
You don’t have to be near our location in Klamath Falls or Medford, Oregon to work with our team. We have a national presence and have worked across the Country. Contact us today.
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PSE Consulting Engineers Is Passionate About Green, Sustainable Building And Bamboo Is One Of Our Favorites.
Bamboo Custom Home Design & Engineering
Bamboo is green engineering and building at its best. If you prefer wood, but want increased sustainability, bamboo is a green home design material that is not only environmentally friendly but also easy on your wallet. Bamboo homes are attractive and offer many benefits to homeowners.
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#Tiny HousePSE Consulting Engineers Is Passionate About Green, Sustainable Building And Bamboo Is One Of Our Favorites.
Bamboo Custom Home Design & Engineering
Bamboo is green engineering and building at its best. If you prefer wood, but want increased sustainability, bamboo is a green home design material that is not only environmentally friendly but also easy on your wallet. Bamboo homes are attractive and offer many benefits to homeowners.
Learn More About The Benefits Of Bamboo Construction
Call For Your Free Consultation
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What a Structural Engineer Provides for a Custom Home
Building a custom home isn’t as easy as drawing a floor plan and hiring a construction team. Architects, engineers, designers, general contractors, and more are all vital to the design and construction process. Engineers can have a tremendous impact on the quality and durability of your house. If you’re going to build a custom home, you need a structural engineer and here’s why.
Design
When you want to layout your vision for your custom home on paper, you probably don’t think of calling a structural engineer first, but without them, your home design could not be completed. Architects assist in the aesthetic and practical parts of your design—how many rooms, what size, ceiling height, crown moldings, etc. A structural engineer will create a plan for the framing, foundation, and roof with structural integrity and efficiency in mind. Without an engineer, your home would lack basic construction details. This design also has an impact on the efficiency and longevity of your custom home.
Safety
Structural engineers are responsible for the structural safety of the building and this involves a lot of factors. Your home needs to be able to withstand the worst weather your particular area can throw at it. Rain, wind, snow, seismic activity, and more need to be accounted for. Depending on their findings, the engineer may make suggestions about the orientation of the home, slope of the roof, construction materials, architectural design, and more.
Inspections
After your home is built, they may inspect the site to be sure everything was completed properly, and no final adjustments or changes need to be made before you move in.
Materials
A structural engineer will help choose the right materials to bring your vision to life. The engineers at PSE have created custom homes of wood framing, light gauge steel, masonry, logs, dome, bamboo, modular, and more. They will also help determine what materials are necessary for foundations, beams, posts, and other building supports. The materials you choose need to compliment the weather in your area and the landscape of the home site.
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Engineers work to ensure your home adheres to all appropriate building codes. Proper planning before any work begins will reduce the chances of surprises or changes later, keeping your timeline and budget intact. Engineers will help submit plans and to obtain permits before, during, and after the work.
A custom home without a structural engineer is just a drawing. Only with the services of an architect, engineer, and contractor working together can your new home really come to life. The team you choose will affect the quality, durability, building timeline, and cost of your custom home. Choose the team at PSE to get you into the home of your dreams today.
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“It has been a pleasure working with you. You are always responsive, and your work is top-notch. You really make my job a lot easier. Thanks!”
“This is excellent and the cleanest structural plans I’ve seen yet. The simplicity and layout is fantastic. I really appreciate it. Thank you!”
“I cannot say enough good things about the engineers at PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc.. We wouldn’t have gotten our latest client without them.Throughout the project they were responsive, incorporated our standard methods into their designs, and produced professional work. Most importantly, they were successful in hitting all of our ridiculously short deadlines. This is the team you want working for you.”
“We here at Wardcraft Homes have completed several projects with the help of P.S.E. Inc. Their review of these projects for both structural and seismic loading was excellent. P.S.E. was willing to review alternative construction details in order to make the In-plant construction as easy as possible.P.S.E. turned our drawings around in a very timely manner, worked with us and our third party approval agency to facilitate prompt approval packages and meet our production schedules.The staff at P.S.E. has been very pleasant to work with and we will continue to do business with them as our needs arise. I have no reservations in recommending them to you for your engineering needs.”
“My project was very small in scale to some that your company takes on. However, I didn’t feel small or insignificant at all. I’d definitely work with PSE again and recommend you all to someone in need of your services.I’d like to make it known that your employee Dakota was to thank for my satisfaction. Nadia was professional and responsive however, Dakota was my main contact and was always so helpful and efficient. He’s a very caring and detail oriented individual. You’re lucky to have him on your team. Thank you very much!!”
“PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. completed the engineered drawings for our large shop. I found their professionalism, final product, and customer service to be unparalleled. They were extremely timely, highly responsive, and we received incredible value for our money. I give this firm my highest endorsement.”
“I’ve had a phenomenal experience with them. Timely, fairly-priced, and very professional. I called, told them what I needed, and they wasted no time in designing a strategy to meet my goals; within minutes I had a contract, and they went out of their way to make sure that I was getting exactly what I needed.”
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