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How Much Does a Shipping Container Home Cost?
How Much is a Shipping Container Home? As the green construction movement continues to grow, so too does the popularity of shipping container homes. When you consider the overall cost and durability of a house like this, it's no surprise they are one of the most...
How to Design a Custom Home
So you’re tired of living in a home that’s less than perfect, and you’re ready to design one that is just the way you and your family like it? If so, then you have come to the right place! Designing a home is a fairly complex process, but if you’ve made it this far,...
Alternative Sustainable Structural Engineering: Fighting the Lumber War
Rising Lumber Costs Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced hardships that were foreign to us before last year. The resulting lockdown status of many states was necessary to curb the spread of the infection but as expected, brought some undesirable...
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Prefab Tiny Houses Online
Tiny Prefab Houses For Sale Online: Good Idea, Bad Idea? Prefab tiny homes are becoming more and more popular, and with good reason. Not only are tiny homes economical and good for the environment, but they also allow homeowners to enjoy a minimalistic lifestyle and...
Is Bamboo Stronger Than Concrete?
Is Bamboo Stronger Than Concrete For Some Building Projects? When you are starting a design and build project, looking at available materials and making a determination based on needed durability is a top priority. In recent years, bamboo has become a popular addition...
Niche Design Projects from a Structural Engineer
When people think of structural engineers, they typically picture massive projects, complex blueprints, and towering skyscrapers. While those examples may be true, that’s not all we do! At PSE Consulting Engineers, Inc. our engineers also work on a variety of smaller...
The Benefits of Designing a Home During the Winter
The Benefits of Designing a Home During the Winter Winter is here! The winter months are full of so much seasonal fun due to the beautiful snowfall and warm holiday festivities. There is so much to enjoy, that it can seem like a less than ideal time to start working...
How to Design & Build a Greenhouse
Having a backyard greenhouse is a dream for many home gardeners. It’s the perfect environment to grow everything from flowers to vegetables, and allows you to extend the growing season to nearly year-round. However, a backyard greenhouse often stays a dream for many...
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,...
Who Makes Blueprints for Houses and Custom Homes?
Building your dream home is no small feat. It involves architects, engineers, designers, general contractors, and more to see it realized. However, before you start lining up workers and materials to build your new home, you need a plan for them to work from!...
What Goes into Each Structural Engineering Project
Structural engineering projects have a lot going on. From their inception to their completion, there are countless plans, people, and factors that need to work together perfectly to produce the intended result. Typically, structures will require a structural analysis...
The 7 Components of Green & Sustainable Building Design
According to the EPA, there are 7 main aspects on which green buildings are judged to measure their “greenness”—aka sustainability. Being environmentally friendly with your building project can happen in many ways. Some are obvious, like saving energy, while others...