Verdant Structural Engineers (VSE) provides engineering services to owners, builders and architects - practicing collaborative design, balancing building efficiency and design elegance with cost and environmental goals. Working on a large variety of projects ranging from home remodels to the new construction of schools, wineries and other commercial and public buildings,VSE is sensitive and responsive to clients'â needs. The firm's personnel work closely with the project design and construction team to understand the project as a complete system, so project goals are achieved. A full service Structural Engineering firm providing the structural drawing and calculation material required for building permit submittals on a wide array of projects, as well as providing building consultation, expert advice and legal testimony, VSE specializes in projects utilizing optimal and efficient use of conventional building materials as well as projects utilizing environmentally sensitive building materials and methods such as straw bale, rammed earth, cob, adobe and bamboo. Managment continue history of working closely with the natural and green building community to develop standards, practices and procedures for green building practices, having also helped develop the current Straw Bale Appendix Chapter in the International Building and Residential Codes. In addition to California, VSE has practiced in the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington
