Tag: Engineering

Mile High and Dry

Build Hannah Van Sickle -
While water is an invaluable natural resource, too much of a good thing is not great — especially when it comes to building sites.

Thinking, The Best Practice

Design Eric Hanson -
There is no substitute for the quiet discipline of sitting uninterrupted and thinking through a design and how it will be constructed.

Sustainability Requires Cultural Change

Sustainability Eric Hanson -
Before “sustainable design” came into our vernacular, structural engineering firms were focused on efficient designs with conventional materials.

Key to Dropping Your Structure Costs

Design Eric Hanson -
One of the core tenets that we teach engineers in our firm, is that if you are a competent engineer, there is no need to overdesign.

Universal Design: A Personal Perspective

Accessibility Eric Hanson -
We've made great strides in making spaces easily accessible, regardless of their diversity in physical attributes and potential disabilities.

A.G. Wassenaar, Inc. Celebrates One-half Century of Success

News Amy Guettler -
Focused on delivering stellar consulting and engineering, AGW quickly became a trusted partner for Colorado.
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