View fullsize Demo day vibes! ✨ You can already see the beautiful vaulted ceilings in this space, and we're excited to be extending that expansive feeling into a new open living area addition! Our goal is always to create seamless transitions from one vaulted spac
View fullsize Suited up and ready for a cleanroom adventure! We're working on some seriously unique spaces, and today that means helping install seismic anchorage for cutting-edge equipment in a controlled environment. #equipmentanchorage #structuralengineering #
View fullsize Yeah, it's just some wood... right? 🪵 Think again! This seemingly chaotic tangle of framing? It took a crazy amount of calculations and detailing to figure out the beam sizes, layout, and hardware for every single piece. Huge props to the framers fo
View fullsize This 16-foot tall acoustical barrier wall isn't just big and metal; it's a noise-canceling BEAST! 🤘 Huge I-beam columns + precisely engineered panels = peace and quiet for everyone. We love making structures that are both functional and look pretty
View fullsize Feeling the strength! 💪  These Simpson Strong-Tie holdowns are key to earthquake safety. They anchor your house to its foundation, preventing uplift during seismic events. It's this detail that keeps buildings standing strong. #EarthquakeProof
View fullsize Framing is up on this brand new ADU, and those vaulted ceilings are looking impressive! Big ceilings = big beams, and we love tackling those structural challenges. Turning design visions into a beautiful reality, one beam at a time. 🏗️ #ADUConstruct
View fullsize Happy New Year! 2024 was APE-solutely incredible! We're already hard at work engineering an even better 2025. Here's a look back on a few of our favorite highlights from 2024. #HappyNewYear #2025 #engineering #GOAT
View fullsize Ever wondered how those sturdy concrete foundations are created? 🧐 Wood or plywood forms, called formwork, act as a temporary mold, shaping the concrete into the desired shape. Once poured, the concrete sets and cures within the formwork. After dr
View fullsize Transformation Thursday: From Blueprints to Reality🚧✨ We are immensely proud to have contributed to the completion of this stunning remodel and addition! One of the most rewarding parts of being an engineer is seeing a project come together, especi
View fullsize Construction season is in full effect, and we're loving every minute of it! Who wants to be cooped up inside when you can be out here in the beautiful sunshine witnessing your dream project come to life? We're soaking up the rays and building somethi
View fullsize Open and airy! This home remodel features a stunning vaulted ceiling, engineered by APE. Vaulted ceilings can add natural light and create a feeling of spaciousness, perfect for modern living. #structuralengineering #renovation #vaultedceilings #open
View fullsize 🔥 🔥 🔥 Fireplaces are a focal point of many homes, and their design and construction require careful consideration. We work closely with architects and builders to ensure that these stunning additions are safe and functional for years to come. #st
View fullsize Transformation Tuesday! This Pasadena backyard 2-unit ADU is coming along nicely 😎 Swipe to see the reveal 🤩 From foundation to framing, we provided the structural engineering expertise to make this beautiful ADU dream into a reality. What can an
View fullsize Our team helps make sure every project has the right foundation for success! Rebar plays a crucial role in providing strength to concrete footings and preventing cracks in slabs, ensuring the structure's long-term stability. #structuralengineering #r
View fullsize This week, we're taking shear strength to new heights using Simpson Strong-Wall (WSWH) shear panels. These innovative wood panels create a rock-solid connection between the building foundation and roof framing, ensuring our ADU can withstand lateral
View fullsize Small space, BIG impact! This San Diego ADU's strategically placed windows flood the space with natural light, stretching the walls with stunning views & fresh air. We even got some added height from vaulting the ceiling! Next up: installing the
View fullsize Last week's weather might have been a washout, but here at APE, we're still busy building brighter days! Check out the progress on this brand new attached ADU in beautiful Santa Barbara - wall framing is underway and things are moving fast! Who el
View fullsize 2023 was a great year for crawling under houses, inside attics, and pointing at important structural things. 2024 is already off to a strong start and we're not slowing down anytime soon! Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! #APEstructuralengineering #
View fullsize From Confined to Captivating: A Santa Barbara Home Remodel ➡️ Swipe to see how we helped transform this segmented space. ➡️ Obstructing walls became an airy haven with a lifted ceiling and modern finishes. ✨ It's now an open canvas for living,
View fullsize Do you know the best way to retrofit your old garage if it was built without a foundation? Build it a foundation! A skilled contractor will carefully install temporary braces strong enough to hold the weight of the whole structure off of the ground