Equilibria Structural Engineering

What We Do

Equilibria is a structural engineering firm that provides services for residential, multi-family and commercial projects. We have experience working with a wide variety of building systems and components ranging from conventional light wood framed construction to large scale commercial steel framed structures.

We produce only top quality construction documents and design calculations. Our structural markups, layouts, framing and foundation plans and calculations are never sketched by hand or red-lined. All of our work is prepared in a professional, digital format for optimal clarity.

News and Updates

Mazama House:

A unique residence we did the full engineering design package for was recently featured on Houzz TV. Watch the video in the link below:

Modern-Rustic Methow Valley Residence

Designs Northwest Architects Building:

When an architecture firm hires you to engineer their own building you know they have confidence in your work!

The unique and challenging Designs Northwest office building began construction in January of 2017. This 2-story combination concrete tilt-up and wood framed structure is built in a flood plain and was designed to resist fluid pressures, as well as byouancy uplift forces. The tilt-up video shown to the left was shot in about the span of 3 hours.

"Tsunami" House:

Jason Lindquist P.E., S.E. was featured on the American Society of Civil Engineers online magazine and Sourceable online regarding a project he completed years ago. The project was located on Camano Island, WA and located within a FEMA CHHA V-zone (coastal high hazard area with high velocity wave potential) and was later dubbed the "Tsunami" house by the press.

Camano Island House - ASCE article

Adding Value

When comparing engineering firms, it's helpful to keep in mind the value that a good engineer can bring to your projects. An experienced engineer that is able to spend an appropriate amount of time and energy on a project can significantly reduce the cost of the overall construction.