RDH Building Science

It's been too long. Calling all Seattle architects, developers, designers, contractors, property managers, building owners, and manufacturers!   We are throwing our first Open House party in RDH's new event space and invite you all to join us for a fun evening of networking and socializing.   Get your tickets for our Spring Open House night at Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gce2XCqc We look forward to seeing you all on June 13, doors open at 4:30 pm! - #seattle #AEC #openhouse #buildingscience #networking #architecture #engineering #construction - Kyle Silliker P.E, Bailey Brown, M.S., P.E., Paul Duffy, Thomas King, Ashley McManigal, PHR, SHRM-CP, Savannah Gillette, Dave Fox Jr., P.E., Neil Warburton, Elizabeth Finney Goh, Christine Lao, Melissa Wolcott, Christopher Saldanha, Jason Acosta, Michael Arndt Jr., Jordan Peña Berman, EIT, Luke B., Vanessa Buenrostro, Jeremy DeWitt, P.E., Diego Guimet, Anthony Hart, Jason Jablonski, Ellen Klein, Chris Lafferty, Jackson Laing, Rodney Lock, Sam Packard, David Pogreba, PE, Sofia Raffaelli, Samuel Riggins, Mona Shanbhag, Penny Short, Laura Simandl, Justin Soto, EIT, Jake Spinelli, EIT, Margaret Thayer, Todd Waffner, Blake W.

Climate resilience advocate and Passive House Specialist, Monte Paulsen, passed away on June 22, 2024. Monte worked with RDH from 2016 to 2023 and was instrumental in establishing our position as leaders in the Passive House space. Monte was passionate about addressing climate change in the built environment, lighting up all who knew him with his infectious spirit. He led the industry through education, sharing generously with the building community and in particular with the next generation through his energetic teaching and mentorship. Monte played a key role in leading many large and complex projects to achieve the stringent Passive House certification, paving the way for a new standard of energy and carbon performance in buildings in British Columbia and beyond. Monte Paulsen will be dearly missed by his friends and colleagues at RDH. We extend our condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, and all those who knew him.

Congrats to chadbourne + doss architects (Lisa Chadbourne, Daren Doss) and the whole project team on winning a 2024 Luxe Red Award for the stunning Prow House, located on the Oregon Coast! Our Portland and Seattle offices collaborated on the building enclosure consulting services, alongside project partners Swenson Say Faget and Buckingham Resources. Photo credit: Jeremy Bittermann

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day! 🌟 Today, we honor the remarkable achievements of women in engineering who are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and building a better future. Let's support and encourage the next generation of woman engineers by promoting STEM education and creating inclusive environments. Together, we can inspire, celebrate, and transform the world through engineering. #INWED2024 #WomenInEngineering #DiversityInSTEM #Inspiration #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence

The redesigned structural glass facades for The Museum of Anthropology at The University of British Columbia preserves the original architectural character while enhancing seismic performance. RDH Principals Felix Weber and Brian Hubbs played a crucial role in bringing this project to life. Congrats to the whole project team! - Architect: Nick Milkovich Construction Manager: Heatherbrae Builders Structural Engineer: EQUILIBRIUM.

Congrats on reaching the topping-out stage at the Robert Day Sciences Center at Claremont McKenna College! As the Structural Engineer for the façade systems, we're proud to have contributed to this innovative project designed by BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group. This endeavor presented numerous design challenges, pushing our engineering expertise to new heights. Our team supported triangular glass and steel truss web and chord Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete covers using a unitized curtain wall approach with minimal joints, ensuring structural integrity in a highly seismic region. We are incredibly grateful for the collaboration and dedication of our partners, Kawneer Company, Inc. and Aragon Construction . Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of structural engineering and contribute to the creation of iconic buildings like this one! #StructuralEngineering #FacadeDesign #RDH #ClaremontMcKennaCollege #BjarkeIngelsGroup #SeismicDesign #Innovation #Architecture

Attn: Toronto - check this out 👇! Join us on June 18th at 5 pm for a fun evening of insightful discussions, food, and drinks. We'll explore the science, technology, and practice of precast concrete building enclosures, covering best practices and new requirements. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and enjoy some great food (veg options too)! Register at eventbrite and reserve your spot. #Architecture #BuildingScience #PrecastConcrete #NetworkingEvent #RDHToronto

Today on the blog! Deep retrofits can achieve 50% or greater energy savings and present an opportunity to enhance numerous aspects of existing buildings, from energy efficiency and emissions to end-of-life assets and occupant comfort. Despite these benefits, the path to a deep retrofit can seem unclear.   Click the link in our bio to read more and join RDH at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference this Wednesday-Thursday. See you all there!   #Retrofit #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingScience #Sustainability #RDHBuildingScience

It's that time of the year again! RDH cannot wait to familiar faces at this year's Retrofit Canada Conference coming up next week, from June 12 - 13.   We are hosting the reception, presenting, and hanging out at the booth both. Check out all the details in our new blog post!   If you haven't RSVP'd, get your tickets today! This year's themes and topics are not to be missed: building science innovation, electrification, accelerators and pilot programs, extreme weather, and more.   SEE YOU ALL NEXT WEEK IN BEAUTIFUL VANCOUVER ✨ #retrofitcanada #buildingscience Warren Knowles, Christy Love, Neil Norris, Chris George, Joseph Hildebrandt, Rashad Brugmann, Sarah Bozoian, Paul Gallacher, Maddy Kennedy-Parrott, Tim Judge

Join Cameron Laidlaw in our Toronto office at this upcoming event! Mark your calendars for June 17-19 Passive House Canada | Maison Passive Canada #Conference.