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FEATURED PROJECT: RAMMED EARTH
Taylor & Syfan’s latest sustainability endeavor is the Rammed Earth Ranch project. It is a unique residence which includes a reverse curvature, wood-framed roof.
The structure also features a multi-functioning central reinforced concrete column which contains a wood stove, ventilation and light fixtures; additionally, it supports all of the homes curvilinear glulam roof beams. Creating the ranches sweeping profile are 26 glulam beams, each up to 59 feet in span with infill framing.
Providing a unique aesthetic, as well as a structural challenge for out-of-plane lateral forces, are the home’s exposed rammed earth walls. Adding form to function, each wall is topped with a clerestory window system which allows for natural light throughout the residence.
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BACK FROM HAITI, GARRETT MILLS SHARES IMAGES OF VISITIn May, Garrett Mills spent time in Haiti, working with Engineering Ministries International (eMI). The team, comprised of both architects and engineers, prepared a master plan for a church-owned medical and school campus in Bon Repos, Haiti (16 km Northeast of Port-au-Prince). Click here to see the images. |
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GARRETT MILLS NAMED AMONG WINNERS OF SEAOC GRANTThe Nabih Youssef Younger Members Poster Session Grant encourages young members of the Structural Engineers Association of California to create a poster representing an interesting structural engineering project. Mills chose to reflect on his recent visit to Haiti and his winning poster can be viewed here. |
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TAYLOR & SYFAN PROJECT FEATURED IN STRUCTURE MAGAZINEIn the August issue, "The Expanding Use of Wood in School Construction" explores the many aspects involved in constructing a wood-framed school and features Cayucos Elementary School, a T&S project. Click here to read the article, and to learn more about Cayucos Elementary School, click here. |
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COMPANY PRINCIPALS CERTIFIED AS SAFETY ASSESSORSWhen a disaster occurs, the California Management Emergency Agency (CAL-EMA) calls upon local, structural engineers to assess buildings and determine whether or not they are safe for re-entry. T&S's Garrett Mills and Nathan White are newly certified as CAL-EMA Safety Assessment Program Evaluators. |
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TALENT GROWS AT TAYLOR & SYFANThree members of the Taylor & Syfan engineering team - Matthew Gillis, Paul Belmont and Joel Micek - are the newest employees to add the title of Professional Engineer to their resume. Each successfully passed their PE exams are are now licensed. To learn more about this trio, click here. |
