As founder of the Structural Engineer’s Association of Washington Sustainability Committee, Marjorie Lund has a reputation for championing sustainable building design.  The firm she established is no different.  Recognizing the demands that continued population growth and development have placed on limited resources, Lund Opsahl is dedicated to developing and implementing efficient structural systems...

As much art as they are science, structural seismic renovations strike a balance between preserving historic aesthetics and subtly incorporating modern elements that improve safety and performance and extend the life span of a structure.  Inadequate existing structural systems, ageing materials, and the unknowns inherent in old and undocumented buildings combine to make retrofits some of the most challenging...