2-Story Single Family Home

Project Details

This project involves the architectural design and structural engineering of a 2-story single-family residence totaling 2,769 sq. ft. situated on a 6,348 sq. ft. lot. The comprehensive design includes a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom layout with 2,534 sq. ft. of total living area and an integrated 235 sq. ft. single-car garage. The structure is engineered as Type V-B wood-frame construction, blending transitional and modern architectural elements such as fiber cement paneling, vertical shingle siding, and composition roofing. The design and engineering process ensured full compliance with the 2022 California Building Standards, including the CBC, CRC, CEC, and CalGreen. Specialized systems incorporated into the build include an NFPA-13D fire sprinkler system and Title 24 energy efficiency measures. The building reaches a maximum height of 28′-0″ and features detailed exterior accents, including stone column bases for the porch structures. The site plan maintains a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.436, adhering to the specific requirements of the R-1 residential zoning district.

Role

Structural Engineer/Designer

Services Provided

The scope of services included the preparation of comprehensive structural calculations and structural drawings for the proposed structure in accordance with the requirements of the 2022 California Building Code (CBC) and American Society of Civil Engineers 7-16. Structural calculations included loading analyses for dead, live, wind, seismic, and roof loads based on the applicable code provisions and project-specific design criteria. The work encompassed the structural analysis and design of all primary and secondary structural components, including foundations, shear walls, load-bearing walls, columns, beams, floor joists, headers, roof framing, trusses or rafters, and all required connectors to ensure a continuous and code-compliant load path. The scope also included anchorage checks and base connection design to verify that structural elements were properly connected to the supporting foundation and capable of resisting gravity and lateral forces. Structural drawings included a complete set of plans and supporting details required for permitting and construction. The drawing package consisted of a Foundation Plan identifying the layout and configuration of the foundation system; First and Second Floor Framing Plans illustrating the arrangement and sizing of structural framing members; and a Roof Framing Plan showing the configuration of rafters, trusses, and associated structural components. Shear Wall Layout Plans were provided to indicate the location and extent of lateral force-resisting elements throughout the structure. The drawings also included structural sections and details illustrating critical structural conditions and load paths, along with typical structural notes, specifications, and applicable code references. The final deliverables included stamped structural drawings and a complete structural calculation package prepared for permit submission under the supervision of a California-licensed Professional Engineer (PE Associate).