by B W | Engineering and Design
Looking at corrections from Building and Safety they wanted us to show the earthwork exhibit. The model is sometimes tricky, but after looking at Altadena surveys, a typical Los Angeles survey is a lot easier to read fast. This particular project has a basement and...
by B W | Engineering and Design
Our first Altadena rebuild like for like project was pretty smooth. The idea was that the proposed house would be in nearly the same footprint as the existing now gone house. The Architect wanted to smooth out some of the rear yard to create a better patio than what...
by B W | Engineering and Design
After going through a few options, I started to narrow down a potential idea that works with LA City garage turnaround radius and a typical car reverse radius. Silver Lake always has the most interesting hillside grading lots. A couple of constraints are mainly how to...
by B W | Engineering and Design
Looking at a new single family house with basement in Brentwood and the main constraint is keeping everything as level as possible while minimizing cut. Los Angeles flatter lots can still require grading, and aren’t always easy like some may think. Came up with...
by B W | Engineering and Design
Altadena, tucked beneath the San Gabriel Mountains, is a charming Los Angeles County community known for its scenic beauty and charming homes. Unlike the steep hillsides of nearby areas, Altadena’s flatter terrain presents its own set of grading and drainage...
by B W | Engineering and Design
Los Angeles’ hillsides, from Pacific Palisades to Beverly Hills, offer stunning views and prime real estate for luxury homes. But building on these slopes comes with a hidden challenge: managing water. At B+W Engineering and Design, we know that a well-crafted...
