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CTS Engineering has provided structural engineering services on
custom homes constructed in alpine environments since 1995.
Each structural system is unique unto itself to allow the building’s
vernacular to be achieved without sacrifice. The following links will provide you with brief pictorial
and verbal summaries of some structures we have engineered. |
Project: The Fuller Residence, Grizzly Gulch, Alta, Utah
Client: MFDS. Michael Fuller, Architect and Owner
The three level, 6,000 square foot reinforced concrete home is designed to withstand the impact of forces of snow avalanches and seismic zone 3 earthquake forces in addition to anticipated 200 pounds per square foot snow loads. The front glazing spans 28 feet from floor to roof and is designed to withstand 100 pounds per square foot horizontal loading loads. A cantilevered stair and walkway span the great room, providing access to third level bedrooms. Services: Structural Engineering, Avalanche Hazard Analysis |
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Project: The Thomas Residence,
Holladay, Utah.
Client: Nick Schou Architect
This 6500 square foot home was constructed as a replica of the owner’s grandparent’s house, which was on the site but had to be demolished. The architecture is designed to express the Spanish vernacular of the original house. An addition was also added to the south end of the structure, and a an exterior courtyard links the main house to an existing pool house. The house included wood framed seismic details to improve ductility and performance of the lateral load resisting system. Services: Structural engineering |
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Project: Levanthal Residence, Summit County, Utah
Client: Jack Thomas and Associates
The 17,000 square foot main house and 2,800 square foot guest house each presented unique structural challenges. The main house is a timber framed structure with steel bolts and side plates connecting the reclaimed trestlewood timber frame members. Lateral loads are resisted by moment connections integrated within the timber frame. Roof and floor framing members are composite wood sections. Services: Structural Engineering |
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Project: Levanthal Residence, Guest House
Client: Jack Thomas and Associates
The guest house is a 2,800 square foot structure ancillary to the main house. Built into the hillside and retaining 25 vertical feet of soil, the structure provides enough structural capacity for landscaping on the roof. The building is constructed with a concrete bearing wall, shear wall system, concrete and steel framed roof and floor. Interior trestlewood columns on the upper level support the roof loads. Services: Structural Engineering |
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Project: Rothman’s Residence, Summit County, Utah
Client: Jack Thomas and Associates
The 9,700 square foot post and beam structure was constructed in the Colony subdivision within the Canyons Ski Resort boundaries. The house has full ski in and ski out access. The main structural framing system consists of exposed beams and log columns with infill walls. A small bridge connects the main house to the office area shown in the second thumbnail of the picture gallery. A wine cellar is located 3 levels below the entry elevation. This cellar requires a soil retention of 30 feet. Services: Structural Engineering |
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Project: Dyer Residence: The Preserve, San Miguel, Colorado
Client: Cottle, Carr, Yaw Architects
Wood framed multi-level 6,000 square foot home. Designed to express the architect and clients desire to create a unique structure including a eight foot exterior cantilever supporting floor and roof loads; a steel truss spanning 48 feet designed by CTS with channel shaped chords and tube steel webs. The home also features a detached garage with flat plate roof sloping across the primary bearing lines at a 1 in 12 slope. Services: Structural Engineering |
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Project: Morgan Residence, Aspen Glenn Subdivision, Garfield County, Colorado
Client: John Muir Architects
The 4,500 square foot custom home features exposed structural timber trusses with concealed connections, spanning the great room and front entries. Services: Structural Engineering; Personal Experience of Joe Crilly |
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Project: Tamer Residence, Aspen Highlands Subdivision, Aspen, Colorado
Client: Lipkin-Warner Design Partnership
The 8,500 square foot custom home is located at the base of Aspen Highlands ski area, and has full ski-in ski-out access. Unique features of this home include multi-slope roof pitches off of intersecting gable end ridges. Services: Structural Engineering; Personal Experience of Joe Crilly |
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Project: Haas Residence, Aspen, Colorado
Client: BCS Group
Services: Structural Engineering
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