In collaboration with Holzman Moss Bottino Architects, engineers at AEC developed an innovative, load-bearing masonry wall system for the City of Wylie Municipal Complex. The system singularly incorporates structural support, thermal insulation, and moisture protection within a unique double-wythe masonry cavity wall. This allows load-bearing limestone block to be exposed as finish material both outside and inside the building, while providing a modern, high performance envelope that is superior to traditional load-bearing masonry construction.
Engineering Innovations
Architectural Engineers Collaborative is well grounded in the fundamentals of structural engineering. Our technical strength derives from extensive practice and continuing education in the design of concrete, steel, timber, and masonry building structures. Throughout every project, our engineers carefully evaluate the economy, constructability, and serviceablility of alternative systems to provide the most appropriate structural design solutions.

However, like other design disciplines, structural engineering benefits tremendously from creativity, imagination, and enterprise. At Architectural Engineers Collaborative, we always look for opportunities to extend engineering fundamentals to achieve technical innovation.