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We’re a diverse group of engineers, designers and thinkers who create structures big and small.
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
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Educators,
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hello!
We are…
Thinkers,
Creators,
Producers,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Trailblazers,
Explorers,
Dreamers,
Influencers,
Orchestrators
We Are The Next Generation of Structural Engineering
who we are
Delivering world-class projects isn’t enough. Doing this with consideration for your triple bottom line – people, planet and profits is what sets us apart.
We’re pretty passionate about how we do things around here – we like to work with you, not for you, and with our diverse and mega-talented team, we deliver sustainable, thoughtful and forward-thinking projects. Our ideas and designs are steeped in pragmatism and we start by asking the right questions. We compromise. We focus on getting jobs across the line and incremental improvement.
With decades of experience under our belt, we’re brimming with industry-leading solutions to improve building efficiency, form and function, while always keeping cost front of mind.
Btw, we’ve also been told that we’re an 11 out of 10 to work with and that we just “get it”. Plus there’s dogs.
mission and values
We are the next generation of structural engineers. We focus on diversity and delivering industry-leading work, but aren’t boring, clunky or hard to work with. We don’t take ourselves too seriously… just the work we do.
We have an unquenchable thirst for personal, professional, and company excellence that underpins our entire ethos. We are unwavering in our pursuit of quality, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard of design. We believe that to deliver innovative work, we have to create a seat at the table for traditionally under-represented voices to bring unique ideas, strengths and perspectives. We check the egos at the door to work collaboratively – we know that our work is the triumph of true teamwork. We believe that great design shouldn’t compromise the planet, and aim to embed sustainability into everything we do. We set a new standard for what it means to be a structural engineering firm.
our services
We design structures big and small. Our team members have spearheaded many notable projects ranging from large education and recreation facilities to tall-wood towers, custom residential homes, multi-family and mixed use developments, and inspiring art installations.
- Full service Engineer of Record
- Specialty Engineering
- Design Assist
- Supplier Market Integrations
- Tendering and Procurement Optimizations
- 3D Fabrication Modelling & Shop Drawing Services
our design philosophy
Every project centers around innovative design, robust engineering and creating value for our clients.
We leverage our wealth of experience to provide engineering solutions that improve building performance, aesthetics, form, efficiency and cost.
our design philosophy
Every project centers around innovative design, robust engineering and creating value for our clients.
We leverage our wealth of experience to provide engineering solutions that improve building performance, aesthetics, form, efficiency and costs.
- material cost, quality expectations & waste reduction strategies
- construction timeline savings
- site condition requirements and challenges
- constructability and sequencing
- procurement and supply chain efficiencies
our firm
Born out of a collaboration between friends and industry colleagues, Aspect was founded to be the next generation of structural engineering: mixing innovative strategies with experience, technical expertise and modern project delivery methods.
At our core we believe:
- creativity, discipline and communication drive inspired and efficient design
- knowledge transfer and strong mentorship are essential to a well run team
- an egalitarian team structure allows for critical thinking, true professional development and advancement
our firm
Born out of a collaboration between friends and industry colleagues, Aspect was founded to be the next generation of structural engineering: mixing innovative corporate and design strategies with experience, technical expertise and modern project delivery methods.
At our core we believe:
- creativity, discipline and communication drive inspired and efficient design
- knowledge transfer and strong mentorship are essential to a well run team
- an egalitarian team structure allows for critical thinking, true professional development and advancement
our history
2016
ASPECT
forms out of ACC when
Bernhard Gafner, Gina Sheppard and Mehrdad Jahangiri
join Andrew in a cozy 400 sq. ft. office.
We cram in 8 people, 1 dog and 1 very needed espresso machine.
2017
Vancouver Move
We move into a newly renovated Vancouver space
(we keep the dog and upgrade the espresso machine)
our locations
With offices in Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, and Bern, Switzerland we share our international connections, experience and supply chain knowledge with clients across the globe.
We’re fueled by true passion for design excellence, with an eye for the bigger picture and a look outside the box. We love what we do.
Find out more about us as individuals here
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Producers,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Designers,
Trailblazers,
Programmers,
Coordinators,
Explorers
Dreamers,
Orchestrators,
Influencers…
our team
We’re fueled by true passion for design excellence, with an eye for the bigger picture and a look outside the box. We love what we do.
Find out more about us as individuals here
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Builders,
Producers,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Influencers
our news
Aspect Climate Chronicles – Part 3: What Is Aspect doing?
In this final installment of our Aspect Climate Chronicles series, we’ll get right to the point and share what we’re doing to address the climate emergency.……
Aspect Climate Chronicles – Part 2: How to Reduce the Embodied Carbon of a Building
Building on Aspect Climate Chronicles Part 1, we’ll now get into how carbon is accounted for, and some of the ways that we can design for a reduced carbon…
Aspect Climate Chronicles – Part 1: Steps Towards Sustainability
Happy Earth Day! As we take this day to celebrate our planet and spotlight worldwide efforts in sustainability, we thought it would be a good opportunity to…