hello!
We’re a group of like-minded engineers, designers and thinkers who design structures big and small.
Thinkers,
Creators,
Collaborators,
Builders,
Adventurers,
Makers,
Movers,
Shakers,
Educators,
Influencers
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 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

2014
ACC Structural Engineers
is founded by Andrew Chad
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)
2017
Switzerland
Our first European outpost opens in Switzerland placing us near the epicenter for mass timber construction, and to better service clients in Europe.
2019
Toronto
ASPECT opens up in Toronto, ON allowing us to further service our clients and projects across North America
2020
Super Boring Year
Definitely nothing unusual happened this year. Everything is fine.
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
our news
A Case Study in Collaboration: B&B Hotel Guimarães
August 17, 2023
Learn about our recently-completed B&B Hotel project in Guimarães, Portugal - the first timber-hybrid construction of its kind on the Iberian Peninsula.
A Challenge to the Industry for Women in Engineering Day
June 23, 2023
As we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, we challenge the industry to implement strategies into standard practice that support and retain women…
Yield House Featured on Dezeen
June 13, 2023
We’re big fans of Dezeen around here and even bigger fans when our projects are featured! Check out this recent article featuring Yield House by Splyce……