Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Join Nick Schiffer has he walks through the structural engineering decisions with Benjamin Bolger P.E. of H+O Engineering at 45 White Oak. The conversation dig into the foundation design, the use of LVLs and limiting the amount of steel. Take a peak behind the curtain and to understand why these structural decisions were made.
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VIDEO NOTES
Initial Impressions (0:00)
Design Considerations and Retaining Walls (1:06)
Structural Review and Key Areas of Focus (2:03)
Insulation and Slab Details (4:34)
Framing and Steel Details (9:54)
Roof Framing and Structural Integration (17:47)
Second Floor and Tube Steel Frames (30:43)
Double Wall Assembly and Structural Considerations (41:55)
Final Review and Punch List (42:11)
Key Word:
Structural Engineering, Residential Construction, Framing Design, Roof Framing, Steel Beam, LVL Framing, Lateral Stability, Foundation Walls, Insulation Installation, Slab Construction
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Join Nick Schiffer has he walks through the structural engineering decisions with Benjamin Bolger P.E. of H+O Engineering at 45 White Oak. The conversation dig into the foundation design, the use of LVLs and limiting the amount of steel. Take a peak behind the curtain and to understand why these structural decisions were made.
Talk to Nick about your next Build
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instagram.com/nickschiffer
PRODUCED BY:
@Motifmediaco
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motifmedia.com
VIDEO NOTES
Initial Impressions (0:00)
Design Considerations and Retaining Walls (1:06)
Structural Review and Key Areas of Focus (2:03)
Insulation and Slab Details (4:34)
Framing and Steel Details (9:54)
Roof Framing and Structural Integration (17:47)
Second Floor and Tube Steel Frames (30:43)
Double Wall Assembly and Structural Considerations (41:55)
Final Review and Punch List (42:11)
Key Word:
Structural Engineering, Residential Construction, Framing Design, Roof Framing, Steel Beam, LVL Framing, Lateral Stability, Foundation Walls, Insulation Installation, Slab Construction
#45WO
#45WhiteOak
#NickSchiffer
#NSBuilders
#Building









![Why This Skylight Took Months to Design
Join Nick as he meticulously details the design, engineering, and installation of a nine-foot by nine-foot skylight for an ultra-luxury spec home in Wellesley. He walks through the extensive planning, structural considerations, and aesthetic choices that went into creating a frameless, high-performance skylight that seamlessly connects the interior space with the sky.
VIDEO NOTES
Design and Customization of the Skylight (0:00)
Installation and Structural Considerations (1:36)
Logistics and Challenges of Skylight Installation (3:31)
Design and Aesthetic Details (5:39)
Shingle Installation and HVAC Considerations (6:50)
Final Thoughts and Reflections (11:48)
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#Building Why This Skylight Took Months to Design](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/j5acX2OQnAw/mqdefault.jpg)
