Verdant Structural Engineers (VSE) continues the practice of Kevin Donahue Structural Engineers (KDSE), located on Codornices Creek in Berkeley, California, and providing engineering services to owners, builders and architects since 2003. VSE practices collaborative design, balancing building efficiency and design elegance with cost and environmental goals. VSE continues KDSE’s work on a large variety of projects ranging from home remodels to the new construction of schools, wineries and other commercial and public buildings. Above all VSE is sensitive and responsive to clients' needs. VSE works closely with the project design and construction team to understand the project as a complete system, so that project goals are achieved. VSE is a full service Structural Engineering firm, providing the structural drawing and calculation material required for building permit submittals on a wide array of projects, as well as providing building consultation, expert advice and legal testimony. VSE specializes in projects utilizing optimal and efficient use of conventional building materials as well as projects utilizing environmentally sensitive building materials and methods such as straw bale, rammed earth, cob, adobe and bamboo. VSE continues KDSE’s history of working closely with the natural and green building community to develop standards, practices and procedures for green building practices, having also helped develop the current Straw Bale Appendix Chapter in the International Building and Residential Codes. In addition to California, VSE has practiced in the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.