
<p>This 2-story existing healthcare data center was expanded to accommodate additional mechanical and server spaces. The building is designed to remain fully operational after an earthquake and all construction was conducted while the existing data center remained live.</p>


How do you design a data center to remain fully operational after an earthquake?


<p>Lindsey is a California licensed Structural Engineer and Principal with Forell | Elsesser. She joined the firm in 2006. Her strength is in working collaboratively with clients to provide practical engineering solutions for their architectural visions while incorporating sustainable elements into the design.</p>



<p>Lindsey has worked on a variety of retrofit and new construction projects including multi-family housing, laboratories, and athletic facilities. She has exceptional knowledge and passion on the subject of sustainable design and has lectured and presented on the subject nationally. She serves as an advocate for green building practices and has written numerous reports and papers about the structural engineer’s role in sustainable design. Lindsey received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from UC Berkeley where she is currently serving as a member of the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Advisory Board.</p>



<p>When Lindsey is not working, Lindsey enjoys running competitively for the Olympic Club and cross-country skiing around Lake Tahoe.</p>



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<li>UC Berkeley Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) Advisory Committee</li>



<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) Housner Fellow &amp; 2016 Convention Chair</li>



<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California’s (SEAONC) Board Member</li>



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<li>Structural Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Member</li>
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<li>2013 SEAONC Zacher Award Recipient</li>



<li>2012 EERI Housner Fellows Program</li>
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City of Elk Grove, Aquatics Center

City of Mountain View, Rengstorff Aquatics Center

Stanford University, School of Medicine, 3174 Porter Drive, Lab Renovation

University High School, 3150 California Street, San Francisco, CA

BioMed Realty, Emery Yards, Parking Structure, Building 14

BioMed Realty, Emery Yards, Life Science Development

Kaiser Permanente Data Center

USF, John Lo Schiavo Center for Science and Innovation

UC Berkeley, Sutardja Dai Hall, CITRIS HQ

University of California, Berkeley, Simpson Training Center

UC Berkeley Maximino Martinez Commons

Stanford University, McMurtry Art & Art History Building

University of California, Berkeley, Legends Aquatics Center

Stanford University Bass Biology Research Building

City College of San Francisco Chinatown/North Beach Campus

California Maritime Academy Dining Center & Bookstore Complex

LBNL, Building 74, Life Science Division Seismic Retrofit

Dolby Headquarters Screening Room

Cañada College, Kinesiology & Wellness Building

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Lindsey Maclise


<p>Paul Rodler has been with the firm since 1986 and is a Senior Principal and past COO of Forell | Elsesser. His straightforward approach to design is directly linked to his keen awareness of issues surrounding the constructability of buildings. He focuses on ease and economy of construction while creating buildable structural solutions for his clients.</p>



<p>As COO, Paul developed the company’s information technology systems to support Forell | Elsesser’s advanced BIM capabilities, and continues to help advance the firm to the leading edge of technical advancements within the industry. He also advocates for Integrated Project Delivery techniques to enable the efficiency and fast pace of design-build projects. Through his embrace of advancements in project design and delivery methods, Paul has made valued contributions to the success of numerous civic, education, healthcare, and data center projects. Paul is a licensed structural engineer in California and Missouri. He has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Stanford University.</p>



<p>Paul can be found enjoying his passion for open-wheel car racing when he is not busy finding solutions to engineering challenges.</p>



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<li>Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI)</li>



<li>Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC)</li>
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Cloud Gate “The Bean”

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Emergency Operation Center, Building 31

Kramlich Residence

San Francisco Olympic Club

Kaiser Permanente, San Mateo Medical Office Building

San Rafael Corporate Center

350 Rhode Island Street Office Complex

San Francisco City Hall, Seismic Retrofit

Portola Valley Town Center

Oakland City Hall Seismic Rehabilitation

LBNL, Building 15, Advance Light Source User Support

Taube-Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Oshman Family JCC & Moldaw Residences

San Francisco Asian Art Museum

UCSF Mission Bay William J. Rutter Center

California State University, Maritime Academy, Mayo Hall

Los Medanos College, Brentwood Center

Foothill Community College Physical Sciences & Engineering Center

College of San Mateo College Center Building 10

College of San Mateo Health & Wellness Building 5

California State University, Monterey Bay, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Building

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