About Us

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Based in Houston, Texas, INSIGHT Structures offers a full range of structural engineering services for residential, commercial, and civic art installation projects. With our deep experience in custom design, hybrid buildings, and diverse site conditions we provide clear plans, creative solutions, and hands on support to ensure success for your project.

We Are

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Conscientious | Accessible | Versatile

We Deliver

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Solutions | Support | Partnership

We Love

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Innovative Designs | Extraordinary Spaces

Projects

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 INSIGHT Structures has built a team of professionals with broad experience and well-developed design and engineering skills to support any project. On any scale and for any application we will provide an engineering and customer support experience to exceed your expectations.

  • ALL
  • COMMERCIAL
  • DIGIFAB and ART
  • RESIDENTIAL
  • XO

    A | LOJO ArchitectureB | Viviano VivianoP | Leonid Furmansky
  • Addison

    A | Fusch ArchitectsB | Sebastian Construction GroupP | Julie Soefer
  • Cat Springs

    A | Dahlstrand ArchitectureB | Jake HousbergP | Jill Hunter
  • Marshall

    A | Ben Koush ArchitectB | Ben Koush ArchitectP | Ben Koush Architect
  • STEEL SKYWALK

    A | Hokyung Lee, Color HousesB | Color HousesP | Hokyung Lee
  • SOUTHGATE

    A | Inflection ArchitectureB | Lucas CraftsmanshipP | Jack Thompson
  • Westpoint

    A | Gary R. Chandler Architecture & InteriorsB | Kahanek Construction
  • ST ARNOLD BEER GARDEN

    A | Natalye Appel + Associates Architects, LLCB | Zenith ConstructionP | Claudia Casbarian & Julie Soefer
  • NORTH RESIDENCE

    A | Reagan | Andre ArchitectureB | Builders West, Inc.P | Peter Molick Photography
  • ALABAMA OFFICE

    A | Dillon Kyle ArchitectsB | GallantP | Benjamin Hill Photography
  • EAST 13TH

    A | McIntyre + Robinowitz ArchitectsB | McIntyre + Robinowitz ArchitectsP | Benjamin Hill Photography
  • YALE

    A | Gary R. Chandler Architecture & InteriorsB | Kahanek ConstructionP | Miro Dvorscak
  • MILLER CREEK RANCH

    A | Natalye Appel + Associates Architects, LLCB | Trend HomesP | Julie Soefer Photography
  • WOODLAND HEIGHTS

    A | Rogers + Labarthe ArchitectsB | Eimar VirkusP | FCS Photos
  • BANZER

    A | RD Architecture LLCB | Tryon HomesP | Juliana Franco Photography
  • LOCKE

    A | Dillon Kyle ArchitectsB | Builders West, IncP | Peter Molick Photography
  • Roxie Guest House

    A | Merzbau Design CollectiveB | Keith Goates Construction CompanyP | J. C. Schmeil
  • MEMORY CLOUD

    A | Re:siteB | MetalabP | Metalab
  • UNIVERSITY

    A | Robert Sanders HomesB | Robert Sanders HomesP | Heidi Walton
  • MUD SEPARATOR

    A | Nigen InternationalP | Insight Structures
  • MEMORIAL

    A | Jaume Plensa, creator of Tolerance statues in HoustonB | MetalabP | Insight Structures
  • KIPLING

    A | ContentB | Welch Builders and BrokersP | Peter Molick Photography
  • SPACE

    A | MetalabB | MetalabP | Metalab
  • GNG

    A | Ron Whitte, Randy Twaddle and MetalabB | MetalabP | Metalab

Services

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The firm principles and their associates have extensive experience working with other design professionals, taking a project from initial design to completed construction while providing thoughtful solutions to every challenge. We have partnerships with Owners, Architects and Builders to make their structural visions come to life. 

 

design services: consultation, engineering design, plans, construction documents, observation services

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We work closely with our clients to provide structural design drawings that are clear and easy to follow while meeting the unique needs of each site and architectural design. We utilize a variety of software throughout the project cycle for receipt of client data and drawings, performance of structural analysis, and the communication of clear, concise designs in the form of construction documents. When construction has begun, we offer observation services to confirm construction is done according to our plans and can provide the required official documentation. We have extensive experience on construction sites and value our relationships with contractors as much as we do with owners and architects.

consultation: site visit

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Site visit consultations support small-scale remodel projects, such as removing an existing wall. We will provide verbal recommendations. If you require documentation for permitting or other reasons, please consider our design services.

Clients

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Strong relationships are the foundation of our practice. We attend closely to our clients’ intentions and goals, developing designs to meet their high standards. The team at INSIGHT Structures is devoted to developing and maintaining strong partnerships with architects, builders, and contractors.

People

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Our diverse design background and solution mindset allow us to create economically viable plans that meet the architectural vision entrusted to us. We have a passion for finding elegant solutions to bring your creative concepts to life.

 

Bradley R Dougherty, PE

Principal Partner & Senior Engineer

Brad has been working with custom structures for over 20 years. As a Paul Harrawood Honors Scholar at Vanderbilt University,a merit-based full scholarship, Brad learned the importance of engineering fundamentals in the early part of his undergraduate development.

Jesusa U Dougherty

Principal & Managing Partner/Designer

Jes’s diverse background in the design and construction industry began in 1988, when she graduated cum laude from the University of Houston’s School of Architecture. She quickly joined a local design-build firm, where she gained first-hand experience and then later with a local structural engineering firm.

Wayne White

Senior Design Associate

Wayne earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston in 1991.  Since graduating, Wayne has focused his career largely on architectural structural design.  He has worked with a number of architects and architectural firms in Houston, Texas.

Benjamin L. Johnson, PE

Senior Engineer

Ben graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Structural Specialty in 2002 and has enjoyed a career providing him experience designing a wide-range of wood-structured building types. 

Jose Chong

Design Associate

Jose has been captivated by structural systems since he was a kid, dreaming of becoming an engineer one day. This passion led him to earn a Bachelor of Science in Structural Analysis and Design from the University of Houston Downtown, where he graduated Cum Laude.

Dylan Green

Design Associate

For as long as he can remember, Dylan has been captivated by art and architecture. Growing up in one of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods, Dylan has been surrounded by eclectic art, architecture, and interior design for a very long time, giving him a deep respect for it.

Amaris Bobbio-Tarco

Design Associate

Amaris graduated from University of Houston with a Bachelor of Architecture in 2024 and has a diverse background in professional experience, starting with internships from her third year.

 

Selena Diaz

Office Administrator

Selena has always been fascinated with exploring house plans as inspiration for the home she intends to build one day. During her first semester in college, she took an Intro to Architecture course before earning a Bachelor in Communication at the University of Houston.

Kendra Cook

Accounting

 Kendra is a native Texan born in Austin and raised in the Galveston area. She attended the School of Business at Stephen F. Austin State University where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration – Management degree.

5331 Inker Street, Suite B, Houston, Texas 77007

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