Structural Engineer
Garrett's structural engineering experience spans throughout the East Coast from his time living and working in Orlando, Atlanta, Boston and Richmond and includes the adaptive reuse of historic museums, new higher education facilities as well as private mixed-use developments. He holds a bachelors and master’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Garrett is involved in various community and professional organizations including Storefront for Community Design and his work as the Vice Chair for the Urban Land Institute Virginia Regional Livable Communities Local Product council. He lives in Richmond with his wife, Lauren, and their two kids.
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Sept. 25, 2025
EP #134: Concrete vs. Mass Timber – Sorting Fact from Hype
Mass timber is often promoted as faster, cheaper, and greener—but does it really hold up against concrete? In this episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, we examine where timber actually competes, where it falls short, and what owners and engineers need to know before choosing it over concrete. From speed and aesthetics to fire ratings, insurance, and durability, this conversation exposes the tradeoffs that get lost in the marketing. What You'll Learn - What exactly qualifies as mass timber, a...
Guest: Garrett Braun
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April 7, 2022
EP #001 - There's Not Enough Time for Concrete
On today’s episode of the Concrete Logic Podcast, our guest is Garrett Braun, a structural engineer. Garrett is the founder of Blue Nest Structural. We discussed what it’s like to open a new firm in the last year, how far the design of projects is by the time his engineering group gets involved, why do engineers not consider changing materials in concrete mix designs, and why buildings are not designed with more concrete. To reach out to Garrett, email him at gbraun@blueneststructural.com or ...
Guest: Garrett Braun