When Structural Design Goes Beyond the Code: Kurt Lindorfer Joins the QTS Experience Podcast

Founder and Principal at PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc., Kurt Lindorfer, recently joined The QTS Experience’s Dave McCall to discuss what it means when structural design goes beyond the code.

In the episode, “Shaking Things Up with Seismic Smarts & Data Center Swagger,” Kurt shares his unconventional path to founding PARADIGM and discusses how the firm approaches complex challenges through performance-based design strategies. Blending seismic insight and humor, they cover topics including intelligent structural systems, base isolation, and the concept of “hula-dancing” data centers: structures designed to move and dissipate energy during seismic events while maintaining operations.

Listen to the full episode below or on your preferred podcast platform.

About PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc.

PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Inc. is a nationally recognized structural engineering firm with offices in San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and Arlington, VA (Q1/2027). Over the past 26 years, PARADIGM has become recognized within the structural engineering and construction community as the firm to look to for intelligent structural solutions within the Mission Critical, Science & Technology, Healthcare, and Aviation market sectors.

If you’d like to learn more or work with our team on a project, visit our contact page or connect with us at info@paradigmse.com. We would be honored with the opportunity to present our qualifications and support your structural engineering needs.