Dan Say has practiced Structural Engineering since 1981. In 1995, Gary Swenson, Dan Say and Paul Faget started Swenson Say Faget to provide outstanding structural engineering solutions for commercial, public, historic, educational, faith-based, medicinal and residential projects throughout the Northwest. A true collaborator, Dan has worked with a wide range of AIA Seattle members, marrying his expertise with a deep appreciation of architecture and design. In addition to being a full-time engineer, Dan has developed deep ties in our community. He is an active member of AIA Seattle, and served on its Board of Directors for 4 years, Dan currently sits on the Board of Design In Public, a strategic initiative of AIA Seattle. Dan’s enthusiasm for projects and his love of people combine to make him an outstanding member of our A/E/C community.
Founding Principal Dan Say Retires / / 04.12.26
After 45 years of shaping the Pacific Northwest’s built environment, SSF founding principal Dan Say, PE/SE, is retiring. His legacy in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and structural engineering has left a lasting impact on Seattle and beyond.
Penrose Hotel in Walla Walla / / 08.19.16
Located in the heart of downtown, the Penrose project includes the historic renovation of the existing 3-story YMCA Building as well as a 4-story addition.
Eleanor Apartments / / 09.10.16
Construction begins September 2016 on the Mercy Housing's Eleanor Apartments in Bellingham. When completed in fall 2017, the housing project will have 80 one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors.