About Keast and Hood
We design structures both new and
transformed that endure and enhance environments for people.
Since our founding in 1953, we have remained agile, independent, and dedicated to providing exceptional client service. With a deep understanding of design and a breadth of experience, our engineers stand at the forefront of structural innovation, specializing in both new construction and the adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
We offer a breadth of expertise and resources with a national reach while maintaining the personalized approach of a close-knit team. Our engineers are collaborators, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers, driven by a shared passion for designing structures that support and enhance the communities they serve. From historic preservation to institutional, health, commercial, and research spaces, we provide thoughtful, tailored structural solutions that align with our clients’ vision and the unique needs of every project and community.
Keast & Hood is a WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Our office, based in Philadelphia, is home to 28 staff members, including 25 engineers – 17 of whom are professionally registered across multiple states. With over 200 local and national awards since 2000, we are proud of our reputation as a trusted partner to architects, owners, institutions, and government agencies.
We are committed to shaping a sustainable future. As a Signatory Firm of the SE2050 Challenge, we are working toward net-zero embodied carbon structural systems by 2050, ensuring that every project we undertake contributes to a more sustainable built environment. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is matched by our focus on creating structures that serve people – places where communities can flourish for generations to come.
