Traditional Building Conference Series: Pre-Conference Workshop
November 30, 2011 |
Pre-Conference Workshop: Introduction to Historic Building Assessments
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conducting an Historic Building Assessment with the AIA Historic Resources Committee
6 AIA HSW/SD LUs
LIMITED TO ONLY 30 PEOPLE
Speakers: James J. Malanaphy, AIA, Historical Architect, St. Paul, MN and editor,Preservation Architect, the newsletter of the AIA-HRC
Location: The Octagon House
- Conduct an historic building assessment as developed by the National Park Service and AIA Historic Resources Committee;
- Assemble an interdisciplinary team qualified to conduct an historic building assessment;
- Use conditions assessment to plan for short-term repairs, code compliance with International Building Code, accessibility needs, and long-term maintenance of historic structures;
- List key maintenance and rehabilitation efforts and describe repairs on an element by element basis that lead to long term sustainability of historic building fabric.
This hands-on investigation of location TBA takes participants to a building where they will analyze its site, structure, systems, and finishes. Recommendations for its future use, treatment, and interpretation will be developed that will enhance the long life and loose fit of historic structures. You learn by doing and recommendations will be shared with the building owner for the stewardship of the selected structure. NOTE: Morning coffee will be provided. Participants will meet at the selected location. This workshop is strictly limited to 30 participants.
NOTE: Participants will need to meet up at 1799 New York Ave. NW at 9:45 am on November 30. Farragut West is the metro stop.
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Website:
www.traditionalbuildingshow.com/washdc2011/schedule.shtml |
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| Location Information |
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The Octagon Museum |
1799 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC |
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| Contact Information |
| Email:
info@restoremedia.com |
| Phone:
866-566-7840 |
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