Northeast
Dilboy Field Stadium
Dilboy Stadium was constructed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the early 1950s. SGH conducted condition appraisals of the concrete stadium structure in 1988 and again in 1999.
New York, NY
American Museum of Natural History, Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation
Scope/Solutions
Designed by architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects and set into the Columbus Avenue side of the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) complex, the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (Gilder Center) includes new exhibition and learning spaces with state‑of-the-art technology and world-class collections. At a time of urgent need to enhance the public understanding of science, the Gilder Center expands access to a broader range of AMNH’s resources for students, teachers, and families, offering new learning opportunities and inviting visitors to share in the excitement of discovery. SGH consulted on fire life safety code requirements for the project.
SGH assisted the design team in developing fire life safety strategies for the project. Highlights of our work include:
- Proposing strategies to address the atrium and interconnected levels
- Evaluating stair capacities and proposed stair locations
- Helping design protection for structural and architectural components
- Reviewing existing egress drawings to understand how the new addition will affect the existing approach
- Coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers regarding fire life safety requirements and smoke control systems
- Preparing and delivering a report summarizing the applicable fire life safety requirements of the New York City Building Code
Photo by AMNH / Alvaro Keding
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Project Summary
2023
Completion Date
230k
Project Size
Award
Winner
Solutions
New Construction
Services
Performance & Code Consulting
Markets
Culture & Entertainment
Client(s)
Davis Brody Bond Architects
Key team members
David Jacoby
Managing Principal, Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure, Fire Engineering
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Northeast
New York City Marathon Displays
Turning city streets into a raceday event requires eye-catching graphics and signage. SGH evaluated the structural design for several temporary installations that lined the route for the 44th New York City Marathon.