The oldest portion of Magill Library at Haverford College was constructed in 1864 and with a 1898 addition is known as the Heritage Building. Subsequent additions were added to the stone masonry building in 1912 (the Quaker Special Collections...
Bates College wanted to expand their student housing while increasing their visibility along Campus Avenue. The two L-shaped buildings, which share a common plaza area, will accommodate more than 200 students. The new development also offers...
Constructed in 2008, the one-story building at 524 South Park Street houses a medical radiology department and related spaces. As part of a property consolidation effort, Bronson Healthcare wanted to better understand the condition of their...
Housing approximately 800 students, Craven and Crowell Quadrangles (Quads) make up a significant portion of Duke University’s West Campus Quads. The university determined the 1920s structures, each comprising multiple houses, required...
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, a Harvard University institute, supports Byzantine, Pre-Columbian, and Garden and Landscape studies. Originally housed in the 1801 home purchased by Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss, the...
Towson United Method Church was constructed in 1958 following the merger of Towson’s First and Second Methodist Churches. An impressive spire supported on the tower serves as the structure’s centerpiece. The church experienced ongoing...
Previously known as the Old Suffolk County Courthouse, the John Adams Courthouse was constructed in two building campaigns, 1895 and 1906-1909. The building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has an ornamental granite facade and...
The 2015 version of the International Building Code includes new provisions that relate to unvented enclosed rafter/truss assemblies and unvented attics, which dictate how design professionals specify vapor retarders and placement of insulation in compact roof assemblies for moisture control.
Abstract: Steep metal roofing has continued to be a popular choice of designers and owners for several years now. While the majority of installations perform well, some have learned the hard way that metal roofing systems are not simple, either...