The Iconic House: Lessons Learned on Detailing for Durability

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["em"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[0,1,1],3,"(Credit: 1 LU)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Explore how the details of iconic historic and modernist houses have contributed to their durability or lack thereof, and what we can learn from their successes and failures when detailing our own projects for durability. Topics covered will include window flashings, roof eave edge detailing, roof to wall overhangs, interior to exterior transitions at grade, and overall building forms for improved water management. Case studies will include the speaker\u0027s assessment or restoration work on numerous iconic houses, from the 1680, Paul Revere House to iconic mid-century modernist houses designed by Walter Gropius, Philip Johnson, and Frank Lloyd Wright."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Hosted by Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN \u00ae)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,1],2,"Learning objectives:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Define the major factors and issues that can cause durability problems."]],[[0,[],0,"Study design drawings to identify what enclosure details are most likely to be problematic in their durability."]],[[0,[],0,"Design these potentially problematic details for long-term durability, while maintaining overall aesthetic goals."]],[[0,[],0,"Identify and rectify problematic details in renovations and restorations."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,1],2,"Instructor:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,1],2,"Matthew Bronski - PE Principal, Preservation Technology Practice Leader | Simpson Gumpertz \u0026 Heger Inc."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Matthew Bronski, P.E., Associate Principal, has focused his 18 years of practice at Simpson Gumpertz \u0026 Heger Inc. on investigating and diagnosing the causes and consequences of building envelope problems in historic buildings (both traditional and modern), and designing sensitive rehabilitations to solve those problems. His projects include Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s Zimmerman House, SOM\u2019s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale, and H.H. Richardson\u2019s Hampden County Courthouse Tower in Springfield, MA."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,1],2,"Facilitator:"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1,1],2,"Craig Martin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Craig serves as one of two Principals at SPIRE Architecture, typically working with coordinating client services, creating client proposals, and working through Schematic Design and Development with project teams. He is a licensed Architect, American Institute of Architects (AIA) member, LEED Accredited Professional, and NCARB member."]]]]}