Envelope Design & Analysis

Investigations and analyses of building exteriors for the purpose of enhancing durability and resistance to infiltration of gases and/or liquids.

Sample Projects

CEDARBRIDGE ACADEMY, Bermuda

Exterior and interior conditions assessments of the island's school buildings with recommendations for the Ministry of Education.

 

100 MARKET STREET, Philadelphia, PA

Preservation engineering services for Federal Tax Credit rehabilitation.

 

THE ARDEN CRAFTS SHOP, Arden, DE

Comprehensive renovation.

 

BATH HOTEL,  Nevis, West Indies

Roof drainage, structural, pest & masonry analysis and recommendations. 

BELMONT MANSION, Philadelphia, PA

Water infiltration analysis & recommendations, consulting to Fairmount Park Historic Trust.

 

EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY, Philadelphia, PA

Cell Block One link roof renovations.

 

FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH, Philadelphia, PA

Tower stabilization and repairs. 

 

GLEN FOERD ON THE DELAWARE,  Philadelphia, PA

Drainage system analysis and assessment.

Carriage House roof assessment.

Roof renovation and reconfiguration.

NATIONAL PRODUCTS BUILDING, Philadelphia, PA

Structural assessment of historic facade, survey and documentation of facade and connection details, measured drawings and treatment recommendations, and historical consultant for design issues.

 

LOUDOUN MANSION,  Philadelphia, PA

Water infiltration analysis and stabilization recommendations, consulting to the Fairmount Park Commission.

PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM, Philadelphia, PA

Architectural assessment component of CAP study.

 

RANKIN HOUSE,  Fort Wayne, IN

Structural analysis and report, construction history, recommendations for future use and interpretation, a public lecture.

 

EL TEATRO, University of Puerto Rico

Preservation engineering assessment of envelope, accessibility & mechanical systems.

 

TYLER HALL,  Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA

Roof and walkway renovations.

  

 

--S. Harris & Co. Comprehensive Project List--