Mechanical Systems

Examination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and insulation systems: their development and applications, and approaches to upgrading, adaptation, and restoration of period systems. Methods of unobtrusively inserting systems into historic buildings are presented....

HLST 2060 MATERIAL SCIENCEMASONRY AND PLASTER

TR This course is a study of stone, brick, terracotta, cement, mortar and grout. The focus will be what causes these materials to fail, how to stabalize them, proper cleaning and repairs. Emphasis on how this is important to preservation and restoration will be...

HLST 1220 TRADITIONAL BUILDING STYLES

MW This course will focus on the traditional building styles found throughout the United States. Topics will include regions of construction and materials, time periods, prominent architects, as well as the theory and purpose behind various architectural styles.

HLST 1050 STRUCTURE THEORY AND PATHOLOGY

TR This course discusses and examines the processes of deterioration of historic buildings. Students will be able to methodically examine, analyze common problems and develop solutions that will be structurally, historically and economically valid.

Historic Preservation and Restoration Theory

TR This course provides a historical perspective of the preservation and restoration movement in the United States. An in-depth analysis of preservation and restoration theories, development of preservation and restoration associations, and the evolution of laws...