by Andrea Barber | Jan 17, 2023
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....
by Andrea Barber | Dec 19, 2022
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...
by Andrea Barber | Dec 19, 2022
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.
by Andrea Barber | Dec 19, 2022
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.
by Andrea Barber | Dec 19, 2022
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...