Tag: Hoffmann Architects
Budgeting For Building Enclosure Upgrades
Facility managers have to carefully prioritize which repairs to focus on first.
Safety During Building Rehabilitation
At secure facilities, building envelope rehabilitation projects don’t have to mean temporary relocation of building users, equipment, or collections.
NYC Department of Buildings Reinforces Facade Inspection Requirements
A new rule adopted on January 14, 2020 makes substantial changes to inspection and reporting requirements for the city’s Facade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP), commonly known as Local Law 11.
Build Your Building’s Resistance
Many existing facilities lack adequate strength to resist current design level winds, due to age, design flaws, material failure, or improper construction.
Inappropriate Repairs for Historic Stone Masonry
As holds the principle of bioethics, so should the approach to treating historic stone: “First, do no harm.”
The Basics Of Curtain Wall System Construction
How the glass and the frame are manipulated, including proportion, properties, and anchorage, constitutes the essential distinction among glass curtain wall systems.