Education
The Branch House Roof, Trim and Windows
Zoom Virtual MeetingThe roof and windows are defining features of the Branch House. The diamond-patterned windows enhance the medieval character of the building, the exterior woodwork relied on skilled craftsmen to make […]
HRC Storytime: My Weird Project
Virtual - OnlineGrab your favorite beverage and join your fellow preservation professionals to swap stories about your weirdest, wildest, or most surprising project. Prefer to remain anonymous? No problem! Submit your story […]
An Architect’s Guide to Sound Isolation
Virtual - OnlineProgram Outline: Define noise and STC Ratings Describe various products for sound isolation Outline basic design guidelines and describe what needs to appear on construction documents Compare and contrast Viper […]
The Branch House Brickwork & Mortars
Zoom Virtual MeetingBrick has been a common building material in Virginia since the colonial era but the Branch Houses use of brick is unique. You will see up-close drone images of the […]
Adaptive Reuse in the Old Dominion (and Beyond)
Zoom Virtual MeetingWhat happens when a building or space outlives its purpose? Adaptive reuse refers to the process of converting a part of the built environment into something different than what it […]