The Branch House Roof, Trim and Windows

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The 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

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Grab 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 […]

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An Architect’s Guide to Sound Isolation

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Program 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 […]

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The Branch House Brickwork & Mortars

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Brick 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)

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What 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 […]