Webinar: The Branch House Plaster
Zoom Virtual MeetingThe Branch House decorative plaster is some of the most beautiful plasterwork in Virginia. Unfortunately, the century since the House was built and water intrusion have caused significant damage. You will see up-close views of the beautiful plaster figures and decorations, including the toll that time has taken on the plaster, and you will discover […]
Signs and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Virtual - OnlineJoin us for a webinar about signs and the 2010 ADA rules. At the end of this program, participants will be able to: 1) Understand the evolution of ADA and its impact on signage 2) Design signs for identification of permanent rooms 3) Design directional signs to comply with the new rules 4) Understand what […]
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing in Virginia
Virtual - OnlineCommercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) provides affordable, long-term financing to commercial property owners to pay for energy efficiency, water efficiency, and onsite renewable energy upgrades. Commercial property owners receive funding for energy savings upgrades and make repayments through their property tax bill. Ideal for private sector projects, C-PACE can be used for new construction, […]
Healing Spaces – How the Coronavirus May Impact the Built Environment
Zoom Virtual MeetingThe outbreak of COVID-19 quickly revealed how the design of hospitals, schools, offices, public spaces, and even entire cities were flawed in prevented the spread of the virus. How can architects, interior designers, and urban planners apply the lessons learned during the pandemic in rethinking the built environment? In this webinar, panelists will explore the […]
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 adjustments on-site like medieval carpenters, and the roof system is a series of pitches with slate and flat surfaces now with modern coatings. But these […]