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 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 […]

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 Stud STC rated assemblies Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW Register online. Presented in collaboration with Marino\WARE.

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 ornamental brickwork and sculpture that is typically seen from the ground. You will learn about brick restoration techniques and considerations that are factored into historic […]

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 was originally designed. In this webinar, panelists will explore the many benefits, as well as challenges, of adaptive reuse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and […]