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SPG - Historic Rowhouse Rehab in Mount Pleasant - Problems and Solutions
September 28, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Project Under Construction
2009 Park Road NW
Washington, DC
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JUST ANNOUNCED - CONSTRUCTION TOUR!!
A seasoned custom residential contractor, together with the project architects for this complex historic district rowhouse rehab/renovation project, invite architectural designers to witness lessons learned in the field through a construction tour. The presenters will cover permitting, design, and construction issues encountered and valuable lessons learned, entertaining questions along the way.
Learning objectives
- Discuss framing challenges, including reinforcement of sagging joists in a 19’-wide rowhouse and other necessary structural shoring, and insulation challenges.
- Review issues and solutions encountered in creating a separate basement dwelling unit for rental purposes, including excavation and new slab installation to gain approximately 6” of ceiling height, and sprinkler system installation.
- Understand how specific historic preservation, code, and permitting challenges were addressed to meet legal requirements in order to expedite the project timetable.
- Discuss aesthetic challenges of integrating new elements, such as trims and finishes, to transition in a seamless or complementary way between old and new.
1.5 LU/HSW
Presenters:
George Papaheraklis, Owner, Finecraft Building Contractors
Jennifer Verbeke and Matthew McDonald, McD Studio, Project Architects
Finecraft Contractors is an Annual Partner of AIA Potomac Valley
Street parking is available.
Tickets
$0.00 AIAPV Member - SPG - Historic Rowhouse Rehab in Mount Pleasant: Problems and Solutions
$0.00 Other AIA Chapter Member - SPG - Historic Rowhouse Rehab in Mount Pleasant: Problems and Solutions
$10.00 Non-Member - SPG - Historic Rowhouse Rehab in Mount Pleasant: Problems and Solutions
