Upcoming Presentation:
Future-Proof Historic Building Envelopes
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Topic
Future-Proof Historic Building Envelopes
Common among building envelope consulting is our intent to design an envelope system that captures the goals of the designers while following best practices in compliance with the energy codes, principles of building science, and practicalities of modern building construction, budgets, schedules, material availability and more. But old buildings are different, more complex, and subtle. The design is already done, the materials already delivered to the job site, and the building already built. This presents another whole new level of complexity because there is history behind that building, flaws in those materials, and modern interventions and requirements to be met. Rehabilitation of old and historic building envelopes is challenged by new code requirements and project goals. This presentation will examine some of those situations, issues involved, and ways in which conflicting requirements were prioritized and, often, compromised, to develop future-proof envelope solutions.
Speaker
Brian D. Rich
Brian D. Rich, AIA, APT-RP, DBIA, LEED BD+C, CDT, CCCA, PMP, sUAS, is the founder of Richaven Architecture & Preservation. An SOI Qualified Historic Architect, Architect, and Architectural Historian with more than 30 years’ experience on over 221 projects, including 135 renovations and 87 designated or eligible landmarks testify to his expertise. Brian is a licensed drone pilot, creator of the Principles of Future-Proofing, Co-Chair of the APTI Technical Committee on Documentation, Chair of the Redmond Landmarks Commission, and on the Washington State Heritage Barn Advisory Committee. Brian is also a UW Husky 100 Award recipient, has served as the Co-Chair of APT Seattle 2023 conference, APT Northwest Past-President, and past Chair of the King County Landmarks Commission. Richaven’s work on the rehabilitation of Plymouth Housing’s Pacific Apartments was just awarded Historic Seattle’s 2026 Outstanding Preservation project of the Year.
Date
Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Schedule
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Socializing & Networking
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm SeaBEC Business + Announcements
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Speaker Presentation and Q&A
Location
Smart Buildings Center
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