Historic buildings throughout the greater Washington region often incorporate structural framing systems and exterior wall assemblies that are unfamiliar to today’s building design and construction professionals. Such systems present unique challenges when considering proper building maintenance, proposed alterations, and system performance. This presentation will discuss several of the common archaic structural systems that are often encountered in the greater DC region. The speakers will discuss how the archaic system works, what typical problems are encountered, and how the system can be altered or repaired to accommodate renovations and improvements. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP by Monday, 17 August 2026.
One (1) AIA HSW Credit is pending.
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