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Articles

To maintain dialogue on remedial architectural practice among our peers, as well as to provide information to building owners and facility managers, Hoffmann Architects’ professionals regularly contribute to industry publications, through both articles and interviews.

• What To Do With a Failing Roof

  By Daniel L. Bishop, AIA
  Published in Facility Maintenance Decisions, April 2021

  Aimed at building maintenance and engineering managers, Facility Maintenance Decisions is a trade publication focused on current trends and technologies. In this roofing article, recover and replacement options are considered for low-slope roofs, including how to determine which is right for a given building and situation. The article also appears on FacilitiesNet online in two parts, as “Best Practices for Recovering Low-Slope Roofs” and “When Roofing Replacement Is the Best Option.”

  
• Safety During Building Rehabilitation

  By Benjamin J. Robinson, AIA
  Published in Facility Executive, February 2021

  A specialized trade publication, Facility Executive targets corporate facility executives and facilities management professionals. Featured in the magazine’s “Trends” section, this article considers the special precautions and planning involved for building enclosure rehabilitation projects at secure facilities, including schools, data centers, government buildings, correctional facilities, galleries, and transit stations. The article is also available at FacilityExecutive.com.

  
• Design Strategies for Metal Wall and Roof Systems

  By Russell M. Sanders, AIA and Craig A. Hargrove, AIA, LEED AP
  Published in Building Design+Construction, January/February 2021

  The January/February 2021 issue of Building Design+Construction highlights two Hoffmann Architects articles for the magazine’s continuing education feature. Here, the authors provide an overview of metal wall and roof systems, pros and cons of different assemblies, tips for choosing the right one for a given application, and best practices for addressing design considerations. The course is also available on BDC University at BDCnetwork.com/MetalPanelCourse.

  
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