Articles

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.

• PTAC Units: All About the Details

  By Craig A. Hargrove, AIA and Tai Mahmuti, PE
  Published in The Construction Specifier, May 2019

  The Construction Specifier, the peer-reviewed journal of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), runs a regular column on the last page of every issue, “Failures,” addressing common building concerns. Here, Craig Hargrove and Tai Mahmuti address moisture-related problems with packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units, commonly used in hotels and multi-family housing.

  
• “I Helped Build This.” Yes, SHE Did!

  By Irma Zandl
  Published in The Opinionator, May 2019

  The Opinionator offers commentary on business, media, and culture. This post profiles women working on the renovation of One Wall Street in Manhattan, including Kara Shypula, Assoc. AIA, Project Manager with Hoffmann Architects.

  
• Design Strategies for Metal Wall and Roof Systems

  By Russell M. Sanders, AIA and Craig A. Hargrove, AIA, LEED AP
  Published in Papyrus, April 2019

  In this issue of Papyrus, the official publication of the International Association of Museum Facility Administrators (IAMFA), Russell Sanders, AIA and Craig Hargrove, AIA LEED AP consider applications for metal wall and roof systems across a range of building types. The authors discuss challenges and considerations, from energy efficiency and longevity to structural integrity and weatherproofing, with strategies for achieving design goals.

  
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