Precision Property Measurements Presents: Making Outdated Buildings Measure Up

Precision Property Measurements Presents: Making Outdated Buildings Measure Up:  Building Recycling as a Comprehensive Strategy

With 50% of the nation’s office buildings aged over 30 years, there is great need for modern work environments designed for today’s workforce. JP Spickler, FAIA, Principal of FOX Architects, is a pioneer in the discipline of building recycling. Join him and FOX Architects managing principal Derek Wood, along with operations director and associate Kate Mooney for a discussion of this innovative method of transforming outdated buildings into completely redesigned, state-of-the-art facilities. This sustainable practice entails stripping a building down to its frame, reconceiving space throughout, replacing the systems and façade, integrating new technologies, and adding new amenity spaces. Explore case studies of the building recycling projects that are enabling FOX Architects to adapt antiquated structures in downtown Washington, DC and Crystal City. Without burdening landfills and increasing the carbon footprint, building recycling is the solution for making our outdated buildings measure up to today’s standards of wellness, sustainability, and adaptability. 

Learning Objectives:   At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: Summarize the sustainable practice of building recycling; Explain how existing structures can be   adapted for contemporary standards of health and wellness; Describe the complex construction methods required to recycle buildings; and Summarize the social and environmental benefits of building recycling for communities.  

Speakers:
Derek Wood, AIA - Principal, FOX Architects
Katie Mooney - Associate, FOX Architects
JP Spickler, FAIA - Principal, FOX Architects

Credits: 1.5 HSW|LUs; 1.5 GBCI Credits (Self-Report); 1.5 LACES