Historically Important Buildings

Introduction

BHB has been involved in a number of projects requiring the design of MEP construction systems and/or civil technology design which was consistent with original, historic aesthetics for the building, or inconspicuous in agreement with the architectural programming obligations for the project. We have supplied services for the entire renovation/upgrade of the mechanical, electrical, blaze defence and plumbing schemes for some highly evident historic renovation/restoration projects. Ages of the original organisations have ranged from 50 to 120 years old. The mechanical and electrical systems in a restoration task of historic nature must be inconspicuous. This consideration, blended with implementation of the modern notions of solace and power is of primary importance when working with historic structures in alignment to sustain the integrity of aesthetic design. All schemes, encompassing HVAC, electric, lighting, fire defence, plumbing, controls, and security, should be established to rendezvous the trials of today's natural natural environment while endowing future development. New building needs designing for adequate space to serve future needs. Historic renovation, although, needs characterising systems that fit inside the confines of the living structure.

Discussion

Systems must be designed to permit for the setting up of ductwork, grilles, controls, conduit and piping to provide the proper service to the gear to enable inconspicuous command of the environment. Proper designing involves coordination with architectural and functional conceive elements to rendezvous the historic restoration criteria. The designing for installation engages sizing and selection of systems to meet the desired ecological conditions. The schemes should be integrated into the confines of the existing structure without evident impact. Careful coordination with the architectural conceive is a should in the early stages to evolve an comprehending of the design intent and determine how to complete the desired end result. The optimum sizing and positioning of gear should be compared with their impact on architectural elements. Practical information of how equipment will work under genuine conditions is exceedingly significant in this effort. Generally, it is shrewd to evolve more than one scenario for the placement of equipment. This enables the team to talk about and evaluate the impact of multiple solutions. The entire group will then work simultaneously to supply the best solution for the project.

Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings

Guidelines we usually pursue for this kind of renovation include the following Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings:

U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation

Local Applicable Codes

Local Historic Societies

Date of building and Renovations

Date and Time border for Restoration

MEP System Survey

Code Study

Design Criteria

Historically important Spaces and Surfaces

Condition of Structural scheme and Materials

Water Damage

Items to be Repaired or Replaced

Salvage and Reusability of living Materials or Systems

Historical Design Projects

Tarrant County Courthouse - Complete MEP engineering design services for the replacement of the chilled water plant serving the 1895 Tarrant County Courthouse, one of the first structural steel framed buildings built in the Southwestern United States. This project encompassed boring a 30 inch diameter utility tunnel below Weatherford St. from the Tarrant shire Administration construction to the Courthouse.

JP Elder Annex - Complete MEP engineering design services for the ...