Architect of Record

Wellesley College Founders Hall is a masonry building designed in the collegiate gothic style and constructed in the early 1900s that currently houses classrooms and office space for the school. BSC was retained by Wellesley College to investigate sources of ongoing water infiltration and general maintenance problems and to make design recommendations to address those problems. BSC identified the sources of the leaks and performed a general building enclosure condition survey to inform our repair recommendations.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory comprises multiple buildings that form the Lexington, MA campus. BSC was retained to investigate leaks and significant condensation problems at one such building. Through field investigations BSC identified the sources of water intrusion and the mechanisms and conditions contributing to the condensation problems. As the Architect of Record for the repair and rehabilitation of the laboratory, BSC provided construction documents and specifications that both addressed the existing problems and made additional improvements to extend the service life of the building.

BSC was retained to investigate water intrusion, condensation, and general maintenance concerns of an air traffic control tower and an associated base building in Detroit, MI. BSC’s investigation included a review of the original construction documents to understand how the buildings were built, followed by site visits to perform water leakage, infrared and pressure testing. BSC identified key areas to perform intrusive disassembly of building enclosure elements to understand both how those elements were installed and assess their current condition.

Designed for a net-zero energy development, the single-family houses reflect the traditional New England style that the developer strives to achieve. Intended as affordable and market-rate units, the houses offer between 1,600 and 1,800 square feet and feature 3 and 4 bedrooms, respectively. The houses are designed with a slab-on-grade foundation, which is offset by spacious living areas and bedrooms as well as ample storage space. An option to include a basement in the design is offered to future homeowners.

The retrofitted 1850's house and barn, located in the heart of Westford, reuses the historic structure for modern living through the utilization of advanced technologies. Spray foam insulation installed to the underside of the roof deck with drywall applied below the insulation convert the attic into a finished space with two additional bedrooms and full bath. Exterior walls, basement walls as well as the basement floor use rigid insulation in their assemblies.

Designed to fit both the aesthetic of the existing neighborhood and the desires of the homeowners, the Concord Cape combines a traditional façade with high performance building systems. The 4,300 square foot plan has five bedrooms, four full baths, mudroom and an open kitchen, breakfast area, living room space. The conditioned basement provides additional square footage and also houses a two-zone mechanical system.

The Net Zero Lab House, located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD, is designed as a typical residence for a family of four in the Gaithersburg area. Through use of a high performance thermal enclosure and a building orientation which supports installation of a south-facing photovoltaic array, this 2,700 sq. ft., two-story, three or four bedroom, three bathroom house is designed to consume less energy than it generates on an annual basis.