What you will learn

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Explore the material technologies and methods of construction utilized in the first structures in erected in Palm Beach (wood frame construction, shake shingle roofing, vented crawl space, use of “Dade-County” pine), and the continued importance on traditional craftsmanship in cultural continuity and establishing a “sense of place”.

2. Describe the role of historic preservation in providing a sustainable built environment, from its material approach (natural, renewable, and non-toxic) to its effect on maintaining an intact culture and built environment proven to attract and promote human flourishing.

3. Compare modern and traditional construction methods, with an emphasis on how the latter are healthier for both occupants and craftspeople alike, such as (but not limited to) providing minimal comparative carbon footprints for production, minimal chemical off-gassing, and passive indoor and outdoor environmental management.

4. Describe the specific challenges and opportunities posed by a wood-framed building envelope in a tropical climate, particularly regarding historic solutions in shedding water and assembly “breathability,” and modern solutions that may implement more effective thermal barriers but require more robust and invasive moisture barrier and climate control systems.

Registration

ICAA Members
$35
General Public
$50
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