by Grady | May 22, 2026
If the structure is the bones of a conversion, the enclosure is the skin. And in the world of office-to-housing renovation, the skin is usually where the biggest surprises (and costs) hide. I’ve seen plenty of projects where the structure is perfect, but the enclosure...
by Grady | Apr 17, 2026
Adaptive reuse is reshaping cities by giving existing buildings new purpose, whether transforming mills into innovation hubs, schools into senior housing, or warehouses into cultural spaces. This approach preserves embodied carbon, protects architectural heritage, and...
by Grady | Mar 3, 2026
In the world of building design and construction, airtightness has become a pillar of building durability, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency. As building codes evolve, such as the 2024 IECC, Whole Building Airtightness Testing (WBAT) is moving from an optional...
by Grady | Dec 8, 2025
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Holland, RRC, PE, and Terrance Dumoulin, EIT, members of the firm’s Enclosure Group, have published a feature article in the November 2025 issue of IIBEC Interface, the official journal of the International Institute of...
by Grady | Nov 10, 2025
Brown University’s Sternlicht Residential Commons and Health & Wellness Center We spend much of our time indoors, but do those spaces make us happy? Brown University envisioned a new building, located at Brook Street in Providence, Rhode Island, that would...
