Seismic Problems in Sacred Places

[AIASF HRC]

Please join the AIA/SF Historic Resources Committee for the lecture: Seismic Problems in Sacred Places. 

Historic buildings contribute immensely to the fabric of our cities. Some recent earthquakes have once again exposed the vulnerability of historic buildings in seismic zones. One notable example is Christchurch, New Zealand — where  in 2011 most historic (or “heritage”) buildings suffered irreparable damage or collapse despite implemented seismic retrofits and a building code similar to that used in the United States. Allen Nudel and Russell Berkowitz of Forell Elsesser Engineers will present their documentation of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and discuss a variety of approaches to seismic upgrades geared toward existing buildings.

When: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6pm

Where: The Hallidie Building, 130 Sutter Street, 6th Floor

Cost: $5 for AIA members, $10 for non-members

RSVP at http://sacredplaceshrc.eventbrite.com 

1 HSW

Thank you,

Elisa Skaggs

Co-Chair

 

Historic Resources Committee
American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter

130 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
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