Old Materials, New Climate

Susan Pranger has focused on preservation and adaptive reuse for most of her career as an Architect and Educator, gaining a fascination for historic buildings, and a deep respect for the owners, advocates, consultants, and craftsmen who ensure their survival. Susan is a licensed Architect and LEED accredited professional with 40 years of experience in professional practice, 12 years as chair of the Boston Landmarks Commission, and over 10 years teaching in the Sustainable Design and Historic Preservation at the Boston Architectural College (BAC), an institution with a long tradition of combining education with practice. In 2015, Susan received a Master of Design Studies in Sustainable Design from the BAC, exactly 40 years after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Detroit, Michigan.

Part 1: Context 1.1 The Shifting Climate 1.2 The Preservation Perspective 1.3 Stakeholders and Resources Part 2: Traditional Materials 2.1 Common Issues and Strategies 2.2 Wood 2.3 Stone 2.4 Earth, Clay, Brick, and Terracotta 2.5 Lime 2.6 Concrete and Cement 2.7 Metals 2.8 Coatings Part 3: United States Case Studies 3.1 Covered Bridges in Oregon and New England 3.2 Early New England Masonry 3.3 The San Antonio Missions 3.4 Missions of Southern Arizona 3.5 Lighthouses of the Pacific Northwest 3.6 Michigan Central Station 3.7 Early Chicago Concrete at Unity Temple and Baha’i Temple Part 4: Lessons from Abroad 4.1 Scotland: Lime Past and Present 4.2 Wood Coatings in Norway 4.3 The Lahore Fort 4.4 Wood and Coatings in Japan Part 5: Moving Forward 5.1 A Comprehensive Preservation Plan 5.2 Conclusions