By Scott Henriques, PE, LEED AP, CEM and James Barron What do you do with an historic, 1800s vintage, one-room schoolhouse experiencing destructive moisture infiltration on a small, sparsely populated island with a mostly solar microgrid? Why, mitigate the moisture and provide a modern, near-net zero HVAC system, of course. Such is the case for […]
A rule, known locally as the “Henry Hudson Rule,” brought roadblocks to project near Capital Repertory Theater in New York. By Amy McLean, RLA, ISA. LEED® GA; Kevin Kelly, RLA; Zachary Longo, PE After the Capital Repertory Theater near downtown Albany, New York wrapped up a recent project to revitalize its facilities, they had a […]
Achieving universal accessibility at Crystal Lake’s shoreline park By Cassie Bethoney One of only a few public parks along the shores of Crystal Lake, Louise Levingston Cove is a linear, half-acre public park located in a residential neighborhood. Crystal Lake, and Levingston Cove in particular, is a place of nostalgia, where people learned to fish […]
Carrie Quagliaroli and Johanna Hall co-authored an article in NEREJ entitled “Harnessing earth’s energy: Using geothermal heating for efficient comfort and sustainability.” All New England states are making efforts to achieve reduced or Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and develop clean energy and climate plans for the future.
Andrew Walker, PH, CFM and James Pearson, PE co-authored an article in Stormwater Solutions entitled “Modeling & Green Infrastructure Design Helps Reduce Nuisance Flooding in Major Commercial Area.” Climate change-driven increases in future precipitation are predicted to make flooding worse, leading to a redesign of the John Fitch Highway that will make the community more climate resilient.
“Stone Soup,” authored by Cheri Ruane, FASLA, explores the concept of resilient parks and their significance in mitigating climate change impacts, one step at a time.
Cheri Ruane and Mark Mariano co-authored an article in Parks & Recreation entitled “Design and Engineering Considerations for Splash Pads.”
Weston & Sampson has earned a National Recognition Award in the ACEC 56th annual EEAs for our role in the RMAT’s Climate Resilience Design Standards tool.
Representatives of Weston & Sampson presenting at the New England Water Works Association’s 2023 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition, taking place April 5 – 6, 2022 at the Worcester DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Sara Francis and Blake Martin co-authored an article in Journal of NEWWA entitled “Full-Scale Pilot Deployment and Accelerated Treatment Design Provides Rapid Response to PFAS Threats.”