WEBINAR: The Mill at Prattville: A Case Study in Adaptive Reuse
Presented by Marvin
Course Description
This case study features the restoration and repurposing of an 1850’s mill into a modern apartment complex, spurring economic growth and revitalization within the greater Prattville, AL, community. With seven historic brick structures within the site, the design team had to navigate multiple layers of requirements, from design to financing to floodplain mitigation to National Park Service approvals. The restoration brought a balance of old, new, refurbished and original elements through careful consideration of how best to reveal the original buildings while also illustrating its evolution. The fenestration solutions for the project demonstrate the planning, research, design, execution, and deciding factors between repairing or replacing windows.
Learning Objectives
- Document the initial planning, research and investigation that is required to restore and repurpose an 1850s mill into a modern apartment complex that maximizes natural light and views and meets health and life safety requirements
- Assess design characteristics and National Park Service requirements to preserve historic integrity of the site
- Describe the mix of fenestration solutions and how they met design, daylighting and energy efficiency needs.
- Explain the economic and environmental impact of historic preservation.
- Compare window replacement and repair challenges and considerations, especially for historic tax credit projects.
Credits: 1 LU / HSW