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Forensic Architecture is the investigation of materials,
products, structures, or components of a building system
that fail [catastrophically, systemically, or structurally],
do not operate/function as intended,
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- Forensic Architecture as I practice it is a Three step process [note that each step builds on the previous work and that the process does not necessarily involve step #2 or step #3]:
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- 1. Initial on-site, non-destructive, review of the building systems and, where available, original design and construction documentation, and maintenance records. Conclusions are presented in the form of a document outlining observations, assumptions, and where and if possible and appropriate, recommendations.
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- 2. In depth review of the affected components that may involve limited destructive analysis of selected components or assemblies. Detailed consultations with manufacturers, engineers, specialty contractors and laboratories. Conclusions in the form of a document outlining forensic conclusions and their supporting documentation along with general remediation recommendations. Supplemental reports, where available, from the consulting resources [including; manufacturers, engineers, specialty contractors, and laboratories] are a part of the documentation.
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- 3. Detailed design of the remediation recommendations.
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Link to background of Peter Dickson, NCARB, MBA
