Building Tradition Episode 3: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate?

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Substitute materials have become acceptable replacements for historic materials because of original material's cost, availability, maintenance and stricter fire, wind and water damage building codes. 

Join host Peter H. Miller at the annual American Institute of Architects exposition as he speaks to preservation architects and a composite roofing material supplier. They cover when, where, how and why to specify substitute materials for traditional buildings where historic authenticity is balanced with other required building solutions.

Interviews with

In this episode, host Peter H. Miller, Hon AIA interviews Megan Stone of Da Vinci Roofscapes, Peyton Hall of Historic Resources Group and Wendy Hillis of UC Berkley.

Building Tradition Episode 3: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate?, Part 1 Interview with Megan Stone of DaVinci Roofscapes

Live from DaVinci Roofscapes exhibition at this year’s American Institute of Architects convention in San Francisco, Architect-support manager Megan Stone explains how composite roof shakes and replica slate tiles can adorn new and existing buildings while meeting strict codes for fire and wind resistance. Listen Now.

Building Tradition Episode 3: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate? Part 2 Interview with Peyton Hall

Peyton Hall FAIA of Historic Resources Group has renovated and preserved some of California’s most iconic institutions including Pasadena City Hall, Gamble House, and the Rose Bowl. In this episode about materials and methods Mr. Hall discusses his use of substitute materials, when their use is appropriate and why. Listen Now.

Building Tradition Episode 3: Are Substitute Materials Historically Appropriate?, Part 3 Interview with Wendy Hillis

As Vice chancellor of the University of California’s Berkeley campus, Wendy Hills presides over thousands of planning, funding, maintenance, building and restoration/renovation decisions about this historic campus. How and when does Berkeley replace existing building materials designed by the likes of Bernard Maybeck? Are state universities required to follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Preservation Standards? Listen in.

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