NON-PROFIT ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO
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Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Project for ACLAMO Family Center, Norristown, Pennsylvania
This comprehensive energy conservation project will utilize part of the roof area of
the building to install a 10 kilowatt solar photovoltaic array. The project will also
replace the old windows and doors and add blown-in fiberglass insulation in the roof. This
project is expected to offset more than 30% of total building energy usage. Currently in
schematic design, pending funding. 2009
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Walnut Street Housing Development, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Four units of subsidized housing were developed for first time home buyers, by
two non-profit agencies. These energy-efficient, traditionally styled twin houses occupy a corner
site in an urban area that is gradually, but consistently, being renewed. Incorporates passive
solar strategies and code-plus energy efficiency.
2006 to 2008
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Central Montgomery MH/MR Center, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Exterior restoration and re-painting of a 100 year old mansion, now used as offices for a social services agency. The
massive cornice needed extensive repairs and reconstruction. Brian Billings Architects researched original colors to
develop a historical color scheme for repainting this 10,000 square foot, Flemish Rennaisance chateau. Roof restoration
was done with salvaged slates to match the original. 2005 to 2007
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Montgomery County, Norristown, Pennsylvania
Office renovations, alterations and structural repairs to a late nineteenth century
urban row building, as offices for this agency and accommodating a staff of about a
dozen people. The project involved the demolition and reconstruction of the rear wall
of the building, complete mechanical rehabilitation and interior design. 2000 to 2003
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Accion Communal Latino Americana de Montgomery County, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Adaptive reuse of a carpenter-gothic church, built in 1895. It
was transformed into the Pottstown branch offices of a private, non-profit social services
agency. The project included complete restoration of the exterior and the stained glass throughout
the building, reconfiguration of the interior for offices, classrooms, a meeting
room and kitchen, along with structural, mechanical and electrical rehabilitation. 1998 to 2001
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