Masonry Magazine December 2015 Page. 29
A matrix of code requirements
TuCKED INTO one of Boston's historic neighborhoods, the St. Stephens Episcopal Church addition presented Rob�erts with a matrix ofrequirements, including both aesthetic and building science considerations.
From an aesthetic perspective, the addition's design needed to complement the existing 19th century architec�tural style defined by red brick, granite and cornices. Prac�ticality was also a consideration.The vibrant church serves
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350 local youths and operates seven days a week, so the site was occupied by staff, congregants and youth program par�ticipants throughout the construction phase.
The biggest challenge faced by building professionals working on the addition pertained to the building envelope -specifically to specifying a two-hour rated exterior masonry wall assembly that could meet all of the code provisions in an urban setting subject to a great deal of permitting. Beyond complying with structural
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