Edmund Meade has managed many large preservation projects since joining the firm in 1989, ranging from the restoration of the New Jersey State House Dome to Columbia University's Low Library.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University, 1986
Master of Architectural History & Certificate in Historic Preservation, University of Virginia, 1989
Experience
Robert Silman Associates, P.C. 1989-Present
Higgins Gardner & Partners, (London) 1988
Watkins & Vitale Engineers, Inc. 1984-1985
National Institutes of Standards and Technology 1983
Teaching
Adjunct Faculty Member, Certificate Program in Historic Preservation, Office of Continuing Education, Drew University
Visiting Lecturer, Historic Preservation Program, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, Columbia University
Professional Affiliations
Association for Preservation Technology International, Member
American Society for Testing and Materials, Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings, Member
Association for Preservation Technology, Northeast Chapter, President
International Concrete Repair Institute, Member
ASM International, Member
Registration
Professional Engineer: New Jersey
Biography
Mr. Meade has designed innovative structural solutions while preserving and maintaining the original architectural and structural elements. He has been instrumental in saving significant historic buildings-in the process giving them decades of new life and productive use. As Director of Preservation, Mr. Meade provides RSA's staff of structural engineers with information and guidance in conjunction with their direct field experience. This enhances their knowledge of the historic preservation approach to older buildings. This permits our knowledge of existing buildings to be applied to new construction. Mr. Meade shares his understanding and expertise by lecturing at industry events across the U.S. and Canada.
Ed has worked on projects focusing on the historic preservation, stabilization, and/ or reuse of existing buildings. These projects have included numerous national historic landmarks. The range of his work includes the preservation of a five hundred year old stone church in Puerto Rico to the sensitive study and restoration of the wood structure of Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Farms in New Jersey. His experience has taught him to become an advocate for respect for historic materials, use of modern analysis techniques and materials, and the importance of a collaborative team approach to surveying, analyzing, designing repairs, and implementing repairs for existing buildings. His work has included use of advanced nondestructive evaluation techniques, sustainable design, and leading edge analysis, monitoring, and measuring techniques.
