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Cary Simmons

U.S.

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Expertise

I can address light construction questions--how things should be assembled, why they come apart and how changes in construction practices, technology and deferred maintenance should be factored into any consideration of the proper fix. I cannot answer complex construction queries that require specific site knowledge and would elect to avoid those that smack of a litigation history.

Experience in the area

I have been in private practice in New England for more than 30 years, during which time, as a hobby, I have personally owned and restored for either personal or adaptive reuse, five pre-1775 homes, of which my wife and I still own and maintain three.

Organizations

social and recreational only

Publications

have not yet felt the need to be published

Education/Credentials

B. Arch, Cornell 1967 advanced studies, Harvard GSD, 1971-72 and 1976-77

Awards and Honors

numerous historic preservation awards in Massachusetts, although historic preservation is not our core practice

Past/Present Clients

they are several, loyal and of long-standing, and would prefer to remain private

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
jon	10/06/11	10	10	10	Thank you!!! Truly great information.
Prashant S Akerkar	09/20/11	10	10	10	Dear Cary Thank you. Thanks & Regards .....
Prashant S Akerkar	09/19/11	10	10	10	Dear Cary Thank you. Thanks & Regards .....
Alfonso	07/15/10	10	10	10	Thank you for your answer and your .....
Diane	01/25/10	10	10	10	We are taking steps with the builder .....

Recent Answers from Cary Simmons

2011-09-15 Forts Structure from Architectural Point of View:

Prashant: Forts are indeed very intriguing undertakings, but vary so greatly as to defy generalization. And so few actually withstood the ultimate assault. They defy generalization due to the imperatives

2011-08-06 GREEN ISSUE:

Yvonne: Your question is an excellent one and your project seems challenging and timely, but "green" design is not an area in which I profess particular expertise. My response is therefore, lacking

2011-01-27 windows:

Dee: If blowing sand is an issue, vinyl will retain its finish better than any clad product. I'd recommend that you avoid aluminum windows, clad or otherwise; salt air degrades the parent material

2010-09-11 strengthening a floor joist:

You're on the right track Ian, but a few suggestions. First, I assume that your intention with the 2x8's is to avoid bolts bearing heavily on the thin width of the joist web and distorting--thus weakening--it

2010-07-29 HI:

Monica: It has been many years since my schooling and licensing as an architect and some things may have changed. To become a registered architect in any state one must take and pass that state's registration

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