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Michael Schuller is president of Atkinson-Noland & Associates in Boulder, Colorado, and New York City, leading a consulting engineering firm specializing in evaluation and strengthening of historic materials and structures. He has worked on hundreds of notable projects around the world, including the Temple of Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Easter Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the United Nations buildings. He taught a course in Masonry Structural Design at the University of Colorado, Boulder, from 2000 through 2009 and in 2016. Mr. Schuller has over 100 publications relating to evaluation, repair, and structural behavior of concrete and masonry structures, and is a co-author of the book “Assessment and Retrofit of Masonry Structures”. He is a fellow of The Masonry Society and the Association for Preservation Technology.

Mike Weibush used to work in the private sector doing extra fancy houses, but now loves the pace of preservation (slower and less yelling). He's taught two workshops with BEST so far.

Patrick Kennedy has experience lifting buildings, working with volunteers, creating training workshops, and working with log cabins. Wood shingle installation. 

Sharon David graduated from Belmont College's Building Preservation and Restoration Program in 2023. She is currently an AmeriCorps member in Wheeling, WV, where she collaborates with community organizations to preserve historic sites and stimulate economic growth through adaptive reuse. Additionally, Sharon works with the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to encourage young people to explore careers in the preservation trades.

I have hands-on experience in log building repair and preservation as well as wooden window sash restoration and preservation. I have also led trainings in both realms.

I have a formal education and professional background in preservation carpentry, with nearly two decades of hands-on experience in the field. Since 2007, I have worked on a wide range of preservation projects for the National Park Service, contributing to the stewardship of nationally significant historic structures. Beginning in 2009, I transitioned into a leadership role, managing complex preservation projects with a primary focus on architectural millwork and traditional woodworking. My work has included the planning, fabrication, and installation of historically accurate components such as windows, doors, balustrades, siding, and ornamental trim—often using historically appropriate materials and joinery techniques. I have collaborated closely with architects, conservators, and skilled tradespeople to ensure that all work meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, historical integrity, and regulatory compliance. Through this work, I’ve developed a deep commitment to the long-term care and interpretation of our nation’s built heritage.

I have spent over 50 years focusing on understanding the Building Science in existing buildings of many different types and teaching. In general the goal of my teaching activities is to helping folks to understand how the existing building is or was managing the Water, Air, and Temperature for the building structure and the occupants and the implications of what the proposed adaptive re-use would have on both the building structure and environment for the occupants or use.

I maintain a Professional Engineers License in Maine, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. My specialty is Adaptive Reuse: understanding how Water, Air, and Temperature were managed in the historic building and how the proposed reuse would impact the future life of the building and its proposed occupants.