Incentives
A GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX INCENTIVES PROGRAM FOR INCOME-PRODUCING PROPERTIES
Program Essentials Application Basics The Review Process Meeting the Standards for Rehabilitation Avoiding Incompatible Work

Historic Building Interior: Floor Plan/Circulation Pattern

 

<two photo series> Whether corridors have a high degree of finishes and features (above) or are relatively simple (shown), the existing historic character should be retained. In some instances (shown), it is possible to install soffits to conceal an HVAC system in a corridor so that it is compatible with the historic character. Photos: NPS file

Compatible treatment
of mechanical sytems in corridors

Whether corridors have a high degree of finishes and features (above) or are relatively simple (below), the existing historic character should be retained. In some instances (below), it is possible to install soffits to conceal an HVAC system in a corridor so that it is compatible with the historic character.
Photos: NPS files

Retaining features and finishes in corridors

<two image series> Compatible Treatment of Mechanical Systems. In most instances it is preferable to locate HVAC systems behind corridor walls in secondary spaces, whenever possible. HVAC systems may be hidden in soffits (shown) or in a dropped ceiling in a limited area above a kitchen or bathroom and away from windows (shown) to maintain the character of the more public corridor area. Drawing/Photo: NPS files

Compatible treatment of mechanical sytems

In most instances it is preferable to locate HVAC systems behind corridor walls in secondary spaces, whenever possible.

HVAC systems may be hidden in soffits (left) or in a dropped ceiling in a limited area above a kitchen or bathroom and away from windows (right) to maintain the character of the more public corridor area. Photo/Drawing: NPS files

<two photo series> Incompatible Treatment of Mechanical Systems in Corridors. Inappropriate installation of exposed HVAC systems in office building corridors does not meet the Standards. Photos: NPS files

Incompatible treatment of mechanical sytems in corridors

Above: Inappropriate installation of exposed HVAC systems in office building corridors does not meet the Standards. Photos: NPS files

Avoiding Incompatible Work: Historic Building Interior: New Interior Features: Atriums

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