Areas of Expertise
- Historic Structures
- Structural Engineering
- Building Envelope
- Historic Preservation
Practice Areas
Rachel is a Managing Director in Walter P Moore’s Raleigh Diagnostics Group. With more than fifteen years of experience in structural engineering, and building envelope consulting, along with a background in historic preservation and sustainable design. Her expertise includes evaluating a wide range of existing structures, including the design of repairs or new elements for a variety of building materials such as timber, steel, masonry, and concrete.
Experience
She has extensive experience in the assessment of building enclosures, especially archaic systems, leading project teams in investigating and developing design solutions to resolve water infiltration, construction failure, and deteriorated conditions. Rachel also uses her forensic experience to inform third-party review and enclosure consulting for new construction
Engagements
Beyond her work with the firm, Rachel is involved with the Association for Preservation Technology (APT), serving as a lead for Disaster Response Initiative, has presented and published on a variety of topics related to building envelope rehabilitation, and serves as a mentor for the ACE Mentor Program for high school students. Rachel is a licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, Virginia, and five other states.
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
MS, Structural Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis