Keast & Hood is a structural engineering firm founded in Philadelphia, PA in 1953. The firm specializes in the evaluation, preservation, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of existing buildings, regularly undertaking projects that require sensitive modifications to historic and structurally complex structures. Complemented by in-house building envelope consulting services, Keast & Hood provides integrated solutions that support the long-term performance and stewardship of the built environment. This expertise makes the firm a trusted partner to architects, institutions, and building owners.

Keast & Hood helped establish standards for the evaluation and repair of buildings, including early involvement with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation, ASCE 11-90 “Guidelines for Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings,” SEI/ASCE 30-00 “Guideline for Condition Assessment of the Building Envelope,” and Philadelphia Bill 090568-AAA, PM 304.10, “Periodic Inspection of Exterior Walls and Appurtenances of Buildings,” (Philadelphia Facade Inspection Ordinance).

Offices Philadelphia, PAStaff: 24 total; 16 registered engineersRegistration: 23 statesRecognition: More than 200 local and national awards since 2000Experience: Traditional and new structural materials and systemsClients: Architects, owners, institutions, government agencies