Lori performing stone documentation at one of AYON Studio’s historic church projects in Brooklyn
We’re thrilled to bring experienced preservation specialist, teacher, and author Lori Arnold, PhD on board to help guide many projects in our growing firm! With 23 years of professional experience in a range of roles, from Conservator to Construction Manager, she offers comprehensive knowledge of building materials properties and behaviors. She knows the industry inside and out and has garnered key insights that help identify potential project issues and proactively resolve them.
Lori earned her art history degree from Keene State College, followed by a Master of Science from Columbia University, and has worked on cultural, educational and transportation projects throughout her career.
She will also be our second published author at the firm, in addition to founder and Principal Angel Ayón. Lori’s full-length textbook entitled Saving Historic American Wood, will be released later this fall. The first of its kind, the textbook outlines the basic issues that historic wood faces in North America. Written for conservation students, master carpenters and those teaching wood conservation, the illustrated book guides readers in how to identify causes of deterioration — such as insects or fungi — and offers various remedies to combat the issues.