--- title: "Becky H. Sell | Keast & Hood" description: "Becky H. Sell, Associate | Director of Building Envelope at Keast & Hood, structural engineers." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Becky H. Sell", "url": "https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/aboutus/people/becky-h-sell", "jobTitle": "Associate | Director of Building Envelope", "image": "https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/media/imported/2025-07-7f34d2b0c2bb2be4d7708d6c5772e70d5e74487e.jpg", "description": "Becky H. Sell, Associate | Director of Building Envelope at Keast & Hood, structural engineers.", "sameAs": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyhsell/" ], "worksFor": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Keast & Hood" } } --- [![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/63f6ea4d-7417-4ea8-ae63-b974b4bc82b0/kh-logo-blue.svg)](/) [Home](/) [Expertise](/our-services) [New Construction Efficient, elegant structural systems for ambitious new buildings. ](/our-services/new-construction)[Historic Preservation Careful intervention that keeps landmark buildings standing and in use. ](/our-services/historic-preservation)[Renovations | Additions | Adaptive Reuse Renovations, additions and adaptive reuse that unlock existing structures. ](/our-services/renovation)[Building Envelope Facade, roof and waterproofing assessment for durable enclosures. ](/our-services/building-envelope)[Structural Investigation | Intervention Investigation, testing and repair strategies for troubled structures. ](/our-services/structural_investigation_intervention)[Sustainability Low-carbon structural design guided by our SE2050 commitment. ](/our-services/sustainability) ### 70 years of structural expertise From landmark preservation to net-zero new construction, see how our engineering shapes each project. [View all projects](/projects) [Projects](/projects) [About Us](/aboutus) [People Meet the engineers behind the work. ](/aboutus/people)[Legacy Seven decades of landmark projects. ](/aboutus/legacy)[News + Articles Firm news, awards and insights. ](/category/news)[Social Feed The latest from our studio. ](/social-feed) ### Join our team We are always looking for curious engineers who love buildings. [See open roles](/careers) [Careers](/careers) [Contact](/contact-us) # Becky H. Sell Associate | Director of Building Envelope ## About Becky Becky is an experienced building envelope specialist and preservation consultant with over two decades of hands-on experience in façade restoration, waterproofing design, and historic materials. As a SPRAT-certified rope access technician and seasoned team partner, Becky brings an unmatched ability to evaluate and resolve complex envelope challenges from both technical and practical perspectives. She has led high-profile projects across the country, including the Carew Tower and Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, and The Girard Building in Philadelphia. Becky has been a trusted partner to architects throughout her career-known for her collaborative style, thoughtful recommendations, and clear communication that moves projects forward. Prior to joining Keast & Hood, Becky founded and co-founded a successful façade restoration firm, shaping its operations and reputation from the ground up. As Associate and Director of Building Envelope, she is spearheading the firm’s expanded service offerings, including façade ordinance inspections, waterproofing consulting, and exterior envelope assessments. Becky’s reputation for quality and client trust continues to strengthen the firm’s leadership in sustainable and long-lasting building performance. When she’s not scaling buildings, Becky enjoys doing home renovation projects, restoring her mid-century home, chasing chickens in her backyard, and thrifting for 1950s and 60s kitsch. ## Notable Project Experience - Alden Park Apartments | Philadelphia, PA - The Bellevue Hotel | Philadelphia, PA - The Bourse Building | Philadelphia, PA - Carew Tower & Netherland Plaza Hotel | Cincinnati, OH - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul | Philadelphia, PA - Comcast Technology Center | Philadelphia, PA - Conwell & Carnell Hall | Philadelphia, PA - Cork Factory Lofts | Pittsburgh, PA - The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA - Gallery Court | Washington, DC ## Professional Activities - American Institute Of Architects (AIA), Member - American Institute Of Architects (AIA), Philadelphia Chapter, Building Enclosure Council, Committee Member and Historic Preservation Committee Member - American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Member - Association For Preservation Technology (APT-DVC) Delaware Valley Chapter, Member - Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Member - International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), Delaware Valley Chapter, Member - International Institute Of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), Delaware Valley Chapter, Excellence In Building Envelope Consulting (Ebec) Awards, Appointed Committee Member - Professional Women In Construction (PWC), Philadelphia Chapter, Member - Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT), Member & Level II Technician - Women in Restoration & Engineering (WiRE), Member ## Publications | Presentations | Awards - Preservation Achievement Awards, Preservation Alliance for the Greater Philadelphia (PAGP): Alden Park Apartments, 2018 | Hale Building, 2019 | St. Agatha St. James Church, 2020 | Girard Building, 2021 | The Bellevue, 2023 | Historic Filling Station, 2024 - Washington Square West Historic District: A Guide For Property Owners, Masonry & Metal Elements Chapters, Preservation Alliance For Greater Philadelphia (2025) - Presenter: Historic Masonry & Navigating the Philadelphia Facade Ordinance, Design on the Delaware (2015) - The Lazaretto Quarantine Station, Historic American Building Survey Habs No. Pa-6659, (2008) - The Lazaretto: A Statement Of Significance & Preservation Plan, (2005) ## Social [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyhsell/) [← All People](/aboutus/people) ## Let's Discuss Your Next Project [Contact Us](/contact-us) ![Keast & Hood Structural Engineers](https://keast-hood.itigniter.com/__l5e/assets-v1/80bc79b1-0211-4ea5-8b9b-47b698c8eca0/kh-logo-reverse.svg) A certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) delivering structural engineering solutions for over 70 years. 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