June 2025
Keast & Hood Expands Services and Welcomes Becky H. Sell as Director of Building Envelope
Keast & Hood Expands Services and Welcomes Becky H. Sell as Director of Building Envelope Firm expands service offerings with expertise in façade and roofing design, inspection, and restoration
PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 3, 2025) - Keast & Hood is proud to announce the appointment of Becky H. Sell as the firm’s new Associate and Director of Building Envelope. This marks an exciting chapter for the firm as it officially expands its offerings to include a full range of building envelope services. With more than two decades of professional experience in historic preservation, façade consulting, and envelope repair design, Becky is widely recognized for her collaborative approach and technical depth. Her new role will allow Keast & Hood to provide specialized services such as façade ordinance inspections, condition assessments and repair design for façades and roofs, water infiltration investigation and waterproofing design, and comprehensive envelope consulting for both horizontal and vertical building elements.
“Becky brings with her a robust skill set and client relationships that strengthen our capabilities and promise to deliver thoughtful, integrated solutions,” said Denise Richards, PE, Partner, at Keast & Hood. “She’s not only a trusted partner to architects and owners but also an innovative leader whose collaborative and energized spirit aligns with our firm’s values.”
Becky’s work spans some of the region’s most recognizable historic and urban landmarks, including the Carew Tower & Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, OH, Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, DE and The Girard Building in Philadelphia. Becky’s entrepreneurial spirit coupled with her field expertise and technical precision has made her a go-to envelope consultant for architects who seek a hands-on, solutions-oriented partner.
A certified SPRAT rope access technician and co-founder of a façade consulting firm, Becky is known for her direct involvement in the inspection and analysis of complex building systems. Her career demonstrates a consistent track record of delivering design solutions that meet today’s performance expectations while respecting a building’s historic significance and original character. With Becky’s addition to the team, Keast & Hood continues to grow its reach, diversify its expertise, and reinforce its commitment to thoughtful, forward-thinking design.
About Keast & Hood Keast & Hood is a structural engineering firm based in Philadelphia with a national reputation for design excellence in both new construction and historic preservation. A certified woman-owned business, the firm partners with architects, institutions, and owners to deliver innovative, sustainable, and enduring structural solutions.
Contact Becky: Becky H. Sell | Associate Director of Building Envelope D: 267-318-4338 C: 267-666-7804 bsell@keasthood.com
Media Contact: Francesca Wallace Marketing & Business Development Manager Keast & Hood D: 267-318-4127 C: 302-593-8563 fwallace@keasthood.com
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