Experience
Spencer Whitmore’s experience includes investigation, evaluation, and repair design of building enclosure systems for new and existing structures. He has contributed to multifamily residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, leveraging his expertise in roofing and waterproofing design, forensic analysis of complex building science challenges, and advanced thermal and hygrothermal modeling of enclosure systems.
Mr. Whitmore also prepares construction documents, provides construction administration services, and performs quality assurance testing. He frequently collaborates on projects requiring detailed building enclosure analysis, integrating design principles with investigative findings to ensure long-term enclosure performance.
Before joining WJE, Mr. Whitmore worked at an architectural design firm in Indiana, gaining design and construction administration experience in new construction projects for healthcare, higher education, and K–12 design and construction.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Building Science
- Richmond County School Corporation - Augusta, GA: Water intrusion and biological growth investigation and hygrothermal analysis of exterior facade
- Sixes Ridge Apartments - Holly Springs, GA: Air leakage and biological growth investigation and hygrothermal analysis
- Wood-Framed Hotel and Condominium - Orlando, FL: Water intrusion and biological growth investigation, mechanical systems, facade and roof assessment, repair design, and litigation support
- UAB Blount Hall - Birmingham, AL: Investigation of brick facade air intrusion, roof assessment, assessment of mechanical system performance, repair design, and construction period services
- Hotel and Condominium - FL: Air leakage and biological growth investigation, assessment of mechanical system performance, litigation support, repair design, and construction period services
Hygrothermal Analysis
- GNA Wellness Centre Natatorium - Fredericksburg, TX: Hygrothermal analysis and building enclosure consulting
- ESA Enclosure Assembly Library - Nashville, TN: Hygrothermal analysis
- Tyndall Child Development Center - Tyndall Air Force Base, FL: Hygrothermal analysis and litigation support
- Midnight Rodeo Apartments - Dallas, TX: Hygrothermal analysis and building enclosure consulting
Roofing and Waterproofing
- Marco Beach Ocean Resort - FL: Plaza waterproofing design and construction period services
- National Civil Rights Museum - Memphis, TN: Roof replacement design and construction period services
- LSU Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge, LA: Leak investigation, repair design, and construction period services
- Juniper at Sandy Springs - Sandy Springs, GA: Condensation damage assessment, hygrothermal analysis, and roof replacement design
- Chatham Apartments - Savannah, GA: Leak investigation of brick transition wall and windows; litigation support
- Johnson & Johnson Lofts - Atlanta, GA: Water leakage assessment of modified bitumen roof system, litigation support, and repair recommendations
Building Enclosure Consulting
- Shell Norco - LA: Construction period services for brick facade, fenestrations, roofing, and waterproofing systems
- Gainesville First Methodist Episcopal Church - GA: Investigation and testing of mass masonry facade, hygrothermal analysis, and design repair recommendations
- Our Lady of Wisdom - Lafayette, LA: Construction period services for brick facade, fenestrations, roofing, and waterproofing systems
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants
Registrations
Certification in High-Performance Building Design
Level 1 Building Science Thermographer
Education
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Architectural Studies, 2022
Ball State University
Master of Architecture, 2024
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