The “Fuller Audits” of house compliance with town safety codes have led to a variety of responses over the past eight or so years, from Gamma Delta Chi’s minimal fire escape to the demolition of Sigma Phi Epsilon. (Phi Tau’s Fuller Audit played a role in its demolition as well.) Most organizations have added a bay or two to the end of the house to enclose a fire stair.

One of the most visible and insightful projects is the one recently completed by Zeta Psi (photos, more). Jens Larson’s firm designed the original house to face north toward Webster Avenue, away from the campus. Smith & Vansant Architects added a gabled portico to the rear, acknowledging the fact that most people approach from that direction.

Here it was under construction, from the Avenue side:

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[Update 03.31.2013: Broken links to Zeta Psi photos removed, replaced with renovation page link.]