Façade Engineering
The design of high-rise building façades requires careful and detailed analysis. It is necessary to consider the “design intent” of the architect together with structural limitations and possible implications for construction. Concept design is essential to provide thermal analysis, ascertain likely wind loads, negative pressure, water tightness and construction methodology and to work closely with owners, architects, contractors and other engineers.
Over many years, we have become experts in the design of virtually every form of façade treatment, but not limited to:
Over many years, we have become experts in the design of virtually every form of façade treatment, but not limited to:
- Curtain wall and window wall and certification
- Precast concrete and GRC/GRP cladding
- Metal-clad and rain-screen systems
- Stone and terracotta
- VMU and PMU testing
- Fibre Cement sheet cladding
- Glass awnings and skylights
- Thermal analysis of façade systems