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Building Enclosure Consulting

Envelopes with Integrity

A building’s enclosure forms the foundation for its energy performance, durability, and operational costs. An investment in high-performance enclosure assemblies is an investment in the long-term sustainability and efficiency of your building.

Whether as a stand-alone service or integrated with a broader sustainable building program, we combine building science principles and state-of-the-art technologies to address air- and moisture-management and thermal performance to produce high-performance building enclosure solutions.

Services

Basis-of-Design enclosure assembly consulting and development.
Analytical Modeling such as THERM and WUFI to simulate proposed enclosure assembly thermal and hygrothermal performance while in the design phase.
Construction Administration Services including: site inspections and field reports, shop drawing and submittal reviews; and RFI responses.
Masonry Restoration and Historic Preservation
Architectural Plan Reviews to develop architectural details, analyze envelope components with the latest technology, and provide product and system recommendations and specifications.
Material and Product Research, recommendations, specifications during the design phase.
Forensic Diagnostics to investigate and identify performance deficiencies and develop solutions, including water and air leaks, high-humidity conditions, internal condensation concerns, and mold growth.

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The Critical Role of Enclosures

Air

In the pursuit of energy efficiency, having control over indoor air is essential. Strategic air-sealing practices allow heating and cooling systems to function at an optimal level and avoid excess energy use.

Water

Water, one of nature’s most destructive forces, demands careful consideration in enclosure design. Building resilience against the impacts of climate change, mold, and moisture damage is crucial for long-term durability and occupant safety.

Temperature

A consistent indoor temperature is key to occupant comfort. The components of a building’s façade help keep the indoor environment stable and comfortable year-round.

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