17Fifty

SGH consulted on the design of below-grade waterproofing, custom unitized curtain walls, and roofing. Highlights of our work include:

• Reviewing the building enclosure design for airtightness, watertightness, thermal performance, condensation resistance, and constructability, and recommending ways to improve performance
• Helping select and establish performance requirements for building enclosure systems and materials
• Participating in the design-assist process for the curtain wall, visiting the manufacturer to observe fabrication and quality control procedures, consulting on a facade mockup, and witnessing performance testing of the as-built assembly
• Developing details to integrate the various enclosure systems, including curtain wall transitions to roofing and waterproofing assemblies
• Consulting on the waterproofing design for the rooftop amenity space with vegetative roofing, hardscaping, and high-wind-uplift resistant penthouse assemblies
• Witnessing electric field vector mapping and flood testing of the hot-applied roofing
• Providing construction phase services, including reviewing building enclosure submittals, visiting the site to observe ongoing construction to compare with the design intent, and helping the construction team address field conditions and performance issues