College Park, MD
University of Maryland, Physical Sciences Complex
Scope/Solutions
The University of Maryland wanted to expand their science facilities and provide space for university researchers and students to collaborate with nearby federal agencies. The new Physical Sciences Complex connects to the existing Computer and Space Science (CSS) building, requiring partial demolition of the CSS building. The 160,000 sq ft facility houses offices, classrooms, lounges, and laboratories, with some needing specific temperature and humidity conditions. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design for the project, featuring a sloping curtain wall dramatically cutting through the building’s center around an elliptical shape.
SGH worked closely with the contractor to peer review the design and assist with detail coordination of the building enclosure systems, including below-grade and plaza waterproofing, metal panel and brick masonry cladding, storefront assemblies, the custom curtain wall, and roofing with vegetative overburden.
Highlights of our work included the following:
- Recommending solutions for transitioning the roofing membrane to the curtain wall parapet
- Observing the building enclosure construction for comparison with the established design intent and performance criteria
- Helping the contractor resolve fabrication and field installation issues associated with the curtain wall
- Witnessing field quality assurance testing of the curtain wall to validate remedial glazing work
Project Summary
2014
85M
Award
LEED
Key team members
