For the new building, SGH assisted with the designing below-grade waterproofing, exterior wall waterproofing, curtain walls, terrace waterproofing, and low-slope roofing. At the existing building, we consulted on recladding the structure and replacing the roofing. Highlights of our work include the following:
Reviewed the proposed design and provided recommendations to improve the performance of the building enclosure
Helped develop details to integrate the various building enclosure systems
Provided design performance criteria for systems and components to incorporate in project specifications
Reviewed existing construction at 12680 and adapted details to fit as-built conditions
Reviewed building enclosure submittals and shop drawings to compare with the design intent
Visited the site to observe ongoing construction to compare with the requirements of the project documents
Modified details during construction to accommodate variations
Assisted the construction team with on-site mockup and collaborated with them to develop details for complex intersection where the drift joint meets the window head
Recommended details to accommodate construction tolerances
Observed water testing of as-built window assemblies to compare with performance expectations