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 including, but without being limited to:

• Curtain wall and window design and certification
• Precast concrete and GRC
• Metal clad and rain-screen systems
• Stone and terracotta
• Structural glass
• Fibre composites
• Glass awnings and skylights
• Thermal analysis of façade systems