In the world of construction and architecture, building envelope engineering refers to the process of creating efficient, sustainable, and highly durable structures. If you’re not familiar with the term, you can think of a “building envelope” as the main barrier between the building’s interior and the outdoors. Features like exterior walls, doors, windows, and the structure’s foundation are all key elements of the building’s envelope, and they must be designed and installed precisely to create an insulated and energy-efficient interior.
Here at JRG Building Engineering, we specialize in building envelope engineering, and we’d like to share a bit more about how this process works. In this blog, we’ll go over the key steps of a standard building envelope engineering project to help you better understand the value we can offer you.
- Site Assessment — Our engineers will visit the construction site to determine if there are any unique factors we need to consider, such as the local climate or topography. This makes it easier to create a tailored building envelope solution for the future structure.
- Select Materials — The materials used in a building envelope must be resistant to moisture, resilient against harsh weather conditions, highly durable, and sustainable.
- Develop Effective Barriers — Reducing air leakage from outside and preventing water damage are two major challenges the building envelope engineering team strives to resolve. This includes creating a well-insulated structure that’s thoroughly protected from the elements and designed to maintain a comfortable, consistent interior temperature.
- Incorporate Sustainable Options — We may recommend solar panels, smart building systems, or other modern, eco-friendly solutions to boost the energy efficiency of the structure.
- Create a Maintenance Plan — After the building envelope has been fully constructed, it’s important to continue maintaining and monitoring its condition as time goes on. Our team will give you tips on how to best take care of your new structure.