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hygrothermal plan review
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Modern construction
relies heavily on specialized, complex building systems intended to reduce
costs and vastly
improve energy performance. Unfortunately, these constraints also
have serious ramifications with respect to moisture management and
building performance. Success requires talented design and strict
attention to quality assurance. As specialists in building
science and forensic architecture, we deliver plan reviews directed
specifically at thermal and moisture
management. We have a highly successful track record working collaboratively with other architects, engineers, and design-build
firms. Our approach is centered on a single premise, provide the
highest attention to quality through enduring design and tested building
science.
Hygrothermal plan
reviews are best implemented during design development or early
construction documents. We recommend additional reviews of final
plans, shop drawings and assembly mock-ups. Each review provides detailed evaluation of project documents, specifications,
drawings, and flashing details. We also offer full
review of manufacturer's requirements and installation instructions for
every facet of construction. Processes affecting hygrothermal
performance are also assessed, including project sequencing, schedules,
and site logistics.
Additional options for
hygrothermal analysis include hygrothermal modeling and energy modeling.
Hygrothermal modeling predicts
heat and moisture transport through multi-layered building assemblies.
These simulations use real climatic variables and actual material
properties to predict moisture intrusion, construction drying times, condensation problems,
solar-driven moisture, mold
growth, long-term system behavior,
effects of moisture infiltration loads,
and design criteria for moisture
control [
hygrothermal modeling
].
Energy modeling provides
highly accurate predictions of whole-building energy consumption, carbon
footprints, and associated energy costs. We employ state of the art
software for evaluating energy consumption as a function of the
three-dimensional design, allowing real-time integration with CAD drawings
and Building Informational Modeling (BIM) [
energy modeling ].
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