Kresge College Residence Halls

SGH consulted on the design and construction of below-grade and podium waterproofing, balcony and terrace waterproofing, wood-clad exterior walls reminiscent of the forest landscape, windows and curtain walls, and roofing for the new residence halls. Highlights of our work include:

• Reviewing the building enclosure design and evaluating considerations for monsoonal rains, wildfire risks, and climate change
• Providing recommendations for improving performance and constructability
• Performing thermal and dew-point analyses and modeling for exterior wall and soffits
• Developing details to integrate different enclosure systems, such as curtain walls with wall panels, roofing, and below-grade waterproofing systems
• Collaborating with the project team to review performance mockups of wood- or plaster-clad wall assemblies and fenestration systems
• Helping the project team achieve high-performing enclosures with operable windows to support the passive conditioning and helping reduce mechanical loads
• Providing construction phase services, including reviewing submittals, visiting the site to observe construction and witness performance testing of as-built assemblies, and helping the project team address complex field conditions