SGH assisted with the design of the building enclosure, including balcony and terrace waterproofing, wall air/water barriers and cladding, roofing, and waterproofing below and around the amenity-level pool. Highlights of our work include the following:
- Helped evaluate system options and provided recommendations based on the desired performance, advantages, and disadvantages
- Assisted with developing the design performance criteria and mockup requirements
- Reviewed the building enclosure design and recommended ways to improve performance
- Developed details to integrate the various systems, including integrating waterproofing with the specialty pool glazing
- Provided construction phase services, including reviewing contractor submittals, observing ongoing construction and water infiltration testing to compare with the design intent, and helping the architect and contractor resolve field conditions