Facade engineering is the design and engineering of building facades or exteriors, with the aim of achieving optimal performance, energy efficiency, aesthetics, and structural integrity. The goal is to balance the building's function, form, and environmental impact while meeting the client's needs and requirements.
Facade engineers work with architects, contractors, and building owners to create high-performance building envelopes that can withstand environmental conditions and improve energy efficiency. They are responsible for designing and specifying materials, systems, and components that make up the facade, such as glazing, cladding, insulation, ventilation, shading, and lighting. They also consider factors such as natural light, solar heat gain, wind loads, seismic loads, and thermal comfort to ensure that the facade performs optimally in various conditions.
Out of the box approach, designs of non-existing
International experienced team
Team of technical excellence with proven track records
Creating a trend and bench marks
End to End involved, ie,. design to implement
Support from Design to Completion
Specialized Facade Engineering
In addition to design and engineering, Dimension Canada Networks Inc, also provide project management, testing and commissioning, and maintenance services. They may conduct simulations, tests, and measurements to verify the performance of the facade and ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations. They may also assist in the selection of contractors and suppliers, oversee construction, and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
Overall, facade engineering plays a crucial role in ensuring that buildings are functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing. By working closely with other professionals and stakeholders, facade engineers help to create sustainable, resilient, and safe buildings that meet the needs of their occupants and the broader community.
Our Facade Engineering Services include the following:
Concept / Systems Design
Systems design is our core business. We study façade concepts with detailed solutions and technical feasibility that will
respect the project’s design standards and architect’s intend.
• Develop technical plan for all the different façade areas, types, elements.
• Project specific adaptation of existing façade systems.
• Design of all typical details, as the basis of structural design plan
Structural Calculations Reports.
Analysis and calculations of static requirements of profiles, glazing, cladding, fixings etc in 2 or 3 dimensions. Evidence is provided on the basis of the applicable international or national standards.
• Profile and glass structural specifications.
• Project structural analysis.
• Structural evidence depending on the region based on EN / BS / AA standards or Eurocode.
Shop Drawings
Analysis of the existing planning approval for completeness and feasibility. In close collaboration with the façade contractor:
• Assessment of the planning approval (IFC Drawings).
• Optimization of the design and assembly plan according to client’s needs.
• Clarification of the responsibilities and planning-relevant parameters in collaboration with the developer and
client.
• Drafting of Shop Drawings.
• Construction of all sections and identification of all materials, qualities, fittings and surfaces.
• Review and adaptation of drawings during the approval phase.
Material Take Off
We undertake to define exactly the materials to be used, their quality criteria and how they should be processed.
• Preparation of the orders for all necessary materials.
• Check the technical data submitted for the materials.
• Comparison of the materials proposed by the contractor with the specified materials.
• Cutting list for fixed length optimization, surface treatment, allocation to assemblies and construction lots
Fabrication Drawings
We supply all planning documents for the construction of the planned facades.
• Preparation and provision of construction drawings (Working Drawings).
• Compilation of all documents from the shop drawings with the production drawings and installation drawings,
the static and structural calculations right through the material lists.
• Identification of individual parts with allocation to individual production lots according to quantity, design and
size
Installation Drawings
Coordination of the correct sequence on the construction site. We create clear installation and assembly instructions and take care to interfaces with other trades.
Installation and assembly drawings.
Preparation for the installation and information on the individual elements and parts.
Preparation of installation plans as well as plan for fixings.
Assembly documentation.
As built drawings
Coordination of the handover of the completed facade to the client.
Preparation of the as-built drawings, the documentation of the façade that was actually built.