Davidson & Associates Construction Analysts, Inc.

8120 woodmont avenue suite 450 301 652 6224 Bethesda md 20814 www.davidsonarchitects.com

Building Envelope Commissioning: Discussion

with an Architect, a Construction Manager, and a Forensic Specialist

Presented to Virginia Educational Facility Planners (VEFPP)

1 "Introduction: Exterior Envelope Design & Performance

(Presenter: K. Langan)"

A. "Evolution of Education Facilities (General Presenter: R. Davidson)"

1 100 Year-Old School Building 2 Modern Day School Design 3 "Paint Branch High School - Case Study

(Presenter: B. Laughlin)" 3.a Aerial View of Complex 3.b Aerial View of Gymnasium/Auditorium 3.c Aerial View of Classrooms 3.d First Floor Plan 3.e Second Floor Plan 3.f Third Floor Plan B. Definition/Statement 1 Definition (Foundation - HVAC) 2 Statement (QA/Forensic) C. Illustrations 1 Subterranean Waterproofing 2 Masonry Veneer Cavity Wall Construction 3 Secondary Veneer - EFIS 4 Contemporary design of thermally efficient exterior wall system

5 Contemporary design of glazing system with solar shading and ventilation

6 Roofing - Standing Seam Metal

Davidson & Associates Construction Analysts, Inc.

8120 woodmont avenue suite 450 301 652 6224 Bethesda md 20814 www.davidsonarchitects.com

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7 Contemporary design of a green roof system 2 Where is Exterior Envelope Commissioning in the Project? A. "Architectural/Engineering team expertise/responsibilities

(Presenter B. Laughlin)" B. "Construction Manager expertise/responsibilities

(Presenter M. Boeckl)" C. "Facilities Management

(Presenter B. Laughlin or M. Boeckl)" D. Interaction of Professionals 3 The Commissioning Process

A. Design Development for the renovation/expansion of an existing facility

1 Masonry Barrier Wall Evaluation Case Study 1.a Mis-Evaluation and Renovation Design Incompatibility of

Masonry Walls 1.b Ineffective/Detrimental Masonry Restoration 1.c Design Within Constraints of Existing Characteristics 1.d Evaluation of Vapor Transmission 2 Monumental Window Performance Evaluation Case Study 3 Monumental Window Historic Profile Evaluation 4 Subterranean Water Infiltration Evaluation Case Study 4.a South Elevation 4.b North Elevation B. Design Development tasks for the new facility 1 Verify the appropriate required performance standards 2 Verify the budget limits 3 Identify environmental conditions to be considered 3.a Natatorium Roof Case Study

4 Assist in selection of appropriate systems and materials: help the designer, the building and the end user find the point where all their goals are reached

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C. Construction Document Review 1 Scope 2 Overview of typical issues D. Construction Phase 1 Scope

2 Examples of Commissioning agent works with construction manager to implement design intent

3 Glazing Assemblies Testing Case Studies 3.a Window Unit and Installation Testing 3.b Curtain Wall with Operating Vent Testing 3.c Curtain Wall / Store Front Installation Testing 4 Problem Solving: Metal Roof Dormer Leaks 4 The Commissioning Agent

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