Facade design is often the most complex aspect of a building project, requiring teams to balance client expectations, aesthetics, performance, regulatory requirements, budget, and schedule simultaneously. This course examines how prefabricated facade systems — integrating exterior finishes, insulation, framing, and pre-installed windows into a single coordinated assembly — can simplify this process while supporting the overall project vision. Participants will explore how this approach reduces design risk, accelerates construction schedules, and improves quality control through factory precision.
The course also addresses how prefabricated concrete facade systems contribute to occupant health, safety, and welfare through enhanced durability, fire and weather resistance, and reduced site hazards. Real-world case studies and a review of the Design Assist delivery model provide practical strategies for incorporating prefabricated facade systems effectively from early design through construction.
Learning Objectives
- Explore how a prefabricated building facade system simplifies design and reduces risk for project teams and owners.
- Understand how integrated facade systems can align design vision with performance, budget, and schedule goals.
- Discover strategies for leveraging prefabricated facade systems effectively.
- Gain insight into design options and considerations when using a single-source facade system as part of the overall project solution.
Pre-requisite: None.