Copeland Building Envelope Consulting
We solve building envelope problems.
Passive building aims to leverage natural resources such as sunlight, wind, and inherent material properties to achieve efficient and comfortable shelter.
In this post by Gert Guldentops and Autumn Dean we learn that for most of history, passive building strategies have been integral to the design and construction of all buildings.
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Passive House projects are at the forefront of a transition in the AEC industry, as high performance building standards are becoming increasingly popular.
In this post by CopelandBEC consultants Gert Guldentops and Autumn Dean, you will get a crash course introduction to Passive House.
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At Copeland Building Envelope Consulting, we work to protect and improve how buildings perform. Our agile, responsive team combines expertise with a practical approach to deliver results that make sense for each project. Here’s a detailed look at what we do to make buildings better. You can also download a PDF version of this list of services at the end of the post.
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Boston, Massachusetts
2023
CopelandBEC provided pro bono building envelope investigation services to assist a local non-profit organization with evaluating widespread deferred maintenance items as well as ongoing water leakage at two of the organization’s Boston facilities.
Our visual review of existing conditions revealed lack of effective water management by the flashing at the top of the brick veneer, which contributed to deterioration of exterior finishes and wood windows, as well as water leakage into the office spaces below. We also identified issues such as corrosion of the metal lintels above the windows and adjacent brick spalling.
The results of this investigation demonstrate how apparently minor deferred maintenance items can compound over time and result in much larger, and costlier, problems. Check out our recent post on the benefits of proactive maintenance planning to learn more.
Many roof replacement projects on FM-insured buildings are required to demonstrate performance via either field uplift testing or full-time onsite visual construction observation (VCO) by a qualified professional. This post has the info you need to understand the requirements and options.
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