Building Envelope Systems
In 2004, KHH added building envelope systems to the firm’s primary disciplines. Our specialists strive to provide durable and economic design and consulting services while maximizing the energy performance of building envelopes. Much of this work includes masonry detailing and building façade assessment and rehabilitation. Our staff’s expertise in both contemporary and historic facades allows us to update the envelope systems of any façade while also remaining sensitive to the structure’s nature and style.
In 2004, KHH added building envelope systems to the firm’s primary disciplines. Our specialists strive to provide durable and economic design and consulting services while maximizing the energy performance of building envelopes. Much of this work includes masonry detailing and building façade assessment and rehabilitation. Our staff’s expertise in both contemporary and historic facades allows us to update the envelope systems of any façade while also remaining sensitive to the structure’s nature and style.

Scope of Services
Additional services include:
- Collaboration with architects to develop roof and wall details that maximize envelope performance.
- Assistance with compliance with the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code.
- Specific detailing to minimize energy loss caused by thermal bridging through roof angles, façade support elements, cold-formed steel studs, canopies, balconies, and other elements.
- Foundation insulation system design and detailing well as under-slab and slab edge insulation.
- Infrared imaging to identify areas of energy loss that can be addressed.
- Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) services to meet LEED requirements and/or provide greater assurance of the adequate performance of the envelope.