For expert design, material choice and advice for buildings across New Zealand, trust the expert facade engineers at Design Engineers
As facade engineering specialists, the team at Design Engineers have contributed to high-performing facades for residential and commercial buildings across New Zealand. Our team can assist with all stages from assessment, planning and material selection to inspections and maintenance.
We work closely with architects, structural engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project addressing coordination issues and ensuring seamless integration of the facade with other building systems. Our facade building engineers can assist with new builds or assess and improve on facades for existing buildings including leaky buildings. And, if needed, we can also act as a structural engineer consultant to assist with the design for the entire building.
To work with an experienced facade consultant on your next project, get in touch. Based in Albany, we work with clients across Auckland and nationwide.
- Comprehensive facade solutions, covering design, engineering, and assessments
- Customised solutions, tailored to each building's unique requirements
- Advanced techniques and equipment ensure the latest in technology and sustainability can be incorporated into your design
Analysis and planning to get your project off on the right foot
As an integral part of the building, it's important to get the facade designed and constructed to exact standards. That starts with good analysis, planning and design including:
- Project analysis including a thorough analysis of architectural drawings and specifications to check the design meets aesthetic, structural, and performance requirements
- Structural analysis to ensure the facade can withstand loads, including wind, seismic, and dead loads, and there are correct support systems, anchors, and connections to integrate the facade with the building structure and address issues related to thermal expansion, moisture management, and other potential challenges.
- Building Code Compliance to ensure that the facade design complies with New Zealand building codes and industry standards. We'll also coordinate with the local authority to obtain necessary approvals and permits.
- Risk Management to identify potential risks associated with the facade design and construction and develop mitigation strategies to minimise those risks with measures such as fire protection.
- Quality Assurance to develop quality control measures for the fabrication and installation of facade components and arrange for inspections during construction to verify that the work meets design specifications.
Innovative technologies, designs and materials
In modern situations, the selection of materials for your building's facade is crucial.
We make the best choices when it comes to materials to suit your project's aesthetic and function as well as the local climate and environmental situation based on assessments of areas such as thermal conductivity, moisture resistance, and UV stability.
By staying abreast of the latest trends in facade engineering and design, we can also create a design that integrates innovative energy-efficient features to enhance the building's performance and implement sustainable practices.
Maintenance plans to ensure your building's facade stands the test of time
Once your facade has been designed and your building has been constructed you need to ensure that the right maintenance is carried out.
We can help you develop a maintenance plan for the facade to ensure its durability and performance in the long term. This can include guidance for you on regular cleaning and repairs that need to be undertaken and carrying out periodic inspections to assess the facade's current state.
Why work with a specialist facade engineer?
As architectural trends and technologies advance, building facades can begin to push boundaries both in style and in form and function. But with those advances comes the need to ensure each detail of the facade has been properly planned, designed and executed. Our specialist facade engineers navigate the complexities of building codes and regulations while staying true to your vision for the building's look and feel.​
Plus, we remain at the forefront of emerging technologies and materials enabling us to integrate those into your design for a smarter, more sustainable and eco-friendly building.