Façade Engineering
Deerns offers a comprehensive range of façade consultancy services including building envelope design, performance analysis, sustainability and low-carbon strategies, BIM and parametric design, technical reviews and site supervision, as well as façade access and maintenance planning.
From the earliest design stages, we collaborate closely with architects and project teams to review the architectural concept and guide the development of façade systems. As façade consultants, we balance design aspirations with construction requirements, project targets and client budgets.
End-to-end project support
We provide expertise throughout all project phases – from concept design to construction – ensuring technical consistency, quality control and alignment with project objectives.
Design integration & feasibility
By coordinating façade design with structural, MEP, fire and acoustic disciplines we translate architectural intent into technically viable solutions that respect project budgets and performance requirements.
Optimising performance
Through detailed analyses of energy performance, building physics, durability, safety and maintenance strategies we deliver façade systems that are sustainable, cost-efficient and reliable over the building’s lifecycle.
Full lifecycle façade consultancy
Our scope of work spans the full design cycle – from concept and preliminary design through detailed and executive design. This includes the development and coordination of façade design with other disciplines. We also:
provide performance analyses covering static, thermal, solar and acoustic aspects
- prepare technical and performance specifications
- define access and maintenance strategies
- support the estimation of façade costs
During construction, our role extends to façade subcontractor tender evaluations, reviewing construction drawings and technical reports, attending on-site and laboratory testsand overseeing fabrication and installation to ensure quality and compliance.
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In every project, we carefully consider a range of factors that influence the performance and success of the façade. These include:
- Architecture | From architectural concept to façade technology
- Energy & Sustainability | Energy performance, materials selection
- Building Physics | Solar control, thermal comfort, daylighting, acoustics
- Resistance & Safety | Loads resistance, safety in use, fire safety
- Durability & Maintenance | Materials selection, access and maintenance strategy
- Buildability | Proper selection and design of façade systems
- Construction | Fabrication and installation quality, timing control
- Budget | Cost control during design and construction
" Façades are an integral part of smart buildings design.
Frequently asked questions
Why façade engineering?
Façade engineering has become a well defined building discipline which requires specialised skills. Complex architectural projects, in terms of geometry, technologies and performance, require specialised skills, which go beyond those of the conventional architects and civil, structural and mechanical engineers.
Façade design addresses a wide range of topics related to durability, security and safety, energy performance, weather performance, buildability, maintenance, and cost control.
What are the advantages of involving a façade engineering consultant in a construction project?
A façade consultant ensures that all the aspects related to façade design are taken into consideration from the very start of the project and through to the design phase. This ensures that significant design variations by the Façade Contractor are minimized during construction. The added benefit this does not interfere with the initial architectural concept, design quality, performance or budget.
How does a façade engineering consultant support the coordination of a project?
A façade engineering consultant plays a key role in coordinating and integrating the façade design with other disciplines, including architecture, structural engineering, building services, sustainability, fire safety, and acoustics. By managing these interfaces, the consultant reduces the risk of unexpected issues that could lead to redesigns or delays during construction, ensuring smoother project delivery.
Why is it important to involve a façade consultant alongside other engineering disciplines?
Modern façades are increasingly complex, influencing not only a building’s appearance but also its structural integrity, energy performance and safety. Just as MEP and structural engineers are essential to the design process, façade engineers provide the specialised expertise needed to balance technical performance, architectural ambition and cost efficiency. This ensures that façades are both high-performing and constructible.
