Design and analysis of a building’s outer shell

During the building envelope design and analysis phase, WB&E is responsible for developing the architectural and technical aspects of all possible building facades, ranging from the choice of materials and structural stability to thermal insulation.

This process takes into account a whole host of factors such as wind resistance, snow, fire safety, acoustic requirements, thermal performance, daylighting and aesthetic appearance.

Building envelope

The building envelope is the exterior of a building, including the roof, walls and transparent components.

It is the part of the building that protects the interior space from the elements and the environment as well as regulating the thermal, acoustic and visual quality of the interior space.

The building envelope is often the first thing you notice about a building, which means it plays a key role in a building’s aesthetic appearance.

Thanks to their years of expertise and experience, WB&E Facade Engineering analyses all areas of the building envelope.

Facade components

WB&E Facade Engineering studies all possible facade components, including curtain walls, windows and doors, cladding, double-skin facades, glazed areas, shading products, parapets, anchors to the shell, and much more.

Materials used

All sorts of materials are used in facade construction. That’s why WB&E Facade Engineering has the required knowledge and expertise when it comes to glass, aluminium, steel, wood, ceramic materials, structural bonding, and more.

We strive to turn an architectural idea into a technically and economically viable solution each and every day.