In the history of the commercial real estate industry, facade access solutions have gained importance as buildings have grown in size. After all, maintaining a glass facade can be straightforward if the building only has one or two stories – but as building height increases, so too must the access required to maintain the property successfully and safely.
This same adaptable mindset applies to the design of a building, not just its size. As your architects and contractors begin to use new tools and materials to realize ambitious structures, facade designs must also evolve to ensure proper maintenance of the finished product.
These adaptations to facade access systems should also include developing solutions as early as possible in the construction project – not to mention leveraging new resources that can help. By collaborating with Facade Access NAM’s Integrated Design Services (IDS) experts during the design phase, we can develop bespoke, future-proof facade equipment that allows you to pursue both bold aesthetic visions and safe, efficient access for your contractors.
Trendsetting building design demands next-generation facade equipment. The reason is simple: while rigid, prefabricated solutions used to work for all buildings, this was because structures didn’t necessarily involve an interplay of planes and angles or were influenced by organic forms – as seen in modern architectural masterpieces like The Gherkin in London.
These new facade designs—combined with the use of lighter or innovative materials like glass, mesh, and more—mean that facade access systems must also adapt to remain lightweight while providing durability and strength for safety purposes. Furthermore, you need to ensure your facade access solutions not only comply with OSHA and CCOHS regulations but also meet ASME A120.1 standards and other applicable industry guidelines to maintain the highest security standards for your property.
Facade Access NAM’s IDS experts can help you meet these requirements with recommendations developed in collaboration with your team as early as the design phase of your building project. This early collaboration ensures that your finished building will allow for successful, safe, and efficient maintenance (or repair) without compromising its impressive and contemporary architectural vision.
The future of facade design is in your hands, and now is the time to consider the access solutions that will help bring your bold vision to life. By collaborating early with dedicated industry experts like the IDS specialists at Facade Access NAM, you can future-proof your projects with systems specifically designed to meet your needs.
Facade Access NAM’s Integrated Design Services have proven successful in numerous AEC and commercial maintenance applications across many sectors, including traditional and renewable energy, tower construction, educational institutions, and much more.
