High-Rise Envelope Performance - Project Summary

Summary

High-Rise Envelope Performance - Project Summary

This 2001 research study by RDH Building Engineering Ltd. identifies factors contributing to envelope performance issues and successes in high-rise residential buildings. The study, which involves 35 buildings ranging in height from five to 28 storeys, correlates building envelope performance with sources of moisture, as well as features of design, and construction of assemblies and details.