Climate Sensitive Design
Boffo buildings are designed specifically for our local climate. This type of design minimizes the number of points at which water could enter the building, and allows water to drain off easily.
Umbrella Architecture
This is a simple design principle that emphasizes the umbrella-like nature of each structure, shielding the building envelope from the elements. Wide overhangs, sloped roofs and specially-designed flashings combine to keep water from accumulating on building surfaces.
Rain Screen Technology
A rain screen is a protective barrier of drainage channels installed between the interior and exterior walls, allowing the building to shed water. The rain screen acts both as a moisture break and an air space, preventing water from becoming trapped inside the walls, and making sure the frame dries out completely after the water drains off. While umbrella architecture keeps most water off the building envelope, occasionally moisture does penetrate the building envelope, for example during a heavy wind-driven storm. This is where the rain screen plays a vital role in protecting the building envelope.