Discipline
Specialty services
Fire safety, acoustics, sustainability and the other studies that need a specialist of their own.
Scope of work
Specialist studies cover fire safety, acoustics, traffic, vertical transport, facade access, sustainability, wayfinding and lighting. Search by the study your project needs.
Possible deliverables
- Technical studies
- Assessment reports
- Specialist design recommendations
The final deliverables depend on the agreed scope.
Services and specialisms
10 services and 21 specialisms in this discipline. Open any of them for its phases and specialisms, and ask about it from there.
Fire and life safety engineeringFire safety strategy, code compliance analysis, and performance-based design solutions.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Fire and life safety strategy development
- 02Code compliance and authority coordination
- 03Performance-based design (where applicable)
Specialisms
- Fire and life safety reports
- Comprehensive fire and life safety analysis reports and documentation.
- Egress, evacuation and occupant load analysis
- Analysis of emergency egress, evacuation planning, and occupant load calculations.
Traffic and transportation studiesComprehensive traffic assessment, parking planning, and circulation studies with authority submissions.2 specialisms
Phases
- 01Traffic impact study (TIS)
- 02Traffic assessment and mitigation strategies
- 03Authority submission and approvals
Specialisms
- Traffic impact study (TIS)
- Comprehensive traffic impact studies and transportation analysis.
- Parking planning and analysis
- Parking demand, supply, circulation studies, and layout optimisation.
Vertical transportation consultancyElevator, escalator, and dumbwaiter planning with system selection and performance verification.3 specialisms
Phases
- 01Vertical transportation planning and analysis
- 02System selection and performance verification
Specialisms
- Elevators (lifts)
- Design, traffic analysis, and specification of passenger and service elevators.
- Escalators
- Design and specification of escalator systems.
- Dumbwaiters
- Design and specification of dumbwaiter and service lift systems.
Acoustic and noise studiesBuilding acoustics, environmental noise assessment, and noise compliance solutions.1 specialism
Phases
- 01Environmental and building acoustics assessment
- 02Noise modelling and mitigation strategies
- 03Compliance with local and international standards
Specialisms
- Acoustic study and assessment
- Environmental and building acoustics assessment, noise modelling, and mitigation strategies.
Health, leisure and amenity consultancySwimming pools, sauna, steam rooms, and water feature design advisory and coordination.4 specialisms
Phases
- 01Design advisory and technical coordination for leisure and wellness facilities
Specialisms
- Swimming pool systems
- Technical design review and compliance coordination for swimming pools.
- Sauna facilities
- System design coordination and specialist requirements for saunas.
- Steam rooms
- Design integration and safety compliance for steam rooms.
- Water features
- Design coordination for decorative and recreational water elements.
Waste management and garbage disposalGarbage disposal systems and refuse handling strategy development and planning.1 specialism
Phases
- 01Waste management strategy and compliance
- 02Solid waste handling and disposal planning
Specialisms
- Garbage disposal systems
- Design and coordination of refuse rooms, chutes, compactors, and disposal systems.
Façade access and building maintenance units (BMU)Building maintenance unit design, façade access strategy, and maintenance planning.3 specialisms
Specialisms
- Building maintenance units (BMU)
- Design coordination and access system planning for façade maintenance.
- Building envelope consulting
- Performance review of the building envelope covering thermal behaviour, air tightness and water tightness.
- Facade engineering
- Engineering of curtain walls, cladding and glazing systems and their supporting elements.
Sustainability and environmental consultancyEnvironmental studies, green building strategy, and certification support (LEED, WELL, etc.).2 specialisms
Phases
- 01Sustainability strategy and performance assessment
- 02Green building certification support (where applicable)
Specialisms
- Environmental studies
- Environmental impact assessments, compliance reviews, and sustainability reporting.
- Energy modelling
- Simulation of building energy performance to compare design options and verify compliance.
Signage and wayfinding consultancyWayfinding systems, regulatory signage design, and coordination services.1 specialism
Phases
- 01Signage strategy development
- 02Wayfinding and regulatory signage coordination
Specialisms
- Signage and wayfinding design
- Signage strategy, wayfinding, and regulatory signage coordination.
Special and feature lighting designFeature lighting, façade illumination, and celebration lighting design.1 specialism
Specialisms
- Decorative and celebration lighting
- Design of event, façade, and feature lighting installations.
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