Glazing and Cladding Engineering

Glazing and cladding engineering provides structural design and detailing services for facade systems on new buildings and retrofit projects. RDH supports architects, glazing contractors, and manufacturers in developing code-compliant, constructible solutions across curtain wall, window wall, rainscreen, and custom cladding assemblies, integrating wind, seismic, blast, and thermal load requirements from early design through fabrication.

• Cladding design and detailing develops structural detailing for rainscreen, panelized, and masonry veneer systems, supporting secure and code-compliant attachment.
• Glazing engineering provides structural design for window wall, curtain wall, and point-supported glazing systems, integrating loading demands and deflection limits.
• Glass structure consulting delivers structural support for specialty glass elements such as guards, stairs, and structural walls, balancing load capacity, safety, and design intent.
• Glazing system development collaborates with manufacturers to create new facade systems, including unitized assemblies and custom anchorage solutions.
• Blast-resistant design provides detailing for high-risk environments, addressing blast load requirements through structural modeling and system evaluation.