With the availability of new materials and technology,
architects and designers are becoming aware of and using complex
double-curvature geometry in the buildings they create more than
ever. From a roof system designer's and roofing contractor's point
of view, constructing a project the size of, for example, the Dubai
International Airport terminal is a major undertaking. For a
project of this magnitude and complexity, a considerable number of
professionals are involved from disciplines such as structural
engineering, hydraulics, thermal and condensation control, and
acoustics.
Also, roof system designers have to consider the quality of
labor and likely expertise of construction personnel in remote
locations. As a result of the involvement of so many trades, it is
of utmost importance all involved understand roof system design
concepts.
All personnel involved with a roof system's design no doubt will
have checklists that cover a wide range of considerations from
which recommendations are made and details developed. A checklist
takes a considerable amount of time and experience to develop and
generally is based on an...
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