Roof screening systems usually look simple from the ground. From the roof, they are anything but simple. HVAC units need clearance. Service panels need room. Roof membranes need protection. Sightlines need control. Meanwhile, the finished building still needs to look clean, intentional, and complete. That is where many problems...
The Value of Rooftop Equipment Enclosures in Modern Building Design
Rooftop equipment rarely becomes a problem in the drawings. It becomes a problem when the building is almost finished. Suddenly, the HVAC units are visible from the street. The roofline feels messy. A planning reviewer asks about screening. The owner notices the mechanical equipment before the architecture. By then, everyone...