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From Fragmented Design to Integrated Performance in Healthcare Facilities

Why a system-based envelope strategy is essential to building modern hospitals for resilience & long-term performance

May 22, 2026

As healthcare design responds to climate pressures, aging infrastructure, and increasingly complex renovation cycles, the industry must move beyond fragmented specification toward integrated, continuous envelope design.

Maintaining Transitions Between Components Equals Better Waterproofing for the Entire Building Envelope

Bill Hohmeier

November 18, 2022

A building’s envelope is described as any component of a building that touches the outside air and repels the elements such as the roof, walls, doors and windows.

Consult an Expert When Selecting Waterproofing Systems

Jennifer Beidle

October 21, 2020

Knowing which waterproofing coverage to specify for a particular structure is more than just a science; it is an art form

Deep Foundation Design Challenges

Digging Deeper

Ozan Ozanturk

March 25, 2019

With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial and mixed-use building projects

Waterproofing Code: Floors

Section 1807.3.1

February 12, 2018

Floors required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete and designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected

Waterproofing Code: Waterproofing Required

Section 1807.3

October 12, 2017

This section implies that a waterproofing application is completed when the site ground water table is maintained at an elevation of not less than 6 inches below the bottom of the ground slab.

Technical Details: Site Can Dictate Choices for Below-Grade Waterproofing

February 28, 2013

Waterproofing systems are required on all below-grade surfaces that are (1) occupied and (2) subjected to hydrostatic pressure.

Waterproofing Codes

May 1, 2012

1807.3 Waterproofing required. Where the ground-water investigation required by Section 1802.2.3 indicates that a hydrostatic pressure condition exists, and the design does not include a ground-water control system as described in Section 1807.1.3, walls and floors shall be waterproofed in accordance with this section.

Waterproofing Code: Section 1807.3.1

June 28, 2011

1807.3.1 Floors. Floors required to be waterproofed shall be of concrete and designed and constructed to withstand the hydrostatic pressures to which the floors will be subjected.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.