We understand the design build process.

As building owners and developers are becoming more and more involved with building product manufacturers, they are selecting products early in the building design process.  Many of their concerns are related to functionality, maintenance, warranty and overall performance of the products. This design build trend continues to gain momentum as owners and developers look to minimize the risk of cost overruns and streamline the communication channels between contractors, manufacturers and architects. Cambridge Architectural understands the design build process. We adapt our products and services for the process.

Cambridge Architectural mesh Facade systems incorporate woven metal fabric into building tension systems and offer a unique combination of aesthetics and functionality. Owners and developers are able to consider both facets of a Cambridge system simultaneously.  Architectural mesh metal fabric systems such as Façade, Ventilation, Security & Safety and Solar describe functional applications for building design. 

As sunshades become more popular as design elements, woven tensile structures made of metal fabric offer functional alternatives to traditional architectural louvers. Cambridge Architectural mesh Facade systems, that incorporate woven metal fabric, are woven and constructed in stainless steel. This construction provides a product that requires less maintenance than alternative facade products and provides a life cycle that far outlasts that of alternative painted and finished products such as architectural louvers.

As building design and construction continue to incorporate new products like architectural mesh facades  that use building tension systems and include various patterns of flexible metal fabric, consultation with and support from the manufacturer are key to effective budgeting and building design. Cambridge Architectural’s design-build Gross Maximum Price (GMP) provides owners with a contract structure that minimizes the risk of cost over-runs that are prevalent when all design variables related to loads and material performance are provided at the time structural support designs are being completed.  Cambridge provides a GMP price early in the design process based on simple design development or schematic details. And, we guarantee that price through installation of the metal fabric system.

Please, give us a call or reach us through the “contact us” link to discuss your next building design needs.