Studio KERN

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Four practices

Building enclosure expertise.

↘ What we offer

Independent technical expertise across design, construction, and existing buildings—focused on better decisions, lower risk, and higher-performing enclosures.

Accepting new projects

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Design Support

We help project teams develop coordinated, buildable building enclosure systems through technical review, detailing support, and constructability guidance.

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Includes

System Selection

Compare systems for project goals.

Design Coordination

Coordinate enclosure design decisions.

Constructability Review

Improve buildability before construction.

Technical Guidance

Support technical decisions throughout design.

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Construction Support

We support construction teams through submittal review, RFIs, field observations, technical coordination, and installation review.

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Includes

Shop Drawing & Submittals

Review technical documents for compliance.

RFIs & Technical Support

Resolve technical issues during construction.

Site Observations

Document installation quality and findings.

Mockups & Quality Reviews

Evaluate mockups before full installation.

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Technical Advisory

Independent technical guidance for complex enclosure decisions, material selection, peer reviews, and project-specific challenges.

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Includes

Technical Reviews

Independent review of enclosure systems.

Material Evaluation

Compare materials and system options.

Risk Assessment

Identify technical risks before construction.

Owner & Project Team Support

Provide ongoing project guidance.

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Existing Buildings

We investigate enclosure failures, assess existing conditions, and develop practical repair strategies that extend building performance.

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Includes

Condition Assessments

Evaluate existing enclosure conditions.

Leak & Failure Investigations

Identify the source of enclosure failures.

Repair Strategies

Develop practical repair recommendations.

Existing Building Evaluations

Support renovation and maintenance planning.

The approach

How we work →

We provide independent building enclosure advisory grounded in design, construction, and field experience. We help project teams make better technical decisions through practical recommendations that improve quality, reduce risk, and support successful project delivery.

01 — Independent Perspective

We provide objective technical guidance focused on the long-term performance of the building.

02 — Practical Solutions

We balance performance, constructability, cost, schedule, and long-term durability in every recommendation.

03 — Collaborative Process

We integrate with project teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.

The approach

How we work →

We provide independent building enclosure advisory grounded in design, construction, and field experience. We help project teams make better technical decisions through practical recommendations that improve quality, reduce risk, and support successful project delivery.

01 — Independent Perspective

We provide objective technical guidance focused on the long-term performance of the building.

02 — Practical Solutions

We balance performance, constructability, cost, schedule, and long-term durability in every recommendation.

03 — Output

We integrate with project teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.

The approach

How we work →

We provide independent building enclosure advisory grounded in design, construction, and field experience. We help project teams make better technical decisions through practical recommendations that improve quality, reduce risk, and support successful project delivery.

01 — Independent Perspective

We provide objective technical guidance focused on the long-term performance of the building.

02 — Practical Solutions

We balance performance, constructability, cost, schedule, and long-term durability in every recommendation.

03 — Output

We integrate with project teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project delivery.

How we engage

Flexible support tailored to your project.

Whether you need a second opinion, ongoing design support, construction assistance, or an existing building evaluation, every engagement is tailored to the project—not forced into a fixed package.

TECHNICAL REVIEW

Independent technical input.

Ideal for drawing reviews, material selection, design coordination, technical meetings, or solving specific enclosure challenges.

Duration

As needed

PROJECT SUPPORT

Technical support from design through construction.

We become part of your project team, providing independent advisory throughout design development, documentation, bidding, construction, or existing building investigations.

Duration

Project Based

ONGOING ADVISORY

Long-term technical partnership.

Ongoing support for owners, architects, contractors, developers, or manufacturers requiring experienced building enclosure expertise across multiple projects.

Duration

Retainer or On Call

ONGOING ADVISORY

Long-term technical partnership.

Ongoing support for owners, architects, contractors, developers, or manufacturers requiring experienced building enclosure expertise across multiple projects.

Duration

Retainer or On Call

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Accepting new projects