200 Main Street

InFacade’s Role

InFacade performed the thermal performance analysis of the glazing and framing systems for 200 Main Street, providing the NFRC-based U-factor, SHGC, VT and condensation resistance values required for energy code compliance.

Scope of Work

• Thermal performance analysis of the glazing and framing systems using NFRC methodology (THERM / WINDOW)
• U-factor calculations
• Condensation resistance evaluation
• Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and visible transmittance (VT) calculations

Deliverables

Thermal simulation reports prepared under NFRC 100 and NFRC 200 methodology by an NFRC LEAFF Certified Simulator, documenting U-factor, SHGC, VT and condensation resistance for each system, ready for energy code submittals and specification review.

About the Project

200 Main Street is a 13-story commercial laboratory and office building in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with ground-floor retail.

The building is composed of two stacked volumes offset at 90 degrees, with the upper volume cantilevering over a generous public space, at an important gateway to Cambridge and MIT.