15 McGrath Highway

InFacade’s Role

InFacade performed the thermal performance analysis of the glazing and framing systems for 15 McGrath Highway, 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

15 McGrath Highway is a life-science development on the former Sav-Mor site in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The project delivers approximately 262,000 square feet of lab, office and arts and creative enterprise (ACE) space and is designed to be LEED Platinum certifiable.