Your design stays
We look for the few elements that control coverage. Layout, appearance and performance targets stay yours to approve.
For architects and engineers
A few choices in the wall and roof decide most of the coverage.
Glass, wall and roof choices are made for good reasons. A few of them also block radio signal. We show which elements control coverage on your building and give you specifications to evaluate.
What changes for you
Targeted changes, reviewed by your team.
Specifications you can review
Recommendations arrive as specification sections and details. Your team checks them against fire, structural and energy requirements.
Less to coordinate in the ceiling
When the building carries more of the signal, there is less DAS (distributed antenna system) to fit in: fewer antennas, cable runs and equipment rooms, or none.
What we look at
The elements that usually control coverage.
Each building is different. These are the elements we check first.
- Glass walls and windows
- Spandrel panels in glass walls
- Wall and roof panels
- Concrete and masonry walls
- Roof assemblies
- Stair and core enclosures
Side by side
The same wall, built two ways.
A standard spandrel panel and a standard concrete wall block most of the signal. Ours are designed to let most of it through, and both are patent pending. Your team reviews appearance and performance.
Signal reaching inside: a small part
Standard spandrel panel.Coverage by Design spandrel panel (patent pending).
Signal reaching inside: a small part
Standard concrete wall.Concrete wall with our assembly (patent pending).
Illustrative, no values
Standard: the spandrel panel and the concrete wall block most of the signal.
Questions
Questions architects ask
Does this change our energy or fire compliance?
Every recommendation is offered for your team's review against fire, structural, energy and design requirements. Nothing changes without your approval.
Who is responsible for wireless performance?
We are responsible for our signal analysis, specifications and the design of any system still needed. Your team reviews the building changes, as it would for any other consultant's recommendation.
When should we involve you?
Concept or schematic design is best, while glazing, envelope, roof and core choices are still open. Later reviews still help, with fewer options.
Check My Building
See what your building can do for reception.
Start with the address, project stage and what needs to work inside. There is no charge. In less than 72 hours you get your free DAS Necessity Score or a list of what we still need.
No field readings are needed to send a request. A reliable conclusion may require more information or testing.
