Best Project Cultural/Worship: Pocatello Idaho Temple

Abstract

The exterior stone procurement and envelope was a key concern for the owner, so the team set up weekly meetings to review stone shop drawings and speed up the review process. Once the stone was delivered on site, the project team implemented a plan to ensure the high-performance building envelope would not be subject to any penetration by weather elements. This included a checklist for each component of the system assembly including exterior framing, sheathing, air barrier, insulation, the window install and stone installation. Photo courtesy Okland ConstructionThe high-performance envelope includes a continuous fluid-applied air and water barrier that transitions and seals to the roof assembly, along with continuous exterior insulation made up of 4-in. Mineral wool and a new stone attachment system to support the stone cladding. The air/water barrier and continuous insulation were installed up and over parapets and tied into the roof system to provide a continuous high-performance envelopment on all exterior walls and roof. All penetrations were water tested, and any failures were repaired and retested prior to application of the stone cladding.