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the architect and the envelope consultant are responsible for both the insulation
and the membrane, as the architect and the envelope consultant are generally
responsible for layers up to and including the membrane. If the waterprooing
membrane is compromised, the insulation will require complete replacement
because its insulative properties will be lost if it becomes waterlogged. The
architect and the envelope consultant could become inancially liable in this
situation. Responsibility for integrity of the insulation does not lie completely with
the architect in an inverted assembly but also includes the landscape architect,
rooing installer, landscape contractor and on-site project manager.
In addition to appointing a project lead and deining liabilities, the contract
should include the following points:
• Assignment of tasks - who will coordinate with whom and regarding what
aspect of the project? For example, a coordinated effort is required between
the architect, building envelope consultant and mechanical engineer in order
to design the location and number of roof drains. This is because the
architect's primary objective in the design of the roof is to maintain the
integrity of the building envelope. The location, size and number of roof
Project design
Planning, contract management
and budget control
Stormwater calculations
and green infrastructure
Budget design
ARCHITECT
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Planning, contract management
and budget control
Plant selection
HORTICULTURALIST/
ECOLOGIST
CLIENT
Roof perforations/
protusions design
Structural design
PLANNING
TABLE
BUILDING SERVICE PLANNER
Living roof loads
STORMWATER
ENGINEER
Roof perforations/
protusions design
EXPERIENCED CONTRACTOR
Living roof loads
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Roof perforations/protusions design
LEGEND
Consultant/team relationship
Interconsultant relationship
Interconsultant relationship
Tasks
Consultants
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