Open Plans & Cores
Lay out open work areas with conference, restroom, and mechanical cores. Leave framed openings for future expansion or mezzanines.
Open OfficeConference CoreFuture Bays
Metal Buildings Guide
Office / Headquarters
Open-plan office and HQ shells with architectural metal panels and storefront glass. Engineer spans, entries, and energy packages around your headcount, meeting rooms, and growth plan.
Architecture & Storefront
Combine metal cladding, parapets, and canopies with storefronts or curtainwall. Coordinate thermal breaks and flashing transitions.
ParapetsCanopiesCurtainwall
MEP & Comfort
Insulation, air sealing, and efficient RTUs cut energy use. Plan duct runs, data, and electrical early for clean ceilings and quiet spaces.
InsulationRTUsLow Noise
Circulation & Safety
Design lobbies, stairs, and accessible routes for smooth flow. Confirm egress width, door hardware, and fire separations per code.
LobbyStairsEgress
Popular Sizes
Footprints that Work
60×120 • 80×160 • 100×200. Expand length in 20–25′ bays; align bay lines with core locations.
Heights & Entries
Clearances
Eave 18–28′ typical. Tall glazed entries 14–20′; plan vestibules for energy code and pressure control.
Codes & Loads
Engineer It Right
Verify wind/snow/seismic, energy code, egress counts, and accessibility. Coordinate roof live loads for RTUs, solar, and snow drift.
Next Steps
- 1. Run CodeSmart™ to note wind, snow, and seismic for your site.
- 2. Select frame/bay module and target eave height around headcount and meeting rooms.
- 3. Coordinate storefronts, canopies, cores, and accessible routes.
- 4. Specify insulation, RTUs/ducts, and slab details (vapor barrier, joints, sleeves).
- 5. Verify with your building department, then request a quote from the supplier recommended by CodeSmart™.
Confirm energy-code envelopes, egress, and mechanical ventilation with your AHJ. Storefront wind ratings and roof penetrations vary by region.