Precast concrete provides an efficient, versatile, and resilient building enclosure system. Precast wall systems, are barrier or face-sealed systems. Unlike rainscreen systems, precast concrete does not require a cavity where moisture collects and other problems can occur. The resources below will help you better understand and design precast concrete building enclosure systems.
Thermal Performance
Air and Moisture Management
Integration of Systems
Design Resources
High Performance Insulated Sandwich Wall Panel Design Guide SOA (3.3mb PDF)
Designer's Notebook: Envelope Tolerances for Architectural Precast