Architect: low beam heights in Cloos Building push design to code limits, require creative mechanical routing
Project architect Janine said underside beam clearances as low as 7'4"–7'6" bring the Cloos Building close to modern code minimums, forcing ductwork routing through beams and other design compromises to provide daylight and usable workspaces.
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Janine detailed structural constraints discovered during interior work, saying the underside of existing beams "goes to 7 foot 4, 7 foot 6." She cautioned that "When you get to about 7 feet or less, that's a code restriction," and described the team routing mechanical systems through low structural elements to meet code and occupant needs.
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