Studio Matrx Monthly · Volume 1 · Issue 1 · June 2026
Amogh N P
 In loving memory of Amogh N P — Architect · Designer · Visionary 
Facade Engineering
Mastery check

Module 9 mastery check - Fabrication, Procurement & Install

8 questions · pass mark 70%. Answer all, then see your score and a quick why for each.

  1. 01What does 'GFC' mean on a facade shop drawing, and why does it matter?

  2. 02On a performance-led facade spec, who carries the design responsibility for the facade system, and what does the consultant do?

  3. 03What is the difference between a VMU and a PMU?

  4. 04Why are the air and water tests REPEATED after the structural and movement tests in a PMU sequence?

  5. 05A facade has a 2.0 kPa design wind. The spec sets the static water test at 25% of design wind, with a floor of 600 Pa. At what pressure is the water test run?

  6. 06What is the single most important step when comparing three facade bids?

  7. 07Why is there a tolerance gap that facade installation must reconcile?

  8. 08On site, what is the installed facade's QA/QC benchmark, and how is performance re-proved on the real building?