Everything your committee needs to approve a rooftop project
From the first structural assessment to the final presentation document, Nolxuni manages the technical complexity so property managers and committees can focus on governance and community decisions.
What a full engagement includes
Each rooftop consulting project produces a defined set of deliverables. Here is what your committee receives at the conclusion of a Nolxuni engagement.
Structural Load Assessment Report
A formal engineering report documenting the building's rooftop load-bearing capacity, prepared by a certified structural engineer. Identifies safe zones for soil, planters, furniture, and human occupation.
Rooftop Condition Audit
Documentation of the current state of the rooftop: drainage systems, waterproofing condition, HVAC placement, access points, and any existing structural elements that affect design options.
Landscape Design Concept
A visual and written design proposal including plant species selection, planting zones, substrate specification, and maintenance requirements adapted to the building's specific rooftop microclimate.
Furniture & Lighting Specification
Detailed specification of fixed furniture, shade structures, and lighting systems suitable for communal rooftop use — including anchoring methods, material specifications, and supplier references.
Cost Projection Summary
A structured cost breakdown covering materials, installation, professional fees, and estimated annual maintenance costs — organized for committee review and assembly presentation.
Assembly Presentation Package
A complete, committee-ready document package designed for formal condo assembly presentation, including all technical summaries, visual materials, and regulatory compliance notes.
Plants that work on rooftops
Rooftop planting is a specialized discipline. The combination of direct sun exposure, wind acceleration at height, limited substrate depth, and temperature extremes creates conditions that many common garden plants cannot tolerate.
Our landscape approach prioritizes species with demonstrated resilience in these conditions — drought-tolerant, wind-resistant, and adapted to shallow substrates. We consider both native Chilean species and introduced species with proven performance in Santiago's urban rooftop environment.
Every plant palette we specify includes maintenance guidance: watering frequency, pruning schedules, and replacement cycles. A rooftop garden that looks good on installation day and gradually deteriorates serves no one.
Fixed elements designed for communal durability
Communal rooftop furniture presents different requirements from residential or hospitality contexts. It must withstand outdoor conditions year-round, resist vandalism and misuse, and remain functional with minimal maintenance.
We specify anchored furniture systems — benches, tables, pergolas, shade sails — that are secured to the rooftop structure in ways that don't compromise waterproofing or add unsafe point loads. All furniture specifications account for the structural analysis findings.
Lighting design for rooftop terraces balances ambiance with practical nighttime safety. We specify low-energy systems with appropriate weather ratings, integrated into the design rather than added as an afterthought.
Documentation that committees can actually use
Condo committees in Chile operate under the Ley de Copropiedad Inmobiliaria framework. Our reports are structured to meet the informational requirements of formal assembly decision-making.
Clear Executive Summary
A non-technical overview suitable for presentation to all residents, explaining the project scope and rationale in accessible language.
Itemized Cost Breakdown
Transparent cost projections organized by phase and category, allowing committees to evaluate investment against budget capacity.
Maintenance Schedule
Projected annual maintenance requirements and costs, so committees understand the ongoing commitment before voting.
Engineering Sign-Off
The structural assessment is signed by a certified professional, providing the technical credibility committees need for a confident vote.
Ready to explore your building's rooftop?
Contact us to discuss your building's situation. We'll outline what an engagement involves, what information we need from you, and what your committee can expect to receive.
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