The Building’s Skin and Breath in Harmony

At Froster, we often refer to the building envelope—its walls, windows, insulation, and façade—as “the sweater”. It wraps the space in comfort, mediating the elements, much like a second skin.

But it’s not only about insulation or heat retention. It’s about relationship.
Just as the heart and lungs of the HVAC system circulate thermal energy and fresh air within, the skin of the building responds to sun, wind, temperature, and rain without. Together, they form a living organism—a system in resonance.

The Mirror Between Inside and Out

Efficiency is not the absence of energy—it’s the intelligence of its movement. The sweater doesn’t isolate us from nature. It balances the impact of the environment with the needs of those who dwell inside.
The HVAC system doesn’t override discomfort—it tunes to the inner rhythm of occupancy and use.

When these two systems—the inward breath and the outward shield—are designed in harmony, the building becomes an extension of the Earth’s cycles, not a resistance to them.
This is Froster Efficiency:
Where engineering meets empathy. Where comfort meets conservation.
Where design listens before it speaks.

We Design for Life

Buildings are more than boxes. They are sanctuaries for families, teams, communities.
We understand that behind every design is someone’s child, parent, friend, or partner.
This awareness fuels our passion for precision. It’s why we do what we do.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

• The HVAC system and the building skin are interdependent systems that mirror internal and external regulation, like the heart and lungs working with the skin.
• The building skin, or “sweater,” offsets environmental forces while promoting internal comfort.
• True efficiency is born from collaboration between human need and natural context.
• Froster designs with intention, always placing wellness and balance at the center.