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4 Amazing & Innovative Facade Design Strategies

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Façades are the beautiful and iconic designs for the buildings. A well-built façade determines the principles and ethical value of the person who owns the building and they also give a good impression to the people and also helps to plan the perfect interiors to the buildings. Façades stand as an important element in architectural building projects. Facades are the building first barrier against climatic conditions such as heat, rain, wind & snow. Over the decades there are so many façade strategies. Here we are going to discuss some of the best façade strategies which are innovative and revolutionized in the world. Breathing façade Parametric façade Green façade Organic façade 1. BREATHING FAÇADE is inspired by biomimicry (or) breathing skin is a bio-inspired concept of the breathing skin of living organisms. The same principle of the breathing skin is used in developing the breathing façade designs Their interior spaces of the buildings are connected with the external en...
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  The next big thing: 5 architectural facade design trends    Building facades are approached is changing. In addition to their waterproofing, insulation, and aesthetic functions, facade design now encompasses energy efficiency, which adds another layer of complexity to the process. Further, facade engineers have access to a greater number of materials, and developments in technology allow them to do more with what they have.  Design approach Facade Design describes the current approach to facade design in commercial architecture as the pursuit of the iconic. This is an approach that values the unique presence of the classics and attempts to create designs that will be remembered. This is not to say that the aesthetic aspect of a facade is the only consideration, or at least, it shouldn't be. As previously mentioned, waterproofing and insulation are just as important as aesthetic features, but with new technology, facades can make even more meaningful contributions t...

Glass Façade: Forever Beauty with Infinite Creativity

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  Skyscrapers with glass facade naturally draw the attention of the onlookers and undoubtedly glass is the most preferred facade material of the engineers specializing in crafting beautiful building envelopes. Indeed, the unique features of glass make every skyline structure look splendid. In modern architecture, it has become an imperative building construction material for the façade because of its exclusivity that is Forever Beauty with Infinite Creativity. Let’s explore the benefits of glass usage in the building exteriors.   Creativity is Limitless Façade designers prefer to choose glass for façade because it fits in naturally in any sort of design and contributes largely to enhance the aesthetic value of the building. The design creativity for façade is unbounded when glass is used in the building. With numerous varieties of glass available in the market be it insulated or laminated, uncountable permutations and combinations of glass can be used in the façade des...

Why Are Facade Design Consultants The Need Of The Hour?

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    When we talk about building facade consultancy, we must remember that these services cover a broad spectrum of areas in the construction and renovation industry. Building facades do not simply mean building envelopes but include a variety of other aspects as well. Facade consultancy services have become popular as well as are in high demand in the modern world of construction and renovation. And, that is irrespective of the kind of property it.   Be it a residential property, or be it a commercial property, or be it a service building, a shopping mall, an airport, a hospital, a school or something else, facades, in modern times, play a key role in building aesthetics, structural integrity as well as safety within the premises. That being said, a construction project requires the expertise of a large number of professionals with various specialisations and skills.   There are a number of professionals who are involved and essential in any construction project. Let...

Facade Inspection Is Indispensable for Building's Future

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WOW! Stunning! Brilliant! These are 'the words', the onlookers utter the moment they see a building facade, and this visually conquered first impression lasts in their mind for an unprecedented time. This first impression is proud of the building and is invaluable for the building owners, construction company, and of course the facade designing team! It implies the facade of the building must always be in its pristine condition irrespective of the number of years the edifice has locked-in as an iconic structure. To ensure the building exterior always remains intact, facade inspection is crucial for every commercial and residential architectural marvel.   Facade inspection includes a thorough check on the building performance in terms of safety and overall functioning, apart from its aesthetics value. Traces of rust stains, wall decolouration to red/brown marks, cracks, insulation leaks, displacement of glasses/stone/blocks/bricks, pipelines leakage, wear and tear in fixture...

An Essential Guide To Building Restoration: What You Need To Know?

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It is quite natural that a century-old building would undergo natural degradation. There are a lot of factors that affect the structural integrity and strength of a building, including environmental factors, natural calamities, the usage of the building, maintenance, pollution and a lot more. Be it a building of historic importance or simply a domestic building, the need for building restoration services are natural. When it comes to building restoration, there are basically three kinds of restoration that are common across the world. These are:   ●      Home Restoration ●      Commercial Building Restoration ●      Historic Building Restoration   We will go into the details of these kinds of restorations, but before that, let us deal with some of the basics of the field. What is building restoration? Building restoration is more than just restoring the looks of the property and returning a historic...