Sustainability, A Priority in Facade Design
Global warming, ever-reducing unoccupied land cover and decreasing natural resources are the prime challenges our environment faces today and to make it furthermore alarming urbanization is speeding up in every nook and corner of the world! Amid this uptight scenario, definitely vertical construction in alliance with sustainability is the core focus of modern architecture. And facade is an imperative aspect of every building, underlines the priority of sustainability. Indeed, the facade is the face of the building but apart from the aesthetics, it does play a vital role in the overall building performance. The reason being, façade ensures the buildings adapt to the constantly changing weather conditions outside and at the same time create a pleasant atmosphere inside. Thereby optimization in façade architecture would certainly support in attaining the sustainability goals. Innovation in the construction materials, technical intricacies in design and integrat...