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 integration with the environment leads to façade architecture optimization. The construction materials used must stay intact throughout the year, withstanding all climatic conditions. Façade design must ensure apt air filtration, thermal compliance, proper ventilation, awe-inspiring visuals and total minimization of energy load etc. Lastly, the overall façade construction must integrate with the environment seamlessly for lighting, cooling and heating of the building.

 

At Envelopetechnik Facade Consultancy, we hold the expertise in the selection of construction materials, our façade design and structural inputs are developed after meticulous climate analysis, building positioning, sun path research and day-lighting scrutiny etc. Additionally, we make sure the interiors are comfortable for the occupants. Lastly, we invest our resources in façade engineering and research for identifying and implementing the techniques for environment integration.  

 

We are committed to contributing our services for constructing sustainable buildings that are in alliance with the environment as well as meet the demands of urbanization. Building envelope is our responsibility and we strive to deliver best-in-class services keeping up the essence of sustainability and be at par with the industry advancements.

 

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