Envelopetechnik

    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...

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...

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...

Called to be the “envelope” of a building, facades are the exteriors of a building. The word “facade” arises from the French word, “façade,” which translates to "frontage" or "face" in English. From the architectural point of view of a building design and structure, the facade of a building is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of any building and is of paramount importance from the design standpoint. This also makes a building facade consultancy a very important part of the construction project. Facades: The Key to World-Class Building Construction   Facades are essential for a building structure and also set the tone for the entire building design and structure. Although facades are typically defined to be the front face of the building that is facing the open space. But in modern times, facades are defined as the complete exterior structure of a building and covers a broad spectrum of elements related to the building exteriors.   In this ar...

Breath in a new life in the existing building by transforming it into a modern marvel with facade design and engineering.     Demolishing the existing structure and constructing a new building from the scratch on the same land, definitely demands enormous resources! If the building has a strong foundation and is operational without many tribulations then retrofitting it for a new look is the ideal decision. The new appearance and building performance with respect to attaining energy efficiency are the main targets of retrofitting the existing building. To achieve these targets, façade experts use new and improved construction materials in modern designs. Every building refurbishing project begins with intense research and study. Façade engineers invest their time to understand the climate conditions, overall structure inspection, and comprehending future requirements of the building. Based on the research analysis, envelop is designed with the goal to maximize aestheti...