Facade

The literal meaning of the word ‘facade’ is an external face or side of a building, usually that is located at the front. Also, it acts as a face of the building, i.e., the most recognisable part of the building. In addition to that, architectural facades also play a functional role in providing protection and support to the building structure and conserving the energy within the building.

In the modern world, glass facades are pretty popular in modern buildings, because obviously they are visually really attractive and catch the attention of the eyeballs easily. After all, glass facades offer a perfect balance of visual appeal and functionality.

Other than that, the modern facade designs offer a lot of advantages which is why designers and architects prefer to use them to build the most beautiful design for the buildings. Also, buildings can have different types of facades depending on the design and type of structure to support the rest of the building or just bring out an exotic look of the building.

So, have a look at the advantages.

Benefits of Modern Facade Design:

• Energy-efficient:

Glass facades can play a great role in lessening the energy consumption with natural light entering the building all throughout the day. With technological advancements, there are glasses that are able to regulate heating and cooling of the building, and it is of great importance when it comes to energy-saving and money saving terms.

• Cost-effective:

Besides helping to lower the electricity consumption, the product of these glass facades is also pocket-friendly. After all, they can be given an uniform shape in a factory, cutting down a lot in its production cost.

• Flexibility:

Glass facades offer excellent flexibility with transparency in buildings. However, if required, these glasses can be made translucent as well, and shaping them according to the creativity of the architect.

• Strength:

The structural features of the glass facade are quite strong and are capable of withstanding any harsh weather conditions, including hot summer sun, storms, hails, and even snowfall during winters all throughout the year. So, the amazing look of the building will not get harmed in any way all along the year. Plus, these glass facades do not have the issues of weathering or rusting, thereby one less thing to worry about for your building maintenance.

• Aesthetic appeal:

Last but not the least, glass facades contribute a lot to the look of the whole building. It can provide 360⁰ change to the look of any building, offering a more sleek and sophisticated appearance.