POETRY IN MOTION
Construction Week
|July 2023
Creating intricate facades require excellent engineering skills
The building envelope is a critical area of a building’s design. It is one of the most significant exterior elements for building functionality. Façades and building envelopes not only form the outer skin of buildings, but also project image and creative intent.
The façade plays a critical role in the energy performance and interior function of a building. It protects the occupants from the extremes of temperature and humidity. It is also an essential part of the building’s aesthetics, complementing the structural form and outlining its visual impact on the urban environment. As technology continues to improve, different options for improvement become available for incorporation into building facades. These elements are geared toward improvement of the performance of the building envelope. A well-designed building façade system allows occupants to control light penetration by various methods, such as louvers or shading devices and to regulate air movement and temperature with operable windows, thereby increasing the overall building comfort levels.
A clear brief and mutual understanding, and alignment of client interest with design direction are critical for the success of any project. Good architecture is defined by meeting the client’s aim in an optimal way.
RAHEJA MODERN VIVAREA
This story is from the July 2023 edition of Construction Week.
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