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The changing face of façade design

This whitepaper looks at how changing aesthetic preferences, performance requirements, functionality and cost of materials have influenced façade trends over time from timber, to concrete, to steel, to glass, and how advancements in composite timber have seen a revival in the use of timber in architectural design.

Architecture & Design Team
Architecture & Design Team

02 Mar 2016 1m read View Author

The façade is one of the primary aspects of a project when looking from a design standpoint. Its contribution and importance to building functionality has also evolved over time, from simply keeping the weather out thousands of years ago to now playing a significant role in the energy efficiency and sustainability of a project.

This free whitepaper looks at how changing aesthetic preferences, performance requirements, functionality and cost of materials have influenced façade trends over time, and how advancements in composite timber have seen a revival in the material's use.

The changing face of façade design
The changing face of façade design

The façade is one of the primary aspects of a project when looking from a design standpoint. Its contribution and importance to building functionality has also evolved over time, from simply keeping the weather out thousands of years ago to now playing a significant role in the energy efficiency and sustainability of a project.

This free whitepaper looks at how changing aesthetic preferences, performance requirements, functionality and cost of materials have influenced façade trends over time, and how advancements in composite timber have seen a revival in the material's use.

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