Facades are the best way to create a good first impression in architecture and hence the space is seeing several innovations.
The façade is the building’s interface with the external environment, and it filters lights, heat and air that operates in the internal environment. It also ensures that it gives the building an identity and the expression of the creativity of the designer and sets the tone of the building and its occupants.
Span Floors have introduced an exterior grade Vulcan plywood which can once again be used in fully exposed applications. This is a first when fully exterior grade plywood with a decorative face has been introduced that is stable in sun and rain.
Recently, Greenlam launched the NewMika FX, a range of high-quality exterior façade solutions that are made for India and made in India. The collection offers styles under three categories- timeless Wood, robust Solid, and bold Abstract that can add a new dimension and personality to one’s exterior. ALSTONE, a leading manufacturer of High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) & Fire Rated Composite Panel in India, launched a futuristic, revolutionary Alstone Alcomb.
Facades are a very specific result of how context, culture, programmatic requirements, and innovative design align, allowing the architecture and landscape to combine in both form and spatial experience.
While designing a facade, one of the most important factors that cannot be overlooked is the direction of the sunlight. A facade that focuses on natural lighting, thermal comfort and proper ventilation is more efficient which is why balconies and windows are carefully positioned.
Facades are changing in terms of materials as well. Aluminum Façade systems are typically used for facade frames because of its strength and stability and its ideal for application in commercial as well as industrial sectors including offices, hospitals, and schools.
Nowadays designers are more emphasizing on green facades because not only are green facades aesthetically appealing, but they also help in improving the efficiency of the building. “It helps in keeping the building cooler and improving the air quality. The plants we select should depend on the climate, maintenance, and aesthetic appeal.
Read the full story that first appeared in Architect & Interiors December 2023 issue here: