The façade of a structure is the first visible layer, which is exposed to all the external elements. It creates an impression on the viewer of what the structure beholds within. It is crucial to design a space with a thought towards the façade as it has to be functional and aesthetical.
Future façades need to be sustainable. It can be achieved through sensitively selecting the material for its make, its sourcing, by reducing its carbon footprint. The design of the façade should be done using contextual factors, elements and materials. Technologically advanced solutions like kinetic façades, and façades which source/harness green energy, for example, the use of photovoltaic glass in building with glass façades to produce solar energy takes care of the visual and energy requirements of the structure.
The addition of organic elements like plants also makes a façade interesting. The use of contrasting materials; be it in their appearance, texture, or pattern; in the right proportion and composition makes the structure’s aesthetic timeless.
