Façades are an integral part of any building. As a second skin, they keep the building exteriors aesthetically appealing at the same time, provide adequate ventilation and sunlight, and protect the inmates from environmental factors like heat/cold, helping them to have the best interior ambience.

We can define the topics of energy, ecology and efficiency as the 3 key items for façade design. With the growing consciousness of the relationship between façades and energy consumption, the research and development towards better façades aim at the integration of climate technology into façades. Reviewing these R&Ds, we can assume that the future development steps will be highly advanced compared to the existing technologies and materials.

This edition’s cover story is on Future Façades and Fenestrations. The article aims to point out some trends and new developments in the industry. We spoke to several architects and other experts in the construction industry about their vision on the topic ‘Future Façades and Fenestrations’. The cover story is a collation of their thoughts, ideas and vision for future façade designs, materials and technologies. Read on and share your views and insights on the topic as well.

Cover Stories

Future Façades Need to be Sustainable, Harnessing Green Energy
We Should Look to Vernacular Traditions for Answers to Create the Right Façades
Future Façades Need to be Sustainable, Harnessing Green Energy
Biomimicry with Simple Façades will Prevail
Ideal Future Façades would be the ones that incorporate a Composite Approach to Materials rather than a Monolithic One
Lowering the Heat Ingress in the Building is the Key
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