In architecture and design, the exterior of a building serves as its first impression—a canvas that reflects its style, character, and functionality. With homeowners and architects increasingly prioritising both aesthetics...
While low-E glazing has been a revolution in terms of the energy efficiency and aesthetics of building façades, Building Physics + Sustainability Engineers Lawrence Le and Alexander Flatley consider the...
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh- Diriyah - Jax District - DESIGN CONCEPT The JAX Studio is designed as a vibrant hub for the creative community, encompassing artists, designers, and museums. This...
Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) have become a cornerstone in modern architecture, particularly in façade design. Architects and designers seek functional and aesthetically versatile materials, and ACP perfectly meets these needs....
The word ‘Façade’ means ‘Face’ in French, and a building’s façade is actually the front of a building and its face. Glass walls on the exterior of buildings are widely...
In an exclusive interview with Sam Robinson Managing Director – Middle East, India & South East Asia, Hydro Building Systems talked about the journey of Technal, the products they offer...
Creating a sustainable future for our future generation is the real need of today. If we keep consuming the available resources, then nothing will be left for the generation next....
Please brief us about your Sobha Façades and their journey. Our humble story begins 4 years ago in Dubai, with a mere 5 employees entrusted with the engineering and design...
IMPORTANCE OF ACOUSTICS IN FAÇADE DESIGN A façade of a building defines its visual identity, allows light in, provides a fire barrier to protect occupants and addresses thermal requirements. It...
When designing the building components such as the facades, windows, and doors, we need to ensure that the products don’t just look great but perform to the highest possible standards...
I have a confession to make: I am an inveterate science-fiction fan. I particularly enjoy reading the grand masters of the genre from the fifties to the eighties, the likes...
Energy Efficient Facade Systems UAE Fire Code Engineering September 2018 Energy consumption in the Middle East countries has been rising over last four decades. The residential building sector alone accounts...
Due to the progression of computer aided design and development of 3D softwares, it is now relatively easy for designers to develop fluid shapes and surfaces. These can be applied...