Principles, Materials, and Applications in Facade Engineering

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The design and performance of building façades are becoming increasingly central to the future of sustainable and high-performance architecture. No longer limited to aesthetic function, façades now serve as dynamic systems that regulate energy, respond to environmental conditions, and enhance occupant comfort. As technologies and materials advance, façade engineering is evolving into a multidisciplinary field that integrates design, engineering, and environmental strategy. This shift highlights the growing importance of innovative approaches to creating responsive, efficient, and adaptive building envelopes. Principles, Materials, and Applications in Facade Engineering provides a comprehensive reference on the core principles, modern materials, emerging technologies, and design strategies in façade engineering. This book serves as both a foundational guide and a forward-looking compendium addressing current and future challenges in façade system design. Covering topics such as structural and aesthetic potential, high-performance cladding, and technical textiles, this book is a fundamental academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, engineers, architects, façade consultants, urban planners, sustainability experts, construction managers and more.

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Pagina's: 386, Hardcover, IGI GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING