In the design of a building, one of the most important main parts is the facade of the building, because the facade determines and defines the working framework for the rest of the building's components. In general, the facade of each building is effective in shaping the urban complex in which it exists. If you pay attention to the facade of a building without considering the facade of other buildings, the facade of the city and its fragmentation will be completely lost.
What is the facade of the building?
In the construction industry, the exterior of a building is called a facade. In some historical cities, the facades of some buildings are very important, and the municipalities do not allow the builders to implement modern and new facades. They also believe that preserving the historical context of the city is part of its identity and attracts tourists and income. For example, the city of Isfahan is one of the top cities in Iran in terms of attracting tourists.
The role of the facade of the building as a protector and connector
The oldest and first task of a building's facade is to protect humans from external threats.
The facade should play a role in the relationship between inside and outside, private and public, quiet and crowded, artificial and natural.
What is the feature of the facade of the building?
How many floors does the building have?
In what area is the building located?
What colors are used in the surrounding buildings?
Is the facade of the building modern or traditional or classic?
Is the facade of the building made of one type of material such as travertine or a combination such as aluminum or stone?
What is the role of the facade of the building as a link in Iran?
Until the end of the 19th century in Iran, residential houses used only the central courtyard to establish communication. From the end of the 19th century, the performance of architects changed towards residential houses, and following the example of Europeans, outward-looking buildings were formed on the side of newly constructed streets. In the 40s and 50s of Hijri, it was the peak of making the south facade of the houses transparent, and the glass windows covered the entire facade facing the courtyard, but in recent years, due to attention to climate issues and their falling out of fashion, the windows became smaller again and became They approached relative equilibrium.