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Designing a high performance facade in 5 steps

Ever wondered how to go about optimising your building envelope? We’ve set out 5 steps every architect can follow to achieve a high-performance facade.

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Ever wondered how to go about optimising your building envelope? We’ve set out 5 steps every architect can follow to achieve a high-performance facade.

  1. Understanding your building's energy profile
  2. How to find the best glazing ratio & location
  3. Investigate shading
  4. Investigate materiality
  5. Design & iterate