Fasad
Fasad refers to the exterior face or envelope of a building. In English the term is facade; in several European languages, including Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Danish, and Russian transliterations, the form fasad is common. The word originates from the French façade, from Italian facciata, from Latin facies meaning face.
A facade is more than decorative; it defines the building’s outer shell, contributing to weather protection,
Types and construction methods vary. Facades can be load-bearing or non-load-bearing; modern high-rise façades often use
History and styles: Facades reflect architectural periods from classical exteriors to contemporary interpretations. The 20th century