fassaade
Fassaade is a term used to refer to the exterior face of a building, typically spelled facade in English. In some languages and contexts the variant fassaade appears, but it is less common and not standard in major architectural vocabularies. The facade is the public face of a building, shaping its identity and interaction with its surroundings.
Etymology: The word derives from French façade, from Italian facciata, historically associated with the front elevation
Function and design: A facade serves as the primary protection from weather, contributes to thermal performance,
Construction and types: Facades may be load-bearing or part of a framed envelope, including curtain walls and
Preservation and trends: Conservation of historic facades is common in preservation planning, while new-build facades increasingly
See also: facade engineering, building envelope, curtain wall, cladding, architectural style.