singleskin
Singleskin, or single-skin, is a term used in architecture and construction to describe a wall or façade formed by a single layer of material, without an internal or external cavity. The concept is most often encountered in traditional or economical building types where the exterior and interior surfaces are the same structural element.
A singleskin wall can be built from brick, block, stone, or timber and may carry plaster or
Thermal and moisture performance are practical considerations for singleskin walls. Without a cavity, heat loss and
Usage of singleskin walls is common in historical urban areas, climates where construction costs are a primary
See also: double-skin facade, cavity wall, thermal performance.