Approach to a light-weight façade taxonomy

Abstract

Any group admits diverse classifications according to the different objectives we may consider. Our proposal suggests a series of classification criteria, linked one to each other, and related to the construction process that, in a specific combination, focus our attention on a new type of facade. Classification criteria: - mechanical behaviour (wind load) - construction process (formal complexity and prefabrication degree of the supporting element hoisted on site) Available technology and processes in the work site leads us to highlight, among this taxonomy, emerging façade types such as the one we can name as