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RE: Dark or light façade?

in Architecture+Design3 years ago

Dilemmas are a natural part of our challenging industry! As architects and designers, we are highly trained problem-solvers and are used to encountering confusing scenarios and issues requiring our immediate decisions on a daily basis. Hence, no need to worry much when tricky situations escalate. It's part and parcel of the game!

Both of your building proposals are excellent in their architectural design and aesthetic appeal! About your choice for a lighter or darker tone for the exterior facade, here are my thoughts. If you want to block more heat from the sun and the scorching weather outside plus save on energy costs, lighter tones are proven to do a better job at deflecting hotter temperatures. On the other hand, darker tones and colors tend to absorb more heat and make the surrounding surfaces and materials increase in their temperature as well. Hope that helps @praditya.

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The heat absorption of the darker tone is a great point.

Thanks for understanding the dilemma sir.
and yes I understood what you are saying about the uses of darker or lighter tones, I shall apply them practically.

Happy to help! You can call me Erne.