By the end of this module you will be able to understand:

• Façade fundamentals and what it is that they have to do
• Façade performance criteria including durability, structure, thermal, acoustics, permeability and fire
• How to design and specify for maintenance capabilities
• What typically façades are made of and the properties and limitations of different materials
• Different procurement methods, forms of contract and how and when to engage a specialist
• How much façades cost including capital costs, running costs and environmental costs