Energy Efficient Facade Design
Introduction
This CPD presentation explores the key principles of energy-efficient façade design and the critical role the building envelope plays in reducing operational energy demand. It examines how façade strategies such as continuous insulation, solar control, airtightness and ventilated rainscreen systems can improve building performance, occupant comfort and long-term durability. The presentation also highlights the importance of integrated design, climate-responsive strategies and future-ready façade systems that support evolving energy standards and the transition to low-carbon, all-electric buildings.
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to understand:
• Understand the role of façade design in building energy performance
• Identify key façade strategies for energy-efficient buildings
• Apply climate-responsive façade design principles
• Recognize the importance of integrated design
• Design façades that support long-term building performance
This CPD presentation explores the key principles of energy-efficient façade design and the critical role the building envelope plays in reducing operational energy demand. It examines how façade strategies such as continuous insulation, solar control, airtightness and ventilated rainscreen systems can improve building performance, occupant comfort and long-term durability. The presentation also highlights the importance of integrated design, climate-responsive strategies and future-ready façade systems that support evolving energy standards and the transition to low-carbon, all-electric buildings.
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to understand:
• Understand the role of façade design in building energy performance
• Identify key façade strategies for energy-efficient buildings
• Apply climate-responsive façade design principles
• Recognize the importance of integrated design
• Design façades that support long-term building performance
Date
Thursday 23 July 2026 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM (UTC+10)
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
