This is an exceptionally well-explored and exhaustive study of the treatment andapplication of facades from the conception of the design to the final execution of the project. Each chapter focuses on a particular material, the wide range of design possibilities it offers and the relevant construction details. Full-colour photography, floor plans and explanatory texts accompany all the featured projects ensuringthat the reader has an authoritative guide to this area of architecture. Ground breaking works combine with eye-catching aesthetics to make this publication an indispensable reference.