A building facade system is one of the most integral parts of a structure’s overall design that adds unique characteristics to the building. The facade protects the building against damages caused by high-speed winds and heavy rains, as well as shields the structure from extreme temperatures and humidity levels. It also protects from ultra violet sunlight penetration and offers natural ventilation. Components of a facade system such as roofs, walls, doors, and windows control the air inflow and outflow and play a key role in reducing the entry of dust and other airborne particles into the building. Through the smart linking of the exteriors and interiors of the building, the facade assists in controlling light penetration or filtration, heat regulation, and solar gain minimization, leading to energy-efficient buildings with higher levels of solar shading and passive cooling. Thus, such benefits of facades and increased energy consumption with environment benefits of facades drive the facade market growth.

There has been an ongoing shift in companies’ approaches toward office designs and spaces. Part of the shift toward more pleasant, engaging workspaces is a desire to increase the amount of natural light into the building. Many corporate buildings are curved or of complex architectural form to meet lighting requirements and have highly glazed facades and atria. Notably, floor-to-ceiling glass on the building facade expands the vision area from the interior of the building, allowing the entry of maximum natural light inside the room, complemented by more open floor plans. With high-efficiency glass, exterior shading systems help filter direct sunlight penetration and solar heat gain, preserve natural light infiltration, and maintain architectural integrity. Types of facade systems used in modern corporate buildings depend on the scale of the building and its location. For example, curtain walling systems are generally used in city center buildings as these systems assist in providing internal climatic control. Further, the demand for façades is mainly driven by the construction of small-scale commercial buildings across different regions. Hence, the increasing demand for beautification of office spaces and the rising construction of small-sized commercial buildings support the global facade market growth.

Facade Market Analysis: Material Type Overview

Based on material type, the global facade market is segmented into glass, metal, ceramic, wood, and others. The metal segment held the largest market share in 2023, owing to increasing demand for commercial construction and infrastructure development projects across the world. The Indian government’s focus on building the infrastructure of the future has been evident, given the slew of initiatives launched recently. The government launched a US$ 1.3 trillion national master plan for infrastructure, Gati Shakti, to bring about systemic and effective reforms in the sector.

Facade Market Analysis: Product Type Overview

Based on product type, the global facade market is segmented into windows, doors, curtain walling, and others. The curtain walling segment held the largest share in 2023. The market growth for the segment is driven by rising demand for facade across commercial and residential buildings for wall aesthetic purposes and rising investments in the construction sector across the world. According to the International Energy Agency estimation, the global construction sector was valued at US$ 6.5 trillion in 2022, an increase by 5% compared to 2021. The expanding construction sector across the world drives the demand for facade systems.

Facade Market: Competitive Landscape and Key Developments

A few companies such as Saint-Gobain S.A., Enclos Corp., Kawneer, Permasteelisa S.p.A, Aluplex, AFS International, Kingspan Group, and Lindner Group offer end-to-end facade designs for small and large projects. With the increasing number of commercial, residential, and industrial projects, the construction industry is proliferating, which is encouraging governments of various countries to provide financial assistance.  Also, the rising use of advanced building materials makes the overall construction cost-effective. As per the Global Construction 2030, compared to the volume in 2020, the volume of construction output is estimated to increase by 85% to reach US$ 15.5 trillion by 2030 worldwide. The US, China, and India are projected to be the leading countries that account for more than half of the volume of construction output share across the world.

Year	News	Country/Region
2024	Saint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction, announced its association with “Build Ahead,” a business-led coalition founded by Xynteo. This purpose-driven advisory firm helps the world’s largest organizations uncover people and planet-positive ways to grow. The partnership was unveiled during the coalition’s flagship event, ‘The Exchange’ in New Delhi on February 15th, 2024.	Global
2023	CPV launched Solar-based Façade Solution with Improved IGU. The new design is built with Solar ClearVue PV glazing with solar spandrel panels and solar wall cladding ClearVue into fully integrated energy solution for buildings.	Asia Pacific