"facade design" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use this phrase when referring to the design of the exterior of a building. For example, "The architect had an impressive track record for successful facade design for commercial buildings".
It is true that there are many historical precedents for emphasizing facade design over space and structure.
The facade design has a significant influence on the energy performance of office buildings.
Therefore using simplified window models and inappropriate methodology might lead to inadequate facade design.
A convergence of both talents produced the facade design of Sant'Andrea della Valle, and Borromini was permitted to undertake the lantern of the church's dome himself.
The two OMA projects marked the opposite approaches to facade design: one was constructed primarily for display and the other for functionality.
In addition to realizing the details, the Front consultants can help an architect arrive at the facade design, determining the pattern and material of the cladding.
The eight-story building will be fronted with a fritted-glass facade designed by James Slade, a New York-based architect.
Parametric studies of facade designs for naturally ventilated residential buildings in Singapore were carried out to optimize facade designs for better indoor thermal comfort and energy saving.
Luke and Martina in Rome, showing the building's location and the Baroque facade designed by da Cortona.
The building's facade, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, will be clad in a reflective glass curtain wall.
This work evaluates different ventilated facade designs in respect to energy savings.
