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facade area

[fəˈsɑːd ˈɛəriə]
nounpl: facade areas
área de fachada
1. The total surface area of the exterior front face or faces of a building, typically measured in square meters or square feet
The architect calculated the facade area to determine the amount of cladding material needed.
O arquiteto calculou a área de fachada para determinar a quantidade de revestimento necessária.
2. In real estate and construction, the measurement used for calculating building costs, regulations, or aesthetic design
Building codes require that the facade area meet specific ventilation standards.
Os códigos de construção exigem que a área de fachada atenda aos padrões específicos de ventilação.
Synonyms
exterior surface areafront elevation areabuilding front area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de fachada
Standard term used in construction and real estate
São Paulo
área de fachada
Commonly used in architectural and engineering documentation
Portugal
área de fachada
Standard term in Portuguese construction industry

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on a good facade
judge a building by its facade
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