The article is a structured source of relevant types of building materials, which are used in the design of facades of high-rise buildings and structures. The technological features of each of them are considered and examples are given from the construction practice, in particular, the city of Rostov-on-Don.
Keywords: High building, facade, panorama of the city, construction material, architectural-planning solution, atmospheric exposure, ""mirror"" material, economical raw materials, ventilation, combined facade