Krion™ Lux ventilated façades

The ventilated façade is a construction system that, year after year, is becoming increasingly accepted among architects and builders. It is an efficient, safe, and sustainable construction system used for the enclosure of buildings. 

Thanks to its easy installation, high quality, aesthetic possibilities, reliability, technical performance, and thermal and acoustic insulation advantages, the ventilated façade is a highly efficient construction solution for architecture of the future. 

What is a ventilated façade? 

As we mentioned, a ventilated façade is a construction system that is the most efficient option for enclosing buildings on the market today. The separation of the cladding with respect to the interior enclosure allows for an insulating layer and permits the free circulation of air through the chamber, with the advantages that this entails in terms of energy savings.

Sustainable architecture and energy savings are the two pillars on which this construction system is based. And, although it might not appear so, it is very easy to install. 

To better understand how they work and the science behind these types of façades, we need to note that these systems are usually made up of three parts. Starting from the interior of the building outward, the ventilated façade is constructed in this order:

• Interior enclosure.
• An insulating layer. This essential part for the system to function properly can be made in various ways:  incorporated into the interior enclosure, projected, mechanically fixed... 
• Cladding material.

The cladding material is attached to the interior enclosure by means of a load-bearing structure. This creates a non-sealed air chamber that allows the interior of the façade to be ventilated at all times, resulting in a healthy space.