Sustainable architecture and eco-conscious building materials have become increasingly important for leading architects and designers. Today, many projects are developed with the goal of reducing environmental impact while creating functional, durable and visually appealing spaces.

As a result, design professionals are exploring new materials for sustainable homes, including bamboo, clay, coffee husks and even recycled plastic. A well-known example is the EcoARK building in Taipei, Taiwan, a 26-meter-high structure built with 1.5 million plastic bottles.

EcoARK facade in Taiwan | Source of information: PlataformaArquitectura

The search for sustainable and environmentally responsible construction materials has also highlighted the value of Krion® Solid Surface, a resilient and highly adaptable material designed for modern building and interior design projects.

Krion® Lux as an eco-conscious building material

Krion® Lux is considered a strong option among environmentally friendly materials for residential construction, not only because of its sustainable approach but also because of its technical performance.

Krion® Lux is resistant to impact, scratches, frequent use and outdoor weather conditions. This makes it a suitable material for facades and exterior areas in residential projects.

Its non-porous properties also make it a practical choice for spaces where hygiene is especially important, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Krion® Lux offers a high level of design flexibility, with more than 100 available colors and the possibility of creating customized solutions. It can be used for continuous surfaces, thermoformed pieces, discreet joints and creative applications throughout the home.

Why choose Solid Surface as a sustainable construction material?

Environmentally responsible building materials can bring important advantages to architecture and interior design. In the case of Krion® Solid Surface, some of the main benefits include:

100% recyclable

Krion® Solid Surface is made primarily from natural minerals, which represent two thirds of its composition, along with a small percentage of high-resistance resins. The material is 100% recyclable, meaning that products made with Krion® can be reprocessed and reused at the end of their life cycle.

Surplus material generated during the production of Krion® models is also processed and used to manufacture new designs, helping reduce waste during production.

Low chemical emissions

Krion® Solid Surface has received the GreenGuard certification, which verifies that products made with this material for indoor use meet strict chemical emission limits. This helps support healthier interior environments.

The material is also classified as having low levels of volatile organic compound emissions, or VOCs, reinforcing Krion®’s commitment to sustainability and indoor air quality.

Products made with recycled content

Nearly 40 Krion® Solid Surface colors are manufactured using recycled materials and have received SCS Global Services certification for recycled content percentages of 6%, 12%, 20% and up to 40%.

Collections such as Terrazo, Materia, Asteroid and Royal+ incorporate recycled materials while maintaining the strength, durability and design possibilities expected from Krion®. This makes them a practical choice for projects that seek to combine innovation, performance and sustainability.