Krion™ Lux ventilated facades for high-performance architecture

A ventilated facade is a building envelope system that continues to gain traction among architects, builders and developers. It is valued for its efficiency, safety and sustainability, especially in projects where exterior performance is a priority. 

Thanks to its straightforward installation, high technical quality, design flexibility, reliability and thermal and acoustic benefits, a ventilated facade has become an effective solution for contemporary and future-focused architecture. 

What is a ventilated facade? 

A ventilated facade is a construction system designed to improve the performance of a building envelope. The separation between the exterior cladding and the inner wall creates space for insulation and allows air to circulate freely through the cavity, helping improve energy efficiency.

This type of system is based on two key principles: sustainable architecture and energy savings. Despite its technical performance, it can be installed in a relatively simple way when the right materials and systems are used. 

To understand how ventilated facades work, it is useful to look at their basic structure. These systems are generally composed of three main layers. From the inside of the building outward, a ventilated facade is usually organized as follows:

• Interior enclosure.
• Insulation layer. This essential element can be installed in different ways: integrated into the interior enclosure, applied as projected insulation or mechanically fixed, among other options. 
• Exterior cladding material.

The cladding is fixed to the interior enclosure through a supporting structure. This creates a non-sealed air cavity that keeps air moving behind the facade, helping create a more efficient and healthier building system.