{"id":8553,"date":"2026-05-06T13:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interior.reaton.lv\/?post_type=publications&p=8553"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:20:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:20:43","slug":"energy-efficiency-starts-with-the-facade-a-market-shift-transforming-the-renovation-approach","status":"publish","type":"publications","link":"https:\/\/interior.reaton.lv\/en\/publications\/energy-efficiency-starts-with-the-facade-a-market-shift-transforming-the-renovation-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy efficiency starts with the facade – a market shift transforming the renovation approach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A significant shift is currently taking place in the Latvian construction and renovation market. Decisions are increasingly being driven not only by initial investment costs, but by the overall economic performance of a building throughout its lifecycle. In this context, the fa\u00e7ade has become one of the key elements determining both energy efficiency and long-term operational costs.<\/p>\n\n

A seminar organised by the Reaton Architecture and Construction Centre in Riga, bringing together more than 70 industry professionals from across Latvia, clearly demonstrated this trend in practice. Discussions involving architects, designers, property managers, engineers, and certified energy auditor Kristaps Turauskis highlighted that ventilated fa\u00e7ades in Latvia are evolving from an alternative solution into a well-founded choice for projects focused on long-term value and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n

Technical precision \u2013 details that influence the result<\/h6>\n\n

As a result, porcelain stoneware fa\u00e7ades are no longer viewed merely as a finishing solution. They are becoming a rational investment that reduces both technical and financial risks throughout a building\u2019s lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n

As the market matures, expectations regarding technical solutions are also increasing. One of the most critical aspects is the fixing system.<\/p>\n\n

Brackets create thermal bridges that directly affect a building\u2019s energy performance. In practice, the use of aluminium brackets can increase heat loss by up to 30%, whereas stainless steel solutions or brackets with thermal breaks can reduce these losses to approximately 10\u201315%.<\/p>\n\n

These solutions are not simply technical details \u2014 they have a direct impact on operational costs and indoor comfort.<\/p>\n\n

A systematic approach as a quality standard<\/h6>\n\n

A systematic approach is becoming increasingly important in ensuring high-quality design solutions. During the seminar, Reaton Projects Director Dainis Mi\u010dulis emphasised the importance of ETA certification (European Technical Assessment), which confirms that the fa\u00e7ade has been tested as an integrated system.<\/p>\n\n

In Reaton\u2019s practice, this means working with solutions where all components \u2014 substructure, fixings, and finishing materials \u2014 are mutually compatible and fully tested. This reduces risks during both the design and construction stages while ensuring predictable technical performance.<\/p>\n\n

Reaton as a competence platform for ventilated fa\u00e7ade solutions<\/h6>\n\n

This market trend is driven not only by technology, but also by expertise. The Reaton Architecture and Construction Centre currently operates as a platform where a wide range of ventilated fa\u00e7ade solutions, materials, and technical expertise are available in one place.<\/p>\n\n

For clients and industry professionals, this means access not only to materials, but also to full-cycle support, including:<\/p>\n\n