ARE CERAMIC MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR CLIMATE CONTROL?

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As the world becomes more aware of climate change and the importance of choosing cleaner resources, there has been a great focus on harvesting sustainable materials such as ceramics. The rare-earth material is a beautiful and versatile option for your next design project, made of natural resources making it eco-friendly.

Climate control is related to the way we control the climate in internal spaces. The most common way to control internal climate is through heating and cooling technologies but these appliances have a negative impact on the environment, require high levels of maintenance and with the rising costs of living is not an economically sustainable choice. 

But how can choosing ceramics as a building material be beneficial to how you control the internal climate of your home? It’s important to consider non-human species and systems when designing to create a positive living environment. This is achievable through making the right choice of materials.

Ceramic is hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant made by shaping and firing clay at a high temperature. There are three types of ceramic in architecture which include earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Ceramics in buildings can be structural, roof coverings, double-skin façades, cladding and used for unique architectural features.

Ceramic offers all the advantages expected from a building material which include the following:

  • Natural

  • Sustainable

  • Insulating

  • Long-lasting

  • Recyclable

  • Reusable

  • Unique design options

  • CO2 Capture

Ceramic offers a unique approach to climate control; they are very tolerant to high and low temperatures and can therefore withstand harsh weather conditions. Ceramics are highly resistant materials making it an excellent thermal barrier from the outdoor climates and at the same time provide good climate control internally.

Ceramics are furthermore a healthy material option for your next design project as it is:

  • Dust and bacteria resistant

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Easy to clean

  • Formaldehyde, VOCs, PVCs free

  • Environmentally friendly

Make a sustainable design choice when building your next project and chose ceramics. Please contact our friendly team at LOHAS Australia if you have any questions. We look forward to assisting you to create a beautifully sustainable and durable home.