Better than Precast
Sustainable facade solutions made from GFRC
In the design of high-rise facades, it is no longer only about visual impact. Rieder’s three-dimensional moulded elements demonstrate how modern design, well-considered functionality and energy efficiency can be brought into harmony.
Lightweight, resource-efficient, innovative
By using formed parts made of glassfibre reinforced concrete with a thickness of just 13 mm, Rieder offers an innovative alternative to conventional massive precast elements. While traditional precast concrete components are often produced with large material thicknesses and correspondingly high weight, the slender 3D elements enable a significantly more resource-efficient and structurally efficient facade solution. The reduced use of material not only saves valuable raw resources but also reduces weight, transport requirements and the load on the supporting structure.
Despite their minimal thickness, the elements offer high stability over large spans and open up new design possibilities for architects, enabling precise and geometrically sophisticated facades. At the same time, the moisture-resistant material structure and low susceptibility to soiling ensure durable and low-maintenance facade surfaces. The advantages of the lightweight components are also evident during construction: thanks to factory pre-assembly and a well-engineered fixing system, the elements can be installed efficiently and precisely on site.
Combined advantages
The result is a facade solution that combines the robustness and materiality of concrete with remarkable lightness, opening up innovative design and construction possibilities for resource-efficient high-rise building envelopes.
The shaped elements are available in various colours, formats and geometries, giving each building envelope a distinctive and individual appearance. Yet their impact goes far beyond aesthetics: they also function as effective sun and privacy protection, contribute to reducing energy consumption and at the same time ensure the highest level of user comfort.