Thermal Performance of Rainscreen Facade Systems

Optimising Rainscreen Design for Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction

This white paper explores the key components of a back drained, ventilated rainscreen system and how each element can be optimised to enhance a building’s thermal performance.

Improving thermal performance reduces the energy required to maintain comfortable indoor conditions, directly lowering operational carbon emissions. As operational carbon accumulates over the lifespan of a building, optimising façade design plays a critical role in achieving long-term sustainability goals.