Texlon ETFE: Eine transparente Dachlösung für jedes Gebäude

At Lightspan, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our sustainable building envelope solutions are designed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy efficiency, durability, and architectural quality. We help clients create façades that are not only visually inspiring but also ecologically responsible.

Our sustainable building envelope solutions focus on reducing carbon footprint through material selection, lifecycle analysis, and innovative system integration. From recyclable materials to high-performance insulation and solar control technologies, we ensure façades that contribute to greener, smarter buildings.

With Lightspan’s sustainable building envelope solutions, you benefit from:

• Energy-efficient façades that lower operating costs and carbon emissions

• Responsible material choices with recyclability and long service life

• Integration of passive design strategies to optimize natural resources

• Compliance with international sustainability standards and certifications

Whether for new construction or refurbishment projects, we tailor our solutions to balance architectural vision with environmental responsibility. By integrating sustainability into every stage—from concept and design to fabrication and installation—we deliver façades that perform today and protect tomorrow.

Lightspan ensures that your project stands for innovation, efficiency, and responsibility. With our sustainable building envelope solutions, you achieve façades that inspire, perform, and support a more sustainable future.

At Lightspan, we know that façades must perform reliably for decades. That’s why we provide durable building envelope solutions designed to withstand environmental stress, minimize maintenance, and maximize long-term value. Durability is not just a feature—it’s a promise of performance, safety, and sustainability.

Our durable building envelope solutions focus on selecting materials and systems that resist weather, UV exposure, pollution, and mechanical wear. By combining advanced engineering with high-quality components, we ensure façades that maintain their structural integrity and visual appeal throughout their lifecycle.

With Lightspan’s durable building envelope solutions, you benefit from:

• Materials tested for resilience against harsh environmental conditions

• Extended service life with reduced lifecycle costs

• Integration of durability with sustainability and energy efficiency

• Façade systems that combine long-term strength with aesthetic quality

From the earliest concept stage through fabrication and installation, we design façades with durability at their core. Whether for high-rise buildings, cultural landmarks, or refurbishments, our approach ensures façades that remain reliable and cost-effective year after year.

Lightspan is your trusted partner for future-ready projects. With our durable building envelope solutions, you achieve façades that inspire architecturally, perform technically, and stand the test of time.

At Lightspan, we know that natural light is central to modern architecture. Our transparent building envelope solutions maximize daylight while maintaining energy efficiency, comfort, and visual elegance. By integrating high-performance glazing and innovative materials, we create façades that feel open and inspiring without compromising technical performance.

Our transparent building envelope solutions are designed to balance aesthetics with functionality. They allow architects to achieve light-filled interiors while ensuring optimal solar control, thermal insulation, and acoustic comfort. This makes transparency a sustainable design choice that enhances both the user experience and building performance.

With Lightspan’s transparent building envelope solutions, you benefit from:

• Maximized daylight penetration for healthy, bright interiors

• Advanced glazing systems for thermal and acoustic efficiency

• Seamless integration of transparency with structural safety

• Façade designs that combine openness, sustainability, and aesthetics

From concept development to engineering and installation, we support every stage of the process to ensure that transparency enhances both form and function. Whether for cultural landmarks, commercial spaces, or modern residential buildings, our solutions make façades both inviting and efficient.

Lightspan transforms architectural visions into reality. With our transparent building envelope solutions, you achieve façades that are light-filled, high-performing, and future-ready.

At Lightspan, we believe architecture should inspire and push boundaries. Our unique building envelope solutions are designed to bring complex and extraordinary forms to life—without compromising on feasibility, efficiency, or sustainability. From freeform geometries to innovative structural concepts, we make bold designs buildable.

Our team specializes in transforming ambitious architectural visions into technically sound façades. With unique building envelope solutions, we integrate advanced digital modeling, material research, and engineering expertise to ensure that even the most unconventional forms can be realized effectively.

With Lightspan’s unique building envelope solutions, you benefit from:

• Expertise in freeform and geometrically complex façades

• Seamless integration of design vision and technical feasibility

• Sustainable material choices and innovative structural systems

• Tailored façade concepts that stand out as architectural icons

We collaborate closely with architects and planners from the earliest concept phase, providing feasibility studies, material comparisons, and engineering input to ensure smooth project execution. By uniting creativity and practicality, we make sure that unique designs don’t remain ideas—they become landmarks.

Lightspan turns extraordinary visions into reality. With our unique building envelope solutions, you achieve façades that inspire, perform, and set new standards in architecture.

At Lightspan, we specialize in lightweight building envelope solutions that combine architectural freedom with technical performance. By reducing structural loads and material use, our lightweight façades make ambitious designs possible while ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings.

ETFE system self-weight is approximately 5 kg/m², which results in a significantly smaller amount of main structure compared with the glass system.

Our lightweight building envelope solutions are ideal for both new builds and refurbishment projects. They enable faster installation, greater design flexibility, and improved energy efficiency—without compromising on durability or aesthetics.

With Lightspan’s lightweight building envelope solutions, you benefit from:

• Reduced structural loads for more flexible architectural design

• Faster, more efficient installation processes

• Lower material use for improved sustainability and reduced costs

• High-performance façades that balance durability and aesthetics

By leveraging advanced materials, modular systems, and innovative engineering, we create façades that are light yet resilient, supporting both environmental goals and long-term performance.

Whether you are designing a complex geometry or upgrading an existing building, our lightweight building envelope solutions allow you to achieve bold architectural visions while maintaining practicality and sustainability.

Lightspan ensures that your project combines efficiency, aesthetics, and long-term value—through lightweight building envelope solutions that redefine what modern façades can achieve.

At Lightspan, we recognize that modern buildings must deliver more than just visual appeal and energy efficiency — they must also ensure acoustic comfort. Our building envelope acoustic solutions are designed to minimize external noise, enhance privacy, and create healthy, comfortable indoor environments — whether in urban centers, transport hubs, or high-performance workspaces.

By carefully selecting materials, glazing systems, and construction methods, we deliver façades that effectively reduce noise penetration without compromising thermal performance or architectural aesthetics. Our integrated acoustic design strategies ensure that every façade concept remains both functional and inspiring.

Benefits of Lightspan’s Building Envelope Acoustic Solutions:

• Effective noise reduction for improved occupant well-being

• Optimized material and system selection for high sound insulation

• Integration of acoustic, thermal, and sustainability performance

• Tailored façade solutions for urban and high-noise environments

Our expert team collaborates closely with architects and engineers to align acoustic performance with the overall design vision. From residential and commercial buildings to cultural and educational projects, we create façades that meet the highest standards of comfort and quality of life.

ETFE and Acoustic Performance

It’s important to note that ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) is acoustically transparent, meaning it offers limited sound insulation against external noise. Therefore, it may not be suitable for buildings that require high acoustic separation. However, ETFE façades are an excellent choice for shopping malls, aquaparks, and schools, where allowing sound to escape the interior helps reduce unpleasant reverberation and create a more balanced acoustic environment.

At Lightspan, we ensure your building envelope is much more than a protective shell — it’s a fusion of design, performance, and comfort, delivering acoustic façades that inspire, insulate, and enhance the human experience.

At Lightspan, we know that energy efficiency and occupant comfort are essential in modern architecture. Our building envelope solar control solutions are designed to regulate heat gain, optimize natural light, and reduce reliance on artificial cooling systems—creating façades that are sustainable, efficient, and comfortable.

By integrating advanced shading systems, high-performance glazing, and smart material technologies, our building envelope solar control solutions balance daylight and solar protection. This ensures buildings stay bright and welcoming while maintaining optimal thermal performance.

With Lightspan’s building envelope solar control solutions, you benefit from:

• Reduced energy consumption through minimized cooling loads

• Enhanced occupant comfort with balanced daylight and temperature control

• Façade systems that combine functionality with architectural elegance

• Long-term sustainability through energy-efficient building operations

Our team collaborates with architects and planners to ensure solar control strategies are integrated from the earliest project phases. Whether for new construction or retrofit projects, we deliver tailored façade solutions that meet environmental regulations and improve building performance.

By choosing Lightspan, you secure façades that not only inspire visually but also contribute actively to energy savings and sustainability. Our building envelope solar control solutions ensure that your project achieves both architectural excellence and long-term ecological responsibility.

At Lightspan, safety is a fundamental part of every project. Our building envelope fire safety solutions are designed to protect people, property, and performance—without compromising on aesthetics or sustainability. By integrating advanced fire-resistant materials and systems, we help ensure façades meet the highest international safety standards.

Our building envelope fire safety solutions include detailed risk assessments, material selection, and system design tailored to each project. We evaluate the fire performance of façades during the concept and engineering phases, ensuring that safety is built into every stage of planning and execution.

With Lightspan’s building envelope fire safety solutions, you benefit from:

• Fire-resistant materials that combine durability and sustainability

• Compliance with international fire safety codes and regulations

• Early-stage risk analysis to minimize hazards before construction

• Integrated design strategies balancing safety, function, and aesthetics

We understand that fire safety is not only a legal requirement but also a responsibility to occupants and the environment. That’s why our solutions prioritize both long-term resilience and resource efficiency, ensuring façades that perform safely and sustainably throughout their lifecycle.

By partnering with Lightspan, you secure façades that are visually inspiring, technically advanced, and fully compliant. Our building envelope fire safety solutions give you confidence in the safety and durability of your project—today and for the future.

The fire classification of the ETFE system is B-s1, d0, according to EN 13501-1, indicating limited combustibility, low smoke production, and no flaming droplets.

At Lightspan, we know that true value in façade design lies not only in aesthetics and performance but also in long-term durability. That’s why we specialize in low maintenance building envelope solutions, designed to minimize upkeep while maximizing efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Our low maintenance building envelope solutions reduce the need for frequent cleaning, costly repairs, and resource-intensive servicing. By carefully selecting advanced materials and innovative systems, we create façades that maintain their functionality and appearance for decades, even under challenging environmental conditions.

With Lightspan’s low maintenance building envelope solutions, you benefit from:

• High-durability materials that resist weather, pollution, and wear

• Energy-efficient systems that lower operational costs over time

• Finishes and surfaces engineered for minimal cleaning requirements

• Extended lifecycle performance, reducing total cost of ownership

This approach not only reduces maintenance demands but also supports sustainability goals by conserving resources and lowering environmental impact. Less maintenance means fewer chemicals, less water use, and reduced waste—while your building continues to perform at the highest level.

Lightspan ensures that your façade combines architectural excellence with practical performance. Our low maintenance building envelope solutions deliver façades that look outstanding, perform reliably, and remain cost-efficient throughout their lifecycle.