{"id":124100,"date":"2026-02-13T11:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faveker.com\/sin-categorizar\/faveker-ies-muskiz\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:24:56","slug":"faveker-ies-muskiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/news\/faveker-ies-muskiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Faveker develops the ceramic fa\u00e7ade of the new IES Muskiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"434\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Faveker<\/span><\/span> has developed a<strong> bespoke ceramic fa\u00e7ade<\/strong> for the new Secondary Education Institute of Muskiz (Bizkaia), consolidating the project as a benchmark in<strong> sustainable educational architecture.<\/strong> The intervention, carried out in collaboration with <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">BAT Architecture<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, combines innovation, comfort and energy efficiency, and has achieved <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Passivhaus<\/span><\/span> <\/strong>certification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"777\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The building has been conceived under sustainability and wellbeing criteria, using a cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure and construction solutions aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing thermal and acoustic comfort. In this context, Faveker\u2019s ventilated ceramic fa\u00e7ade plays a key role both technically and architecturally.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56a96f6{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56a96f6\"><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_69e4fa56a99fb .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_69e4fa56a99fb\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  Sustainable and efficient educational architecture<\/h2><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56ab664{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56ab664\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"327\">The architectural proposal is organised into two longitudinal volumes connected by a central communal space, defined by a large open staircase that encourages interaction among users, the entry of natural light and cross ventilation. This layout responds to new learning models, promoting flexible, healthy and well-lit spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"573\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The combination of natural materials, cutting-edge technology and industrialised construction systems makes it possible to achieve high standards of energy efficiency and indoor comfort, in line with the requirements of the Passivhaus standard.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56ab74b{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56ab74b\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;122677&#8243;]<style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56ab7e0{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56ab7e0\"><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_69e4fa56aba4f .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_69e4fa56aba4f\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Faveker<\/span><\/span> GA16 Muskiz ceramic fa\u00e7ade: Custom<\/h2><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56ada6e{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56ada6e\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\">For this project, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Faveker<\/span><\/span> developed a tailored solution based on its GA16 ventilated fa\u00e7ade system. In collaboration with the technical team of <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">BAT Architecture<\/span><\/span>, a custom extruded ceramic piece was designed, giving rise to the GA16 Muskiz fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"588\">This solution preserves all the technical features of the GA16 system\u2014lightweight construction, durability, tongue-and-groove protection for the cavity, and hidden mechanical fixing (FTS 505)\u2014while incorporating a wavy morphology that adds identity and visual richness to the building.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"867\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The vertical arrangement creates a vibrant and dynamic surface, where natural light and shadows shift throughout the day, giving the fa\u00e7ade depth and movement. The neutral, luminous tone of the ceramic enhances the overall sense of serenity and contributes to interior comfort.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56adb40{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56adb40\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;122675&#8243;]<style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56adbc7{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56adbc7\"><\/div><style>.ld_fancy_heading_69e4fa56addb4 .lqd-highlight-inner{height:0.275em!important;bottom:0px!important;}<\/style><div class=\"ld-fancy-heading ld_fancy_heading_69e4fa56addb4\">\n\t<h2 class=\"ld-fh-element lqd-highlight-underline lqd-highlight-grow-left text-decoration-default\"   >  A ceramic skin serving energy performance<\/h2><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_69e4fa56ae5f0{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e4fa56ae5f0\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:42fcb996-3a49-4c6c-8a20-fee1e05038ce-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c98d6dd7-54bd-48f7-bb42-525f8b009aa4\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"304\">Beyond its aesthetic value, the Faveker ceramic fa\u00e7ade functions as a true climatic skin. 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