SOLUTIONS

A PIONEERING CONSTRUCTION SOLUTION WITH INTEGRATED ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR THERMAL CONTROL.

• What is it? Innovation in high-performance materials: Our photonic mortar is not a conventional coating; it is an advanced cementitious matrix for passive thermal management. Unlike traditional solutions, this material blocks solar radiation and radiates heat outward into the atmosphere. This characteristic can reduce the thermal load on homes, industrial buildings, pavements, and urban surfaces.
• Industrial-scale production without sunk costs: The technology developed by PhotoKrete integrates into current manufacturing processes without the need for new industrial investments.
• How Is It Integrated? Versatility and Ease of Installation: Its formulation allows for simple application and is compatible with standard construction methods. This versatility transforms roofs, facades, and floors into cooling systems without requiring modifications to the structural design.
• Performance and Lifecycle: Depending on the time of day, the country’s climate, and specific weather conditions such as the intensity of solar radiation, our photonic mortar achieves a reduction of up to 40 °C in surface temperature. It is a solution with a high return on investment thanks to immediate savings on air conditioning and its highly competitive cost for large-scale application.

• Construction: New construction, smart facades and roofs for energy savings and improved indoor thermal comfort in homes, sports facilities, offices, and public facilities.
• Public Works and Urban Planning: Pavements, plazas and infrastructure designed to eliminate the heat island effect in densely populated cities.
• Industrial Infrastructure: Passive thermal protection to mitigate the impact of heat on facilities and critical assets.
• Agri-Food Sector: Thermal protection for silos and warehouses to ensure storage quality and animal welfare.
• Logistics and Distribution: Optimization of warehouses and large retail spaces to reduce cooling demands and protect cargo.

EXPERT ADVICE FOR THE EFFICIENCY AND SUCCESS OF YOUR PROJECTS.

• Performance Guarantee and Technical Adaptation: We guarantee the thermal performance and efficiency of the solution in every project. Our work consists of ensuring flawless technical integration by transferring our technology to the actual construction site. We collaborate closely with architecture and engineering firms to coordinate regulatory compliance and precision in execution.
• Real-World Value Methodology: We evaluate the specific thermal and climatic conditions of each site. Based on this analysis, we design a customized implementation of photonic technology and provide professional technical monitoring to ensure the material reaches its maximum cooling potential in the application environment.
• Innovation Ecosystem (R&D): As a technology partner, PhotoKrete offers preferential access to advanced-stage research developments. Our R&D unit works to push the boundaries of passive cooling, improving climate resilience through applied science.

• Industrial Collaboration Network (Partners): We have industrial partners for European production and partners for the development of industrialized products (flooring, construction panels for homes and industrial buildings). Key supply and production partners: CALCINOR, BAUMIT, BREINCO, EIKA.
• Clusters and Synergies (BUILD:INN): We have been members of BUILD:INN (the Basque Country Construction Cluster) since May 2025; this strategic partnership fosters alliances with local companies.
• Greenconcrete Cross-Border Alliance: Scientific collaboration with Greenconcrete LTC—a cross-border laboratory connecting research centers in New Aquitaine with the Basque Country and Navarre to develop sustainable cements and characterize new construction materials.