Thanks to the excellent technical performance of porcelain stoneware, both the large tiles in the Atelier and Metropolis collections and the stoneware decorations in the range Brickworks (Muretto,NuancesandPetra) can also be applied to the external coverings of all kinds of architectural constructions, from public buildings and industrial complexes to residential buildings. Innovative covering systems with glued ceramic tiles, ventilated walls or cladding systems allow for the installation of ceramic materials with top-quality characteristics, able to offer important advantages for buildings in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as boosting hygrometric performance. Applying tiles to building façades protects the masonry structure and eliminates the thermal bridges that cause heat dispersion, thus offering significant energy savings. These façade coverings also eliminate surface condensation and localised mould, thus enhancing the appearance of the building and preserving its aesthetic and technical characteristics.