
In a city like Madrid, where high temperatures and many hours of sunshine affect the use of outdoor spaces, shade plays an important role. At Colegio El Recuerdo, a school in the northern part of the Spanish capital, the preschool playground was redesigned to offer the children a more pleasant and versatile outdoor space. At the same time, the open character of the playground had to be preserved.

A screen stays up, a group of facade panels stops responding, or a room heats up quickly. In an office, that’s a nuisance. In a hospital, nursing home, or other healthcare setting, the same malfunction can have far more serious consequences than mere inconvenience. The temperature in living areas can rise quickly, while patients and residents are not always able to move to a cooler room on their own or block out the sun in some other way.

No matter how well-finished your stucco is, poor ventilation or thermal bridges will eventually cause problems. Fortunately, much of this damage to stucco facades can be prevented. That’s according to Roel Tromp, founder and owner of LJ Solutions. It’s a clear statement, and one he’s eager to back up.
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