How does environmental sustainability of metal slat ceilings compare to plaster ceilings?

Sustainability drives construction across Central Asia’s growing green corridor. Gypsum plaster production emits approximately 0.1 kg CO₂ per kg of material and yields waste that is hard to recycle. In contrast, aluminum slat ceilings are manufactured from high-recycled content alloys; over 90% of scrap is recaptured in production, and at end-of-life, panels are 100% recyclable without quality loss. Life-cycle assessments for commercial buildings in Almaty show embodied carbon reductions of up to 35% when substituting plaster with aluminum slats. Additionally, the lightweight system reduces transportation emissions and supports LEED and BREEAM credits for material reuse. For eco-conscious developers in Moscow and Central Asia, metal slat ceilings represent a truly circular solution.