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Point-fixed Facades
Point-fixed glass facades are a modern technology for mounting glass panels on a building's elevation. This technique provides a contemporary look and allows for maximum use of natural light. In point-fixed glass facades, glass panels are attached to the structure using point fixings - rotules - which are typically made of stainless steel. The fixing points are placed at or near the corners of the panels, which minimises coverage of the glass surface and delivers a distinctive, unobstructed glazing effect.
Glass Rib Facades
Glass facades on glass fins are an advanced construction technique that uses glass fins as the primary load-bearing element of the facade structure. This type of facade is characterised by an elegant and modern appearance, while also providing exceptional transparency and optimal use of natural light. Glass fins are vertical or horizontal structural elements made from toughened and laminated glass. They are positioned along the building's facade and serve as the base for point-fixing glass panels. Glass fin facades are exceptionally striking and are frequently used in modern commercial and residential architecture, where aesthetics and functionality go hand in hand.
Aluminium-glass Facades
Aluminium-glass facades are a widely used type of building envelope construction that combines aluminium load-bearing profiles with glass panels. This combination provides not only an attractive appearance, but also durability, thermal and acoustic insulation, and a high degree of design flexibility.
Aluminium-glass facades are commonly used in commercial, office, residential and public-sector construction, owing to their high structural strength, aesthetics and functionality.
Aluminium load-bearing profiles
These are mullions and transoms made from aluminium, which serve a structural function by supporting the glass panels. The profiles can take various shapes and dimensions, tailored to the design requirements as well as strength and aesthetic demands.
Glass panels
Glass panels are the glazing element of the facade and can be made from various types of glass, such as toughened, laminated, tinted or insulating glass. They ensure optimal use of natural light and also act as a thermal and acoustic barrier.
Fixing
Glass panels are attached to the aluminium profiles using special brackets, clips or mounting systems. These fixings are typically concealed or minimally visible, ensuring a clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance of the facade.
Thermal & acoustic insulation
High-quality aluminium-glass facade systems provide effective thermal and acoustic insulation, contributing to improved comfort for building occupants and energy savings.
Design flexibility
Aluminium-glass facades offer great design flexibility, allowing for the creation of diverse facade shapes and configurations, including curves, angular breaks and corner glazing.
Durability
Aluminium is a material with high durability, corrosion resistance and ease of maintenance. As a result, aluminium-glass facades are resistant to weathering and require minimal upkeep.
Glass curtain walls
Glass curtain walls, also known as the "second skin", are facade structures placed on the outer surface of a building, separated from the load-bearing structure. This second layer of cladding is designed to protect the building from weather conditions, improve thermal insulation and provide an aesthetic finish.
Curtain walls, also referred to as the "second skin", are an essential element of contemporary architecture, enabling the combination of functionality, energy efficiency and aesthetics within a single structural solution.
Weather protection
Curtain walls act as a protective barrier against rain, wind, snow and other weather conditions, helping to preserve the structural integrity of the building.
Thermal insulation
The additional cladding layer helps improve the building's thermal insulation, reducing heat loss in winter and limiting heat gain inside during summer. This can contribute to lower energy consumption and reduced heating or cooling costs.
Aesthetics
Curtain walls are also an aesthetic element that can give a building a distinctive appearance. The use of glass allows for varied arrangements, colours and patterns.
Design flexibility
Curtain wall structures offer great design flexibility, allowing them to be adapted to various building shapes and configurations, including buildings with non-standard geometry.
Diverse functions
In addition to their protective and insulating function, curtain walls can also serve other purposes, such as controlling the flow of light and shade, providing protection against solar radiation, or improving interior acoustics.