Cooling
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about cooling
Product • By Twista • Whirlybird
Whirlybird
Twista Whirlybird roof ventilators are designed to boost natural airflow through the roof cavity, helping release trapped heat and moisture. Suitable for many tiled and metal roof types, they offer a practical, low-maintenance way to support a cooler, drier roof space and improve overall comfort in Australian conditions. More
Project • By Western Architectural Openings • Private Houses
New American Home 2019
The New American Home 2019 offers indoor-outdoor living on a Vegas hillside.For the 36th annual edition of Professional Builder’s New American Home, architect Dan Coletti wanted to make the most of the house’s hillside site, with its panoramic view of the Las Vegas Valley and the Las Vegas Strip in the distance.In addition to five bedroom suites, a formal dining room, and an inner sanctum lounge, the single-level, 8,000-square-foot design makes the very most of modern indoor-outdoor living concepts. Giant moving walls of glass from Western Window Systems constitute virtually the entire back façade of the home, which recently debuted at the 2019 International Builders’ Show.“I’ve been designing homes with Western Window Systems pro... More
Product • By RENSON • Fixvent Mono AK Evo
Fixvent Mono AK Evo
The Fixvent Mono AK evo is an aesthetic and comfortable solution that combines windproof sun protection, insect protection, and ventilation. The Fixvent Mono AK evo can be easily and quickly installed on all window depths of 1 31/32 - 8 15/32 inches (50-215 mm), whereby the easy installation and dismantling of the fabric roll is guaranteed by the patented Connect & Go and Click & Safe technology.
Moreover, the Fixscreen technology ensures a tight and windproof fabric up to 130 km / h. Thanks to Smooth technology, which provides the zip guides with a patented wear-resistant layer, the fabric moves up and down smoothly and silently. Moreover, thanks to the same look & feel, the Fixvent Mono AK evo can always be perfectly combined... More
Product • By Duco Ventilation & Sun Control • DucoGrille NightVent
DucoGrille NightVent
This aesthetically refined ventilation hatch (for glass thicknesses from 26 to 54 mm) is perfectly suited for cooling a building by utilising large flow rates of fresh air (ventilative cooling).
Nowadays, airtight construction and good insulation are two key concepts that are becoming increasingly important in the construction industry, certainly when it comes to cutting energy losses as far as possible. However, this also means that the demand for heat decreases, while the need to cool a building increases. The indoor temperature can certainly soar during the warmer (summer) months, not only due to inordinately high direct solar gains, but also through internal heat gains (lighting, electrical and thermal equipment or simply the presenc... More