Thermal
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Product • By OTTOSTUMM SA • T42 TB
T 42 TB
FerroFinestra T42 TB is an innovative thermal barrier system for curtain walls and wide openings in steel and stainless steel. It exploits the extraordinary physical and mechanical properties of steel, allowing the creation of wide transparent walls with an extremely reduced visual impact of the frame, but contemporary thermal and acoustic insulation.T46 TB is a thermally enhanced system inspired by the classical T-shaped solutions of the first half of the 20Th Century. The sharp-edged aesthetics makes it ideal for restoration as well as for new cutting edge architecture.These T-shaped mullions and transoms have a reduced sightline of only 42 mm thanks to the integration of a thermal barrier directly into the profile. It follows the concept... More
Project • By Smolenicky & Partner • Swimming Pools
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
The project for the Tamina thermal baths is the result of a two-stage competition from 2003. The aim of the first phase of the process was to coordinate the large pending architectural interventions in terms of town planning. Where should the new five-star hotel be located, where should the extension of the medical centre be set, and how should the new public thermal baths be accessed from the site? The plan was to invest and coordinate a total of SFr. 160 million in new constructions and structural alterations.
The second part of the competition involved designing the project’s two major new constructions – the hotel and the thermal baths. The architectural office Smolenicky & Partner won the project for the Tamina... More
Project • By ROCKWOOL International A/S • Apartments
Khrushevka
The five-story apartment building from 1962 underwent comprehensive energy renovation, reducing energy consumption and improving living comfort significantly.
Effective thermal insulation of the walls and a heating system supplied with energy-saving ROCKWOOL® technologies have lowered energy consumption by 67% for the entire heating season and reduced maintenance costs effectively.
Using ROCKWOOL insulation also provided the building with increased acoustic comfort and improved fire safety. More