Thermal comfort
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about thermal comfort
Kortrijk Business Park
When you leave the E17 motorway at exit Hoog Kortrijk, you can see the building emerge in the distance. It appears like a powerful monolith or a fortified citadel. But as you approach the building, robustness makes way for refinement and detail.
Evenbeeld
Commissioned by Verstraete Development, the office building was designed by POLO. The project developer wanted to base its new headquarters in the prestigious Benelux Park in High Kortrijk, the economic heart of the South West Flanders region. The building is situated at the tip of Benelux Park, next to a large pond that collects all the water from the surrounding area. The design builds upon Blauwdruk's master plan. This urban development agency dictated the building's general conto... More
Siège de la Caisse d'Epargne Rhône Alpes
230 internal blinds with:
- M-Screen 8505 fabric in 0220 White Linen colour, for thermal and visual comfort. The transparency of fabric allow natural light to enter all spaces.
- M-Screen Ultimetal® fabric in 0220 White Linen colour. Thanks to its metallic side, this fabric provides a technical combination of: high solar reflection (83%) for obtain an optimal thermal comfort, perfect glare control and good transparency.
This building is certified HQE™ sustainable building high performance level More
News • News • 27 Jan 2021
Corten clad home designed with green space in mind
The contrast between corten steel cladding and exposed concrete highlights the sleek volumes of this Brazilian home by ES Arquitetura. Taking an ‘L-shape’ form in plan, the overlapping volumes result in a visual lightness and integration between the private upper floor and the more social ground floor areas.
SLA PhotoStudio
Functionality, as well as thermal, acoustic and visual comfort, were important aspects throughout the design process. In particular, ensuring visual connections from the interior of the house to the green space that surrounds were key.
SLA PhotoStudio
All areas of the house feature large openings that allow in natural light and ventilation, even in the service areas of the hou... More
Product • By MERMET • M-SCREEN
M-SCREEN
DIFFERENT DENSITIES3 density options for tailored solar shading based on the building's orientation
MANAGE THE SUNRanging from excellent glare control due to its tight weave (1% density) to optimal transparency (5% density)
TIMELESS COLOURSAvailable in a selection of 15 classic colours
BROAD POSSIBILITIESExtra wide widths (up to 320 cm) for seamless covers
SECURITYHigh fire resistance compliant with M1/B1 standards
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OPTIMAL
ADVANCED TECHNICAL TEXTILE
Optimal balance between visual and thermal performance thanks to its double-sided pattern, without the use of metallisation
IN ANY DIRECTION
3 densities to improve solar shading depending on the orientation of the building
EXTRA REFLECTIVE
Highly reflective white side ensuring exceptional thermal comfort
PROTECTION AND VIEWS
The darker side offers glare control while maintaining sufficient outward vision
SECURITY
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Product • By MERMET • SCREEN NATURE
SCREEN NATURE
MINERALMineral-based composition: Free from PVC, halogens, and polyester
TRANSPARENCYRegular pattern ensuring superb outward visibility and transparency
ELEGANCERefined fabric design, perfect for blinds in smaller, confined areas
HUMIDITY RESISTANTCapable of withstanding moisture-rich environments (e.g., indoor pools)
FIREPROOFNon-combustible with zero smoke emissions (M0, A2-s1-d0, F0)
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KIBO
EFFECTIVEEfficient darkening properties
COMPLIMENTARYAppearance similar to a screen, featuring 8 colours from the M-screen colour range
KEEPS YOU COOLOutstanding protection against overheating courtesy of the fabric's reflective white backing
COLOUR PRESERVINGThe fabric efficiently blocks UV rays to keep furniture from fading
STABLEHigh mechanical resistance and good dimensional stability for high roller blinds
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Product • By MERMET • [Blackout 100%] Satiné 21154 : the blackout fabric which matches Satiné 5500 fabric for the balance of the facade
Satiné 21154
The Satiné 21154 fabric offers numerous advantages: 100% blackout and thermal comfort, 210 cm large width, The blackout screen-looking fabric for external and internal total blackout roller blinds systems, Thermal comfort: rejects up to 99% of solar energy, Waterproof, weather-resistant and UV fading resistant More
Product • By MERMET • ACOUSTIS® 50
ACOUSTIS® 50
UNIQUE PROPERTIESPremium fabric with a decorative aspect and exceptional acoustic absorption
UNDERSTANDINGImproved speech clarity
SLENDERAn exceptionally thin acoustic solution that's lightweight
CONTEMPORARYModern colours complementing a textile-like appearance
LONGEVITYExceptional durability and consistent dimensional stability
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Product • By MERMET • KARELLIS
KARELLIS
EXCEPTIONALRemarkably wide width for a darkening fabric
SLIMThin and lightweight, it seamlessly fits into small blind cassettes
REVERSIBLEBoth sides of the fabric feature identical colours
STRAIGHTFlawless flatness, even in larger dimensions
NON-PVCPVC-free coated polyester fabric
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