Thermally insulated
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about thermally insulated
Project • By NanaWall • Private Houses
Park City Residence
A house presented Otto Walker Architects with dramatic views and a choice site. Using a mix of raw timbers and chunky, native stones, Otto developed a concept that responded to the client’s specific wishes.“The materials are intrinsic to the area, and it’s still a bit of an Alpine feel that just seems to make sense there,” says Otto. “The client wanted lots of views, and indoor/outdoor living was also a component. Everybody wants to do some cooking outdoors.”In this case, the use of an opening glass wall was “kind of a program requirement,” says the architect. “The owners definitely wanted a large opening in that location – it was a deck.” Otto / Walker specified the highly weather-resistant NanaWall WA67, a thermally broken, aluminum foldi... More
Project • By Reynaers Aluminium • Private Houses
Van acker Sissau Villa
Text: Hannelore Geeraerts
Photography: Debbie De Brauwer
‘I wanted to design a villa in which living, working, and relaxation would flow seamlessly into one another,’ says architect Mark Van Acker. The result is the Van Acker Sissau villa, which tests the boundaries between internal and external spaces with its large open areas and many panes of glass. The design is characterized by the use of the interchange between transparent and opaque materials, and as such balances on the fine line between privacy and open space.
The Van Acker Sissau villa is situated on a corner plot in the middle of the sylvan Loppem area. The residence is typified by its L-shaped floor plan, which is the consequence of the optimum configuration of the ground... More
Product • By Reynaers Aluminium • ConceptPatio 155 - CP 155
ConceptPatio 155 - CP 155
CP 155 is a thermally insulated sliding system with a vent weight up to 400 kg and height up to 3 metres. The sophisticated concept fulfils the user’s high expectations of optimum quality, high insulation and ease of operation. The new and improved CP 155 can be upgraded with High Insulation that can be applied to all CP 155 variants to achieve even better insulation values.
The system is available with a low threshold that creates a perfect continuity between the indoor and outdoor spaces and improves the accessibility to the building. CP 155 is provided with an aesthetical middle section and can be applied for large spans. Automatic opening solutions for maximal comfort are also available.
CP 155 Extensions
The CP 15... More
Product • By SCHÜCO • Schüco aluminum window system FW 50+ BF for fire resistance
Schüco aluminum window system FW 50+ BF for fire resistance
With protection for 30 minutes of fire resistance, this system can be seamlessly combined with standard façades
The Schüco FW 50+ BF fire-resistant façade is fully tested in accordance with EN 13643-3 and provides 30 minutes of reliable fire resistance in the vertical and roof area, including protecting building roofs and inside areas against fire risks. It meets the requirements of fire resistance classes EI30 and EW30.
Designing seamlessly
The multi-functional aluminum construction is visually identical to a standard Schüco façade and gives specifiers and architects new design freedom with generous dimensions. Seamless transitions with standard façades and the segmented construction allow a... More