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Translucent building elements

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about translucent building elements

Project • By SKAARA ARKITEKTER ASIndividual Buildings

Cabin in Henningsvær

This project shows the rehabilitation and transformation of a building used for traditional codliver-oil production in Lofoten, Norway since 1939. Parts of the house and the Henningsvær pier was totally damaged after the winter storm "Berit" in 2011. Marco Schön The new addition fits in discreetly to Henningsværs authentic environment and adapts the building pattern forming the neighbourhood, dominated by small scale wharf buildings with pitched roofs.By using the same ​volume and roofscape, the new design stands as an echo of the original damaged section. Translucent aerogel panels on the roof, and facades, gives a contemporary look that fits nicely in with the cultural heritage surroundings. In the dark hours and wi... More

Project • By Rodeca GmbHPrimary Schools

Diamant School Apeldoorn

In 2016 our polycarbonate product was used for the facade of the Diamant School in Amersfoort. For this project, MTB Architects chose the 60mm paneltype in a clear color with profiles from our 4060 series.The design is special, because it concerns a school without classrooms. The units for 3 teachers and a maximum of 75 pupils are designed as meandering spaces with two glass concentration / presentation rooms in them. An elevated playroom with a studio above it, in the middle of the school give a spatial effect with many vistas through their split-level. The transparency of our product makes sure the kids get enough daylight.Rodeca panels as facade elements have a lot of advantages. They are light weight, have good thermal insulation and th... More

Product • By Rodeca GmbHRODECA Translucent building elements

RODECA Translucent building elements

Innovative Polycarbonate Translucent Building Elements by Rodeca Light. Design. Performance. Discover the revolutionary Translucent Building Elements from Rodeca – the perfect combination of aesthetics, functionality and transparency. ✔ Maximum light transmission for bright and inviting spaces✔ Excellent thermal insulation can help reduce energy consumption ✔ Weather-resistant materials for durable facade solutions✔ Flexible design options in color, shape, and structure✔ Recycling polycarbonate is a recyclable material Rodeca Our Products:Rodeca offers a variety of translucent polycarbonate panels ranging from 30 mm to 60 mm in thickness, with excelent thermal insulation.  With high-quality UV protection using the... More