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Striking, Inspiring, Sustainable - Spacer Serves MOL Goals
Edgetech spacer technology has played a vital part in completing a striking, inspiring and highly sustainable new building project. The MOL campus in...
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Born In The USA – New Façade Is Boss At Berkeley
Edgetech spacer technology has helped create a striking and high-performance façade to be born at the Berkeley City College’s new Milvia Street Campus in the USA.
The 6-storey building replaces an existing building in downtown Berkeley at 2118 Milvia Street. In addition to classrooms, it will house art studios, a library and areas for student support and administration.
The building was planned and designed by Ratcliff Architects as part of a design-build partnership with XL Construction, with CS Erectors responsible for the facade consultation and installation.
Ratcliff sought to create a welcoming and open environment, maximising natural daylight for energy efficiency. In executing this vision, the stakeholders relied on a structural glazing system featuring Edgetech spacer bar. The design called for a uniform grey edge seal, as a traditional black seal would have disrupted the desired clean and transparent look.
The effect was achieved through a combination of light grey Super Spacer, grey butyl and grey silicone.
The challenge
Creating a uniform grey edge seal presented a technical challenge. AGC Interpane, the glass manufacturer, collaborated with Glaston to develop a world-first solution. A double-head applicator was modified to automatically switch between black and grey butyl, streamlining the production process.
However, functionality wasn't compromised for aesthetics. The lower portion of the glass features a bird-friendly etched pattern, maintaining visual appeal while preventing collisions with the glass.
The Super Spacer technology boasts strong thermal insulation properties, contributing to the building's energy efficiency.
Architectural vision
Edgetech president of European fenestration Chris Alderson says: “The Milvia Street Campus is yet another example of the versatility of Super Spacer. In this building and millions of others around the world, Edgetech technology is delivering energy efficiency, without compromising the architect’s vision.
“We are certain staff and students will benefit from Super Spacer’s superb performance for decades to come.”
Picture: Edgetech technology has taken centre stage at the new Berkeley City campus in America.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
19th July 2024