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Triple Jump?
Edgetech managing director Chris Alderson analyses the fast-approaching Future Homes Standard and what it could mean for British glass and glazing –...
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Spacers Specified In Swedish Skyline
In historic Gothenberg, Sweden, they are embarking on an ambitious project that will see the city centre almost double in size – and at its heart, there is a spectacular project featuring Edgetech warm-edge spacer bars.
A brand new district is being created at Masthuggskajen on the banks of the Göta River. One of the landmark buildings on the river is the BREEAM-certified Våghuset. The 12-storey structure has a glass façade, which, on its east-facing aspect, looks like ocean waves.
Achieving this effect was a major undertaking, drawing on expertise from all around Europe. The façade was made in Lithuania the curved profile was manufactured in Denmark, while the glazing was produced in Poland and Germany.
“This is yet another example of the freedom our flexible spacers give to architects. I’m confident this project will go on to become a great feature of the Gothenberg skyline for decades to come.”
– Charlotte Hawkes
Head of marketing, Edgetech
Heat and light
Over 300 curved IGUs were supplied to the project, made of 2 x 5mm laminated float glass with SunGuard SNX 60 solar control glazing, which lets in 60% of daylight but only 29% of heat so removes the need for solar shading.
Perimeter lighting has been integrated into the façade profiles which makes the building’s outline always visible.
Given the curved, cylindrically-shaped glass required in the façade, a very flexible spacer such as Edgetech’s Super Spacer TriSeal was the only solution.
TriSeal’s flexible design meant it could be moulded into the wave-like shape, while maintaining thermal performance.
Three seals
TriSeal incorporates an inner acrylic adhesive seal for immediate unit handling, a polyisobutylene primary seal for enhanced gas retention and low moisture vapour transmission and an outer silicone seal for structural strength and durability.
Winter temperatures in Gothenberg can drop as low as -150 Celsius.
Picture: The BREEAM-certified Våghuset building on the banks of the Göta River in Gothenburg, Sweden features glass units with Edgetech spacer bar inside.
Article written by Cathryn Ellis
23rd August 2022