FORUM GRONINGEN
Introduction:
The new core of the university city of Groningen is a "culture department store." NL Architects designed the building, which opened in the autumn of 2019. The gigantic structure provides a entirely new combination of cultural activities including libraries, cinemas, and museums.
Problem:
The main challenge was to have neutrality and energy conservation alongside mechanical and thermal resistance.
Solution:
The functional glass COOL-LITE SKN 176, along with SGG PLANITHERM, ensures neutrality and great energy efficiency. SECURIT glass is much more resistant to mechanical and thermal stresses than normal annealed glass.
We care about building better.
PLANITHERM®
Glass, being the primary component of a window, serves as a major lever for both comfort and beauty. Our glass PLANITHERM provides the best performance in terms of energy efficiency and daylight. PLANITHERM is a high-performance, low-emissivity coated glass for insulating glass units. It is constructed of clear glass and has a thin transparent covering deposited by magnetron sputtering under vacuum. The coating reflects far infrared radiation, which reduces heat transmission through radiation.
PLANICLEAR®
PLANICLEAR® is available in a variety of thicknesses, making it appropriate for a variety of applications. To improve safety, it can be hardened, laminated, or silvered to generate mirrors. It is also suitable for screen printing, acid etching, decorating, sandblasting, and lacquering. High energy transmission for applications that need the usage of solar energy or a significant increase in solar heat. Façade with SageGlass Climaplus Classic dynamic solar control glass was used.
