Airlux FREEDOM OF DESIGN
Airlux FREEDOM OF DESIGN
The document describes the innovative design and technology of air-lux windows installed in a high-rise building in Zurich. These windows are integrated into the concrete façade, offering a unique architectural solution that enhances interior space and provides lateral views.
Design and Application
The windows, developed by architect Piet Eckert in collaboration with air-lux, feature a repetitive pattern that changes organically when opened. This design allows for freedom of design and individual application options, making it suitable for offices, apartments, and hotels.
Technical Specifications
- Thermal Insulation: Classified according to EN 10077-1 with a UW value of 0.83 W/m²K and Ug value of 0.5 W/m²K.
- Air Permeability: Classified as Class 4 according to EN 12207: 1999 – 11.
- Driving Rain Impermeability: Classified as Class E1500 according to EN 12208: 1999 – 11.
- Wind Load: Classified as Class C4/B4 with a maximum of 2400 Pa according to EN 12210: 1999 – 11 / AC: 2002 – 80.
- Burglary Protection: Resistance classes WK 2/RC 2 and WK 3/RC 3, with special designs available up to resistance class BR4-NS.
- Noise Insulation: Up to 43 dB depending on element size and choice of glass.
Innovative Sealing Technology
The air-lux windows utilize a patented pneumatic seal that provides industry-leading impermeability to noise, driving rain, and wind, ensuring world-class performance.
Contact Information
Air-Lux Technik AG, Breitschachenstrasse 52, 9032 Engelburg SG, Switzerland. Tel. +41 71 272 26 00, [email protected], www.air-lux.ch
Catalog excerpts
air-lux World-class design -with air-seal technology.
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FREEDOM OF DESIGN AND INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION OPTIONS The 40-meter high, 12-storey high-rise at Buckhauserstrasse 34 – 36 in Zurich offers a novel solution: the floor-to-ceiling air-lux windows are installed in the exposed concrete façade like picture frames. The sliding windows run outside of the building. The result is a bay window-type extension of the interior space that lends the office, apartments and hotel a completely new sense of space – and enables lateral views. ‘Picture-frame windows’. A joint development by Piet Eckert and air-lux. With these windows, architect Piet Eckert wanted...
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Absolute freedom of design Custom solutions for planners and architects Sealing with air – the air-lux sealing concept Technical cross-section drawing Seal inactive Seal active = 100 % seale
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World-beating values – thanks to sealing with air. Thermal insulation Classification according to EN 10077-1 0.92 W / m² K, Ug 0.6 W / m² K UW value / object-related 0.83 W / m² K, Ug 0.5 W / m² K Air permeability Classification according to EN 12207: 1999 – 11 Driving rain impermeability Classification according to EN 12208: 1999 – 11 Wind load Classification according to EN 12210: 1999 – 11 / AC: 2002 – 80 Burglary protection Resistance class WK 2 / RC 2 WK 3 / RC 3 Special designs, bulletproof up to resistance class BR4-NS Noise insulation Up to 43 dB depending on element size / choice of...
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