METAL MESH FOR ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN SOLAR CONTROL WITH METAL MESH BASICS | REQUIREMENTS | SOLUTIONS | REFERENCES

02|03 SOLAR PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE

SOLAR PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE Modern workplace design starts with planning a well-conceived building shell and functional solar protection. After all, employees require glare-free monitor workplaces that still enable views to the outside. Our goal is to achieve optimum energy efficiency by using a maximum of sunlight and as little artificial lighting as possible. Rigid room partition configurations are also a thing of the past, as the focus now is on flexibility. At the same time, the outer shell is also to support energy-efficient climate control by allowing solar heat...

04|05 REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR PROTECTION SYSTEMS Omega 1510 horizontal, solar irradiation angle 60º Omega 1510 horizontal, solar irradiation angle 30º REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR PROTECTION SYSTEMS A THERMAL COMFORT PROTECTION FROM OVERHEATING IN SUMMER B USE OF SOLAR HEAT GAINS DURING THE HEATING PERIOD Solar protection systems reflect thermal radiation before it reaches the actual building shell. To efficiently screen insulating glass surfaces, systems of this type have to be installed outside the glazing. Yet this is precisely where materials are exposed to all manner of environmental conditions,...

D DAYLIGHT USAGE AND VISUAL CONTACT TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD Controlling daylight and maintaining a clear outward view are important factors that can help staff feel comfortable at the workplace. In many countries these basic conditions are legally required for workplaces even when active solar protection systems are in place. In addition, daylight can help reduce power consumption in offices in two different ways. Firstly, it minimises the need for artificial lighting. Secondly, since less artificial lighting is used, less waste heat is generated. The open structure of GKD metal fabrics allow daylight...

06|07 SOLAR PARAMETERS – STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES SOLAR PARAMETERS – STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES Sustainable building has become an important topic across the globe. In Europe, the bases for assessing solar protection systems and glazing are described in the following specific standards: The detailed requirements can vary quite markedly depending on the country and climate zone. They are set out in the following national requirements profiles, standards and directives: EN 410 Glass in building EN 13363 Solar protection devices EN 14501 Blinds and shutters – thermal and visual comfort EN 13561 External...

g value of glass only Type A: 0.85 g value of glass only Type B: 0.76 g value of glass only Type C: 0.59 g value of glass only triple glazing Glazing: 0.50 g value of glass only Type D: 0.32 Overall energy transmittance based on the example of the „Omega 1520“ horizontal weft wire metal fabric at various levels of sunlight in connection with reference glazing types A-D, as well as standard triple glazing with the following properties: G value of glass TRIPLE GLAZING  /(m2K) 0.7

08|09 SOLAR PARAMETERS – STANDARDS AND PRINCIPLES / TYPES OF METAL FABRICS AND CHARACTERISTICS SHADING FUNCTION OF GKD METAL FABRICS Modern facade-cladding materials generally allow the heat generated by solar radiation to enter the building very quickly. During the summer months or in climate zones with a lot of daily sunshine, additional cooling is required which has a negative impact on the building‘s energy balance. We are able to reduce this effect thanks to the shading function of our GKD metal fabrics. When used as solar protection systems, our architectural fabrics reduce the surface...

TYPES OF METAL FABRICS AND CHARACTERISTICS CABLE METAL FABRICS Flexible cable in one direction, monofilament wire in the other. These meshes are available in various wire diameters and mesh openings. PC-METAL FABRICS Monofilament wire in both directions. These meshes are available in various wire diameters and mesh openings. They are ideal as sliding shutters, folding shutters or segmented façades. MATERIAL: Stainless steel DIMENSIONS: Up to 8m wide; lengths of 30m and more are possible. These meshes are primarily suitable for large-area fixed elements, although roll-up solutions are also possible....

10|11 SLIDING ELEMENTS - FOLDING SHUTTERS LUNA APARTMENTS, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA SLIDING ELEMENTS FOLDING SHUTTERS With our „ALU 6010“ GKD aluminium fabrics, the Australian architects of this apartment building in Melbourne have demonstrated how solar protection, energy efficiency and a pleasing visual appearance can all harmoniously work together. The metal fabric was anodised in a batch process creating a bronze/ gold* shimmering effect. Around 300 visual and solar protection elements of various widths - some of which are movable - clad the glazed surface of approximately 600 square metres....

METAL FABRIC: ALU GOLD 6010 SOLAR PARAMETERS ALU 6010 | vertical alignment Fc Solar irradiation angle Solar irradiation angle Solar irradiation angle ALU 6010 | horizontal alignment g total Solar irradiation angle Determining the Fc and gtotal values in connection with reference glazing types B, C, D as per EN 14501 Architect: Elenberg Fraser Architects, images: ©GKD/Elenb

LAKE NONA, ORLANDO, USA THREE-DIMENSIONAL FACADE Natural light incidence, outward transparency and optimum solar protection - these are the key characteristics offered by the „Escale 7x1“ solar protection system at the Research Center in Lake Nona, Florida. The metal fabric is ideally suited to three-dimensional applications. The solar protection facade, which spans approximately 750 square metres, is made up of ten trapezoidal metal fabric panels that also lend the building its shimmer. The semi-transparent metal fabric wraps around the sickle-shaped front of the building like a protective shield....

SOLAR PARAMETERS: ESCALE 7x1 SOLAR PARAMETERS ESCALE 7x1 | horizontal alignment gtotal Solar irradiation angle Solar irradiation angle Determining the Fc and gtotal values in connection with reference glazing types B, C, D as per EN 14501 Architect: HOK Architects, images: ©GKD/NY Focus