Should the appearance of an insulated facade reflect its function? Those involved in the research project on EWIS modulation say ‘yes’! At BAU 2013, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems, in Munich, they will present an entirely new approach to the design of facade insulation.
A building that produces more energy than it consumes: the Efficiency House Plus shows that it is possible to build detached houses that can function as miniature power stations. Power is supplied by the photovoltaic modules that are installed not only on the roof but also on the facade (StoVentec ARTline Invisible).
With mineral wool as its base and reinforced with basalt fibres, the new StoTherm Classic S1 facade insulation system is non-combustible and can even be used above high-rise level. It is resistant to an impact of more than 100 joules and its mineral wool insulation of up to 34 cm, which has general building inspectorate approval, makes it suitable even for passive houses and buildings with very low energy requirements.
Integrated photovoltaic modules convert ventilated rainscreen cladding facades into high-yield power sources. StoVentec ARTline combines the latest standards in insulation and active energy generation in two system options featuring sophisticated designs: non-visible and rail-fixing.
The innovative sub-construction of the StoVentec ventilated rainscreen cladding facade system (RSC) has been categorised as “thermal-bridge-free” by the Darmstadt Passive House Institute. With a U-value of 0.01 W/m²K, it meets all of the requirements of a passive house construction.
