Concept

A solution which integrates the shading system directly into the glazing or utilizing specialised films, such as low-emissivity (low-e) coatings combined with electrochromic (EC) or polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) technologies. The shading is managed by a smart sensor that measures illuminance and is controlled via a hub.

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  Manufacturing

  Traditional façade and windows

  Windows are produced at the factory and delivered to the construction site

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  The windows are produced at the window manufacturer's facility before being delivered to the façade manufacturer. Once there, the windows and their shading systems are integrated into the prefabricated façade
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  Waste

  Traditional façade and windows

  Limited to normal waste

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  Limited due to factory optimization and correctly separated, stored and recycled
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  Assembly time

  Traditional façade and windows

  -

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  2 working days for 100 sqm
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  Transportation

  Traditional façade and windows

  From each different factory to the building site or to the contractors and then to the site

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  From the factory to the building site
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  Installation time

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  Traditional façade and windows

  4 working days for a 100 sqm 
in 2 workers

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  Installation process in details

  1. Deliver and store windows onsite
  2. Remove old window
  3. Move new windows into 
the apartment
  4. Install new windows
  5. Connect shading system 
to control hub
  6. Finish and clean up

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  Installation time breakdown

  • Site preparation and storage: 
0,1 day
  • Old windows removal: 0,2 day
  • New window installation: 3 days
  • Finishing: 0,7 days

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  Prefabricated integrated façade

  16 days for a 100 sqm in 2 workers

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  Installation process in details

  1. Site and space preparation
  2. Façade cleaning and preparation
  3. Installation of the anchoring system to structural components as per drawings
  4. All-in-one module installation
  5. Removal of existing windows
  6. Finishing works


  Windows installation: Integrated into the prefabricated module

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  Installation time breakdown

  • Site preparation and space: 
0,5 day
  • Façade cleaning 
and preparation: 1 day
  • Anchoring system (6/sqm): 
10 days (60/days)
  • Prefabricated all-in-one panels installation: 1 day
  • Finishing: 2,5 days

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  Noise & dust

  Traditional façade and windows

  Drilling and managing the installation on site of the new window

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  Only drilling of the anchoring system and the fixation module
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  Waste

  Traditional façade and windows

  Waste from installation (such as tape, foam) and the old window

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  Limited to tapes/sealant, protective sheets, and minor finishing work around the modules
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  Maintenance

  Traditional façade and windows

  Replace the façade every 30 years

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  Replace façade every 50 years
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  Disassembly

  Traditional façade and windows

  Dismount the window and send 
it to a recycling centre for selective separation

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  Dismount the window and send 
it to a recycling centre for selective separation
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  Costs

  Traditional façade and windows

  600-700€ per sqm installed

  Prefabricated integrated façade

  500-600 € per sqm installed