Glass Around the House
Glass is suitable for everyday use—it can withstand cold winters and hot summers.
BALCONIES & RAILINGS
The use of glass in balcony railings is a particularly striking architectural feature. Options range from transparent and translucent glass to opaque and printed glass. There are no limits to individual taste—even colorful glazing is possible, giving the building an extravagant look. Depending on the type of glass, a generous amount of healthy natural light is also allowed to enter, benefiting residents in both houses and apartments.
Enjoy the evening and the view on the terrace while sheltered from the wind—no problem with glass elements. There are no limits to their shape, color, or design, so they can be adapted to any style. Glass is “hail- and storm-tested” and can withstand cold winters and hot summers.
WIND & VIEW PROTECTION
ENTRANCES & CANOPIES
Light, elegant, and seemingly floating—that’s how the effect of glass canopies can be described in just a few words. The interplay of transparent glass elements and delicate stainless steel structures makes canopies an ideal form of weather protection without darkening the entrance, walkway, or patio. At the heart of a canopy is shatter-resistant laminated safety glass. A highly tear-resistant film between the glass panes keeps the glass fragments “on the roof” in the event of breakage.
Glass carports and canopies are similar to porches, just a bit larger. Whether they’re made of wood or metal, feature clear or tinted glass, and are designed in a style typical of the area or timelessly modern—the glass roof protects against inclement weather while still offering an unobstructed view of the sky.
CARPORTS & ROOFS
FENCES AND WALKWAYS
Glass design doesn’t end at the facade or windows. In the outdoor spaces surrounding homes, designed, printed, and functional glass—as well as glass treated for texture and color—is playing an increasingly important role. The possible applications are extremely diverse, and there are virtually no limits to the creative possibilities. Glass in the garden is completely weather- and age-resistant; it does not absorb moisture, is not subject to corrosion or fungal growth, and does not change color or shape. Glass can be used in the garden as a privacy screen, windbreak, or sound barrier; as a garden fence; as a walkway; and more.
A stylish home design that generates electricity while offering many added benefits? “Building-Integrated Photovoltaics” (BIPV) is the magic word that combines all these features. With photovoltaic elements integrated into the building envelope, renovators or builders can generate electricity, reduce the impact of weather conditions, achieve better thermal insulation, and at the same time give their residential or commercial building a modern look. Depending on whether crystalline or thin-film modules are used, a wide variety of effects can be achieved.
PHOTOVOLTAICS
