Library at Humboldt University, Berlin
Glass Skylight FE
Place / country: | Berlin, Germany |
Year: | 2009 |
Building type: | Administrative building |
Solutions: | Glass Skylight FE SHEV flap Solar protection glazing |
Efficiency: | 42% energy saving Uw=1.1 W/(m²K) vs. Uw=1.9 W/(m²K) as per German Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2009 |
Creation of a quiet, focussed, working environment in the main library and reading room area in the new building thanks to optimum daylight intake. Also stringent requirements for daylight elements regarding heat insulation.
- Flat, fixed glazing glass roof elements, installed at a slight incline of 3°
- Flat glass elements with SHEV flaps for natural ventilation and SHEV system
- Upstand structures made of fibre-reinforced composite with inside trimming made of sheet steel
- Thermally separated, extruded aluminium sections
- Solar protection glass which can be walked on for cleaning and maintenance purposes, 50% light transmission and 17% energy transmission