APPLIED SOLUTIONS
For the Habitat 7 project, the bARK façade system was selected, developed by Fasadglas Bäcklin. It uses wood up to the interior glass side and aluminum on the exterior for weather protection. Wood also helps minimize the U-value of the facade by eliminating thermal bridges. The base glass ORAÉ® used on the facade is enhanced with functional coatings that significantly improve energy performance and aesthetics, contributing to the reduction of the facade’s carbon footprint. External shading was eliminated and replaced with internal shading only where necessary.
The facade was made with COOL-LITE® XTREME ORAÉ® solar control glass, known for its high selectivity (S=2.12) and excellent thermal performance. Thanks to this high selectivity, the glazing allows a large amount of visible light to pass through while blocking infrared radiation. This results in bright interiors filled with natural light, positively impacting occupants' health and well-being, while also preventing overheating. Additionally, this coating type has a low reflection coefficient, which visually emphasizes the wooden structure in line with the architectural concept. As a result, the Habitat 7 facade fits harmoniously into Gothenburg’s urban architecture, combining high energy efficiency with aesthetics.
