Energy-saving construction has become enormously important in recent years. As well as other measures, the focus is primarily on thermal insulation of the house, facade, masonry and roofs, windows and floor slabs. The building envelope in particular offers enormous potential for savings in both new construction and renovation.
Google is in the final phases of building two new campuses in Mountain View, CA. One at Charleston East (in the midst of their current HQ campus) and the second on NASA’s Moffett Field a couple of blocks away. Unlike the existing buildings it now occupies, these new multi-building complexes are visually striking, skyline changing and an engineering challenge on almost every level. The new Google buildings join other notable mega-companies in the area that are not only transforming technology and communications but also building one-of- a-kind architectural landmarks. The construction of the Google Mountain View buildings is supported by BEMO aluminium standing seam roof panels.
Solar thermal system or photovoltaic modules for heating support - when it comes to renewable energies, the question is: What and how? Generating energy from sunlight via collectors on the roof has many advantages. When it comes to their own heating and/or power supply, many rely on solar thermal and photovoltaic solutions. For the installation of solar systems and photovoltaic modules - whether on-roof installation or in-roof installation - you need a suitable basis. Systems such as BEMO Smooth are ideal for this. Smooth and modern building shells with integrated solar or photovoltaic systems. In addition, there is the possibility of seamlessly designing the roof and facade. Modern and timeless design – BEMO-SMOOTH can be used in many different ways and makes the installation of the systems and solar modules a lot easier.
Urbanisation will and must create more living space in urban agglomerations. In addition to the topic of new construction, building renovation and building heights play a central role. Alongside the general refurbishment and renovation as well as the revitalisation of buildings, energy-efficient renovation plays a key role. Because a large part of the invested cost is amortized - simply by saving heating and cooling costs. This effect is often underestimated and not taken into account. Furthermore, frustration often arises because the desired results of the renovation are delayed or not fully achieved. But what are the reasons for this and how can they be solved when renovating buildings ?! We aim to address these and other topics in this report.
In swimming pools, unusual architecture can provide special bathing fun. However, it is not only a question of unique architecture, but also of the right construction. Because with swimming pools special conditions have to be met in the construction of the building envelope. A thermal building envelope is required, which plays a central role in addition to the system and building technology - especially on the swimming pool roof.
