TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUN PROTECTION international tenda

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2/2013
Technologies for sun protection
international
Associazione Italiana
Tende, Schermature Solari
e Chiusure Tecniche Oscuranti
BT Group,
owner of EUROPEAN PATENT
n° EP 2 136 012 A1
Indipendent cloths.
MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS
16 MT x 10 MT = 160 mq
eu
Sun and rain protection.
R230 PERGOXTREME
Brianzatende s.r.l. Lesmo (MB) T. +39 039 62 84 81 . [email protected]
BT Centro s.r.l. Aprilia (LT) T. +39 06 92 01 43 87 . [email protected]
BT Sud s.r.l. Bari T. +39 080 53 11 522 . [email protected]
www.btgroup.it
PAD./Hall 1 STAND H25 - L30
Solutions for shades, rolling shutters and screens.
The world changes. FAAC changes with the world.
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Year
WarraNTY
In 1965, FAAC set off on a journey. A path that, day after day, witnessed the growth
of a group that transformed passion into innovation, in order to constantly provide
cutting-edge solutions.
Today, FAAC is the leader in automatic systems, the only Company able to guarantee
a complete range for better meeting all the needs of its partners.
This solid experience has been translated into the T- Mode range; the best in FAAC
innovation to guarantee unique solutions for shades, roller shutters and screens.
T-Mode, another stage of a great journey.
www.faac.it
FAAC design
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radio transmitters
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NEW
PERGOLA
A SUMMARY OF PRACTICE,
TECHNICAL,
ELEGANCE AND DESIGN.
The structure mechanical
operation system is based
on a concealed fabric and fold
profile sliding mechanism
with overall width and height
folding dimensions reduced
by minimum 20% compared to
current market standards
Accessories and components
are made of treated aluminum
and steel and resist to saline
environments. Sintesi is actually
available in 10 different versions.
More of that, you can add
a large range of accessories like
for example Leds lights below
profiles, round spots below the
chest, bidirectional lights on the
columns, acoustics diffusers,
radiator and of course,
all cable are invisible.
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FRAMA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
5 BRAND NEW PROJECTS
TO BE PRESENTED ON COMING EDITION
OF MADE EXPO 2013,
HELD IN MILAN FROM 2ND TO 5TH OCTOBER 2013.
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TENDA INTERNATIONAL 2/2013
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PREVIEW MADE EXPO
Ramping up the construction industry
Products preview MADE expo 2013
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A brand that changes in the year of
changing – Gibus
Innovations “Made in Germany” – Geiger
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TECHNOLOGY
Fabrics that produce electricity
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INTERVIEW
30 years on the forefront - SEAV
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WORKS & DESIGN
Between earth and sea
Harmonies at sea
The new offices of Unindustria Treviso
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COMPANY PROFILE
Quality, innovation, customer care – Frama
The global manufacturing solution – S.M.R.E.
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EXHIBITIONS & CONVENTIONS
Archiprix 2013. Moscow and St. Petersburg
Sun protection, a new show in Istanbul – R+T Istanbul
Where the next is now – Heimtextil
Marco Galloni
Digital Shading
Emanuele Naboni
Unconventional solar screens
Alessandro Premier, Amina Dehò
Heat, light, air outdoors.
The role of the shading system.
Emanuele Naboni
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Technologies for sun proTecTion
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Tende, Schermature Solari
e Chiusure Tecniche Oscuranti
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MASTER
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BT GROUP
2ND COVER
PARA’
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CAME
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R+T TURCHIA
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FAAC
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RESSTENDE
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FLORIDA
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S.M.R.E.
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FRAMA
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SEAV
3RD COVER
GARATTONI
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TENDE E TECNICA
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GIBUS
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VERELUX
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IATA
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MADE EXPO 2013
PAD. 1
STAND D11/F20
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PREVIEW MADE EXPO
Ramping up the
construction industry
The priority of the next edition of MADE expo
is to kick start the construction market
PREVIEW MADE EXPO
MADE expo is back with a stronger than ever focus on crucial
issues such as urban renewal, land and infrastructure care
and maintenance, earthquake prevention and energy savings. The fundamental fabric of the country will be touched
on with a view to turning Italy around. All this and more will
be on hand at the next MADE expo show, from 2 to 5 October
at the Milan Fairgrounds Rho, marking a major change of direction in the pursuit of specialisation and garnering a wider
international audience.
MADE expo 2013 comprises six specialised shows: Construction and Building site, Building envelope and Windows, Interiors and Finishings, Energy and Plants, Software and Hardware, Cities and Landscape. This major business platform also includes a host of meetings, conferences
and workshops,
MADE Building Envelope and Windows
MADE expo 2013’s Building Envelope and Windows exhibition showcases cutting edge materials and solutions in
the field of windows, façades, shutters and sun protection
systems for delivering enhanced building performance. Energy retrofitting and energy saving solutions and Smart Cities will again be on the agenda of Smart Village that will
set the scene for a unique discussion between professionals and the industry, in an area wholly devoted to energy
sustainability and efficiency, with a global perspective that
starts with a single building and ends with a sustainable city.
Smart Village’s packed programme of initiatives and events,
conferences, seminars and technical meetings aims to develop new business opportunities by providing technological
and cultural insights that will help to identify practicable solutions to suit every market, whether it be building retrofits
or plumbing and wiring systems and domotic solutions that
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actively contribute towards containing energy. Smart Village
will also be presenting “Living Box”, a prototype for a modular, transportable, energy efficient and sustainable dwelling,
as well as exploring the opportunities offered by prefabricated residential units.
This year the show is running a new project entitled Le
finestre raccontano (Talking Windows) co-organised by
Italy’s three window manufacturers associations: FederlegnoArredo, PVC Forum Italia and Uncsaal. Talking Windows
will provide visitors with an overview of the best the market
has to offer in the way of windows A special area will be devoted to displaying a building envelope fitted with “theme
walls” highlighting the properties and qualities of a selection of products, allowing visitors to admire the latest generation windows at close quarters. The walls are designed
to give professionals, builders, designers, and distributors
the chance to watch live performance testing for assessing
he quality of a window: sound, lighting, temperature and
installation. Each wall will be fitted with windows featuring
wooden, PVC, aluminium, steel and combination frames,
different types of glass, shading systems, accessories and
components for windows and surface finishes. Visitors will
be taken on a fascinating journey through the practical implications of each product and solution for everyday life.
The focus will also be on outdoor solutions including pergola awnings, outdoor canopies and shading systems. The
next show will be dominated by the industry leaders, thanks
to an agreement between MADE expo and the EXO Consortium, which represents Italy’s finest outdoor products.
www.madeexpo.it
Came...
technology becomes
WORK of ART N.1 – Mondrian – Art collection
“The pigment flows from the motors, to blend
with matter, and reveal its artisanal uniqueness”.
Single piece of artwork for Came.
By Andrea Pezzile
With Art, the most advanced Came-branded technology, the very best in automatic
control of awnings, shutters and blinds becomes artwork. A pure expression of living
precision and comfort that debuts with Mondrian, the first work of a wide range
of tubular motors. “Smart” solutions that are ready to interact with Came’s homeautomation concept, for total, immediate and hyper-tech control of the home.
To follow this Art avant-garde collection, visit www.came.com/artcollection/en
Evo is a retractable sun awning with a rounded
and innovative design, the latest new Florida
The side guides allow you to stabilize the fabric to desired heights.
Application indicated for the protection of glass facades, arcades. It can be mounted on
ceilings or walls; Installation may be recessed into a niche or positioned on the facade.
Also available with a self-supporting protective box.
Via per Cossogno - 28923 - Verbania-Trobaso (VB) Info: 0323.574000 - E-Mail: [email protected] www.floridatende.it
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MADE EXPO PRODUCTS PREVIEW
BAT
HALL. 1 – BOOTH M11-N20
Great news for the family with the arrival of Screeny 130
GPZ with tensioning system. The system involves the use of
special guides with zip, which allow the installation in vertical wall, driving internal or external; thanks to the inclusion
of a system of tension spring contained in the seabed is also
possible to install and l ‘horizontal use as shading, either
externally or internally to glass roofs (winter gardens), or
as leaning pergola, with the front columns. The versatility
of the product, given by the patented guide, means that this
system will integrate seamlessly into modern architecture,
in many situations, while still providing performance and
plus typical of high-end products.
Available in square and round 130, versions 110 and 150 are
being built
www.batgroup.com
BT GROUP
HALL 1 – BOOTH H25-L30
A unique design and a wealth of technology: a European
patent is the basis for the new generation pergola R 230
Pergoxtreme
Thanks to the exclusive “separate sheet” system, the
assembly and maintenance of the individual strips of fabric
is facilitated, as they are managed as independent elements,
with the possibility of spacing with different shades of
colour with a strong visual effect. The modules of this multi-
functional structure can cover an area up to 10 metres deep,
suitable for becoming a unique addition to homes or public
places. As never before, the pergola has become a piece of
open space furnishing, extending the duration of use of the
location, well-inserted in any environment, both natural and
architectural. Pergoxtreme, a perfect harmony: dedicated to
all those who wish to experience their outdoor space with
elegance and emotion.
www.btgroup.it
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Blue Ocean with TDS Compact
control unit with radio receiver
Vibration wind sensor MISTRAL
CHERUBINI
HALL 4 – BOOTH H25
At Made Expo 2013 Cherubini presents the vibration wind
sensor MISTRAL. It protects the awning by detecting its
movement caused by the wind. In addition, it offers the optional “Static Load Alarm” function: in case of an accumulation of a mass of water or snow on the awning, the sensor
detects the increase in the awning inclination and intervenes by commanding its closure.
Another interesting news is the combination of the BLUE
FRAMA
HALL 1 – BOOTH Q33-R30
Sintesi pergola: a compendium of technique, handiness,
style and design. A totally innovative product boasting precise and reliable operation, with overall width and height
package dimensions reduced by minimum 20% compared
to current market standards, Sintesi matches a svelte silhouette with heavy duty canvas.
The sliding mechanism is set within the guides span, and
is hence concealed by the same when the canvas is fully
stretched: aesthetics perfectly and discreetly blends into
any setting, both contemporary and traditional, thanks to
minimum architectural and landscape impact. Thanks to
the powder coating treatment realized directly inside Frama
plants, Sintesi pergola is available in 21 different standard
OCEAN (motor with override) with the new control unit
TDS Compact. The motor become a radio controlled motor
and takes on these functions: obstacle recognition, Supersensitivity function, first middle position programmable via
remote control, second middle position programmable via
remote control and controlled from the Windtec Lux light
sensor.
After manual override, the control unit automatically reset
the limit switch positions after 1 complete up/down cycle.
www.cherubini.it
powder coating structure colors, all of them at customer’s
choice. The fully inspectable box makes operations even
easier and faster, it is closed underneath with a panel of
extruded aluminum and can be additionally equipped with
integrated built-in spot LED’s.
All components are made of aluminum and steel with a special protection treatment against saline environments. 10 different models currently available. On coming MADE
Expo 2013 (2nd to 5th October) 3 more brand new projects
will be launched as world preview. Several optional accessories available on customer’s demand and it is also possible to close the pergola all around with either glass-doors,
screen-shields or the hermetically closing vertical awning
Closer Tec.
www.frama.it
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GIBUS
HALL 1 – BOOTH D11-F20
The new and innovative Stanza del Sole® Gibus. Med
Room is a modular structure that can accommodate and
complete various coverage solutions taking advantage of all
the best features of cloth-roofing systems furniture offered
by the company. The structure proposed to the market
in this first phase, split the “isola” version and the lean
version(pergola), with variant cloths “Fly” and “Plana”. The
beautiful and harmonious frame that gives elegance and
features “flatness” of the surface covered (does not receive
any slope) welcomes the technical dimensions of the fabric
being gathered. The cloth Fly (with dual slope or mono
slope), thanks to its pantographs, also maintains the flat
upper surface downloading rain water to the internal side
gutter structure which then flows down through the drain of
the legs. The cloth Plana instead offers the advantage of a
minimum slope with a neat “roof” without any “waves.” Med
Room is completed with the optional possibility of lateral
closing with an elegant windbreak tempered glass, with
LED lighting systems and even with heating systems. For 2014 season Gibus is working on further development of the
project.
www.gibus.it
HELLA
HALL 1 – BOOTH H09-L10
The classic outdoor blind AR 80 was refined in many details by HELLA
technicians and now the AR 80 ECN embodies the new generation of
multifunctional outdoor blinds. The integrated ECN-System and an
unique slat package provide more wind stability and extraordinary
efficiency of the light control function for this product.
HELLA has already revolutionised the market for outdoor blinds with
its invention of the S-shaped slat. Now, together with the innovative
ECN-System, the new convex-concave slat AR 80 is following. Also
available with light control function, if requested.
www.hella.info
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KE PROTEZIONI SOLARI
HALL 1 – BOOTH M11-N20
Gennius A2Linear is an aluminium shading structure with packaging retractable awning, in fabric made
(tight when opened) fixed to crossbar profiles, trolleys
and guides system which permit the horizontal sliding.
This innovative and attractive structure, designed as the
slim-line version of the already existing A4 is with the
slimmer bar of the A2 Compact equipped. Characterized
by a minimal design which, however, retains the solidity
and resistance that distinguishes the range.
www.keitaly.it
PARA’
HALL 1 – BOOTH G31-H30
It is quite incredible how in the third millennium, the age of technology, man still draws inspiration from ancient traditions when
searching for guidance on how to achieve balance and wellbeing.
When designing the new TEMPOTEST® collection, the creative
team at Parà took a step into the past, with lines, textures and colours are inspired by Feng Shui. the collection came about as the
result of an attempt to recreate the perfect atmosphere for better
living in every room, proposing more than 500 variations. 96 plain
colours, a range of stripes, from the most classical to the most
sophisticated, and an infinite series of designs to suit almost any
taste in terms of colour, combinations and layout of stripes. The
collection includes different fabrics, with different performance,
to meet every user’s needs. A selection of “Elite” fabrics completes this collection: minimalist designs, textures with material
effects and an array of plain colours.
www.para.it
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PELLINI
HALL 3 – BOOTH G01-H10
Pellini will attend the 2013 edition of MADE, with a number of
technological and product innovations related to ScreenLine®
integrated blinds.
Showcased as a worldwide preview at Pellini’s stand will be the
20 and 29-mm version of the “warm edge” spacer bar, which
the company patented for applications in integrated blinds and
which will complete the range opened by the 22-mm model
that was introduced during the previous edition of the show.
In addition, the model featuring a black-out fabric of the battery-operated motorised “F Touch” system using photovoltaic
Mistral
PRATIC
HALL 1 – BOOTH N25-Q30
In terms of technical and aesthetic perfection, the offers
from Pratic include Ethos and Mistral, two products that
express the exciting concept of self-supporting shade sails,
completely new in terms of style and technique, simple and
perfect in every context, a clear sign of design and attention
to detail. Ethos and Mistral are striking for their clean lines
as well as the versatility that characterises them: they can
be installed without the need for counterweights or brace
assembly. An advantage which also results, of course, in absolute ease of assembly. Simple and linear, the structure of
Ethos and Mistral is made entirely of aluminium and painted
technology, and so will the “MB” brushless motorised system,
which will be supplied as standard by Pellini starting from October 2013, after having already been applied in a major project
(Vienna’s new Hospital – 9,000 blinds).
Finally, the new V95 slat will be available, which has specifically
been designed for applications on façades and used in a significant building, Nova Coop in Vercelli (Italy) where – with the
following glazing configuration: 55.1 Stadip Silence / 27 argon /
44.1 Stadip Silence Planitherm ONE #3 – a Ug value as low as
1.1 Wm2K and a solar factor as low as 10% can be achieved.
www.pellini.net
Ethos
with epoxy powders that keep it unchanged over time. The
sail is made of high tenacity RIPSTOP Dacron, a fabric used
in the marine industry, always kept taut thanks to an integrated motorised mechanism. These sails are also equipped
with a special band that covers the fabric exposed to the
sun, a device that reduces the effect of ultraviolet rays thus
prolonging the durability of the Dacron. There are also new
versions of Reverse, the self-supporting aluminium solution
designed for tourist facilities that meets the needs of sun
protection easily and goes anywhere outside, and T-line, the
revolutionary vertical roller blind with a housing and fabric
that slides on stainless steel side wires.
www.pratic.it
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RESSTENDE
HALL 1 – BOOTH L25-M30
Resstende will be exhibiting
for the first time during the
MADE trade fair a number
of exclusive products. The
first is Stripes, an innovative
Resstende fabric collection
for roller blinds. The fabric
is mounted on the blind to
form two fabric layers, one
behind the other, each with
alternating transparent and
opaque horizontal bands. By
positioning the overlapping
bands at different heights it is easy to create just the
right level of transparency
and obtain the lighting effect
desired. Moving the blind up
Stripes
White Inspiration
and down, the transparent and opaque bands may be aligned to produce a fully open, partially covered or fully covered effect at any window height: hence the amount of light entering
the room may be perfectly adjusted as and when required. The practicability of a venetian
blind may now be obtained by a roller blind, an ideal blend of sought-after style and functional design to give a touch of modernism to any room. The Stripes collection is available
in a wide range of colours and in 10 different textile series, the fabrics are divided by shade
and texture of the bands. The Stripes fabrics are resistant to humidity and are therefore also
ideal for kitchen and bathroom windows. Furthermore choose between chain or motorized
operation for a tailored system. A second novelty that will be on show at the MADE trade fair
is the White Inspiration fabric collection: a selection of 9 all white shading and blackout
fabrics, with a range of different patterns and textures to suit any taste.
www.resstende.com
S.M.R.E.
HALL 1 – BOOTH S25
SM-375-TA is a high performance industrial cutting
plotter designed to process
technical fabrics typically
used in the awning and sun
shade industry. Main features are its high speed, high
precision, and user-friendliness, its great versatility and
its competitive price.
With its solid structure the
machine is ready to take on
even the toughest cutting
jobs. Its modularity allows
to adapt the dimensions of
the machine to the production requirements of every
manufacturer. Multiple tools
and accessories - crush cut,
rotary knife, drag knife, CO2
laser cutter and pressing bar
for perfect cuts on breathing fabrics - can be installed
simultaneously on the tool
bridge ensuring total versatility. The machine works in full
automatic cycles. A computer controlled grip-and-pull system pulls the fabric off of the roll, cross cuts the fabric to
size, spreads the sheet on the work top, then starts the cutting job according to the programmed CAD pattern. The dynamic cutting frame - or zero-point - can be chosen with the
joystick on the tool bridge or on the computer, thus enabling
the machine to process not only fabrics off of the roll, but
manually placed sheets as well.
Operated by leading companies in the sun shade industry
SM-375-TA is the ideal solution for manufacturers who need
to perform fast, high quality cutting - X/Y as well as complex
shapes - on a wide range of technical fabrics.
www.smre.it
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SPRECH
HALL 1 – BOOTH M01-N04
technical and design Sprech area and the designer Francesco Spada who has designed, exclusively for the Dehors
division, a series of new concepts with structural proposals and furniture for outdoor integrated spaces that meet
the current needs of context and adapt to a great variety of
customer requests. Design and functionality, strength and
lightness in the form of micro-architectures for new spaces
of conviviality outdoor.
The awareness of the necessity of careful design and compatibility, related to the use of urban spaces and landscape
for public and private, is since a long time affecting the strategies of research and development-product of the division of
Dehors Sprech.
In this respect, Sprech srl will exhibit the model Angolar
at Made Expo, created by the collaboration between the www.sprech.it
TENDA SERVICE
The outdoor structures require careful design, with this awareness Tenda
Service developed the virtuous sunscreen system bioclimatic Programma Eclissi. During the next MADE
EXPO the company will present new
creations aimed at optimizing energy
performance. The modularity and flexibility allow you to achieve constructive proposals covering dynamic and
adaptable to every need
www.tendaservice.com
TESIFLEX
HALL 3 – BOOTH B11-C12
Oskura Waterproof 2.0 is a system of motorised shading
that can be oriented and packed up, which, in its closed position, also blocks the rain. The system can also be installed
on a structure without a slope. The supporting structure is
made of aluminium profiles with a large cross-section. The
eaves and drainpipes for the discharge of storm water are
integrated in the structure. The extruded aluminium blades
contain an insulating material within them which allows for
the soundproofing of the product. The profiles are made of
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extruded aluminium with a large cross section with rounded
shapes for specific use; they can be surface treated with anodisation of various shades or painted with polyester powders in desired colours, unchanged over time. Sliding is always motorised. Each blade slides in its respective guide by
means of ball bearings silenced with plastic covering. The
accessories are made of stainless materials. Oskura Waterproof 2.0 is packable, taking up a space of about 12% (housing excluded), with a simple movement of the motor.
www.tendergroup.com
VELUX
HALL 4 – BOOTH A25-C30
Velux offers the market its line of roller shutters, a perfect fit for maximum comfort, safety and protection in
the attic. Velux shutters provide privacy and complete
darkness even during the day, cut down summer heat
by up to 95%, increase thermal insulation in winter by
up to 27% and reduce noise by up to 75%. They also protect the internal curtains from high summer temperatures, so no discolouration occurs and they can maintain
their functional characteristics for a long time. They are
made of solid aluminium sheets insulated with foam insulation. The frame is dark grey and matches perfectly
with Velux roof windows with aluminium exterior finish.
The shutter can be combined with sheer roller blinds or
sheer pleated blinds, to adjust the light during the day
and obtain up to a 46% insulation in winter.
www.velux.it
Prodotti e soluzioni per: la protezione; l’oscuramento
il risparmio energetico; la sicurezza; l’arredamento
Products and solutions for: protection; sun shading;
energy saving; security; furnishing
Ogni due anni il meglio dell’intera filiera per la protezione solare, i tessuti tecnici e l’arredo.
Da 13 anni l’unico evento in Italia a livello internazionale,
dedicato al settore. In contemporanea con la 32a edizione di SUN, Salone Internazionale dell’Esterno.
Every two years the best of the entire supply chain for
sun protection, technical fabrics and furniture.
Since 13 years the only international sector related event
in Italy. Together with the 32nd edition of SUN, International Outdoor Trade Show.
IATA Italia S.r.l.
Via Industrie, 51
30024 Musile di Piave
VENEZIA - Italia
T. +39.0421.55032-3-4
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www.iataitalia.com
[email protected]
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TECHNOLOGY
Marco Galloni
Marco Galloni is a journaliste and a designer of systems for the
routing and conditioning of audio-video signals
Fabrics that produce electricity
Photovoltaic curtains, Venturi effect wind turbines and aerofoils that fly at
altitudes of 800/1000 metres to take advantage of the immense energy
of wind: all this is already a reality. Because to help our exhausted planet,
it is not enough to just play defence: we need to go on the attack
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The photovoltaic fabric
Covenergy mounted on an
aluminium structure: the
modules are clearly visible,
each measuring 46 x 340
cm with an output of 92 Wp.
It is possible to connect to
one another a minimum
of 5 to a maximum of 20
modules, to form photovoltaic sheets ranging in power
between 500 and 2000 watts
approximately; more sheets
may in turn be connected
electrically to create real
photovoltaic parks.
Fabrics, with their ability to shield sunlight, can lead to significant savings in electricity. The savings increase if these
fabrics, in the form of curtains, blinds etc, are controlled by
automated systems that enhance their effectiveness. But
thinking only in terms of energy savings may be wrong: it
means, basically, to continue to play defence and only defence; in so doing perhaps it is possible to limit the number of
goals, but the game surely cannot be won. And the game is
an important one: at stake is the protection of a planet that is
already exhausted from the energy point of view, in need of
urgent action. To make these measures more effective, we
should start by changing our mentality, switching from an
all defence strategy to a mixed strategy combining defence
and attack. An image of e-Shadow, a
370 Wp photovoltaic umbrella. The basic version is
equipped with two batteries,
inverter, battery charger,
USB ports for iPod, iPad and
PDA, 220-volt power outlet.
To the standard equipment,
a complete set of accessories can be added including
mini bar, sun loungers, RCF
sound system, Artemide LED lighting system,
cabinets, shelves and even
a personal computer with a
15.6” monitor and Wi-Fi.
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Fabrics and photovoltaic umbrellas
As did the Modena-based company that patented Covenergy,
a photovoltaic fabric with which it is possible to cover arbours, gazebos, canopies, greenhouses and wood or metal
structures. In this way, pleasant and natural shading is guaranteed (thanks to the micro-perforated structure of Covenergy) and at the same time it is possible to produce nonnegligible amounts of electricity. Covenergy consists of 46 x
340 centimetre modular panels, each of which is capable of
delivering 92 Wp. It is possible to electrically connect from
a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 20 modules, to form photovoltaic sheets ranging in power from 500 to about 2,000
watts. More sheets can in turn be linked to one another, creating real photovoltaic parks.
Another example of the mixed strategy mentioned above (offence plus defence) is e-Shadow, a photovoltaic umbrella produced by the same company as that of Covener-
Fig. 1 - In this picture the operating principle of Invelox is shown, the wind
turbine invented by the Iranian engineer Daryoush Allaei: the wind is
captured by a conveyor (1) which sends it to a vertical duct (2) shaped so
as to increase the air velocity; the vertical duct is connected to a horizontal
portion shaped to create the Venturi effect (3), which increases the dynamic pressure of the air and reduces the static pressure; the air at high
pressure arrives in the turbines (4) that moves them and finally exits from
the terminal part of the duct (5), shaped to reduce noise and turbulence.
gy. The energy produced by an e-Shadow, 370 Wp, is less
than that generated by a Covenergy sheet in its minimum
configuration (5 modules), but in this case it is not so much
the quantity of energy, but the quality. We will explain better. e-Shadow represents a point of convergence between
technologies and disciplines, if one can speak of disciplines,
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which are usually stand-alone and do not interact much
with one another: renewables and entertainment, interior
design and information technology, hotel management and
who knows what else. In its basic version, e-Shadow is already well equipped: two batteries, inverter, battery charger,
USB ports for iPod, iPad and PDA, 220-volt power outlet. But
then, thanks to a set of accessories including mini-bar, sun
loungers, RCF sound system, Artemide LED lighting system,
cabinets, shelves and even a personal computer with a 15.6”
monitor and Wi-Fi, its versatility increases dramatically: the
e-Shadow turns into a modular unit that can fundamentally
change the way of managing public facilities. When used in
the garden of a bar or a restaurant, for example, it can facilitate the work of waiters and staff enabling customers to order via PC. When used in a beach setting, another example,
it can allow guests to work at the beach while connected to
the Internet. And so on.
Invelox, the wind turbine without blades
Another method of energy production that also plays attack
and not just defence, is Invelox. It is a wind turbine invented
by Daryoush Allaei, an Iranian naturalized American engineer who founded a company based on this idea; it seems
that Allaei was inspired by techniques for harnessing wind
used in ancient Persia. Invelox is far more efficient and causes less environmental impact than traditional turbines with
blades. According to the manufacturer, the amount of energy produced is up to 600% higher than that produced by traditional wind turbines with blades, resulting in the following
cost reduction: about $750 per kW, costs comparable to those of energy from natural gas and hydroelectric sources.
The operating principle of Invelox is shown schematically in
Figure 1: wind is captured by an (intake) conveyor placed
on top of a metal structure that is much lower than that of
traditional wind turbines. Made of fabric, aluminium, plastic
and composite materials, the conveyor has no moving parts
and is therefore harmless to birds, as opposed to generators with blades that kill migratory birds and other protected
species. The air captured by the conveyor is channelled to a
vertical duct which increases its speed, ending up in a horizontal section designed to cause the Venturi effect (see box).
Inside the Venturi tube, the air velocity is at its maximum,
the static pressure is low and the dynamic pressure is very
high: the air, thus compressed, moves the turbines connected to the electricity generators. At the end of the cycle,
air leaves the terminal part of the duct, countersunk so as to
reduce turbulence and noise.
The strengths of Invelox include the ability to work with
weak winds: the system invented by Allaei already begins
to produce energy with winds of 1 or 2 miles per hour, equivalent to 0.4 to 0.9 metres per second, while the turbines
with blades need winds of at least 3 or 4 metres per second.
We already mentioned the short stature of the Invelox to-
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wers: we are talking 40/50 feet, between 12 and 15 metres,
while the on-shore larger turbines can reach 130 metres,
with a rotor diameter of 70 metres. The first prototype of
Invelox, installed by Allaei in Chaska, Minnesota, has a 90foot (27-metre) tower and a power of 1.8 MW: to produce the
same amount of energy with a conventional wind turbine,
a tower three times as high would be needed. Those who
live near wind farms often complain about stress, insomnia
and depression caused by the noise of the wind turbines a very low frequency noise, thus heard from miles away and the hypnotic effect of the rotors in motion: with Invelox
these problems do not exist. Finally, there is another aspect
in which the system of Allaei proves to be superior to wind
turbines of the conventional type: resistance to atmospheric
agents, in particular to wind. Wind turbines with blades cannot tolerate very strong winds which can severely damage
both the support structure and the rotor; this is why they are
equipped with brakes and other systems that, when the wind
reaches cut-off velocity (20 – 25 metres a second), block the
blades. Invelox, on the contrary, is able to withstand even
hurricanes, according to the manufacturer.
Kitegen, energy from high-altitude winds
KiteGen, a technology developed by a company from Chieri in
Turin, is based on a principle in some ways opposite to that
of Invelox: while the latter accelerates the speed of the weak
winds that blow a few metres from the ground, KiteGen works with high-altitude, much faster and more powerful winds.
How much more powerful and faster can be seen in Table 1:
10 metres from the ground, the average speed of the winds
in the atmosphere is 3.3 metres per second; at 800 metres
above ground it rises to 7.2 metres per second, reaching 10
metres per second at an altitude of 2000 metres. The increases in power density are also more consistent, because
the winds at high altitude are not only faster but more constant, blow for a greater number of hours and with fewer
changes in direction: thus, if at 10 metres from the ground,
the average power density is 22 watts per square metre, at
2000 metres it is 600 watts. Conventional wind turbines do
what they can to take advantage of winds at high altitude, but
since their height does not exceed 80-130 metres, they have
to settle for winds with average speeds of 4.6 to 5 metres
per second and a power of 58 watts per square metre or
so. To intercept high-altitude winds KiteGen uses futuristic
aerofoil kites that go up altitudes of 800/1000 metres. The
kites are connected, by means of cables made of composite
material, to turbines that are located at ground level. The
cables perform the dual function of transmitting the motion
of the aerofoils to the turbines and controlling, via a system
of sensors and computers, the flight of the kites themselves,
circling along trajectories in the shape of an overturned 8.
KiteGen can be configured in two different ways: Stem
composed of a single turbine with a single wing, and Ca-
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Fig. 2 - The graph shows the acceleration of the wind produced within the Invelox system (the
hours of the day on the horizontal axis, velocity of the air on the vertical): a wind of just over 2.5
metres per second, a speed at which conventional wind turbines never start producing energy, is
transformed by the Venturi effect to a current of air of almost 4 metres per second.
Table 1 - Speed and power (average) of the winds in the atmosphere: high-altitude winds are
not only faster but much more powerful because they blow more consistently and for a greater
number of hours. The altitude of 80 metres is typical of traditional wind turbines which can only
count on winds of 4.6 metre per second or so.
rousel composed of multiple Stem turbines placed a short
distance from one another. The first prototype of KiteGen,
called KSU1, was tested in 2006 with the authorisation of
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and ENAV (National
Air Traffic Control Service): it was a 40 kW Stem turbine
whose aerofoil hovered at an altitude of 800 metres, gene-
rating - with an onshore wind of 4.5 metres per second - 5
kW of electricity on average, with peaks of 30 kW. An much
higher amount of energy can be produced with the Carousel
configuration. According to the Turin-based company that
designed KiteGen, twelve Stem turbines arranged in a ring
800 metres in diameter, are capable of intercepting a front
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An image of KiteGen, the high-altitude
wind turbine designed by a company in
Turin: an aerofoil structure 800/1000
feet above ground making overturned 8
trajectories; the wing’s movements are
transmitted by means of cables made of
composite material, to a turbine located
in a transparent structure which also
includes a computer that controls the
movement of the aerofoil.
(Courtesy of Kite Gen Research)
wind of 1 km2: to exploit the same front wind and generate the same amount of energy, about 150 traditional wind
towers would be required, with the additional problem that
these towers, which need to be placed at a certain distance
spa
from one another, would occupy an area of approximately 40
km2, compared to the 5 km2 (including buffer/safety zone)
of the Carousel structure. With only slightly larger (ring
diameter of 1000 m) wind farms, a power of 100 MW can
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be obtained. Powers of the order of 1000 MW (1 GW) can be
obtained by increasing the diameter of the Carousel to 1600
metres. Plants of this size would produce electricity at costs
significantly lower than those of the most efficient combined
cycle turbogas power plants: less than 3 euro cents per kWh
With KiteGen, in short, we can seriously begin to exploit the
immense energy of wind, whose total capacity is estimated
to be between 1700 and 3600 TW (terawatts), equivalent to
about 200 times the needs of man.
At the moment KiteGen is in advanced stages of testing. Two
turbines are currently in operation, both installed in the municipality of Sommariva Perno in the province of Cuneo: a 3
MW turbine and a 100 kW turbine derived from a KiteGen
prototype for naval use. The technology works perfectly and
the results are encouraging, “but to get to the point of real
industrialisation/sales” - said Marcello Corongiu, spokesman for the Turin-based company that is implementing the
project - “it will take about two more years”.
Renewables ahead of everything
In these two years - or so - many things can change, noted
Maria van der Hoeven, director of the International Energy
Agency (IEA), during a meeting that was held on July 8th in
Farnesina: according to the IEA director, by 2016, renewables will become, on a planetary scale, the second largest
source of electricity after coal, surpassing gas and beating
nuclear sources. In 2018, according to van der Hoeven, energy from renewable sources will increase by 40% and will
constitute nearly a quarter of global electricity production
(source: “la Repubblica”). In an interview with Antonio Cianciullo, the IEA director said that renewables are now able
to hold their own: “Many renewables no longer need high
incentives. But they still need long-term policies that allow
for the formation of a reliable market and a framework of
rules compatible with social objectives. Globally, fossil fuel
subsidies are six times higher than incentives for renewable
energy“.
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The aerofoils of KiteGen are not very different in shape
and operating principle from those used in kitesurfing and
paragliding: the wing of the KiteGen, seen here hovering
at an altitude of 1000 metres, is equipped with four cables
made of composite material that are used both to guide it
and to transmit the motion to the electricity generators;
on the wing there are fixed sensors that send data to
the ground computers, enabling them to find the easiest
trajectories.
In short, everyone must do his part. The companies in the
sector, as we have seen in this article, are creating extraordinary, ambitious, projects unthinkable a few years ago,
when it was thought that renewables would forever remain
confined in a niche and was just for romantic dreamers. But
companies cannot do everything by themselves. They need,
as pointed out by Maria van der Hoeven, legislators who
know how to do their job. KSU1 (pictured) is the first prototype of KiteGen: tested in 2006 with
the authorisation of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and ENAV
(National Air Traffic Control Service), it had a nominal power of 40 kW
and was able to generate - with an onshore wind of 4.5 metres per
second - 5 kW of electricity on average, with peaks of 30 kW. In the
image, the spool of cable which transmits the motion of the wing to
the turbine can be clearly seen.
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VENTURI EFFECT, THAT PARADOX
THAT MAKES WIND TURBINES GO FASTERI
The Invelox wind turbine is based on the Venturi effect, a phenomenon - also known as hydrodynamic paradox - discovered
by the Italian physicist Giovanni Battista Venturi (1746-1822). According to this principle if the speed of a fluid flowing in a
duct increases, the pressure (static) decreases. The phenomenon is illustrated in figure 3: in point 1, in which the section
of the tube is larger, the fluid has a lower speed and a higher pressure (static), as seen by the fact that the vertical column
reaches a higher altitude. In point 2, the tube shrinks, so the speed increases and the pressure decreases, as seen from
the corresponding vertical column, which reaches a lower altitude.
The phenomenon studied by Giovanni Battista Venturi is also found in gases and air. It is for the Venturi effect that, on
days with strong winds, the doors and windows of the house tend to close violently. And it is due to the Venturi effect that
aircraft fly: the wings are shaped so that, passing above them, the air flows faster and therefore has a lower pressure
and so it is as if the aircraft was being sucked upwards; under the wing, on the other hand, the air flows more slowly and
the pressure is thereby increased. In the Invelox system the turbines that move the alternators are located in the section
in which the duct is narrower: here the air reaches the maximum speed, has lower static pressure and higher dynamic
pressure.
Fig. 3 - Graphical representation of the Venturi
effect: in point 1, where the section of the duct is
larger, the fluid velocity is lower and the pressure
(static) is higher, the corresponding column in fact
reaches the highest altitude. In point 2, where the
duct narrows, the speed of the fluid increases and
the static pressure decreases, while the dynamic
pressure increases.
THE DAY WHEN RENEWABLES
SURPASSED TRADITIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
Sunday, June 16, 2013, in the early hours of the afternoon, renewables reported a landslide victory over traditional sources
of energy: 100% of the electricity produced in our country came from photovoltaics, wind energy and hydropower. As a result,
for the first time in history, the purchase price of electricity (PUN, Single National Price) dropped to zero in the whole Italian
territory, even if users probably did not notice because they kept paying the usual bills. Something like this had happened
two weeks before - on Sunday, June 2, 2013 - when the hourly minimum price fell to 0.46 euro/MWh. Alessandro Marangoni,
CEO of Althesys, a Milan-based company that provides strategic advice to companies, institutions and organisations,
commented on the event: “The supply capacity of renewables in Italy now seems to guarantee, in terms of instant demand,
a 100% coverage at times when the demand is low, as on spring and summer Sundays. However, the instant event cannot
be taken as a reference for careful management of the electricity market, which needs, now more than ever, a new market
design in the light of an offer undergoing extraordinary transformation».
To better understand the significance of what happened on June 16, it should be noted that the Single National Price is
determined by auction bids made on the electricity market by operators in the sector. In these auctions first the lowest bid
is accepted and then gradually higher ones, to cover the total electricity need. The most expensive source of energy is called
marginal; non-programmable renewable sources such as photovoltaic and wind power are offered at zero cost, so as to be
sure that they will be selected: their effect is therefore that of controlling the market, to bring down the price of electricity
that the marginals tend to keep up. In the early afternoon of Sunday, June 16, 2013, there was only renewable energy on the
market, which explains why PUN dropped to zero (source “QualEnergia.it”).
Fig. 4 - Chart showing electricity prices on Sunday, June 16, 2013 issued by GME (Energy Market Manager) in the early afternoon, between
the hours of 14:00 and 15:00, the price dropped
to zero, compared to a daily average of 50 euro/
MWh and an all-time peak of 121.91 euro/MWh
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Quality, innovation,
customer care
The values behind Frama’s success
Sintesi pergola
COMPANY PROFILE
Frama has been manufacturing sun protection systems
for over 30 years. The company focuses on market needs
and has a reputation for the continuous pursuit of new
production techniques, new models and cutting-edge materials. The headquarters and the main premises are based in Novi di Modena. and cover over 14,500 sq m.
The wide product range (all CE certified), high-quality materials, and state-of-the art processing methods which stand out on the European scene have not only enabled the company to conquer remarkable market shares, but
also the status of reliable , well-established and efficient
business. Operators from both the Italian and foreign
market have rewarded the company by following its policy
and supporting its entrepreneurial choices.
Frama was awarded production system certification pursuant to ISO 9001 standards in 1999, and has chosen TÜV
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The new vertical awning Evolution Line
Italia as partner for further growth and constant improvement. Quality, innovation, customer care: these are the values behind Frama’s success in the field of sun protection
systems.
Adhesil® system, for sealing acrylic and polyester fabric,
also in waterproof version, is the first result achieved through constant effort supported by an innovative attitude; patented in 1999, it is guaranteed 5 years.
Frama brand is distributed throughout Italy by a network of
Authorized Resellers that reconfirm their trust in the company by renewing the FRAMA POINT and FRAMA CENTER
affiliation agreement every year.
Frama participates in the EXO Consortium, set up in 2011 as
a pool boasting the most outstanding outdoor pergola manufacturers on the market.
Frama has now become member of FederlegnoArredo as
well. This association is the real core of the wood-furniture
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Sintesi Air pergola
industry protecting Made in Italy know-how since 1945. Frama is actively involved in the field of energy saving and
efficiency and creates solutions for enhancing thermal efficiency in buildings. In fact, in addition to Sintesi and Galileo
pergolas and to Closer and Closer Tec full closure awnings,
the range of latest products also includes Evolution , the
new vertical awning line.
Frama, together with Modena-based KF Energy, also manufactures Aurora®: the first photovoltaic awning to produce
renewable energy. Frama goals involve designing and developing quality and innovative products able to meet the
requirements of today’s constantly evolving market, though
remaining faithful to its original quality and innovation principles.
On this purpose, during coming edition of Made EXPO 2013,
Frama will launch officially 5 brand new projects: totally innovative worldwide products which will contribute to increase even more strongly our constant growing process.
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30 years on the forefront
SEAV celebrates its 30th year of business
and renews its challenge
Year 2013 marks SEAV’S 30th anniversary. SEAV has always
valued teamwork and human capital as the most crucial and
decisive driver of development, and these thirty years of ongoing success confirm that the choice we made was a winner.
Thanks to everyone’s contribution, SEAV is today a leader in its
sector of business when it comes to know-how and product
quality and performance, and the market tributes us this leadership, confirming its appreciation through the results that,
in the midst of a pervasive financial crisis, the company has
continued to nonetheless and always achieve. Emboldened by
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our success, we look to the future with a sense of reassurance
and the new challenges we have already begun to undertake
prefigure what SEAV will be in the decades to come: a company
always careful to the latest evolution in domotics, capable of
effectively integrating artificial intelligence with technological
platforms, to ensure the utmost comfort in all settings, be it the
private home or on the job. We will thus continue to be key players and heralds of the true “Made in Italy”, the one that skillfully couples ingenuity and quality in a unique product appreciated
all over the world, the expression of a territory in which SEAV
has always invested and will continue to do in the future.
We met Rosalba Schiavoni, founder and production manager of
SEAV, here you can find the interview.
Mrs. Schiavoni, can you tell us the history of SEAV?
SEAV starts off in the early 80’s, the natural evolution of a company whose business was in the sector of subcontracted musical instruments As a matter of fact, we used to develop electronic components featured on several musical instruments
that were manufactured in our district, and our ambition was
to differentiate our production, by introducing new products to
offer to other markets. A clever intuition of my husband, Giuseppe Lepretti, led us to decide to start manufacturing remote
controls and electronic boards for gate automation, exploiting
the wealth of the know-how we had previously acquired in the
electronic component business and beginning to delve into a
market that seemed quite promising for the future. Thanks to
our effort and dedication, the intuition proved successful. In a
short time, SEAV created an important structure for project
design, fit to tackle the challenges undertaken, and developed
a distribution network that first covered Italy, then broadened
to the rest of Europe and today is proudly present around the
globe. The values that have always inspired us are no doubt
at the core of our success: respect for and investments in the
territory, continuous investments in technological innovation,
great care for quality, both in the manufactured product and
in relations with customers. And finally, what has always been
our most important asset, the benefit of relying on a team in
the real sense of the word, tightly knit and capable of exalting
and reaping the most out of the contribution of all company
staff: we started off from our team and its members and we
still place all our trust in teamwork today, looking to tomorrow
with the same smile with which we now look at our history and
to the thirty years of success we’ve enjoyed.
Which are the values for the success of SEAV?
Our corporate culture is based on principles of ethics and professionalism.
The quality in the design and in manufacturing our products is
a key assumption of our vision. Our values permeate the entire
life of the company: from daily repeated gestures to decisions
that affect the life and future of SEAV. The carefull choice of
suppliers and raw materials is the foundamental step to ensure
the quality of our products. The second is the production process that takes place entirely in our factory, allowing us to have
total control over the products and to be able to treat in detail
every particulars. The third is represented by the tests. In the
room specially dedicated, our specialized collaborators carry
out rigorous tests on each product. All our production efforts
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are aimed to gain the trust of our customers, becoming a reliable and irreplaceable partner. The attention to the changing
needs of customers and markets are intercepted, understood
and processed thanks to our sensitivity grown through long experience in home automation. For this reason new products
comply with requirements tailored to individual market or individual customer.
The careful and expert hands of our employees transform cold
and raw material properties in electronics control units. No
conflict between Profitability vs. Responsibility, because our
business vision is a vision of ethical responsibility.
SEAV is a company deeply rooted in the territory which has
always worked…
SEAV is a company deeply rooted in the territory which has
always worked in the province of Ancona. It employs personnel through a collaboration with the Polytechnic University of
Marche. The company knows the value of its colleagues establishing with them a lasting relationship: there are those who
have tied their careers to the company. This relationship of mutual fidelity allows the establishment of lasting ties and the de-
velopment of innovative projects by staff trained in the company
and grew up with it. The long presence in the territory beyond
the direct effects to their employees has definitely contributed
to the economic and social development of the productive context of this part of Marche. Land for excellence in small and
medium enterprise born from ideas of capable and tenacious
businessmen. We declined the Made in Italy as Made in Marche, where reigning creativity and innovation.
The share holders are the same management company. The
stake holders are equally important for the life of SEAV and
could not be otherwise. We are strongly rooted in the territory
and without the background of entrepreneurial Marche’s culture SEAV probably would not exist. In an era of relocation we
stayed in our area, two years ago we built a new building bigger and more comfortable in Osimo with an area of over 3000
square meters. This significant investment has been a challenge for us, it represents a confident look to the future. The new
structure allows our staff to share company life. The leadership
wanted some areas where employees could live moments together, believing that a team working in harmony contributes
to the success of SEAV.
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Speaking about value: what about your attention to quality?
High technology and reliability are the main characteristics of
the company. For SEAV quality is a unique value, based on continuous research and on a carefull development of innovative
technologies. SEAV realizes technologically advanced solutions
backed by extensive testing on all of the production. Add to this
employees high professionalism, 5 year warranty on products,
commitment and responsibility of SEAV Board of Direction.
In this situation of global economic crisis, which are your priorities?
Despite the global economic crisis began in 2008 had be cut
down indiscriminately on almost all sectors and global markets, and therefore also lightly to us, investment in R & D has
not decreased but has remained constant. Although the sales
has contracted, SEAV has not given up R & D. For a technological company like us research is a fundamental ingredient of
business success. Each year, our catalogue is renewed by adding new solutions and products. SEAV also constantly invests
resources in developing new lines of design, always aware of
trends and tastes of the market.
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Can you explain us what is SeavMORE?
MORE stands for Manufacturing, Optimization, Research, Engineering and identifies and distinguishes the increasingly more
important 360° dimension that SEAV is giving to its business
and market approach. We have always been involved in developing Electronic Solutions for Movement Control, but those who
know us well know also that we are much, much more. SEAV is,
in fact, also an R&D division that develops customized projects
for an endless series of applications and customers: from remote controls for kitchen ventilation hoods or for home theater big screens to applications in the medical field, to solutions
developed for the yachting market and those produced for the
automotive industry. Thanks to this versatility, the experience
we gain little by little increases the ability of SEAV to specialize,
which grows and multiplies exponentially, making it an undeniable factor of its competitive edge. To allow everyone to benefit of this wealth of experience and professionalism comes SeavMORE: a complex system formed by highly experienced staff
and state of the art know-how and technology, that offers solid
answers in the fields of Research, Optimization, Engineering
and the Manufacture of electronic products.
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Emanuele Naboni
Emanuele Naboni is an Associate professor at the Institute of Technology,
Faculty of Architecture in Copenhagen and founder of E3lab.
Digital shading
Simulation tools impact the identity of the shading system
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Only a small part of the new buildings are designed without
the use of environmental simulation tools (EST). Sustainability and its integration with simulation tools, often called
“Performative Design” (PD) seem to have changed not only
the shape of buildings but also the shape of design methods
and the shape of screening systems. It is now possible to
distinguish two main categories of involvement of simulation tools in the design process of shading systems.
Most architecture studios form new working groups dedicated to sustainable design and use of simulation tools. New
methods of collaboration with consultants and researchers
have emerged, by changing the design process. The data
show a tendency to move from traditional and sequential
design towards a more interdisciplinary model, integrating
simulation beyond the traditional professional boundaries of architecture. During this process of change it is also
possible to notice how an industry that produces tools tries
to adapt the nature of architectural design software. In this
context, the screening system is one of the architectural features which expresses the changes taking place. This is so
for the simple reason that it is one of the elements on which,
within the framework of standardisation of facade systems,
experiments in shape and language can be performed.
In the context of the relationship between simulation and
screening systems, we can distinguish between two methods of designing the screening system:
- Semi-digital design is developed based on the knowledge
of the architect as far as sustainability, experience and sensitivity to climate contexts and human factors. In this category, the process is related to traditional “form making”
and designing architecture. Simulation tools are used only
for testing screening systems using a “scene-by-scene” approach.
- Digital design that is driven by environmental analysis and
data. “Finding Form” and methods of parametric optimisation fall within this category. Modelling tools largely affect
the identity, language and shape of the screen.
“Form Finding” and parametric optimisation are based on
the use of plug-in tools in geometric modelling, the most
famous of which is Grasshopper. This type of instrument,
starting from definite performance targets and its relationship with the screening system, is able to automatically generate optimal facade shapes. It is difficult to uniquely
associate semi-digital design or “form finding” techniques
to a specific architecture firm. The methods used typically
vary from one design to another even within the same office.
However, it is possible to say that many architectural firms
implement semi-digital design methods.
Highfields Automotive and Engineering Training Centre.
Details of the screening system optimised with semi-digital
processes.
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Form-finding exercise (designbymany)
The process of semi-digital design
It should be said that simulation tools have two main applications: to help architects optimise the initial design, and
then quantify the performance data in more detail to ensure
compliance with the project’s objectives and levels of certification. For purposes of the preliminary design, the simulations are employed by architectural firms with comparative
design alternatives in order to identify the one with the highest performance, rather than to predict the exact level of energy consumption. Prior to involving specialists, the team of
architects outline a number of possible shading solutions.
Once the general criteria of sustainability are established
with specialists in brief, the next step is performance modelling.
The design of the shape is then tested through various tools
in order to test daylighting and energy performance and
thermal properties. At this stage the design is fluid and user-friendly software programs are generally preferred to
more technically advanced, detailed and “time-consuming”
ones, which are used later. In this approach, the sensitivity
and experience of the architect are the main factors in determining the nature of the screen. The instruments have
a secondary role in determining the merits of each design
solution. Unlike parametric design, performance is not
mathematically optimised. However, if the architect is willing to modify the design according to the analysis, it is possible to achieve high environmental performance.
In more advanced stages of design, as the design gets more
complex, more technically advanced tools such as Radiance,
EnergyPlus and CFD analysis are used “in-house” or by
external specialists. But this is not always the case. Some
architectural firms employ more complex tools at the initial stages of design. But the use of complex instruments
from the initial stages of design results in slow input data
and calculation. In order to accelerate the flow of planning
and coordination between design and simulation, some ar-
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chitecture firms and consultants have developed scripts to
allow multiple simultaneous simulations that often require
an investment in servers or cloud computing services.
“Form finding”
“Form Finding” is based on the automatic generation of
screening shapes using specific tools customised to meet
the targets of environmental performance defined by the designer. To search for the optimal solution, performance targets can be used (such as CO2 emissions or heating, cooling
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and lighting loads) built into “form finding” algorithms or in
search of the optimal shape. To put it simply, the computer
identifies the shape of a building or an architectural element
(e.g. shading system) with the highest performance. In more
complex solutions, performance can be defined not only on
the basis of environmental objectives, but also in terms of
broader goals such as needs of intended use, structural efficiency, energy consumption, daylighting quality, constructibility, economic viability.
In this page and in the next one: example of form-finding with Grassopher.
The shading extension and its orientation can be modulated by the amount
of radiation to be screened.
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This approach may be useful for architects interested in adapting the
shape of their buildings to the site and to specific climatic conditions.
SOM and Foster, two large international firms which have encouraged
a culture of collaborative work between geometric modelling and
simulation, have recently proposed concepts of Performative Design
based on form finding. It must be said that some experts are sceptical
about the adoption of techniques of form finding. They argue that there
is the risk that when simulation starts to determine the nature or quality of architecture, the human component of design and the role of the
architect might become marginal. According to them, the design sensibility of architects coupled with their unique ability to relate design to
social and cultural factors demand a reduction in calculations related
to sustainability and energy. Leaving the generation of the shape of the
shading system to the computer results in too many variables remaining uncontrolled and absent from the real quality of architectural design. They believe that the computer can amplify our knowledge
of environmental systems, but that tools cannot solve all
environmental and architectural problems.
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Between earth and sea
Resstende blinds at Icon Complex, Oslo
The entrance to the Astrup Fearnley Museet pathway
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The Tjuvholmen Icon Complex: a building constructed
between land and sea, erected beside a canal that divides the structure in two, surrounded by an urban park
with open-air sculptures.
The new Oslo art gallery designed by the architect Renzo
Piano is the new Landmark of the Norwegian capital, an
articulated complex of buildings covered by a huge single
“sail”. Light, a precious and very rare element during the
long winter months, manages to illuminate the whole
structure, filtering through the “ice” roof.
Thanks to their renowned technical capacity, Resstende
was contracted to supply indoor and outdoor roller
shades to control the sunlight during the more luminous
months.
Along one side of the complex runs a “green line” starting from the Renzo Café. Renzo Piano wanted to unite
the architectural splendor of the museum in the heart of
his project, with the natural beauty of the sea and the joy
of the families with children that meet in this new area
dedicated to the city.
Resstende installed a series of L1 façade blinds outside
the café area: seventeen technical blinds with a minimal impact to the buildings appearance thanks to the
cassette box that is perfectly hidden under the wooden
veneer.
Next to these – like architectural elements on view –
are six model Boston blinds, that cover the wide Lobby
façade on two levels, followed by other blinds on the last
single level part of the façade.
The designer Angelo Furia designed a set of new brackets to mount directly onto the window frame of the continuous façade, custom made to match the RPBW studio
architectural design. For all the blinds Restende used a
grey and white Sunscreen Satiné 5500 shading fabric .
In the passage, where the Complex roof skims the water’s edge, eight freehanging motorized blinds have been
installed with a white Colortex blackout fabric. The Icon
Aerial view of the Tjuvholmen Icon Complex designed by
the architect Renzo Piano
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The slender framework of the Resstende shades perfectly blends
with the architectural design of the museum complex
Blinds as architectural elements
Complex is divided in three main buildings connected by
bridges: the visitor is conducted into the vast open space of
the Astrup Fearnley Museet exhibition area, where encased
double ZIP blind systems with both shading and blackout
fabrics guarantee protection of the works of art against the
sunlight. In the laboratories and offices areas approximately
140 freehanging blinds are mounted with a light grey DREAM
fabric: the fabric is characterized by its extreme structural stability without chemical treatment; a high quality fabric that is both decorative and natural, odorless and soft to
touch, specifically designed for its capacity to reflect solar
All the blinds installed in the conference hall have state of the art
motors with electronic limit switches
Resstende has installed freehanging motorized roller blinds in the
common areas inside the Complex guaranteeing silent operation
and integration with the building automation system
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The grey/white Sunscreen Satiné 5500 shading fabric stands out
against the wooden structure
rays, hence contributing to the regulation of the room temperature and reduced costs of air conditioning. Another
176 indoor blinds are installed with a pearl M Screen fabric, designed ad hoc to guarantee a high quality standard
and a visual impact that merges with the architectural design of the building. All the models of blinds installed are
motorized using state-of-the-art motors with electronic
limit switches to guarantee silent operation and integration with the BMS building control management system.
The Icon Complex has been described as “an enormous
sanctuary for art in a building that merges with the territory”, here the Resstende roller shades too become works
of art hung along the fjords!
Detail view of the external bracket fixture and the grey/white
Sunscreen Satiné 5500 fabric
PROJECT DATA
Location
Oslo, Norway
Year
september 2012
Architecture / Design Studio
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
in collaboration with Narud-Stokke-Wiig
Commissioned by
Selvaag Gruppen/Aspelin Ramm
Gruppen
Sector
Museum Complex - surface area
15.600 m²
Used products/solutions
L1 façade blinds - Boston blinds
- ZIP System - Freehanging
motor blinds - Fabric: Sunscreen
Satiné 5500 colour grey/white,
Colortex white, DREAM light grey,
M-Screen pearl
Amount
17 L1 façade blinds - 6 Boston
System - 8 freehanging motor
blinds - encased double ZIP blind
Systems - 140 freehanging blinds:
in the laboratories adn offices
areas - 176 indoor blinds designed
ad hoc
Motor-powered or home automation
All the models of blinds installed
are motorized using state-ofthe-art motors with electronic
limit switches to guarantee silent
operation and integration with the
BMS building control management
system.
Clean cut and tecnica. Detail view of the external headbox
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The global manufacturing solution
S.M.R.E. Engineering, are designers and builders of high tech machinery
for the awning and sun shade industry
The new headquarter of S.M.R.E.
in Umbertide (PG)
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Samuele Mazzini, founder
and CEO of S.M.R.E.
S.M.R.E. Engineering is a dynamic Italian company built on a
young and strongly motivated group of highly skilled professionals, specialized in the design and construction of industrial
machines.
S.M.R.E. builds cutting machines, welding, gluing and sewing
machines and special, custom made machinery, thus offering a complete solution to our customers’ production requirements.
History
S.M.R.E. was founded by Samuele Mazzini, currently majority
share holder and CEO. After extensive experience in design,
development and construction of industrial machines for other engineering companies, Mr. Mazzini decided to start his
own business in 1999.
Right from the start the focus has been on automation, whereby Mr. Mazzini’s acquired skills in robotics and mechatronics –
the combination of electronics, mechanics, software and con-
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Construction of a linear welding machines
trol engineering – were used to develop and build machinery
to increase production output and improve the quality of the
manufactured products.
Today, after more than a decade of designing and building
quality machinery, the company has grown to employ 40 highly
skilled professionals and has installed more than 900 manufacturing solutions in 35 nations and on 5 continents.
Research & development
First and foremost S.M.R.E. is an engineering company. The
force of S.M.R.E. is in fact the development and application of
new, creative technological solutions. Its aim thereby is to optimize productivity, by uniting traditional and new manufactur-
ing technologies, by integrating mechanics, pneumatics, electronics and software with hi-tech cutting, bonding and sewing
solutions.
Tailor made solutions
The customers are the focus point of what the company does.
S.M.R.E. has created a company culture in which the key element is understanding what its customers need. S.M.R.E. machines not only distinguishes themselves because of their high
quality and revolutionary technology, but also because they
are often tailor made according to the specific requirements
of the customers.
The standard machines, with their modular structure, are
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available in various dimensions and can be equipped with a
wide range of tools, accessories and software, to satisfy the
specific production requirements of every single customer.
Beside the standard machinery, S.M.R.E. specializes in the
development of custom made production solutions.
With its flat and dynamic organizational structure, the company is characterized by a great flexibility and fast decision making. When it comes to developing new, custom manufacturing
solutions technical and economical feasibility are quickly analyzed, and a preliminary project is created. Depending on the
complexity of the project, the average lead time for tailor made
machinery is 60 days.
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Solutions for manufacturers of awnings and sun shades
Ever since its foundation S.M.R.E. has focused on the development and construction of machinery for the awnings and
shades industry.
S.M.R.E. has supplied the sector with multiple tool cutting
solutions with ultrasonic, cold blade, crush cut or laser tools,
and automatic linear or semi-automatic welding machines
with hot air, Rotosonic, or hot melt (liquid glue) technology, and
full automatic linear sewing machines.
With more than 500 cutting systems for natural and technical
fabrics and 200 linear welding machines supplied to industry leaders, the S.M.R.E. machines are thoroughly tested and
highly reliable production solutions.
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More than 14.000.000 linear meters of acrylic and polyester
awnings were glued with our systems, making the S.M.R.E.
machines an absolute benchmark in linear bonding of technical fabrics. For more than a decade its automatic sewing
machines are the ideal solution for manufacturers of sun
shades and awnings looking for fast, top quality linear sewing,
integrating hi-tech solutions that make the work simple and
efficient. The automatic sewing machines designed and built
by S.M.R.E. carry out fast and precise sewing jobs on a wide
range of technical and natural fabrics.
Intelligent Torque
The S.M.R.E. welding and gluing machines install the patented
Intelligent Torque™ technology – an intelligent interaction between welding wheels and software that keeps the processed
fabric under exactly the right tension at all times during the
welding or gluing cycle, resulting in super strong, perfectly
straight and flat welding seams on a wide range of very different fabrics.
Intelligent Torque™ digitally controls the tension on the fabric,
making sure it is not too high, which would result in wrinkles
when the fabric cools off after the weld, and not too low, which
would cause the fabric to run out of the guide and compromise
the precision of the seam.
With Intelligent Torque™ the S.M.R.E. linear welding machines
achieve unimaginable results on an infinite range of technical
fabrics like acrylic, polyester, PVC coated fabrics such as Soltis
and Screens, even on fabrics that would normally be difficult
to bond, like crystal (clear) PVC. The technology guarantees
incredible precision when zippers are welded to the edge of
the fabric for the production of “zip track” roller blinds.
Cutting of technical fabrics
S.M.R.E. developed a series of high performance cutting solutions to process technical fabrics. Like SM-375-TA, an industrial cutting plotter characterized by its precision, speed, user-friendliness and competitive pricing.
Multiple tools and accessories can be installed simultaneously
on the tool bridge ensuring total versatility. Installable tools
are a crush cutter, rotary blade, drag knife, and a powerful
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SM-375-TA for cutting
technical fabrics
laser cutter with digital Tracking Power Control, which allows
very clean cuts even on light colored fabrics.
The machine works in full automatic cycles. A computer controlled grip-and-pull system pulls the fabric off of the roll, the
machine cross cuts the fabric to size, spreads the sheet on
the work top, then starts the cutting job according to the programmed CAD pattern. A powerful vacuum turbine plus an
optional system of additional pressing bars secure the fabric
to the work top, guaranteeing high precision cuts in X and Y
direction even with hard to handle “breathing” fabrics. Easy
Works Extreme CAD/CAM software is compatible with all CAD
programs currently available on the market with output in .dxf
or .eps and makes working with SM-375-TA easy and very efficient. The operator can select a great number of macro’s or
additional programs, like an automatic nesting module that
fits the various patterns on the work top like a puzzle, optimizes the cutting sequence, increases the speed while greatly
reducing discards.
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Construction of SM-375-TA
with multiple tool head
Solutions for manufacturers of retractable insect screens
S.M.R.E. Engineering is a true pioneer in the industry of retractable insect screens. The company was the first to develop
a complete system for the automated production of retractable
insect screens, ready for installation. The S.M.R.E. machines
caused a revolution in the traditional production process of
retractable insect screens, custom sized or in 6 meter profiles. One single machine carries out all the subsequent steps
in the production cycle, resulting in an enormous increase in
production output and quality of the products, and a significant
reduction of discards and manpower. A 6 meter profile, perfectly cut and welded, rolled up and inserted in the box with the
hand grip attached, is ready in less than 3 minutes.
Made in Italy
S.M.R.E. machines are 100% designed, developed, constructed, assembled and tested in our plant near Perugia, in the
heart of Italy. The S.M.R.E. staff is proud to be Italian and aims
to implement the Italian creativity and talent for designing
quality products into the machines they build.
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A brand that changes
in the year of changing
Gibus presents 5 new lines of products
Med Quadra
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Tolo
Gibus, established in 2012 from the merger of 4 constituents
companies (i.e. Progettotenda, Viropa, Mocellini and CentroGibus) and which headquarter is now set in Padova, is facing
2013 with a new look. The brand Gibus changes. It changes in the year of changing. Gibus changes offering to the
market a brand new range of products that are a complete
novelty in our industry. Something you’ve never seen before. New in numbers (5 new lines of products ) and new in
design.
Med Quadra is the “newborn” in the line Mediterranea, a
reliable pergola that combines functionality and safety of
mechanical devices to a new design, linear and with great
personality. The quality of Gibus satisfies all kind of customers, most of all the demanding target that searches for
neat design objects for outdoor furniture.
Tolo, detail
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Segno
From pergolas to awnings with Tolo, Segno and Didue.
Tolo is a whole new line of drop awnings, the result of a close collaboration between Gibus R&D department and Arch.
Eugenio Farina who has designed for us a highly distinctive
concept. Every technical and aesthetic detail has been studied in order to offer a range of solutions suitable for different architectural contexts. Many elements and mechanisms have been patented because innovative. The cylindrical
reversible housing is equipped with two side clamps that
contains the cloth wrapped on the roller, the anchor on the
ground has been designed “ad hoc” and it’s adaptable to any
installation configuration (wall, niche, floor). The mechanics are fully integrated and concealed in the structure, the
frontal bar has a lightweight design that recalls the housing
... the cloth comes out from behind of the housing and this
allows the fabric to better stick to the glass surface. A basic awning, neat but with unique design, unique mechanical
Segno, detail
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performances and unique and recognizable in shape. Available in 5 different models, with wire guide and magnetic
feet, with aluminum rails with automatic tensioning of the
cloth, with wall or guide brackets and free fall.
Segno is a cassette arm awning, motorized and identified
by a refined geometry that combines graceful architecture.
The squared housing receives and collects the cloth protecting it from the elements together with all the mechanics.
The arms, while opening, push the front bar characterized
by a unique design and equipped gutter and side drainer.
The cloth comes out from behind of the roller to optimize
the interior dimensions and to hide the view of the internal
mechanical movement of the awning. Great attention has
been given to every single detail. Charming is also the locking mechanism of the front bar that closes tightly both the
cloth and the arms inside the housing.
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Didue is a new half-cassette motorized 40mm square bar.
The name is linked to the particular shape of the housing
that recalls a “D” and to its ideal division at the time of the
opening of the front bar. Designed for wall installation, it
fits well in all architectural contexts. The front bar system
collects rainwater on the side plugs from which then flows
through drips characterized by and original design. An extraordinary mechanical and aesthetic evolution of the classic arm awning.
Finally let’s talk about Med Room, the real star both of Salone del Mobile (where it was presented as a prototype) and
of MADE Expo. The new and innovative Stanza del Sole®
Gibus. Med Room is a modular structure that can accommodate and complete various coverage solutions taking
advantage of all the best features of cloth-roofing systems
furniture offered by the company. The structure proposed to
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Med Room
the market in this first phase, split the “isola” version and
the lean version(pergola), with variant cloths “Fly” and “Plana”. The beautiful and harmonious frame that gives elegance and features “flatness” of the surface covered (does not
receive any slope) welcomes the technical dimensions of the
fabric being gathered.
The cloth Fly (with dual slope or mono slope), thanks to its
pantographs, also maintains the flat upper surface downloading rain water to the internal side gutter structure which
then flows down through the drain of the legs.
The cloth Plana instead offers the advantage of a minimum
slope with a neat “roof” without any “waves.” Med Room
is completed with the optional possibility of lateral closing
with an elegant windbreak tempered glass, with LED lighting systems and even with heating systems. For 2014 season Gibus is working on further development
of the project.
Med Room, Segno and Tolo are exclusive products reserved
to Atelier retailers, the best of our sales network, trained
professionals that offer installation and after-sales services
up to the quality of the product offered.
Gibus tackles the crisis by increasing investment and resources, with a new generation of high-tech products and
design, offered with great attention to the public in a nice organized company able to provide better sales opportunities.
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Harmonies at sea
The project by KE for the port of Bonifacio
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KE presents one of the latest and most representative creations at the port
of Bonifacio in Corsica. The project involves the installation of 35 motorised
and fixed self-supporting Gallery structures integrated with Screeny GPZ
system drop curtains. The facilities have been installed in the outdoor spaces of 23 restaurants, bars and cafes overlooking the Port and cover an area
of about 1500 square metres. The facilities are equipped with mobile PVC
cover, resistant to all weather conditions.
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The aim of the project was to find a solution that would
update and create new living spaces for various businesses, all with style and design but at the same time retaining their own specific characteristics. The challenge of
this project was not only the size in terms of space but
also the creation of a harmonious area which, at the same
time, meets the needs of various businesses. Gallery allows various types of coverage and sun protection thanks
to its modularity. The structure is made entirely of aluminium, the arches are connected and supported by a main
profile that makes the entire structure rainproof by letting
rainwater flow into the gutter.
The Gallery system represents an ideal solution for covering large spaces, especially those for businesses, creating a unique atmosphere where the open air can be enjoyed throughout the year.
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Location
Marina di Bonifacio, Corsica
Year
2012
Studio tecnico KE Protezioni Solari srl
Sector
commercial
Used products / solutions
Gallery motorised
Amount
35
Motor-powered or Home Automation
Somfy motorisation
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Alessandro Premier, Amina Dehò
Alessandro Premier is a fellow professor of Architectural Planning at the
Iuav University in Venice. Amina Dehò is a designer, and a member of the
Colour and Light Technologies department at the Iuav University in Venice.
Unconventional solar screens
“Design can be seen as subversion in that a designer, as well as a teacher, must not lead
to solutions, but doubts. This is because rising up means having doubts”
(Giovanni Anceschi)
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One Ocean Thematic Pavilion, Yeosu South Korea.
Ingresso prOne Ocean Thematic Pavilion, Yeosu South
Korea. Main entrance. Render ©Soma Architecture
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West façade by day. Render ©Soma Architecture
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The majority of publications related to solar screens tend to
propose classifications. A classification of solar screens is
contained in UNI EN 12216 (shutters, internal and external
blinds - terminology, glossary and definitions) where various types of screens are graphically represented with cutaway axonometric views. Classification is a very important
as it enables those involved in production to make their own
templates following specific guidelines and those involved
in design to be able to make choices based on well-defined fields. The task of the architectural designer however,
seems different. The designer, in fact, breaks from the ordinary to propose new, unexpected solutions.
In recent times, the broad field of “environmental sustainability” has highlighted the importance of screening as an
architectural element to a growing segment of designers.
From a technical element with a pure practical purpose to
an architectural element able to qualify a surface, a facade,
an urban front. “Architecture plays a key role in the existence of man: it serves an artistic purpose that meets practical needs using an artistic form. Only when human desires
are more important than purely practical and utilitarian aspects and when the need for a quality lifestyle surfaces, the
true essence of architecture becomes more evident” (Bruno
Taut, Die Stadtkröne, 1919). In fact, designers equipped with
superior tools (cultural, design, technological...) have always used solar screening as an element complementary to
architectural design. Important examples certainly include
Villa Tugendhat designed by Mies van der Rohe (Brno, 1930).
The construction detail of the large windows overlooking the
garden is masterful where the awning arms that extend the
screens disappear into the profiles of the frame while the
fabric retracts in a technical space within the railing of the
upper terrace. Somehow, Jean Prouvé, despite being only a
blacksmith, tried in the course of his long career to continually draw and redraw his adjustable brise-soleil, sometimes
turning it into panels and sometimes into slats similar to
Venetian blinds. Among Italians, the avant-garde design of
the Peugeot skyscraper in Buenos Aires (1961) by Maurizio
Sacripanti is significant, featuring vertical slats that covered
the whole cladding were turned into media support for advertising messages.
The importance of screening grew with the Modern Movement (with Le Corbusier, Niemeyer and Italy with Annibale
Fiocchi, Figini & Pollini and others) and established itself
with high-tech style in the seventies and eighties. Up until
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that time, it underwent refinement in terms of shapes inherited from a long-standing tradition (shutters, blinds, awning blinds etc.). A first “break” from these shapes seems
to have happened in what Colin Davies defines as the transformation phase of high-tech style (see Colin Davies, High
Tech Architecture, 1988). The example that is often cited in
this regard is the south facade of the Arab World Institute
in Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel. The all-glass façade has
a highly elaborate system of diaphragms that resemble the
complex geometric decorative tradition of typical screening
of certain Islamic architecture. The design, inspired by a
tradition composed of static screens, was integrated with a
dynamic mechanical system that, despite failure due to poor
operation, led the way to the design of mobile screens.
Shapes of screening elements have evolved very quickly in
the last decade. The introduction of new materials and technology has allowed designers to break free of classifications
and propose solutions that could be described as “unconventional”. Much of this success is due to the introduction
of innovative materials such as technical fabrics, composite
materials, but especially to the use of smart materials and
technologies. The model proposed by Jean Nouvel has thus
been simplified and reworked in various ways. It is the basis
of the “Homeostatic Facade System” project (2010) by the
American Decker & Yeadon who, using dielectric polymers,
created a screening system for double skin glass facades,
consisting of a set of elements with organic shapes able to
contract and relax like muscles using small electrical pulses with very low energy consumption. The project “Smart
Screen” by the same Decker & Yeadon is a fabric characterised by numerous cuts able to open and close automatically depending on variations in the outside temperature.
The Kinetower® project by Kinetura (Xaveer Claerhout &
Barbara Van Biervliet) designed in 2008, instead features
a visible structural matrix with a diamond pattern, each
of which represents a large glass screened by a system of
striations made of shape-memory material able to contract
and relax, like the fingers of a hand, depending on different
outside environmental conditions. Another very interesting
aspect in the evolution of screening design is its integration
with lighting technologies. The integration of screening with
light represents another step forward towards design research carried out not only for improvement in protection
from solar radiation but also for enhancement of expressive
possibilities of architectural elements and thus of the architectural enclosure as a whole. A significant example is
the theme pavilion recently created by Soma Architecture
for Expo in Yeosu in South Korea where the screening, like
the gills of a fish, are equipped with LEDs on the outside
flap able to transform the building into an emitter of lights
and colours at night. For a long time we have also witnessed thorough research on the integration of technical fabrics
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West façade by night. Render ©Soma Architecture
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with photovoltaic technologies. This research generated the
prototypes of Soft Houses by Kennedy & Violich Architecture
and will certainly result in interesting developments in the
very near future.
The design of these and other emblematic examples
demonstrate that the materials and technologies available
today offer the possibility of experimenting with screening
with shapes and performance that were unthinkable a few
decades ago. The possibility of turning designs into concrete
creations often results from commissions of great importance and ambition but research, especially at this time of
economic crisis, can and should also focus on products that
can reach a wider audience. Some recent developments in
academic research within the Unit “Colour and Light in Architecture” at University IUAV in Venice, coordinated by Prof.
Pietro Zennaro, seem to show that this is possible, especially when a positive link is created between companies and
researchers.
Some examples of buildings
Madrid Pavilion of Shanghai EXPO 2010, China
3Gatti Architecture Studio designed the steel umbrella
screening of the Madrid Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 designed by Foreign Office Architects. The original cladding
designed by Former London Studio to set up an exhibition of
low-cost housing during the six months of the international
fair, was composed of panels of bamboo held together by
wire and mounted on steel frames. When the Expo ended,
the pavilion was converted into a building for shops and offices, but in two years, the bamboo used had begun to rot
and the steel support structures showed signs of rust. The
owners of the building thus asked 3Gatti Architecture Studio
which has offices in Rome and Shanghai, to design a new
cladding.
3Gatti developed a facade consisting of screens in the shape
of an umbrella. Each screen is opened by a spring coupling placed centrally. “We came up with this solution because
on sunny days Shanghai is populated by people who protect
themselves from the sun with umbrellas,” explains Francesco Gatti (see www.dezeen.com).
The type of facade can be catalogued as a mechanical cladding with kinetic handling (see Katia Gasparini, Schermi Urbani, tecnologia e innovazione. Nuovi sistemi per le facciate
Mediatiche, Wolters Kluwer, 2012). In this case, the desire
to maintain a link with tradition is no longer entrusted to the
material and technique but to an inspiration from an object
of common use.
The Madrid pavillon at Shanghai EXPO 2010, China. Render ©3Gatti
The project is in the process of prototyping and construction.
The objective is to allow the occupants to control the amount
of light entering. The 75 umbrellas will each have a diameter
of about 250 cm and moved by a pulley operable from the in-
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side. The operation is identical to that of the umbrella except
for the use of materials. The mechanical parts are made of
stainless steel, the support frames are made of aluminium
profiles and the cladding is of Cor-ten steel. Each umbrella
is made up of 10 triangular wedges of perforated Cor-ten
steel plates. The entire cladding will thus feature alternating
moving parts - umbrellas - and fixed parts, starting from the
first floor up to the roof, leaving the windows of the ground
floor untouched to ensure visibility to shops.
The mechanical claddng, apart from ensuring lighting control, also protects the facade from winds. When the umbrellas are open, they make the facade completely smooth, filter
the light and shelter it from light breeze. When fully closed,
they take on a star-shaped aerodynamic form that protects
the substructure from strong winds during typhoons.
Al Bahar Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE
AEDAS and Arup has been commissioned to design the new
headquarters of Investment Council in Abu Dhabi, following
an international design competition by invitation. The project
involves two office towers of 25 floors each. They will accommodate between 1,000 and 1,100 employees. The project is part of the recently published development plan of Abu
Dhabi for the year 2030. The two towers are located in a city
expansion area, not far from the sea.
The substructure is made of reinforced concrete and steel,
the exterior is clad entirely in laminated glass and the south
facade is covered with a second skin with a screening function. The covering of each of the two towers is tilted and faces south and covered by photovoltaic panels able to cover
5% of the building’s energy demand: the amount of energy it
takes to operate the screening system. The ventilation system is fully automated and does not feature direct exchange.
The glass used is stratified and is integrated in the façade
through a curtain-wall system with variable modules (about
300x100 cm). Particular attention was paid to the thermal
insulation system of the fixtures. The system, in fact, is subjected to temperature gradient that can reach 40°C (5°C at
night to 48°C during the day), causing substantial and very
noisy movements of expansion and contraction.
The second skin of the towers is constituted by a mechanical cladding with kinetic handling whose main function is
to reduce the overheating of the south facades and allow
control of the intensity of incoming light to make better use
of natural lighting.
The number of modules is about a thousand. Each module
is hexagonal and in turn composed of six triangular panels
made of glass fibre coated with PTFE mounted on aluminium and stainless steel frames hinged together. The three
vertices of the modules are joined to a pivot which, when
connected to a piston, makes them open and close like umbrellas. Each module, weighing about 600 kg, is connected
to an actuator and a motor. The movement is controlled by a
The Madrid pavillon at Shanghai EXPO 2010, China. Render ©3Gatti
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computerised system, set in such a way as to close at night,
leaving the glass part exposed, and slowly open during the
day until the facade is completely screened.
The prototypes were tested in Austria where they were tested for resistance to wind, salt water and dust and to temperatures up to 60°C. The mechanical parts can last from 25
to 30 years, the electronic actuators must be replaced every
5 years while the stainless steel elements can last up to 75
years. Both with wind shear and incident wind, the limits of
the modular elements did not exceed 6 mm.
Strangely enough, in one of the sunniest countries in the
world, artificial lighting is used predominantly. To reduce
the overheating of buildings, glass is used that reduces
the amount of natural light to 5%. The design by Aedas and
Arup, thanks to special screening, allows for the use of up to
60% of natural lighting.
The designers explain the choice of not using photovoltaic
panels over the entire glass surface in this way: “The presence of sand and dust that settle on the panels reduces the
efficiency by about half. To ensure the efficiency of the panels, it would be necessary to provide for cleaning with a system of pumps and pressure regulators for the distribution of
fresh water on the facade. The energy required to desalinate
water and spread it on the facade would have been equal, if
not superior, to that required to operate the screening system “(see http://aedasresearch.com).
One Ocean Thematic Pavilion, Yeosu South Korea
The theme pavilion “One Ocean” for EXPO 2012 in Yeosu,
South Korea, was opened in May 2012 (Fig. 1). The building
was designed by the Soma group after they won the international design competition in 2009. The function of the pavilion is to provide visitors with an introduction to the theme of
the Expo: “the living ocean and coast”.
The building is located in the former industrial port of Yeosu.
It stands on a platform jutting into the waters of the gulf and
connected to the coast by a bridge. It is permanent work. At
the end of the Expo it will become an urban beach encouraging tourism and will also host public and educational services. It is a building made of several parts. Two types can
be distinguished: those built on the east side and the part
on the west. The buildings on the east side are overhanging
from the sea, alternate in height and cross section and have
a cylindrical structure made of reinforced concrete. The facade to the east is exposed to strong winds that hit the area
during the year. The glass windows are designed as regular
and geometric tunnels built on curved surfaces. The sinuous line redraws the coast as if to reproduce a tall and white
cliff that visitors traverse along paths and terraces. These
paths are home to a variety of native plant species. The part
built on the west, overlooking the harbour, welcomes visitors who arrive. The pavilion has an irregular and elongated
shape resembling a sea creature, equipped with huge white
gills. It is a building with a substructure made of steel and
reinforced concrete. The kinetic façade is operated to a large
extent by solar energy. The collaboration with Transsolar
and Jan Cremers also made the widespread use of natural
ventilation possible.
The kinetic facade is oriented to the west and covers about
140 metres. It consists of a double skin with an outer screening system consisting of 108 vertical slats, varying in height
from 3 to 13 metres and with a width of about 1.2 metres
(Fig. 2). These are attached to the upper and lower ends of
the building. The slats are made of polymer matrix (GFRP)
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The steel umbrella screening.
Render ©3Gatti
fibre-reinforced material, which combines the high tensile
strength of textile fibre with flexibility, allowing reversible
elastic deformations. The movement is generated by motors
placed at the upper and lower ends of the facade. These operate a screw spindle which alternately transform the rotation into movements of compression and tension inducing the slats to bend. Furthermore the ends of the slats are
connected to the manoeuvring system by means of bearings
and the variation of distance between these transforms the
bending motion into rotation.
The screening system is calibrated to control the entry of
sunlight during the day and to function in choreographic sequences after sunset (Fig. 3). The energy required to operate
the entire facade system comes from the photovoltaic panels on the roof of the building.
Phoenix Public Library. Arizona, USA
The Phoenix Public Library was completed in 1995 and designed by Bruder DWL Architects. It is one of the most important of the 15 libraries in the city. It offers a catalogue
of more than 705,000 titles, 151 computer workstations,
meeting rooms, reading rooms and a variety of services. It
is located in the city centre. The regularity of the urban grid
has influenced its rectangular shape with the shorter sides
facing north and south. These facades are made of glass and
allow you to enjoy the view of the mountains that surround
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Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters, Abu Dhabi (Aedas)
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the city. The longer sides, to the east and west, are made of
opaque walls to ensure optimum thermal insulation. The
climate is in fact that of the desert: hot and dry with temperatures from March to September ranging from 27°C to
41°C. Rainfall is rare and winds, even very strong, cause frequent sandstorms.
The building covers an area of about 26,000 square metres
and is spread over 5 floors. The structure consists of a grid
of prefabricated reinforced concrete columns at about 10
metre centres. The floors rest on prefabricated T beams
made of reinforced concrete. The two lateral buildings have
a curved shape and provide a rigid structure to the whole
building with reinforced concrete walls about 36 cm thick.
Distribution systems with safety ladders, lifts and services
with the technical rooms and toilets are located in them.
The fifth floor of the library is illuminated by circular lights
corresponding to the beams. The skylights are made of synthetic opal glass. In the central span of the building there is
a full height area with a pool of water placed on the ground
floor which, thanks to the chimney effect, helps to create air
circulation.
The building cladding is a sample of a solar screening solution, configured to attenuate the effects of overheating resulting from high temperatures in the most efficient manner.
The facades most exposed are those to the east and west,
characterised by a protective perforated sheet of Cor-ten
steel. The entrance to the library is located on the west side
and indicated by a change of material: a band completely
coated in stainless steel.
The seven concrete lateral parts extend slightly beyond the
south facade. The north façade has a double-skin system
with glass inside and horizontal brise-soleil made of aluminium outside. The inclination of the brise-soleil is regulated
by a computerised system calibrated to maintain a constant
level of lighting during the day, providing plenty of natural
light to the reading and meeting rooms. The southern façade
is fully glazed and screened by a system of “sails” in technical fabric.
The fabric screenings are produced with the patent Ferrari
® Précontraint and anchored to a system of rods and struts
distributed vertically on the uprights of the glazed facade.
The fabric screening system was built based on a specific
design by Bruder DWL Architects. It is configured as a complex of sails with vertical wedges able to bend since the two
ends of the fabric can be moved in the opposite direction of
the manoeuvring arms, overhanging with respect to the facade. The system is composed of 28 vertical sails consisting
of 5 wedges each, creating a movement on the vertical facade similar to ripples on the surface of the sea. The special
design of the fabric screening demonstrates, once again, the
high expressive potential offered by technical fabrics when
they are used to find solutions that exceed common standards and aim for the creation of unusual and highly evocative images.
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Emanuele Naboni
Emanuele Naboni is an Associate professor at the Institute of Technology,
Faculty of Architecture in Copenhagen and founder of E3lab.
Heat, light, air outdoors.
The role of the shading system.
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Geometries and shade for protection from overheating and glare
Outdoor areas are historically and culturally places for meetings, interactions, encounters and acquire value only if their layout welcomes and
facilitates these relationships and allows more functions and activities
in suitable areas where proper micro climate control, as independent as
possible of the weather conditions, is important. The importance of this is
understood considering the current discomfort of summer in urban environments, where intense construction and road paving combined with the
thermal conductivity of most construction materials, the thermal load of
air conditioning systems in confined environments and vehicular traffic,
cause a substantial rise in average temperatures.
The simplest way of reducing heat flow in summer is the shading system:
it allows, without altering the architectural surfaces at ground level, for
the reduction of heat by screening direct radiation, reducing solar reflection and heat transfer and controlling the excessive intensity of summer
light. In the article we examine the factors that affect the liveability of
urban spaces and scenarios for the application of solar screening.
Creating a micro climate..
In recent years we have witnessed increased attention to urban spaces
after a period of focus on the building itself in the years at the turn of
the century. These spaces are no longer conceived as a void within the
construction, but as spaces with their own identity, based on the tradition
of life in the streets and squares, possible through proper micro climate
control, as independent as possible of the weather conditions. Urban
planning and urban planners themselves have sometimes neglected the
problem of environmental comfort in outdoor spaces which has instead
been a significant factor both in vernacular architecture and in nineteenth-century urban tradition, particularly in Mediterranean climates
where outdoor activities are common for most of the year. It is interesting
to note that the majority of urban planning studies today introduce tools
for evaluating urban comfort, wind, absorbed and reflected radiation, urban daylighting, etc.
“Urban” curtains White reflects solar radiation while black absorbs it.
Cover a building in summer with a white fabric, it lowers the cost of air
conditioning.
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Possibility of reducing the urban heat island effect through
the selection of materials of the city’ and the use of shading
Thus on one hand there is the design theme of urban space
and its micro climate, on the other there is the more substantial case of redevelopment of many public and private
spaces: streets, squares, courtyards, gardens, not liveable
today. Another issue is the dialogue between fabric and
shading systems and natural places, where a light touch
such as that of curtains can be inserted to create polarity in
the landscape.
Certain installations by Christo, a Bulgarian artist, are proposed for their impact on the landscape and for possible
applications that create micro climates within well-defined
climates.
As explained below, shading systems propose efficient energy use, low cost of intervention, possibility of dialogue with
existing urban areas as important elements of architectural
redefinition and creation of the wellness in open space. Heat islands. Can be avoided.
In order to assess the environmental performance of an
open space, it is important to be able to recognise the elements that influence the micro climate significantly and
thus thermal comfort conditions.1 The subject is “hot” especially in cities with high building density where the highest
concentration of built-up areas and paved roads combined
with the high thermal conductivity of certain materials2 such
as concrete, lead to a 10% increase in the absorption of solar
energy, compared to a corresponding area covered by vege-
1- Evaluating the conditions of thermal comfort for a person means in some
way verifying how the environmental performance of an urban space may
be perceived by a person subjected to a series of sensory stimuli of thermal
nature.
2 - The materials: which affect thermophysical properties and colour, that
is, the ability to accumulate heat, emissivity and the reflection coefficient
(albedo).
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tation. “Cemented” spaces also heat up very rapidly and cool
very slowly, contrary to what happens in the surrounding
countryside.3 Extensive research in both southern Europe
and in the USA by the DOE (U.S. Department of Energy) are
devoted to this topic.
The accumulation of thermal energy and difficulty in dispersing it in space is also due to the shape of urban areas,
often characterised by intensive construction. Parts with
narrow streets show the multiple effects of reflection - radiation between adjacent walls of the buildings themselves
resulting in the heating of air masses with which they are in
contact; the situation does not improve at night: infra-red
3 - At the same temperature and humidity, summer thermal comfort in intensely built-up areas is far worse than in remote or rural areas, due to
the decrease in the intensity of wind (20-30%). The temperature difference
between Milan - centre and Milan - periphery is, for example, 2/3° C.
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radiation of heat accumulated during the day is intercepted
by buildings that face each other, instead of escaping into
space.
The air-conditioning systems in confined spaces and vehicular traffic aggravate the situation, creating more artificial
heat.
Radiant landscape. Playing with technical physics.
The use of shading systems can have a primary role in positively influencing urban “radiant landscape” i.e. the set of
phenomena related to solar and thermal radiation. It must
be stressed how other factors such as water, the choice of
appropriate materials for the construction of urban space
and vegetation can play a primary role in this regard. Water
can cool in two ways: through the effect of thermal inertia on
water mass and through evaporation.
During the last few years there have been in-depth studies
Surface temperatures of the built and unbuilt, the shading system has the
possibility of influencing fluctuation and controlling the so-called “radiant
landscape”.
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The 400 metres of curtain used by Bulgarian artist Christo in 1971 in the
Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Moderating wind and shading affects the
micro climate.
on the thermal performance and energy impact of materials used in roads and pavements, as well as those used in
facades and roofs of urban buildings: the so-called “cool”
materials, can improve thermal comfort conditions during
summer.
To this category belong those materials which reduce thermal accumulation from solar radiation absorbed by building
surfaces and urban structures and retain their cooler surface.
Vegetation can also provide shading action. Compared to
“artificial” systems, vegetation is a living system that adapts
its structure to vary the intensity of solar radiation: turning
the leaves in the direction of the sun rays increases their
solar screening effectiveness, while the falling of the leaves
reduces the receiving surface area and thus decreases radi-
ation, the temperature of the leaves is also very close to air
temperature, with much lower radiant exchanges than those
of other surfaces.
These principles such as sensitivity and responsiveness to
climatic conditions and a radiant temperature not dissimilar
to that of the environment, as we shall see, are important
factors in the design of a shading element.
Shade sails and curtains. Many opportunities.
A simple way of reducing heat flow in summer is shading that
makes it possible to reduce the quantity of heat. By screening
direct radiation, the obstruction of the shade prevents direct
radiation from striking areas destined for pauses, for transit
and thus people and materials able to accumulate heat (which
would then be returned to the environment according to the
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Translucent and reflective curtains accompany the flow of the Arkansas
River in another concept developed by Christo. The project is expected to
be installed in 2015.
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Shading used in an “urban canyon.” Poetic aspect and comfort.
specific characteristics of emissivity). In addition, screening
indirect and reflected radiation and emissions of materials,
fitting geometrically in the game of solar reflections, intercepting heat transfer
And it is important for shading systems to be made of “cool”
materials (name copied from research on cool roofs) in that
sense, shade of light colour is suitable for the purpose. The
use of micro perforated surfaces is interesting for urban applications, capable of controlling optimally both the thermal
effect and the optical one of the sun with a “selective” approach : it promotes the convection and dispersion of hot air
through the micro aerated texture, reducing both the temperature of the fabric surface as well as the phenomena of
heat irradiation.
pared to other shading systems, is ease of handling, orientation, use and packaging.
According to the principle that characterises the dynamics of
vegetation, curtains and shade sails react and adapt to climate change for the fulfilment of the conditions of comfort
and protection of urban space; in the most advanced systems,
they are characterised by sensors of environmental parameters and automated handling systems: the urban space thus
becomes “sensitive and responsive”.
To support seasonal and/or daily use, depending on the variability of the weather conditions, motor systems can allow the
rolling-up of the shade sails, taking exposure of the sun into
account. Such systems can generally be operated even with
strong winds using wind sensors.
Another significant factor in shading systems is brightness
control and excessive intensity of summer light in urban
spaces, not to mention night use as a light diffuser through
interaction with lighting systems. But the aspect that enhances the use of light surfaces, curtains and shade sails, as com-
But a question comes to mind while writing this article. What
if shading was used to direct the wind and in some cases even
accelerate its speed for purposes of outdoor comfort in summer? And what if in sunny but too windy climates, it was used
to move air masses? Subject to be explored in a future article.
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Adding a layer of dynamism.
Our cities are often the result of decades of choices, of overlapping, of different styles, of quick solutions to contingent
needs: the result is that exception and disorder have become
normal and no longer make us wonder. Curtains and shade
sails are suspended in the air, without altering the conformation of the built environment, in a sort of dialogue with
what is pre-existent, a distinguishing feature of the contemporary world, of technology which interacts with the stratification of the city.
Shading is the element of formalisation of ideas and provocation, the manifestation of a series of proposals aimed
at improving urban amenities and contributing to urban
regeneration and its quality; it is a dynamic, temporary or
seasonal sign, given the prevalent use of these systems in
summer. The fields of application are manifold, in pedestri-
Metal structures and curtains integrated in the roof of a playground.
Bogota’, Colombia.
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an paths and meeting places, in places “of being”, of trade
or new functions such as facilities for temporary events or
urban art. The same building systems which support fabrics reflect the temporary nature of the intervention, easily
mounted/dismounted structures, ground anchors such as
disks inserted in the pavement, removable elements made
of concrete and/or steel, aluminium water containers: the
supporting elements of shading fabrics themselves become
elements of urban furniture, being able to take on a variety
of functions as chairs, tables, room dividers. Shading systems using curtains and shade sails are an expression of the
attitude of contemporary design and historic and economic circumstances, in constant evolution: intervention in the
urban space is characterised by lightweight and adjustable
structures, able to respond to requirements related to social
activities, variability and flexibility of use of spaces.
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The new offices of
Unindustria Treviso
Blinds made by TAO Design
WORKS & DESIGN
TAO Design has created all the blinds for the new offices of
Unindustria in Treviso in partnership with the design studio
of the architect from Treviso, Paolo Bornello. The property
is located within the complex commissioned to Mario Botta.
It covers over 7,000 square metres and 6 floors. The concept driving the whole project is “domesticity” understood
as a balance and synthesis between “hot” materials typical
of domestic life and “cold” functional systems typical of the
office environment.
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In this context featuring a corporate atmosphere, technical
rollerblind systems with class 1 fireproof white fabric, were
chosen for the glass surfaces.
In particular, Reflex systems with electronic motor and multi-channel remote control were used. For the smaller windows, mini roller systems were used mounted directly on the
frame.
For over ten years, TAO Design has been creating furnishing
solutions which enrich spaces with an elegant minimalism,
supported by constantly evolving technology. With its products, characterised by pure and essential shapes and a
wide range of furnishing fabrics, TAO Design creates solutions that become real “design objects”.
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PROJECT DATA
Location
Treviso, Italy
Year
2011
Paolo Bornello with Sintagma
Commissioned by
Unindustria Treviso
Sector
Terziario
Used products/solutions
Roll Nove / Mini Roll
Amount
150
Textile
Techinical screen Visor (art. DN203). Composition: 36% fiberglass, 64% PVC - Weight: 435 g/m² - Width: 320 cm Opennes factor: 3% - Flame retardant
Motor-powered or home automation
Electronic motorization with remote control. Electronic run end and motion control encoders. Power: 2Nm Laps: 28 rpm - Voltage: 230V 50Hz - 110V 60Hz - Power: 90W - Power consuption: 0,37 A - Index of protection:
IP44 - Operating temperature: from 10°C to +60°C. The motor is equipped with a system of self-locking in case of
overheating. It unlocks automatically with a lower temperature
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COMPANY PROFILE
Innovations “Made in Germany”
Geiger presents new operating systems for the sun protection
The Geiger’s production plant in Germany
The Geiger’s headquarter in Germany
GEIGER operating systems for the sun protection are high
quality products to ensure maximum reliability and durability. In the company, located in Germany, the products undergo rigorous quality control testing, attaining a 99,9% quality rate. Construction and processing
guarantee reliable product operation for over 20 years.
In the field of electrical drives Geiger presents the first Plug
& Play awning motor. The electronic SOLIDLine SoftPlus-Qi is delivered in the learning mode and can be programmed after installation with the operating switch. The commissioning is considerably easier: no adjusting cable is required, no
replugging of the cable, no work on the motor.
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[The end user can subsequently modify the end positions in a very easy way.
GEIGER has set itself the task of developing motors
that are most suitable for every application and every
installation situation. In addition to many special motors for customized applications, two motors are particularly noteworthy:
The SOLIDline Easy that stands out from its competitors by offering individual programming options. The
electronic motor is suitable for all applications (rolling shutters, awnings, screens) and can be used with
or without stops. The SOLIDline Easy can be equipped
with an anti-lift device for the protection of the rolling shutter in order to minimize the risk of burglary.
The SOLIDline Easy with stops can use all the GEIGER
typical functions such as soft-shutdown, cloth protection, anti-freeze protection and synchronous position.
The SOLIDline VariousWireless is a radio-controlled
motor which can be used according to individual requirements - just like the SOLIDline Easy – and which
also provides the possibility to program an intermediate position.
SOLIDLine SoftPlus-Qi, the
electronicPlug & Play awning motor
With the series SMART and SHINE Geiger presents 2
new handheld transmitters for operation with its motors. Both series are characterized by their elegant
surface and robust processing. Each series is available
in white and black.
The handy SMART series is available with 1 - and
2-channel or one-channel version with special sun automatic function. The ergonomic SHINE series is available with 3 - and 6-channel or 2 - and 4-channel with
special sun automatic function.
In the field of mechanical drives Geiger relies on the
continuous optimization of its products. Thus, the gear
series 421F.. has been fundamentally revised. The
gears are used for operation with rolling shutters and
textile sun protection systems (pivot-arm awnings, vertical awnings and marquisolettes). Following reduction
ratios can be selected: 5.33: 1 with a max. output torque
of 7.5 Nm or 8:1 with 20 Nm. The gear units are available with different inputs and outputs and can be
plugged through at the drive and the output to allow
uniform operation.
The name Geiger Antriebstechnik (www.geigerantriebstechnik.de) is synonymous worldwide for drive
solutions in the sun protection area. Today the company is with more than 300 employees one of the leading
manufacturers of mechanical and electrical drives for
Venetian blinds, awnings and rolling shutters. Geiger
relies on Germany as production location: the Geiger
motors like all Geiger products, are developed and produced in Germany. This situation allows an optimal
combination of R & D, manufacturing processes and
quality management.
The new handheld transmitters
SMART and SHINE
The new gear series 421F
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Archiprix 2013
MOSCOW AND ST. PETERSBURG
In mid-May we left for the Russian Federation in the company of the Hunter Douglas Group, which usually organises the
architectural study trip together with the Hunter Douglas
Award ceremony of the Archiprix international competition.
Now in its 7th edition after: Rotterdam in 2001, Istanbul/Genoa in 2003/4, Glasgow in 2005, Shanghai in 2007,
Montevideo in 2009, New York in 2011 , the Award has
reached Moscow in 2013. The HunterDouglas Group took
advantage of the occasion, as always, to organise a oneweek trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow, to discover Tsarist history and architecture, Soviet and post-Soviet era.
An interesting context with more than 200 architects and
entrepreneurs from all over the world invited to participate.
Moskosky Vokal, railway station, St. Petersburg
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Complex of Benois & Vremena Goda
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Redbanner Factory and Ermitage
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Complex of “Quattro Corti”
St. PetersburgThe city of the Romanovs changed its name
with each change in regime, initially Petersburg in honour
of the Tsar Peter the Great, then St. Petersburg, then Leningrad after 1917.
The city, established in the late 1700s by Italian architects
with neoclassical architecture, located at the mouth of
Neva River which connects Lake Ladoga with the Baltic gulf
during its short course, has more than 5 million inhabitants
today, little compared to the 20 million in Moscow but still a
considerable number.
In the city, renamed St. Petersburg at the end of the Soviet
era through a referendum in 1991, there is a large number
of young people, able to speak good English and open to visitors. The historic architecture has been preserved, thanks
to power being transferred to Moscow after the October
Revolution, leaving Leningrad to its destiny as queen of the
Baltic or Venice of the North. In fact, the city looks more like
its younger sister Helsinki, with which it shares both urban
and architectural heritage as well as Italian architects who
designed the most important buildings.
From an architectural point of view, the following are not to
be missed:
• The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, with its
glazed baroque domes is actually a modern building built on
the site where an anarchist killed Tsar Alexander II in 1881.
The insides of the vaults are decorated with gold mosaic and
orthodox iconostasis strike visitors with their richness and
light.
• It contrasts strongly with the famous “Red Banner Factory”
by Mendelsohn, a typical example of modern and constructivist architecture. The building, designed in 1926 and completed in 1937 thanks to the work of architects of the regime,
ended production in 2002 and is now partly in ruins. A part of
the free and spatially linear space is used for exhibitions and
art shows, awaiting a serious renovation plan.
• St. Petersburg Plaza, east of Neva, is a new commercial
structure, in classic “steel and glass” style. A central office
tower shaped like a chimney, made entirely of glass surrounded by lower commercial buildings clad in brise-soleil
with golden aluminium fixtures. The complex designed by •
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Buildings of the Soviet era
Moscow City, Moscow
Gruenewald complex in Skolkovo
Gerassimov and partners in combination with Tchoban, is
perhaps one of the first and few examples of urban modernisation in St. Petersburg.
• Not far from the Plaza, there is the office complex of Benois & Vremena Goda. This structure that is in fact an urban replacement for the industrial complex Polyustrovsky
(Rossja) includes three office buildings featuring glass
facades with drawings and silk screens depicting winter,
summer and autumn with grey, green and reddish leaves
printed on the large glass plates of the cladding. The main
element of the architectural design of the project curated
by Tchoban is thus the innovative decorated facade, otherwise mundane.
• Finally, 300 years later, Italian architects returned to
work in the city of the Tsars: the complex of “Quattro Corti”
created by Piùarch in 2010 also houses the headquarters
of Gasprom. The building runs along the main road and
around four internal courtyards, which illuminate the surrounding buildings. The facade is composed of reflecting
glass with misaligned plates, creating a play of mirrors reflecting the sky, the marble slabs of the court and the other
facing facades, depending on the view. The main courtyard
that serves as access from the street features a restaurant
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and is the only one accessible to the public, while the other
three are relevant to the buildings which open to them.
• The trip to Moscow with the high-speed train Sapstan with
a velocity of over 300 km/h, took a little more than three and
a half hours to bring us to the centre of the Russian capital.
Departure from the Moskoskaya station in St. Petersburg allowed us to admire the particular acoustic ceiling featuring
prismatic drawings and made of sound-absorbing fabric.
Moscow
The Russian capital immediately strikes the visitor unprepared for traffic, anywhere, always at any hour of the day. It
is the result of a particular urban layout with a circular plan
and few radial roads that connect the centre with peripheral
ring roads. The problem is that there are no side roads that
can connect two spokes within a circle of the circular plan.
Furthermore, since the development of the city took place
mostly in the Soviet period, Stalin had strongly dramatised
the urban setting with very wide roads flanked by veritable
architectural sights featuring monumental and symmetrical
buildings used as residences, offices, services without a logical or planned order.
Industrial production from the Bolshevik revolution up until
the sixties, was scarce and subject to five-year planning and
to meet the manpower needs of the manufacturing industry,
large sections of the population were urbanised from the rural provinces of Russia and other Soviet republics. This created a real housing crisis in the big cities and the construction industry at the time struggled to keep up. So for many
decades, the model of cohabitation was established in society, with numerous families shared the same apartment,
with one bedroom per household and bathroom, kitchen and
dining room in common.
Khrushchev, who came to power after Stalin, fundamentally changed this model and found it not only inappropriate
for the quality of life that the Soviets should have, but also
unacceptable from a human point of view. The era of urban
development was born according to the concept of Rayon
and Mini Rayon, with building blocks arranged along axes of
symmetry, primary and secondary, and around courtyards
with all services. In practice a city within a city. In the accomplishment of this housing development in a short time,
a fundamental role was played by the industrialisation of
construction with the creation of real typological construction catalogues, with predetermined living units in terms of
surfaces and spatial distribution. As far as the technological
side, the buildings are standardised with prefabricated panels assembled on site.
The Narkomfin residence in the centre, is an example of the
Moscow City
Mosfilmoskava Complex
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The Skolkovo School of Management
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housing policy of Stalin. Created in 1930 by Ginzburg and
others, today it is half museum and half occupied by some
families.
It is built on 5 levels, with duplex apartments created in order to favour the coexistence of different households in the
same housing unit. Being located in the centre in a prestigious area, the current cultural debate seeks to preserve it
and not demolish it to make way for luxury residences.
It is only after the end of the USSR that Moscow experienced
a sort of urban renewal, very slow and difficult, because of
urban congestion. However, the die is cast, and the flow of
money guaranteed by the vast availability of energy commodities, has led to the creation of new structures, commercial and residential, entrusted to international architects.
Unfortunately, the easy availability and low cost energy obstructs the formation of a “green” and sustainable school
of thought in architecture, which makes Russia even more
distant from the rest of Europe.
A striking example is the Moscow City district with its skyscrapers of glass and steel, that stand on the Moskva River
against those that have been for decades the tallest buildings in Moscow, the spired towers of the “seven sisters” of
Stalin. Just a handful of soaring towers, none of these represent a new cardinal point of orientation in the city.
The Skolkovo School of Management is instead worth see-
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Ostozhenca District
ing, located to the east of the capital, created on the initiative
of a few “oligarchs” of the new Russia and designed by Adyaie Associates from London in 2010.
Covering over 80,000 sq m of commercial buildings and
equipped with all services, it is developed on a platform with
a circular plan, which elevates the slats of the buildings projecting them into the surrounding green space.
The area of Skolkovo, considered to be a kind of Russian
technology district similar to California’s Silicon Valley, is
enclosed in a master plan in which firms such as OMA, Arep,
Herzog de Meuron participated. Residences were handled
in the project by Gruenewald designed by architects of the
firms Ostozhenka and Tchoban in 2012. Isolated residential blocks, with buildings of substantial shapes connected
by pedestrian paths and common green areas, constructed
with different techniques and materials offer housing opportunities of medium high cost featuring interesting architectural design solutions such as the two green buildings with
cladding made of perforated sheet panels, folding in one
case and sliding in the other, also functioning as screens.
In the centre of Moscow, there are two prominent designs.
The Ostozhenka district along the banks of the Moscow River, is a master plan that develops various low-rise residential and commercial buildings, with a maximum of 2/5 floors
to comply with the prevailing type of buildings in this context. The district thus created offers spacious homes, often
duplexes with an average area of 200 sq m and prices that
reach $30,000 per sqm. It has become a sort of museum
of architecture and open air architectural luxury, residences
for the newly rich and oligarchs as well as a many Westerners who live in Moscow for work. The projects were entrusted to different firms including Ostozhenka, Tchoban, Proget-
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to Meganom, Sergei Skuratov.
The residential and commercial complex of Mosfilmovskaya
is an example of how Western influence is slowly permeating even Russian architecture. In 2009 Sergei Skuratov
designed two towers connected by an intermediate building and suspended from crooked pilotis. The irregularity of
the shape of the tower, a rotated and irregular prism, with
a clear stone façade perforated by windows arranged like a
bar code, together with the prismatic effect of the continued
facade of the rearmost commercial building, features traits
and details that may be reminiscent of other designs by the
same architect.
Archiprix International
Finally, the international competition for architecture and
landscape architecture, Archiprix International 2013 for
young graduates, has come to its biennial conclusion: Moscow!
In the context of the Biennale Architecture in Moscow, hosted from May 22 to 26 at the House of Artists along the banks
of the Moscow River and just in front of the famous Gorky
Park, the award ceremony was held with prizes given to
young winners selected from 280 designers representing
more than 100 countries worldwide. Virtually all the continents were represented!
Keynote speakers who participated in the award ceremony included leading international figures in architecture, in
particular Yuri Grigoryan, an architect and professor of architecture in Moscow and Seghej Tchoban, an architect of
Russian origin, now active in Berlin where he created the
Tchoban Foundation among other things.
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(from left to right) the winners: David
Adrian O’Reilly, Andreas Brinkmann,
Hugon Kowalski, Almudena Cano
Pineiro, LisaTiedje, Susana Sepulveda General, Greta Tiedje. (Yongming
Chen, Yanming Cheng and Zhen Li
were unable to be present). There were 7 winning projects selected by an international jury out of 25
top choices coming from nearly 300 participants.
4. Greta Tiedje, Lisa Tiedje > Marrakech Universität der Künste Berlin,
Gestaltung Fachbereich 2 - Architektur, Berlin Germany
The jury was composed of the following international architects:
5. David Adrian OReilly > A Mausoleum for Vatnajokull University of
Glasgow / The Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh School of Architecture, Glasgow Scotland
Yuri Grigoryan, architect and director of the Muscovite firm Project Meganom, director of education at Strelka Institute of Moscow,
Susan Herrington, architect and landscape architect, professor of architecture and landscape architect at University of British Columbia in
Vancouver, Canada;
Kristin Jarmund, architect and director of KIARK in Oslo
Hubert Klumpner, architect, director of the Urban Venezuelan Working
Group and professor of Architecture and Urban Planning at ETH in Zurich;
Lesley Lokko, English architect and writer, also presenter during the final phase of the ceremony.
Jurors had a difficult choice to make, given the number of designs and
the quality of so many of these, the winners are (in alphabetical order): 1. Andreas Brinkmann > cip - centre for innovation Piedmont Brandenburgische Technische Universität, Fakultät 2/ Architektur
Bauingenieurwesen Stadtplanung, Cottbus Germany
2. Hugon Kowalski > Let’s talk about garbage... Academy of Fine Arts
in Poznan, Faculty of Architecture and design, Poznan Poland
3. Yongming Chen, Yanming Cheng, Zhen Li > Long Collective House
Huaqiao University, Faculty of Architecture, Xiamen China
6. Susana Sepulveda General > Pabellón Reciclaciudad University of
Talca, School of Architecture, Talca Chile
7. Almudena Cano Pineiro > Urban Strategies to Regenerate Indian
public Space Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, Madrid Spain In addition, as always, Italian universities participated and made a good
impression, though they were not rewarded. Among the 25 chosen in the
final round, three were Italian designs by:
• Gabriele Molfetta > central©ities, Università di Genova, Faculty of
Architecture, Genoa Italy
• Paolo arch. De Michele > A Football Stadium as a Sea Architecture
Università di Napoli II, Faculty of Architecture, Aversa (Caserta) Italy
• Anna Arch. Perino, Francesca Arch. Ronco > [In]formal Jo’burg Politecnico di Torino, I Faculty of Architecture, Turin Italy
Text and photos by Sergio Fabio Brivio
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Sun protection,
a new show in Istanbul
R+T Turkey celebrates première in November 2013
New foreign offshoot as further milestone in enhancing the
international character of the Stuttgart-based trade fair for
roller shutters, door/gates and sun protection.
With R+T Turkey Messe Stuttgart is starting the fourth foreign satellite of the successful leading world trade fair for
roller shutters, doors/gates and sun protection. The first
event takes place from 7 to 10 November 2013 in Hall 1 of the
CNR Expo - Istanbul Expo Center opposite Atatürk Airport.
In the future the key players of the proposed industries will
meet in Turkey every two years at R+T Turkey, the first trade
fair focussing on roller shutters, doors/gates and sun protection, as well as the window and glass industry.
R+T Turkey is organised by a subsidiary of Messe Stuttgart,
Messe Stuttgart Ares Istanbul, which is responsible for holding the leading trade fair for the bakery and confectionery
industry in the Eurasian region, IBATECH Istanbul, among
other things. The leading international trade fair for carpets
and flooring DOMOTEX Middle East takes place parallel to
R+T Turkey 2013.
Already over 6000 m² of area sold confirms the huge interest
in the market by the industry
“R+T Turkey is on the marketing agenda for many international companies of the industry”, states Roland Bleinroth,
Managing Director of Messe Stuttgart GmbH, knowingly.
“Most Turkish key players have already registered.”
The requests are also increasing on the international front,
to the extent that the planned area is as good as fully booked! With over 4,500 square metres already sold, consideration is already being given to extending the planned exhibition area.
“The new R+T Turkey is another key step in enhancing the
international character of R+T”, explains Bleinroth. “Together with our partners, the Federal Association for Manufacturers of Roller Shutters and Sun Protection (BVRS), the
National Federation of Door and Gate Manufacturers (BVT)
and the Industrial Association for Technical Textiles, Roller
Shutters and Sun Protection (ITRS), we want to support our
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exhibitors in conquering the important growth market of
Turkey. We have already taken successful steps in this direction with R+T Asia in Shanghai and R+T Russia in Moscow.”
Turkey and the location of Istanbul are suitable for a trade
fair such as R+T Turkey for geographical reasons. “Turkey is
strategically located between Europe, Asia and several Arab
countries”, sums up Bleinroth,. “Eight direct borders and
visa exemptions for many countries encourage the stream
of visitors from European and neighbouring Arab countries.”
In the Turkish construction industry the conditions for a
trade fair première are also good. This industry is growing
faster than the Turkish economy overall. The country is investing heavily to bring its infrastructure up-to-date, also in
view of possible EU membership.
For 2012 the construction industry institute Yapi Endüstri
Merkezi (YEM) is once again expecting real industry growth
of 7.0 to 7.5 percent, above the general economic development - and thus dynamic growth in domestic demand for
construction work. According to the YEM, the driving forces
include a variety of urban renewal projects and the increased efforts for enhancing energy efficiency in buildings.
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Where the next is now
The 2014 edition of Heimtextil Frankfurt
Where next is now!: with this new slogan and high registration rates Heimtextil is setting a high benchmark for the
upcoming season. Heimtextil is the international trade fair
for home and contract textiles and the global benchmark for
quality design textiles of innovative functionality. As the first
trade fair of the year, Heimtextil, which is held on four fair
days in January, is a platform for manufacturers, retailers
and designers. The next time international exhibitors will be
showing off their product to trade visitors will be from 8 to
11 January 2014.
The product show is accompanied by high-quality special
shows and workshops, aimed specifically at visitors and
exhibitors. In addition to numerous informative lectures on
topical themes, Heimtextil offers the next generation an opportunity to actively participate in the fair action by taking
part in international competitions.
Since 2007, the contract business, which has already established itself at Heimtextil with a substantial number of
manufacturers, has been brought together under the name
Contract Creations. With Contract Creations, Heimtextil offers
for the contract business clear orientation in all facets of
textile interior decoration.
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With Heimtextil Trend, the trade fair shows the latest fashions, design and architecture trends for exhibitors and visitors. With trend analyses, Heimtextil focuses especially on
the design and decoration sectors, highlighting the latest
trends for the textile interior design sector, using them in
a creative way. This site features information on the trends
of the moment, shows the history of trends over the past 20
years and provides a competent communications platform
in the form of the trend blog.
From fashion to interior design, “upcycling” is en vogue.
Manufacturers of apparel, home textiles and furnishings are
giving ever more consideration to ways in which materials
can be used to conserve resources and be given a new lease
of life. Thus, the next Heimtextil will once again draw attention to upcycling with the emphasis on young designers.
With the Young Creations Award: Upcycling, Heimtextil calls
on newcomers to the design world to create original upcycling articles for indoor use.
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ARQUATI SPA
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BAT SPA
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BT GROUP SPA
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DINO BRUNELLI SNC
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CHERUBINI SPA
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EUROFLEX SRL
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FLORIDA SRL
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FRAMA SPA
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FRIGERIO
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LA GIULIA GROUP SRL
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SPECIAL CATENE SRL
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[email protected]
www.realtendasrl.it
RIRI ITALIA SRL
Via della Libertà, 118
15060 Vignole Borbera (AL)
Tel. +39/0143/67333
Fax +39/0143/67145
[email protected]
www.ririitalia.com
SHADELAB SRL
Via Lazio, 42
31045 Motta di Livenza (TV)
Tel. 0422/1786080 - Fax 0422/1788073
[email protected] - www.shadelab.it
SOLARIS SRL
Via Vò di Placca, 52
35020 Due Carrare (PD)
Tel. +39/049/9125222
Fax +39/049/9125311
[email protected]
www.solaristende.it
VERELUX SRL
Via De Gasperi, 17
Tel. +39/0522/888321
Fax +39/0522/888325
[email protected]
www.verelux.it
WO&WO Sonnenlichtdesign
GmbH & Co KG
Hafnerstraße 193, A-8054 Graz
Tel. +43/316/28078252
Fax +43/316/28078250
[email protected]
www.woundwo.at
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BRIANZATENDE SPA
Via C. M. Maggi, 41/43
20050 Lesmo (MI)
Tel. +39/039/628481
Fax +39/039/6066185
[email protected]
www.brianzatende.it
CORRADI SRL
Via G. Brini, 39
40128 Bologna (BO)
Tel. +39/051/4188411
Fax +39/051/4188400
[email protected] - www.corradi.eu
FLORIDA SRL
Via per Cossogno, 1
Tel. +39/0323/574000
Fax +39/0323/553434
[email protected]
GIBUS SRL
Via G. Galilei, 13
35030 Veggiano (PD)
Tel. +39/049/9005152
Fax +39/049/9070378
[email protected]
www.centrogibus.com
GIULIO BARBIERI SPA
Via Ferrara, 41
44041 Poggio Renatico (FE)
Tel. +39/0532/821511
Fax +39/0532/821555
[email protected]
www.giuliobarbieri.com
IATA ITALIA SRL
Via Industrie, 51
Tel. +39/0421/55032-3-4
Fax +39/0421/560613
[email protected] - www.iataitalia.com
PRATIC SPA
Via Tonutti, 80 - 33034 Fagagna (UD)
Tel. +39/0432/638311
Fax +39/0432/678022
[email protected] - www.pratic.it
SPRECH SRL
Prov. Martano
Soleto Km 1,5
73025 Martano (LE)
Tel. +39/0836/571416
Fax +39/0836/572388
[email protected] - www.sprech.com
TENDER SRL
Via Mercadante,10
47841 Cattolica (RN)
Tel. +39/0541/834011
Fax +39/0541/833085
[email protected]
www.tendergroup.com
LARGE TENTS A
ND TENSILE STRUCTURES
INDOOR/OUTDOOR TECHNICAL BLINDS
BAT SPA
Tel. +39/0421/65672
Fax +39/0421/659007
[email protected]
www.batgroup.com
BT GROUP SPA
Via C. M. Maggi, 41
20050 Lesmo (MI)
Tel. +39/039/628481
Fax +39/039/6066185
[email protected]
www.btgroup.it
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List of Suppliers
DATE SYSTEM SRL
S.P. Nocera-Sarno
Loc. Fosso Imperatore Z.I. Lotto 7/E
Tel. +39/081/939827
Fax +39/081/939988
[email protected]
www.datesystem.it
DEKORA
Via I° Maggio, 5
26858 Sordio (LO)
Tel. +39/02/9810941
Fax +39/02/98109420
[email protected]
www.dekoraitalia.it
DI FRANCESCO LUCIA
Via T. Edison, 19
00016 Monterotondo St. (RM)
Tel. +39/06/9069423
Fax +39/06/9060301
[email protected]
www.difrancesco.it
FLORIDA SRL
Via per Cossogno, 1
Tel. +39/0323/574000
Fax +39/0323/553434
[email protected]
FRIGERIO TENDE DA SOLE SRL
Ex S.S. 100 - KM 11+500
70010 Capurso (BA)
Tel. +39/080/4551288
Fax +39/080/4552286
[email protected]
GARATTONI DARIO
Via Paglierani, 771
47822 Santarcangelo di Romagna (RN)
Tel. +39/0541/625604
Fax +39/0541/622398
[email protected]
GIBUS SRL
Via G. Galilei, 13
35030 Veggiano (PD)
Tel. +39/049/9005152
Fax +39/049/9070378
[email protected]
www.centrogibus.com
GRUPPO CENTANNI SRL
Via Rivarano
83024 Monteforte Irpino (AV)
Tel. +39/0825/685482
Fax +39/0825/680879
Headquarter in Napoli:
Via Cavone degli Sbirri, 9
Tel. +39/081/19579495
Fax +39/081/19574096
[email protected]
www.gruppocentanni.it
HUNTER DOUGLAS ITALIA
Via Ponchielli, 2/4
20063 Cernusco
sul Naviglio (MI)
Tel. +39/02/9217081
Fax +39/02/921708206
[email protected]
www.luxaflex.com
MOTTURA SPA
Via XXV Luglio, 1
10090 S. Giusto Can. (TO)
Tel. +39/0124/494949
Fax +39/0124/494918
[email protected]
www.mottura.com
PARÀ SPA
Viale Monza, 1
20050 Sovico (MI)
Tel. +39/039/20701
Fax +39/039/2070342
[email protected]
www.para.it
RESSTENDE SRL
Via Ghiringhella, 74
20041 Agrate Brianza (MI)
Tel. +39/039/684611
Fax +39/039/6846140
[email protected]
www.resstende.com
SATTLER ITALIA
Via Bagni, 17
25125 Brescia (BS)
Tel. +39/030/3385665
Fax +39/030/3392504
[email protected]
www.sattler-ag.com
SOLARIS SRL
Tel. +39/0499/125222
Fax +39/049/9125311
[email protected]
www.solaristende.it
SUNCOVER SPA
Via 2 Agosto, 13/15
40016 S. Giorgio di Piano (BO)
Tel. +39/051/6650069
Fax +39/051/6650271
[email protected]
www.suncover.com
TENDITALIA SPA
Via E. Morosini, 24
27029 Vigevano (PV)
Tel. +39/0381/347290
Fax +39/0381/347312
[email protected]
www.tenditalia.com
VELUX ITALIA SPA
Via Strà, 152
37030 Colognola ai Colli (VR)
Tel. +39/045/6173666
Fax +39/045/6150750
www.velux.it
VERELUX SRL
Via De Gasperi, 17
Tel. +39/0522/888321
Fax +39/0522/888325
[email protected]
www.verelux.it
FABRICS FOR AWNINGS
AND TENSILE STRUCTURES
MOSQUITO NETS AND ACCESSORIES
BACCHI GENIUS SRL
Via A. Novella, 21
43058 Sorbolo (PR)
Tel. +39/0521/690014
Fax +39/0521/690245
[email protected]
www.geniusgroup.it
BETTIO GROUP SRL
Via delle Industrie, 98/100
30020 Marcon (VE)
Tel. +39/041/5951443
Fax +39/041/5951446
[email protected]
www.bettio.it
DALEX SRL
Via Oderzo, 31
31040 Mansuè (TV)
Tel. +39/0422/741186
Fax +39/0422/741842
[email protected]
www.dalex.it
DATE SYSTEM SRL
S.P. Nocera-Sarno
Loc. Fosso Imperatore Z.I. Lotto 7/E
Tel. +39/081/939827
Fax +39/081/939988
[email protected]
www.datesystem.it
GARATTONI DARIO
Via Paglierani, 771
47822 Santarcangelo
di Romagna (RN)
Tel. +39/0541/625604
Fax +39/0541/622398
[email protected]
F.LLI GIOVANARDI SNC
Via Marconi, 63
46039 Villimpenta (MN)
Tel. +39/0376/572011
Fax +39/0376/667687
[email protected]
www.giovanardi.it
GENIUS GROUP
Via del Bersagliere, 31
46031 Bagnolo S. Vito (MN)
Tel. +39/0376/251176
Fax +39/0376/253194
[email protected]
www.geniusgroup.it
NAIZIL SPA
Via Pontarola, 17
35011 Campodarsego (PD)
Tel. +39/049/5566555
Fax +39/049/5566660
[email protected]
www.naizil.com
GIBUS SRL
Via G. Galilei, 13
35030 Veggiano (PD)
Tel. +39/049/9005152
Fax +39/049/9070378
[email protected]
www.centrogibus.com
IRS SPA
Via Vettigano,20/A
42012 Campagnola Emilia
Tel. +39/0522/759004
Fax +39/0522/652780
www.irsSPA.com
MV LINE SRL
Via Sammichele, n.c.
(zona pip - lotto 69)
70021 Acquaviva delle Fonti (BA)
Tel. +39/080.3050167
Fax +39/080.3050163
[email protected]
www.mvline.it
ROSIN SRL
Via Udine, 43
36040 Torri
di Quartesolo (VI)
Tel. +39/0444/583991
Fax +39/0444/380538
[email protected]
www.rosin-SRL.it
SOLARIS SRL
Tel. +39/0499/125222
Fax +39/049/9125311
[email protected]
www.solaristende.it
SPAX SRL
Via Carpi, 30/C
10030 Rondissone (TO)
Tel. +39/011/9183008
Fax +39/011/9183009
[email protected]
www.spax.it
SUNCOVER SPA
Via 2 Agosto, 13/15
40016 S. Giorgio
di Piano (BO)
Tel. +39/051/6650069
Fax +39/051/6650271
[email protected]
www.suncover.com
VERELUX SRL
Via De Gasperi, 17
Tel. +39/0522/888321
Fax +39/0522/888325
[email protected]
www.verelux.it
ZANZAR SYSTEM SPA
Corso Europa Z. I.
Tel. +39/099/5628177
Fax +39/099/5628179
[email protected]
www.zanzarsistem.it
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