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Contents 

September 2004 

Cover Story ................................................. 1 

Feature: Translucent & Transparent 

Materials ..................................................... 4 

Products & Services: Translucent & 

Transparent Materials • Solar Control ... 6 

Products & Services: UPVC Windows 

& Doors ................................................... 13 

News & Events ........................................15 

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SEPTEMBER 2004 

Volume 1 Number 7 MITA (P) 295/11/2003 

Glass and Metal Design 

for New Air Transport Hub 

The New Baiyun International Airport hopes to become a major international gateway. 

Increasing passenger and cargo volumes had long stretched the capabilities of 

the existing Baiyun Airport, highlighting the need for a new, larger facility. 

Located in Huadu District, the New Baiyun International Airport is five times 

the size of the original airport, covering 13.5 km. It will be capable of handling 

25 million passengers and 186,000 aircraft operations annually. 

New Baiyun International Airport, 

Guangzhou, China 

S a result of China’s burgeoning economic 

growth and anticipated population 

increases, China’s air travel business is 

expected to soar, resulting in a need for 

compelled the authorities to consider upgrading or 

building 41 airports in its current five-year plan. 

Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province and 

home to 7.1 million people, is the heart of China’s 

burgeoning Pearl River Delta region. Historically an 

agricultural area, the region aggressively sought 

commerce and encouraged outside development. Now 

a manufacturing centre, it produces one third of China’s 

exports. 

The New Baiyun Airport is the hub of China Southern 

Airlines and hopes to become a major international 

gateway rivaling Beijing and Shanghai as an important 

mainland airport. The second busiest in passenger flow 

and the third busiest in cargo movement, New Baiyun 

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Airport will compete with five regional and international airports, including Hong Kong and Macao. 

It will undoubtedly continue to play an important role in regional economic development and in the 

future of the People’s Republic of China. 

The Civil Aviation Administration of China and the China State Development and Planning 

Commission approved the project in the 1990s. 

Designed by Parsons Corp, together with subcontractor URS Greiner Corp, both of the US, and 

Chinese design institutes such as Guangdong Provincial Architectural Design Institute, the New Baiyun 

International Airport will be able to accommodate the world’s largest planes. 

The Parsons team began designing the New Baiyun International Airport in 1999, and completed 

the design phase in three years, working predominantly in the US, while coordinating construction 

documents with local Chinese architectural firms such as the Guangdong Provincial Architectural 

Design Institute. Phase I construction involved more than 10,000 workers at the height of the 

endeavour. 

Phase I design included the main terminal, the east-west connection building, four concourses, 

landscaped surface parking, structured parking, an airport hotel, and an air traffic control tower - the 

tallest in the country. Phase I also included two runways, aircraft maintenance and air cargo facilities, 

nearly 65 aircraft hardstands (192 aircraft stands will be completed by 2010), vehicle parking, and a 

new highway and rail system serving the airport. Two terminal area loop roadway systems will facilitate 

landside vehicle traffic flow and reduce congestion. Located under the terminal will be a metro rail 

station for travel to downtown Guangzhou. 

When fully operational, the airport will house an international-standard convention centre where 

a visitor can get off a plane, check into a quality hotel, experience fine dining and shopping, and 

attend a conference, all without leaving the airport. With 200,000 sq m of commercial area set aside for 

shopping, a hotel with up to 800 rooms, the convention centre, and exhibition halls, the airport can 

generate substantial additional revenue and provide more than 10,000 local jobs. 

Work is now progressing on Phase II, which involves middle- and long- term planning and design 

of the terminal. Phase II will include an additional runway and expansion of the terminal, increasing 

the annual passenger capacity from 25 million to 80 million, with 360,000 aircraft operations. Phase III 

will involve another central ticketing terminal and 50 additional gates. 

Architectural Award 

The structural design and architectural innovation brought attention and acclaim to Guangzhou well 

before the New Baiyun Airport’s official opening. The airport’s airy glass and metal architectural 

design has attracted much attention. The project gained recognition with the American Architecture 

Honor Award in Year 2000. RnF 

PROJECT DATA 

Client 

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Company Ltd 

Project Approver 

Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) 

Architect 

Parsons Corporation and URS Greiner Corp 

Guangdong Provincial Architectural Design Institute 

Project Duration 

Phase I – 1999 to 2004 

Project Cost 

US$ 520 million 

(Source of information for the text: Parsons Project of The Month – July 2004) 

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A new highway system serves the airport. 

KALZIP system used for the airport roof 

More than 150,000 sq m of KALZIP from Corus have been used for the roof of the New Baiyun International Airport. KALZIP has been favoured for 

application in airport projects worldwide where the microclimate is very aggressive. This is because the protective aluminium roofing system is durable, 

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corrosion-resistant, maintenance-free, capable of withstanding high wind loads, and configurable so as to provide good acoustic insulation. 

The airport will be capable of handling 25 million passengers annually. 

Enquiry No: 09/101

Cover Story: Glass & Metal Design for New Air Transport Hub 

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Laminated glass with new solar interlayer 

THE New Baiyun International Airport incorporates laminated glass made 

with Solutia’s new range of advanced solar protection interlayers from the 

Vanceva brand.The improved solar performance of this latest generation 

Vanceva interlayer comes from the special infra-red absorber which Solutia 

has incorporated in this product. This cuts the incoming heat by selectively 

absorbing energy in the infra-red range while allowing the visible light to pass 

through. 

This new Vanceva interlayer offers good solar protection to occupants, as 

well as a host of additional benefits, including energy efficiency, occupant comfort, 

noise control, UV protection, and safety and security. 

Energy efficiency 

Designing with the new Vanceva interlayer enables solar heat to be kept out of 

a building while maintaining visible light transmission, thus reducing cooling 

costs. 

Occupant comfort 

With Vanceva solar interlayer, the glare of the sun can be controlled while still 

allowing natural light for a pleasant and productive environment. 

Noise control 

Laminated glass made with Vanceva reduces sound transmission by reducing 

the coincidence dip in the 1000 Hz to 2000 Hz range common to all glass products, 

thus improving the acoustic performance of the glass. 

Safety and security 

When subjected to impact, glass made with Vanceva will tend to absorb the 

force of the impact. If the glass should break, the pieces will remain adhered to 

the interlayer, reducing the risk of injury and offering intrusion resistance. 

UV protection 

Laminated glass made with Vanceva is expected to block more than 99% of UV 

radiation from the sun, thereby reducing the fading of interior furnishings, 

carpets and curtains. 

Additionally, Vanceva interlayers are non-metallic and will not corrode. 

Vanceva interlayers for advanced solar protection are available with 

four colour options - high visible transmission clear, high visible transmission 

green, medium visible transmission blue, and medium visible transmission 

grey. Approximately 20,000 sq m of laminated glass incorporating 

the high visible transmission green interlayer from this new Vanceva range 

were used in the New Baiyun International Airport project. 

Vanceva interlayers with enhanced solar control are best used in 

combination with body-tinted glass and pyrolitic or hardcoat Low E 

coatings, for a greater variety of designs, good visible light transmittance, 

effective solar control and all the traditional benefits of laminated glass. 

The Vanceva brand offers other advanced solutions such as aesthetics, 

acoustics, high security, besides advanced solar performance. RnF 

New Baiyun International Airport: Laminated glass with Vanceva 

solar interlayer contributes also to the aesthetics of the design. 

Enquiry No: 09/102 

New Baiyun International Airport: Laminated glass with Vanceva solar interlayer ensures good visible light 

transmittance, effective solar control, noise control, and safety and security. 

Roof & Facade Asia • September 2004 3

Roof&Facade Asia Feature: Translucent & Transparent Materials 

ETFE in Membrane Constructions 

– Important aspects of ETFE 

cushion structures 

Mr Dieter Linke, covertex GmbH / Engineering + Design GbR, Germany, highlighted the 

potential for the use of ETFE (ethyl tetra fluoro ethylene) cladding in the building industry, in 

his presentation at FLUOROPLAST 2004 World Congress which addressed the theme 

‘Fluoropolymers in Architecture - Construction – Design – Engineering’. The event, held on 28 

and 29 April 2004 in Zurich, Switzerland, was organised by Maack Business Services of Zurich. 

(The next FLUOROPLAST World Congress will be held in Zurich from 14 to 15 March 2006). 

Introduction 

Traditional architectural membranes are coated fabrics. 

Wind and snow loads are carried by the fabric. 

The coating protects the fabric against environmental 

impacts and it allows for the weld assembly of 

the panels. 

These membranes with PE-fabric and PVC 

coating or glass fibres with PVC coating are light 

and very strong – but never transparent. 

Typical characteristics of ETFE are its 

transparency (also combined with printing), natural 

light transmittance for visible light and UV-rays, its 

low weight and the possibility to build extended and 

variable curved surfaces in one piece. These 

characteristics make it very interesting for 

architectural purposes. 

But as ETFE membranes in roofing and cladding 

are not reinforced, they have to carry the loads 

without fabric. Thus, ETFE membranes have only a 

fractional amount of tensile strength, compared to 

coated fabric materials. 

It is obvious that the supporting structure and 

the detailing for the ETFE attachment must take this 

fact into account. A good way to do so, is to use ETFE 

in claddings as air supported cushions. 

It is a great challenge to merge the architect’s 

intentions with the special needs of ETFE 

structures, in order to achieve a good, durable and 

economic building. 

But to do so, knowledge about the less obvious, 


though very important technical aspects relating to 

the use of ETFE as a structural element in buildings, 

is required, too. As building with ETFE has very 

little history, principals, architects, and engineers 

usually are not aware of the sometimes very rigid, 

boundary conditions. 

Depending on the type of supporting structure 

and the physical needs of the cladding, like thermal 

insulation, shading, and internal humidity, two 

main design groups can be identified - ETFE 

cushions and mechanically prestressed ETFE in a 

single layer. 

First, important aspects about ETFE cushions will 

be highlighted. Against this background, the special 

design features of the world’s largest ETFE cushion 

project, Allianz Arena Soccer Stadium, Munich, will 

be explained, and towards the end, the prospects 

with single layer ETFE constructions, will be 

discussed. 

Typical configuration of ETFE cushions 

ETFE cushions basically consist of one inner and one 

outer foil. Both are stabilised by automatically 

controlled, moderate, overpressure of the air 

trapped between them. This pressure is retained by 

fans. The layers are usually welded together along 

the edges and attached to the support structure with 

special aluminium extrusions. 

Static mode of operation 

Inward-aimed external loads (wind pressure, snow), 

are led to the inner foil by the internal overpressure. 

It carries the load, hammock-like. 

Outward-aimed external loads (wind suction) are 

carried by the outer layer in similar manner. Internal 

pressure and external wind suction add up to a 

Allianz Arena Soccer Stadium, Munich, Germany: The world’s 

largest ETFE cushion project. 

certain extent and need to be calculated carefully. 

The overpressure usually amounts to 250 Pa and 

can be changed up to the equivalent snow load, if 

necessary. 

Owing to the instability in windy conditions, a 

lack of air pressure should be avoided. If water 

ponding is excluded by well designed slopes on the 

roof, a lack of air pressure is usually not a static 

danger. The foils are designed for the expected loads 

and it is not important, whether, for example, snow 

load effects are applied to the inner layer via air 

cushion or applied directly. 

EXTERNAL LOAD E.G. SNOW 

HORIZONTAL 

SUPPORT 

REACTION 

INTERNAL OVER PRESSURE 

VERTICAL 

SUPPORT 

REACTION 

RADIUS OF OUTER FOIL 

OUTER 

INNER 

RISE 

OF 

ARCH 

Limited strength of ETFE foil 

The performance of a cushion-carrying load is 

dependent on the deployed thickness of the foil 

which is usually between 150 and 250 microns and 

on its radius of curvature. With typical building 

code design loads, the free span of a long, 

rectangular ETFE cushion, can reach up to 

approximately 4 m. Its length is limited only by 

practical considerations. 

High tension forces at the attachment structure 

and/or the space for the dip, must be taken into 

account. A radius of 3.5 m to 4 m for the curvature 

of a cushion layer between the attachment lines, is 

a good value to start with, for the design. A small 

radius reduces stress but increases the rise of the 

arch of the cushion foils. 

Supported with cable nets, to reduce the static 

free span of the foil, ETFE cushions have been built 

with up to 50 m in diameter. 

Safe air supply 

The normal excess pressure of 250 Pa equals 0.0025 

bar or 0.25 kN/sqm. The surplus amount of air 

required to provide this pressure in the cushion, is 

only a few litres. The air to fill the cushions and to 

replace losses, is led into the cushions via pipes and 

hoses, and is usually taken from outside of the 

building. 

Except under extremely windy conditions or 

when there is a danger of water ponding, the air 

overpressure in the cushion is not a vital element in 

the static performance of the cushions. But lack of 

air pressure could have negative effects on inner 

foils, internals, thermal insulation and durability of 

the entire construction. 

Usually, two electric engines with two fans (not 

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Feature: Translucent & Transparent Materials 

>>> Continued from page 4 The dryer’s power will hardly exceed 4 kW for 

compressors) are installed in the air supply unit, 

providing air for the entire roof of a medium sized 

building. On large buildings, more units share the 

cushion area. Each of the two fans in a unit is 

designed to deliver the full supply. For safety 

reasons, they alternate weekly and provide back up 

for each other. 

Additionally, the fan units can be connected to 

an emergency power system. In huge buildings, it 

may be possible to connect the pipework for the 

different units manually, thus providing a second 

level of backup. 

Unlike in the case of compressors, the noise levels 

for the fan units can easily be kept under 55 dB (1 m 

distance). For average buildings, the power of the 

fans will not exceed 0.8 kW. 

Typical Air Supply Fan Unit, placed 

outdoor. Inset: Two independent fans 

inside. 

Climate control in the cushion 

ETFE is permeable to steam. Therefore, internal air 

conditioning for the cushions at green houses or 

swimming baths is strongly recommended: 

Steam trapped in the cushion condenses and can 

cause water accumulation resulting in algal growth 

in the long-term. With well designed options for air 

exchange in the cushions, in combination with dryer 

devices, the internal spaces remain dry and clean. 

Very advanced systems use a closed circle for the 

conditioned air with inlet pipe and outlet pipe, 

Others work with small outlet openings in the 

cushion, at the end of the inlet, opposite the hose, 

to provide air exchange. 

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Gas Station, Munich, Germany: Horizontal Roof Cushions. 

an average building and it will work only if the 

control devices for air humidity and temperature 

determine the need. 

Thermal insulation of the cushion 

If thermal insulation is demanded, additional, 

thinner ETFE foils can be installed outside or inside 

the cushions to divide the cushion space into two 

or even three air chambers. With two chambers, a 

u-value of about 2 can be achieved. With up to four, 

it can be reduced to 1.5 or less, depending on 

conditions like volume and slope. An inner layer, 

in combination with printed patterns on the foils 

and special air management, can allow for special 

effects with changing optic impressions. 

Thermal insulation of attachment extrusion 

and condensed water 

Usually, the attachment extrusion is the thermal 

weak point, causing water to condense from the 

humid air inside the building. This water usually is 

collected and led away via a small gutter. 

With more effort, the thermal losses along the 

usual attachment extrusions can be eliminated. It is 

possible to attach the outer foil along the upper edge 

of support beams and the inner foil along the lower 

edge. The cushion foils are not welded together, but 

installed one on the outer, and the other, on the inner 

surface, of the roof’s support structure. The support 

structure ends up as a boundary element for the 

cushion, partly situated within the cushion. 

Internals in cushions 

The space between the two attachment levels can 

contain elements of the support structure. 

Additionally, the space is sometimes filled with 

fixed or retractable sun protection devices or solar 

power equipment. Owing to the difficult access, 

these should be maintenance-free, as far as possible. 

Then, additional measures are strongly 

recommended to avoid damage, in case of an 

emergency, as when high snow loads might result 

in a failure of the air support. 

Slope at the eaves of roofs 

Basically, to avoid the danger of water ponding, in 

case of an air supply break down, it is important to 

have steep eaves which allow for snow and water 

to fall off the ETFE cladding. 

It is important to keep in mind, that although a 

flat slope causes snow to slip, it might jam at the 

eaves’ support structure causing problems when 

there is lack of air pressure. 

Water ponding in flat roofs 

In case of air supply failure, collapsed cushions in 

flat roofs might collect water, establishing a pond. 

If it contains too much water, the repaired air supply 

will not be able to get rid of it. For cushions with a 

geometry conducive to ponding, measures to pump 

off the water must be prepared, to enable re-inflation 

of the cushion. But emergency pumping can be 

acceptable only for buildings with few small 

cushions and easy access. 

For huge buildings like Allianz-Arena Soccer 

Stadium, Munich, with more than 1,800 horizontal 

roof cushions, 40 m to 50 m above the ground, 

pumping would certainly be a hard job. 


Masoala Rainforest, Zurich Zoo, Switzerland: Light and Space with 

ETFE-cushions in roofs and facades. 

Thermal impact on buildings 

ETFE has a very high transmission rate for solar 

radiation. This is often underestimated by energy 

calculations for internal summer temperatures. It is 

helpful, to allow for retractable roof parts or vents 

with a good air exchange rate during summer. 

The low reflection rate for infrared radiation also 

leads to a stronger cooling down effect in clear cold 

winter nights, with the thermal radiation from the 

building’s floors escaping into space. Both effects 

can be reduced with a retractable screen system in 

or underneath the cushions. 

Special structural tasks 

Beside the above points, the engineer in-charge is 

always confronted with new challenges. With 

reference to the Allianz Arena Soccer Stadium 

incorporating 2784 cushions which cover 

approximately 65,000 sq m, there are 1,392 different 

shapes of cushions, and peaked corners which are 

rhombus shaped. 

A self-acting ETFE cushion drainage system addresses 

the issue of ponding. An advanced attachment and 

sealing system takes care of linear offsets and the twisted 

geometry of the support structure. 

An advanced attachment system with a flexible 

base and sealing, counteracts the impact of the 

primary structure’s expansion joints on the 

cushions. 

Prospects with single layer ETFE 

The cushions at Allianz Arena are architectural 

elements, protecting the facade as additional skin, 

without any demand for thermal insulation. For that 

low degree of requirement, ETFE allows for an 

alternative to cushions. ETFE cladding can be built 

also as mechanically prestressed single layers. The 

main advantages are that only one foil is needed 

instead of two, and no air supply is necessary. 

ETFE single layer detailing and engineering, 

especially in accordance with existing building 

codes and load standards, is a challenge. 

Summary 

The use of this material requires a deep knowledge 

about its mechanical behaviour. The requirements 

for manufacturing, installation and maintenance 

must merge with the architect’s intentions and the 

limitations set by the main support structure and 

the load conditions. 

On top of that, government approvals are 

necessary for a new construction material, since data 

cannot be found in any building codes. RnF 

(Note: This is an edited version of the presentation) 

Photo credits for all images: covertex GmbH, Germany. 




Translucent & Transparent Materials • Solar Control 

New generation polycarbonate 

sheets from GE Advanced Materials 

GE ADVANCED Materials, a division of General 

Electric Company, acquired key plant and 

equipment assets of CARBORON Sdn Bhd in August 

2002 to position its Structured Products Business 

closer to its customers in the Asia Pacific region. 

Investments were made to upgrade the 

manufacturing facility, in terms of premises, 

equipment, capability and human resources. The 

multiwall polycarbonate sheet extrusion facility was 

officially opened in Klang, Selangor State, West 

Malaysia, in January 2003. 

Currently, the company produces high quality, 

weather- and impact- resistant, multiwall, 

polycarbonate sheets, under the LEXAN and 

CARBORON brands. The multiwall polycarbonate 

sheets are used in various industries ranging from 

building and construction, interior decoration and 

signage. 

The newly developed series of polycarbonate sheets 

from GE Advanced Materials, Plastics Malaysia, 

incorporates advanced technology to facilitate natural 

climatic control, reduce maintenance costs and improve 

weathering performance. 

LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Easy Clean Sheet is 

part of the LEXAN THERMOCLEAR range of 


lightweight, weather- and impact- resistant sheets 

extruded from LEXAN resin. 

LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Easy Clean Sheet 

features a special coating on the outer surface, that 

possesses self-cleaning properties, as well as UV 

protection on both sides; twin, triple and Xstructures; 

good light transmission; ease of 

installation; long-term weather resistance; high 

impact strength; and good thermal insulation. 

LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Easy Clean Sheet has 

a variety of applications in the building industry. It 

can be used for conservatories, balconies, 

greenhouses and garden centres, and as covers for 

swimming pools. 

LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Hammered Glass Look 

is a two-sided, UV-protected polycarbonate 

multiwall sheet. Apart from its aesthetic attraction, 

LEXAN THERMOCLEAR Hammered Glass Look 

also contributes to improved light diffusion, safe 

interior glazing and ease of installation. It has good 

impact resistance, low weight, good thermal 

insulation and good fire resistance. LEXAN 

THERMOCLEAR Hammered Glass Look can be 

used for conservatory roofing and swimming pool 

covers, among other applications. 

GE Advanced Materials is a world leader in 

providing materials solutions through engineering 

thermoplastics, silicon-based products and 

technology platforms, and fused quartz and 

ceramics. Headquartered in Pittsfield, 

Massachusetts, USA, GE Advanced Materials is the 

entity created by the combination of GE’s former 

Plastics, Silicones and Quartz businesses. 

GE Advanced Materials, Plastics is a leading 

global manufacturer and distributor of plastics 

resins used in a number of industries including 

building and construction. GE Advanced Materials, 

Plastics manufactures and compounds a number of 

types of resins. The company also includes GE 

Advanced Materials, Structured Plastics, a global 

leader in the manufacture of high-performance 

LEXAN sheet and film products used in 

innumerable applications and industries. 

GE Advanced Materials, Silicones which includes 

GE Toshiba Silicones in the Pacific Region and GE 

Bayer Silicones in Europe, offers several products 

for a variety of industries including building and 

construction. RnF 

Transparent polymer glazing from GE reduces 

interior heat buildup 

TWO new families of transparent, solar-control 

glazing products in monolithic and multi-wall 

polycarbonate sheet, from GE Advanced Materials, 

significantly reduce solar transmission while 

simultaneously offering high levels of light 

transmission, thereby helping to save energy costs for 

the cooling and lighting of buildings. The single-wall 

product is called LEXAN EXELL Solar Control IR 

sheet, and the multi-wall product is called LEXAN 

THERMOCLEAR Solar Control IR sheet. Both 

products are recommended for roof domes, skylights, 

walkways, conservatories, and other building 

applications where it is desirable to admit high levels 

of light while keeping excess heat to a minimum. 

According to GE Advanced Materials, LEXAN 

sheet can reduce interior heat buildup by up to 40% 

for lower energy usage, while increasing light 

transmission by as much as 60%. It has good flame 

resistance, building-code approval with EU and ICBO, 

and other high-performance properties. 

GE’s new heat-management glazing makes use of 

an entirely new technology platform. Instead of being 

translucent or opaque as previous products, the 

LEXAN Solar Control sheet materials are transparent 

with a green tint which blocks near-infrared heat but 

lets in high levels of light. Proprietary resin additives 

are used to manage heat instead of expensive and 

fragile coatings which can be damaged during 

handling and installation. Since the GE additive 

technology is inherent to the polymer, solar control 

is virtually permanent and provides UV protection to 

both sides of the sheet. 

The new LEXAN Solar Control IR sheet products 

are available in all standard gauges and dimensions. 

As with conventional monolithic and multi-wall 

LEXAN sheet, this new glazing offers design freedom 

due to its ability to be cold formed and/or 

thermoformed without losing impact or weathering 

properties. Both versions come with a 10-year written 

limited warranty against reduction of light or solar 

transmission properties, yellowing, and breakage due 

to hail impact. RnF 


LEXAN sheet can reduce interior heat 

buildup by up to 40%, while increasing 

light transmission by as much as 60%.



The Emerald Le’ Magic Glass from 

Le-Gardien Singapore 

(LOW-RES) 

PIX A 

Windows can be made opaque for greater privacy within a room, or the transparency can be restored, for a good view of the outside. 

INCORPORATED in Singapore in 1997, Le-Gardien specialises in the supply 

of glass products for architectural and interior design applications. 

One of the products that Le-Gardien has introduced is Emerald Le’ Magic 

Glass which can be widely used on windows, skylights, internal partitions 

and advertising display screens. Based on PA-LC (Polymer-Assembled 

Liquid Crystal) technology, Emerald Le’ Magic Glass enables windows to 

SSG DURACOMFORT Insulating Glass Unit 

DURACOMFORT Insulating Glass Unit / Double- 

Glazed Unit, from Singapore Safety Glass (SSG), is a 

high quality insulating glass unit that is constructed 

with two or more plies of glass, separated by a 

desiccant-filled spacer and sealed with inorganic 

sealant. The desiccant absorbs moisture. The spacers 

used are available in mill or black anodised finish. 

A primary seal of polyisobutylene is incorporated 

into the system, which provides maximum protection 

against water vapour transmittance. It also helps 

reduce thermal edge conductance between spacer and 

glass, thereby increasing energy savings. 

DURACOMFORT also offers a choice of secondary 

sealant, providing versatility in product application 

and assuring maximum strength and protection from 

stress and extreme temperature. 

Insulation 

The enclosed layer of air increases the insulation 

capability of DURACOMFORT. As a result, the 

airconditioning load is greatly reduced. The use of heat 

absorbing glass, heat reflective glass and Low-E glass 

will further reduce the load on the cooling system. 

Preventing dew formation 

With monolithic glass, the temperature difference 

between the outside and inside of a room will often 

lead to condensation. With DURACOMFORT, the 

insulating effect of the air layer makes it difficult for 

the glass to become cold and consequently dew 

formation is less likely to occur. 

Sound insulation 

DURACOMFORT can significantly save on the cost to 

reduce exterior noise pollution. The amount of sound 

reduction depends on the configuration of the 

insulating glass. 

Pleasant indoor environment 

With its high insulation properties, the elimination of 

cold or warm draughts, leads to a pleasant internal 

environment. 

DURACOMFORT offers maximum protection from stress and extreme temperature, and provides versatility in product application. 

Design flexibility 

DURACOMFORT allows for design flexibility, with 

combinations of varying thicknesses and glass types, 

to suit the requirements of different performance levels. 

SSG was incorporated in 1989 with the aim of 

providing solutions and high-quality architectural 

glass products for the local and regional markets. The 

company’s constant focus on developing new products 

has made it possible for architects and designers to 

push for further creativity in their designs. 

SSG is also the first architectural glass manufacturer 

in the region to obtain an ISO 9001 certification. The 

(LOW-RES) 

PIX B 

be opacified or made transparent, through the simple operation of 

an electrical power switch. A new film version of the PA-LC range of 

products, which can be pasted onto any existing glass, is also available at a 

much lower cost. RnF 


company has also attained the AS/NZS (Australian 

Standard / New Zealand Standard) 2208 for safety 

glass. 

To offer a total architectural glass solution to its 

customers, SSG established a subsidiary in Malaysia, SSG 

Safety Glass Sdn Bhd, to produce tempered safety glass 

as well as ceramic frit glass. The company has also entered 

into a joint venture in United Reliance Engineering Pte 

Ltd (URE), to provide design, supply and installation 

services in structural glazing systems. RnF 






Solar control glass with enhanced 

thermal insulation 

SGG COOL-LITE from Saint-Gobain Glass (SGG) is 

a solar control glass offering numerous aesthetic 

choices in the design of facades. It is available in a wide 

range of colours and by combining thicknesses and 

colours with clear or body-tinted glasses, an extensive 

selection of appearance and performance options can 

be made available. 

SGG COOL-LITE is manufactured through the 

deposition of a coating of metal oxides by magnetically 

enhanced cathodic sputtering, under vacuum 

conditions, on to clear float glass, SGG PLANILUX, or 

on to body-tinted glass, SGG PARSOL. 

The type of coating applied to the glass determines 

its aesthetic appearance and colour. 

Careful selection of the most appropriate type of 

SGG COOL-LITE for each application makes it 

possible to satisfy several design criteria 

simultaneously, including solar control and 

therefore more economical use of airconditioning; 

aesthetic appearance, in terms of colour and 

reflection; and light transmittance. 

The overall result depends on the orientation, 

environment and geographical location of the building. 

SGG COOL-LITE K and SGG COOL-LITE SK are solar 

control glasses with enhanced thermal insulation. 

SGG COOL-LITE K and SGG COOL-LITE SK are 

produced through the deposition of several coats of 

metallic oxides by magnetically enhanced cathodic 

sputtering, under vacuum conditions, on to SGG 

PLANILUX, SGG DIAMANT and SGG PARSOL. 

SGG COOL-LITE K and SGG COOL-LITE SK which 

must always be in double-glazed form, provide a 

spectrally selective range of solar control performances 

together with good thermal insulation properties. 

Each of the 6 glass types in the SGG COOL-LITE K 

and SGG COOL-LITE SK ranges, enable different 

performance levels to be achieved. 

SGG COOL-LITE KS 147 is distinguished by its 

silvered appearance, low solar factor g, and low heat 

transmittance or U value. 

SGG COOL-LITE KN 155 and KN 169 are neutral 

SGG COOL-LITE has been specified for Singapore Management University’s School of Business building. 

in appearance and have a low light reflectance. They 

combine high light transmittance with a low solar 

factor g and a good U value. 

In addition to its high performance levels, SGG 

COOL-LITE KB 159 has a distinctive bluish appearance 

in reflection. 

SGG COOL-LITE SKN 172 and SKN 165, the latest 

K-LITE sputter coated low emissivity glass 

GLASSLINK Trading of Singapore is the agent for Saudi American Glass Factory (SAGF) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 

manufacturer of K-LITE high performance glass. 

One of the products, K-LITE low emissivity (low-E) coated glass offers designers and specifiers, the opportunity to 

achieve greatly improved thermal performance, while still maintaining the appearance of uncoated glass. It is ideal for 

applications requiring subdued colours, low reflectance and abundant daylight. 

K-LITE low-E and K-LITE OPTIMA are ultra-thin coatings which are applied to the float glass substrate by magnetically 

enhanced cathodic sputtering. 

K-LITE low-E and K-LITE OPTIMA coatings are almost invisible and yet are highly effective in reducing the transmission 

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K-LITE products offer designers and specifiers the opportunity to achieve greatly improved thermal performance. 

innovations in the SGG COOL-LITE SK range, offer 

high performance levels. They are neutral in 

appearance, with low light reflectance, combining high 

light transmittance with a low solar factor g and a good 

U value. RnF 


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K-LITE glass is installed on the Al-Faisaliyah Center, Riyadh, 

Saudi Arabia.


SUN-X films for increased 

safety and solar control 

AUTHORITIES in every country are today concerned about the need for greater 

security and safety of human lives and property. 

When buildings are destroyed through intentional means such as terrorism or arson 

attacks, or through unintentional means such as accidents or natural calamities, 

the glass on the facades of buildings, for all its beauty, can shatter, with the shards 

becoming extremely dangerous projectiles. 

An action plan to prevent this from happening, according to SUN-X Film, involves 

the application of the company’s ARMORCOAT Safety and Security Films. 

ARMORCOAT Safety and Security Films are designed to make glass stronger by 

up to 300%, as well as render it shatter-resistant. In the event of deliberate or accidental 

glass breakage, the strong adhesive, as well as the multi-layered polymer, will help 

hold the glass fragments or shards together as an integral piece, preventing injuries to 

people in the vicinity. They are offered in thickness ranges from 4 mil (100 microns) to 

14 mil (350 microns). ARMORCOAT Safety and Security Films are available in three 

models - Clear, Grey and Bronze. 

ARMORCOAT Safety and Security Films are offered in clear or solar performing 

versions, with a film thickness ranging from 4 mil to 14 mil. They reject 98% of the 

harmful ultraviolet light. Safety Solar versions reject up to 81% of solar energy. 

ARMORCOAT Safety and Security Films help to hold the glass in place, in case of 

breakage. The films are manufactured with the DUROGARD scratch-resistant coating, 

and are easy to clean. ARMORCOAT Safety and Security Films are backed by strong 

warranties. 

SUN-X Solar Control Films 

Since its incorporation in 1968, SUN-X has been providing solar control films using 

advanced technology which has its origins in advanced materials research and development 

programmes for aerospace applications. 

SUN-X Solar Control Films help to substantially reduce solar heat penetration 

through glass, thereby contributing to lower airconditioning loads and 

energy savings. Another advantage of SUN-X solar control films is their ability 

to control glare which causes eye strain and fatigue. Further, SUN-X films come 

with UV inhibitors which absorb almost all UV radiation that can otherwise 

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cause discoloration of upholstery, carpets and furniture. 

There are also the aesthetic benefits of window tints and additional safety, that the 

SUN-X Solar Control Films can provide. 

SUN-X Conventional Premium Films provide efficient protection against radiant 

heat, glare and ultraviolet light. They are available in Grey, Silver, Bronze and 

Gold. 

SUN-X Sputtered High Grade Films cater primarily to those who want effective 

reduction in radiant heat without compromising the transmission of visible light. Continuous 

roll to roll sputtering is a process which permits controlled, repeatable deposition 

of a wide range of materials such as pure metals, alloys, metal oxides and nitrides. 

The vacuum process allows ‘atom by atom’ layering of these materials to produce a 

technically superior window film. SUN-X Sputtered High Grade Films are available 

with titanium, stainless steel or copper layers. 

SUN-X Specialty Films provide privacy and creativity to any home or office. A wide 

range of designs is available to suit every need. 

SUN-X Residential Films reject almost 100% of damaging ultraviolet and up to 82% 

of total solar energy, thus providing protection to valuable furnishings, flooring and 

decor. 

SUN-X Residential Films complement any style and are available in a variety of 

shades, colours and performance levels, from lighter, more subtle films, to more reflective 

films for greater privacy and higher performance. SUN-X Residential Films also 

incorporate the scratch-resistant DUROGARD coating. 

SUN-X Film believes that on account of its long experience in the field, it can offer 

professional advice in all situations, to ensure the safety, security and comfort levels of 

the occupants and those in the vicinity of modern buildings. RnF 






Glass application at Hangar 7 

of Salzburg Airport 

THE new Hangar 7 at Salzburg Airport in Austria, is 

located on the east side. Architect Volkmar Burgstaller 

has designed the highly regarded steel and glass structure. 

From floor to ceiling, uninterrupted spans of fireresistant 

glass, made by SCHOTT JENAer GLAS of Germany, 

for the first time in these dimensions, bring the 

desired transparency and lightness via the glazed facades, 

right into the interior of the building. 

In geometrical terms, the futuristic steel structure 

alongside the taxiway is an ellipsoid, turned slightly on 

its longer axis and sunk into the ground, resulting in the 

largest possible cross-sectional area. The impressive dome 

rises up in an unsupported 66 m x 95 m span, to an overall 

height of more than 14 m. On the northern side, the 

ellipsoid is cut away on the diagonal, to open up a 350 sq 

m gate, on to the taxiway and runway, providing a view 

of the airport terminal building. 

Two 5-storey cylindrical glass towers are built into the 

hangar on its southeast side. Bridges and galleries link 

them together and ensure that the main structure is solid. 

The main entrance is located between them, giving access 

to both the exhibition and the catering facilities. The 

Skywalk leads, via the terrace, in front of the first-floor 

restaurant, to the Skybar suspended below the dome, 

which has glass floors and walls, to provide a view from 

the highest point of the structure. 

‘The maximum expanse of glass supported by the 

smallest possible steel profiles’ was the specification presented 

to Waagner Biro Stahl-Glas-Technik AG for the 

design of the glazed roof. The diameter of the steel tubing, 

which had to be bent to achieve the varying radius, 

had to be kept to less than 406 mm. After numerous calculations, 

the design, especially the way the ellipsoid and 

glass towers combined, was optimised to meet the required 

specification. The fact that there is an overhang 

on one side of the hangar shell, resulting from the slight 

turn on the ellipsoid, was an extra challenge in all of this, 

as was the uppermost area of the shell, which presented 

a leakage problem resulting from its low curvature. The 

solution was a suspension in the dome area, in a geometrically 

adapted form which now supports the Skybar. 

In other areas, horizontal rings and infills were added to 

the radial support structure, to stiffen it. 

The secondary structure required to support the 

glass, consists of flat steel members welded to a support 

frame. The whole shell of the hangar is enclosed 

in laminated safety glass. This is point-bolted and bent 

in some parts. It is silk-screened on the outer surface 

to provide solar protection. The largest panes, at 

around 5 m x 2 m in size, are at the limit of what is 

technically feasible. 

The facades of the two cylindrical glass towers are in 

the form of a double skin. The inner skin is insulating 

glass with a solar control and heat protection function. 

The individual panes go from floor to ceiling without any 

other support on each floor. The gap between the inner 

and outer skins is ventilated and incorporates concealed 

solar protection in the form of external blinds. The external 

shell itself also consists of floor-to-ceiling, point-supported 

laminated glass panes which are supported without 

frames via glass blades and which can be opened for 

cleaning purposes. 

The building control authority required fire protection 

compartmentalisation at the structural interface between 

the glass towers and the hangar. To comply with 

the wishes of the architect and the building owners, this 

also had to be in glass. A special difficulty in this connection 

was the fact that the slight turn on the ellipsoid, resulted 

in the facade overhanging in places in this area. 

From an extreme inclination of 12°, it progresses continu- 

PYRAN S borosilicate fire-resistant glass at Hangar 7 has opened up a new dimension of transparent architecture in a format previously unattained in frameless glazing. 

ously to the perpendicular at the point where the glazed 

double doors are fitted, providing access from the foyer 

to the exhibition hall. Fitting a succession of diamondshaped 

panes, over the 4 m length of the side edge, would 

have created the risk of a 4 cm bow, with the consequent 

danger of structural damage at a later date. In order to 

butt the glass together without bow, in other words, to 

deal with both the inclination and the horizontal succession 

of polygons, the panes of glass were based on a 

frustum and produced as distorted diamond shapes, the 

actual glass being flat. As a consequence the joints are 

not parallel, and the panes of glass appear to be tilted 

outwards. The greater the inclination, the more obvious 

this becomes. 

The contract for this specially produced fireresistant 

glass went to the Special Float Glass Division of 

SCHOTT JENAer Glas GmbH. The company says that 

PYRAN S borosilicate fire-resistant glass at Hangar 7 

has opened up a new dimension of transparent 

architecture in a format previously unattained in 

frameless glazing. The fire-resistant glass separates the 

two fire-protection compartments over a floor height of 

up to 3.40 m. It is supported without the use of vertical 

profiles from floor to ceiling, with the supports required 

‘concealed’ in the floor covering and ceiling cladding. The 

company supplied, among other things, 20 t of double 

pane PYRAN S 10 mm thick laminate, 65 of which alone 

measured 1200 mm x 3400 mm. Other pieces were made 

to templates and had edge cutouts of up to 65% of the 

glass area, or were made as stepped insulating glass. 

Some adaptation of the production had to be carried out 

both for the manufacture of the basic glass and also for 

the toughening and laminating. RnF 

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Elegant curved glass replaces old zinc in 

the roof of the Kenzo Building in Paris 

IN a prestigious quarter in central Paris, a new glass roof now 

soars over Kong, the celebrated Japanese restaurant. Elegant 

and refined, it highlights the Kenzo boutiques located on the 

lower floors of the same building. 

While designing the glass roof, in order to meet the project’s 

demanding specifications, the architects at Studio 

d’Architecture Jean-Jacques Ory selected Glaverbel 

SUNERGY, an extremely clear low-emissivity solar-control 

glazing. 

The first objective was to comply with the standards imposed 

by the City of Paris relating to its historical heritage, by 

opting for a clear glass with the lowest possible level of light 

reflection. The second important consideration was to find a 

glass that could be curved to fit the conical section of the arch 

in the roof. The third goal was to find a high-performance 

double glazing assembly that could be curved, laminated and 

toughened, while at the same time ensuring optimal comfort 

for restaurant patrons, regardless of the weather. 

All the factors in this complex scenario indicated that 

SUNERGY solar-control glazing would be the solution. With 

its neutral, ‘super high performance’ hard coating, it is a glazing 

that can be easily processed in such a way as to fulfil the 

above requirements. 

The SUNERGY glass is mounted in a thin metal frame, allowing 

Kong’s patrons to appreciate the view of the river 

Seine. The glass is curved in the lateral part of the roof and 

arched in two directions in the spherical tip, forming a sort of 

prow overhanging the Pont Neuf neighbourhood. Some of 

the glasses are toughened, while others are toughened and 

laminated. The architectural ensemble can be fully appreciated 

from both the inside and outside. RnF 


The Kenzo building in 

Paris, France, with an 

elegant glass roof made 

from SUNERGY solarcontrol 

glazing. 

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Architectural products with solar 

control features 

HUNTER DOUGLAS offers building designers a range 

of products that combine aesthetic appeal and durability, 

with solar control features. 

LUXALON Sandwich Wall 

LUXALON Sandwich Wall systems provide good thermal 

and acoustic insulation. Panels are composed of two skins 

of pre-coated metal surrounding an insulating core of either 

CFC-free polyurethane foam or mineral wool. The surfaces 

are either smooth or embossed. 

The extremely flat panel surfaces in aluminium or other 

metals are available in a great variety of colours and shapes, 

in thicknesses of 35 mm, 50 mm, 60 mm, 75 mm and 100 

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LUXALON Sandwich Wall. 

LUXALON Sun Louvre Systems 

Solar heat and indoor light can be controlled by installing 

shading elements externally. Hunter Douglas manufactures 

a variety of shading products including Single 

Aerobrise and Double Aerobrise Sun Louvre Systems, 

the Aeroscreen System, as well as the Aerofoil Louvre 

System. 

These systems offer several advantages including the 

ability to control and adjust indoor light, eliminate dazzle 

and prevent light pollution, prevent mirror reflection, control 

indoor temperature and save power, as well as add an 

extra dimension to the building. 

The Single Aerobrise System can be installed either horizontally 

or vertically. The angle of the fin can be locked in 

position in increments of 5º, by means of the adjustable 

fixing bracket. The Double Aerobrise System can also be 

installed, either horizontally or vertically. The angle of the 

fin can be locked in increments of 5º, by means of the adjustable 

fixing disk. 

In the Fixed Aeroscreen System, a fin suspension and 

fixing disk control the fin rotation. The angle of the fin can 

be locked in increments of 5º. In the Adjustable Aeroscreen 

System, an actuator and driving rod control the fin rota- 

mm, and in standard widths of 200 mm, 300 mm, 600 mm, 

900 mm and 1200 mm. The products can also be offered in 

special colours and customised sizes up to 1200 mm in 

width. Several joint systems and concealed fixings add to 

the architectural possibilities. 

The made-to-measure panels can be curved or cranked 

either length-wise or width-wise and can be used for both 

horizontal and vertical applications. The panels are connected 

by means of a ‘secret’ fixing clamp, providing a joint 

which has the facility of adjustment and can accommodate 

thermal movement. 

LUXALON Sandwich Wall has many panel joint details 

providing the designer with a number of aesthetic options. 

In addition, false joints can be integrated across the width 

or the length of a panel, offering even more design possibilities. 

Air and water-tightness are ensured through high-performance 

concealed gaskets. 

LUXAFLEX HELIOSCREEN Intelligent Sun 

Control 

According to Hunter Douglas, with HELIOSCREEN sun 

screening fabrics and systems, it is possible to prevent most 

of the solar radiation from entering a building through the 

large areas of glass used on the facades of buildings, whilst 

the occupants retain a clear view of the exterior. Rooms and 

offices still remain bright, yet cool, with enough natural 

daylight to make artificial light often unnecessary. 

Developed by Helioscreen, which created the first solar 

roller blind made from Screenglass fibre-glass fabric in 1963, 

these products are widely used in Europe and many parts 

of the world. Helioscreen is a member of the Hunter Douglas 

Group. 

LUXAFLEX HELIOSCREEN fabrics have properties for 

controlling light and heat. The glass core of each yarn is a 

complex set of spun glass fibres coated with a bulk-dyed 

polymer. The woven fabric has good colourfastness and is 

tion. The angle of rotation is between 0º and 120º. Two 

standard perforation patterns can be incorporated, to satisfy 

acoustic applications. Other specially designed panels 

are available upon request. 

The fin length depends on the wind load, but cannot 

be greater than 3800 mm. 

The LUXALON Standard Aerofoil Louvre system consists 

of six different aluminium-extruded fins, ranging from 

200 mm to 450 mm width, in increments of 50 mm. Other 

available fin sizes are 100 mm, 150 mm and 500 mm width, 

but these do not correspond to the company’s standard 

fixing system. 

For the standard system, there are two fixing options. 

In the non-adjustable system, the fins are installed in a 

fixed position with respect to the frame. The angle of the 

fins can be locked in increments of 5º, from 0º up to 180º, 

and are locked into position while fixing. 

In the adjustable motorised system, the angle of the 

fins can be set at any angle, from 0º to a maximum of 120º. 

Each fin is attached to two axles and aligned with a setscrew. 

The driving rod is attached and adjusted. Finally, 

the motor is installed to provide the required angle of rotation 

for the fins. 

LUXALON Sun Louvre Systems. Projects: Building at Bukit Batok St 21 (left), German School, Singapore (right). 

LUXAFLEX HELIOSCREEN. Project: Radio & Television 

Luxembourg, Belgium. 

flame retardant. Its good dimensional stability means that 

it always retains its shape and has a particularly long life 

expectancy. With its resistance to humidity, rot and dirt, it is 

ideal for use both inside and outside. Owing to the nature 

of the fabric, maintenance is minimal. 

Their high degree of reflectance and low level of transmittance, 

mean that LUXAFLEX HELIOSCREEN fabrics let 

in only a small percentage of solar radiation. According to 

Hunter Douglas, studies have shown that with LUXAFLEX 

HELIOSCREEN fabrics mounted externally, the inside temperature 

of a building may be decreased between 5º C to 

15º C, which contributes to energy savings. 

HELIOSCREEN offers a wide range of colour choices. 

All systems are made-to-measure. They can be operated either 

manually or electrically, and include options for sun, 

wind and rain sensors. 

HELIOSCREEN systems find application in exterior 

sunscreening (as in vertical, exterior sunscreens and awnings), 

interior sunscreening (as in vertical interior roller 

blinds, vertical blinds and panel screens which are vertical 

sliding panels in Screen), horizontal and sloped glazing (as 

in sun roofs), special applications (as in total black-out 

screens); and in tension fabric systems. 

LUXAFLEX DUETTE Honeycomb Shades 

LUXAFLEX DUETTE Honeycomb Shades contribute to 

energy efficiency. The honeycomb pleat design traps air 

within the shade, which acts as a thermal insulator. The 

shades are clean and crisp in appearance, with pleats that 

hold their shape and fabrics that do not sag or fray. Cords 

run through the centre of the shades, out of sight. The honeycomb 

construction gives the shades the strength and durability. 

Compact stacking heights provide maximum visibility 

when shades are raised. The cordlock design permits 

easy operation, with the fabric extending the full width of 

the window. 

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LUXAFLEX DUETTE. 

LUXAFLEX HARMONY Cellular Verticals 

LUXAFLEX HARMONY Cellular Verticals combine lightweight, 

dimensional fabric vanes with ease of operation. 

The look is refreshing and modern with clean lines and a 

hint of colour. 

Vanes are soft and have an elliptical ‘pocket cell’ to accommodate 

a light filtering or room darkening insert. When 

closed, the ‘pocket cell’ vanes form an insulating layer that 

helps boost energy efficiency. RnF 

Enquiry No: 09/112

German-engineered windows 

and doors by REHAU 

SINCE 1949, REHAU has been dedicated to 

developing and producing high quality polymer 

solutions for extrusion and processing into industrial 

and construction materials. The company has 44 

factories, more than 120 sales offices and 14 training 

academies worldwide. 

REHAU’s architectural solutions include UPVC window 

and door systems. Since 1958, the company has 

offered its range of sound and heat insulated windows 

and doors. Today, the company has over 200 window 

system solutions. 

In densely populated cities such as Singapore, 

REHAU has achieved popularity in high-end landed 

property developments. The company’s products are 

characterised by high aesthetic values, good performance 

in terms of heat and sound insulation, greater ambience 

control and operating durability. 

Conforming to the strictest DIN and European Standards 

that ensure above-premium quality on all accredited 

products, REHAU is committed to the industry, with 

its regional headquarters in Singapore and a team of 

experienced engineers that provide technical, production 

and pre- and post-marketing support to the company’s 

fabrication and distribution partners. 

Scheduled for launch in Asia in the last quarter of 

2004, is the REHAU-Tritec window programme which 

offers designers, design solutions with a range of sculptured 

profiles. Following the success of the company’s 

slim-line UPVC window and door programme in Singapore 

since 1989, REHAU-Tritec comes with a 60 mm 

Euro base and Euro groove, ready for multi-gear hardware 

configurations, and with a wider choice of hardware 

options. 

The REHAU-Tritec programme includes aesthetic 

variations to complement facade designs and independent 

glazing inserts on single-sash panel Georgian bars. 

This feature empowers the homeowner and designer to 

fully utilise the company’s quality concept, with products 

made in Germany and customised locally. 

Other improvements include an increase from dual 

to three chamber sections, providing advancements in 

sound and heat insulation. The increased 8 mm sash-toframe 

overlap complements the double-seal, sash-toframe 

design. Users can expect weatherproofing against 

strong winds and heavy rains. 

The REHAU-Tritec range comes with a built-in friction 

hinge locator that provides accurate alignment and 

removes the guesswork in sash-to-frame finishing. 

Superior performance 

with UPVC 

SINCE 1969, VEKA has been providing the world with UPVC 

window and door profile systems. The company says that UPVC is 

a cost-effective, durable and ecologically friendly material, and that 

with the right combination of ingredients like stabilisers, pigments 

and fillers, optimal quality window and door products can be 

manufactured. 

Well represented all over the world, with manufacturing facilities in 

China, France, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Spain, UK and USA, 

VEKA has more than 2,500 fabricating partners, located on all 

continents, who are supported by a worldwide network of sales and 

technical support offices. 

VEKA offers more than 1,500 window and door profile systems to 

meet the functional and aesthetic requirements in any country. 

In designing window and door systems for the Asia-Pacific region, 

VEKA has taken into consideration the cultural preferences and the 

harsh weather. The result is VEKA’s ‘tropical compound’ which is 

incorporated in its Softline and VEKA VS range of UPVC profiles. 

Accordingly, these systems can withstand intense solar radiation, high 

heat and humidity. There is no discoloration and deterioration of the 

UPVC window and door systems. RnF 

REHAU’s architectural solutions include UPVC window and door systems. 

REHAU-Tritec incorporates an 18 mm stack void, to accommodate 

heavy-duty sashes, offering greater cost efficiency 

for homeowners and a wide array of configuration 

choices for designers. 

Providing structural and mechanical integrity, the 

company uses German imported, single-rolled, industrial 

galvanised steel reinforcements for compliance with the 

original DIN/EU standards. 

REHAU was first in the market to introduce slim-line 

profiles, thereby creating window systems with the widest 

aperture. Also, the incorporation of an anti-stain, semi- 


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gloss finish, ensures a low-maintenance requirement 

which will be a feature of the REHAU-Tritec system, as 

well. 

Manufactured with the patented RAU-PVC 1406 formulation, 

REHAU-Tritec offers weather- and UV radiationresistance 

up to 180 kcal / sq m / year. Incorporating all 

these features into the company’s signature, slim-line footprint, 

REHAU-Tritec will permit both internal and external 

glazing, as well as offer security and safety. RnF 

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Durable UPVC windows and doors 

IN 1997, KÖMMERLING celebrated its 100th birthday. 

The company is headquartered in Pirmasens, Germany, 

and has production sites also in Brazil, China, France, 

Italy, Spain and the US. Employing close to 2000 people 

worldwide, KÖMMERLING offers a wide spectrum 

of UPVC profiles for window sashes and frames, door 

systems, roller shutters, folding shutters, balconies and 

fencing, as well as special UPVC sheets and panels for 

the building and advertising sectors. 

UPVC windows and doors from the company contribute 

to the aesthetic beauty and harmonious design 

of new and old buildings alike whilst functionally they 

are characterised by strength, dimensional stability and 

durability. KÖMMERLING products comply with the 

stringent certification requirements of the British 

Standards Institute (BSI). 

UPVC windows and doors from the company are 

based on a carefully designed profile concept that permits 

many different structures with innumerable variants, 

including a range of wood-grain finishes. 

KÖMMERLING products facilitate the personalised 

styling of windows and doors in a variety of shapes, 

such as circular, square, rectangular and other polygonal 

configurations. Also available are extra large surfaces, 

and a variety of transoms and staves. 

Maximum water tightness and wind 

resistance 

KÖMMERLING UPVC window and door systems have 

been successfully used in swimming pools, marine and 

ocean environments without detriment to the surface 

finish or performance. 

One of the main assets of KÖMMERLING window 

and door systems is their resistance to driving rain 

and their joint tightness. KÖMMERLING UPVC 

profiles fulfil the demands of DIN 18055 (resistance to 

driving rain). All window types are designed to be 

watertight when tested up to the 300 PA limit specified 

in BS 6375: Performance of Windows Part 1, 1989: 

Classification for weather tightness. Some types 

achieve a 600 PA rating. 

KÖMMERLING UPVC windows and doors are 

ideal for installation in buildings close to the sea, where 

there is constant exposure to strong wind, heavy rain 

and salt-laden air. The windows have passed several 

severe tests conducted by official institutions. All window 

types are capable of withstanding the tests specified 

in BS 5368, Part 3 1978 (wind resistance up to a 

wind pressure of 2400 PA). Therefore, KÖMMERLING 

profiles can also be fitted in high-rise buildings without 

any problems. 

UPVC windows for residential applications 

WITH over 10 years of experience in the field, 

Fascina provides high quality UPVC windows for 

homes. 

High quality thermoplastic gaskets and an 

advanced double sealing system, prevent rain 

from seeping in. The company’s multi-chambered 

profiles incorporate a drainage system designed 

with weep holes and elevated hinges to facilitate 

easy drainage, thus keeping homes dry. 

Besides providing elegance, Fascina windows 

are said to reduce noise levels by up to 43 

decibels, achieved by means of the company’s 

double-glazing technology, thereby creating a 

comfortable environment to live in. 

Further, the toughened, galvanized steel 

reinforced interiors and special multi-locking 

system make the windows strong, durable and 

impact resistant. 

Fascina’s UPVC windows conduct heat slowly. 

In combination with the multi-chambered design, 

the system virtually eliminates draughts, to 

create an effective thermal barrier. 

The formulation for Fascina’s UPVC profiles is 

said to ensure colourfastness, impact resistance, a 

highly polished finish and stability. RnF 



UPVC Windows & Doors 

Colours available: White, Ivory, Mahogany, Golden Oak, and Eiche Rustikal. 

Energy efficiency 

KÖMMERLING UPVC windows contribute to energy 

efficiency in buildings by providing more efficient thermal 

insulation. 

Safety and security 

KÖMMERLING window sashes and frames are made 

from stable, impact-resistant, multi-chamber UPVC 

profiles with integrated steel reinforcements. 

Fascina windows are designed such that they prevent rain-water from seeping in. 

Burglar-resistant security hardware with special 

mushroom lugs is also available on request, for increased 

security. The use of lockable handles further increases 

the security and ensures the safety of children. 

Termite resistance 

The UPVC doors and windows are not susceptible to 

termite attack. RnF 


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News & Events 


Taiyo Membrane Corporation to 

market MakMax products 

SHADE Structures Birdair (SSB), a member of the 

Taiyo Kogyo Group of Japan, has changed its name to 

Taiyo Membrane Corporation (TMC), with effect from 1 

November 2003. Established in 1946, the Taiyo Kogyo 

Group is the world leader in tensile membranes. 

SSB itself was the result of a merger in 2001 between 

Shade Structures Pacific of Australia which gained 

recognition for its innovative sail structures for World 

Expo ’88 in Brisbane, and Birdair Inc of America which 

was already a member of the Taiyo Kogyo Group. 

This establishes TMC as a company with strong 

financial backing, technical support and extensive 

experience. 

Further, TMC, which is staffed by the same group of 

architects, engineers and skilled craftsmen that 

contributed to the success of SSB, has been selected by 

the Taiyo Kogyo Group, to spearhead the expansion of 

its MakMax brand of tensile membrane products globally. 

For clients around the world, TMC will design, 

fabricate and install MakMax tensile membrane 

solutions that are characterised by creative styling, 

flexibility and durability with uncompromising quality. 

TMC employs more than 100 staff, with the 

majority located in its Brisbane head office and 

manufacturing facility. The company has regional 

offices in Sydney and Melbourne, in Australia, and 

Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia. As part of this regional 

initiative, TMC has recently established an office in 

Singapore, named Taiyo Birdair Asia and expect to 

open a new sales office in Dubai in September 2004 

to service the Middle East region. 

TMC has plans to extend its services throughout 

Southeast Asia coupling industry-leading 

technology with local capabilities and resources. 

This is made possible with the support of an 

established network of regional representatives in 

all other capital cities within Southeast Asia. 

Product range 

TMC produces two core products under the MakMax 

brand - Streetscape and Urbanscape. 

The MakMax Streetscape range consists of high 

quality, cost-effective shade structures specifically 

designed for cafes, restaurants, hotels, resorts, sports 

and recreational facilities, commercial buildings and 

quality residential projects. 

Built to last, the Streetscape solutions which include 

architectural umbrellas and the larger, site-assembled 

modular systems, are defined by their simplicity, 

functionality and beauty. 

MakMax Urbanscape are custom-designed MakMax 

structures for medium-sized to major developments 

such as resorts, hotels, sports complexes, stadiums, and 

commercial and cultural projects. Such projects are 

developed in close consultation with architects and 

developers and very often yield solutions not possible 

with other systems, according to TMC. 

Projects 

Projects recently completed by TMC include the 

construction of the membrane roof for Karaiskaki 

Stadium in Athens which was the venue for the soccer 

matches at the 2004 Olympic Games, and the membrane 

roof for the Adelaide Oval redevelopment project. 

Wedding Halls in United Arab Emirates, The Esplanade 

outdoor theatre in Singapore, all 11 stations for the Kuala 

Lumpur Monorail, and the new Interim Cargo Facility at 

Senai Airport in Malaysia, count among the many projects 

completed by TMC. 

An innovative, ongoing project is the construction of 

an 80 m clear span dome which will incorporate the 

combined use of translucent PTFE membranes and 

transparent ETFE membrane panels for the Sahara Star 

Hotel in Mumbai, India. TMC is also currently working 

on the roof for the new Palembang Airport terminal 

building in Indonesia which underscores TMC’s 

international capabilities. 

2004 Athens Olympic Games soccer venue 

The Karaiskaki Stadium has the capacity to seat 33,000 

spectators. The 28,000 sq m, white coloured, stadium 

The Karaiskaki Stadium in Athens, Greece. 

Sebel Pier One, Sydney, Australia. 

roof was engineered and manufactured by TMC. After 

the 2004 Athens Olympics Games, Karaiskaki Stadium 

will be the home stadium for the Olympaikos league 

team. Fourteen red towers, 70 white intermediate steel 

columns, special red-white night lighting, and red laser 

beams to project the Olympaikos emblem in the middle 

of the field, augment the club colours for the stadium. 

Karaiskaki Stadium is the largest fabrication project 

for TMC to-date and it demonstrates the depth of its 

global resource pool. The membranes were fabricated 

at Taiyo Kogyo plants in Brisbane and Mexico, and 

completed and handed over one month ahead of 

schedule. 

The general contractors also awarded TMC several, 

smaller scale projects, on other sites for the 2004 

Olympics. RnF 


Waterfront Resort, Sydney, Australia. 


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BlueScope Steel is Main Sponsor 

for UIA Regional Forum 2004 

CONTINUING a tradition, established over the years, 

of service to the architectural profession in the region, 

BlueScope Steel has undertaken the role of Main Sponsor 

for the UIA Regional Forum 2004, to be held on 27 

and 28 October 2004, at Biopolis, Singapore. 

Recently, BlueScope Steel had also sponsored the datum 

KL: 2004 event organised by Pertubuhan Akitek 

Malaysia (PAM), in Kuala Lumpur. 

The UIA Regional Forum 2004 which is a first-time 

event, is being jointly hosted by Reed Exhibitions, Singapore 

and Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA). 

The event is expected to attract the international ar- 

Forum on selection, application and 

performance of Natural Stone 

THE Natural Stone Association (NSA) and the Singapore 

Institute of Architects (SIA) are organising a forum 

to be held on Wednesday, 17 November 2004, at Civil 

Service College, 31 North Buona Vista Road, Singapore, 

that will address the theme ‘Natural Stone Controversies 

– Mother Nature’s Fault or Man’s Failure? 

The forum will be officiated by Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor- 

North West CDC & NSA Advisor. 

The event is targeted at architects, developers, contractors, 

quantity surveyors, testing and certification 

agencies, and other decision-makers in the industry, responsible 

for the selection and installation of stone on 

the exteriors and in the interiors of buildings. 

The aim of the forum, which will be led by a panel of 

renowned professionals in the industry, is to draw the 

participants into a lively discussion on how the architectural 

application of stone should be managed and how 

controversies surrounding it can be resolved. It will cover, 

for instance, proper specification, selection, installation 

and maintenance. Through this forum, it is also intended 

that both participants and panelists can come to a better 

understanding on, and appreciation of, the characteristics 

of stone, as defined by Mother Nature and altered by 

man-made environments. 

The following presentations will provide in-depth 

Intersolar heats up the photovoltaic industry 

WITH a record 25% increase in visitor numbers this year 

at Freiburg, Germany, Intersolar 2004 has become the 

largest solar fair worldwide. The attendance figures 

reflect the anticipation of the national and international 

industry players in the booming solar market. 

From 24 to 26 June, with a clear concept that focused 

exclusively on solar issues, Intersolar attracted over 

15,000 visitors from more than 60 different countries, to 

the fair and presented innovations and trends in 

photovoltaics, solar thermal technology and solar 

architecture. A comprehensive overview of the broad 

range of international solar power industry at Intersolar 

2004 indicated the growing interest in utilising solarpowered 

products. 

As the annual meeting point for decision-makers from 

the international solar industry, Intersolar provided a 

platform for 290 exhibitors, including leading 

manufacturers and retailers, to showcase their latest 

products and services available in the global solar market. 

Amongst the exhibitors involved in this edition was the 

German Federal Ministry of Industry and Labour, which 

presented its export initiative for renewable energies. 

Innovations of solar thermal installations from 

Bavaria, solar collectors from Turkey and solar absorbers 

from Switzerland were some of the enticements at the 

trade fair, attracting industry professionals such as 

heating and electrical engineers, roofers, architects and 

planners. 

The wide range of programmes at the event included, 

a seminar on “Making the right investments in the solar 

market”, a conference on “Solar heating and cooling”, 

and the innovation exchange. In addition to this, an 

industry forum titled “Photovoltaics for Rural 


chitectural community, especially those within the UIA 

Region IV (Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Hong Kong SAR, 

India, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, 

Korea, People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Singapore, 

Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Thailand), to gather and 

discuss issues pertinent to the Asia Pacific Region. 

The forum which will be officially opened by Dr Balaji 

Sadasivan, Senior Minister of State for Information, Communications 

& the Arts and Health, Singapore, will feature 

presentations by a distinguished line-up of regional 

and international moderators and speakers, as well as a 

panel discussion, a site visit and receptions. RnF 

analyses of the various issues, which, together with the 

contentious comments and lively debate that will follow, 

is expected to lead to promising solutions: 

‘An architect’s view on the use of stone: Dream or 

Nightmare’ 

by Dr Goh Chong Chia, Managing Director, TSP Architects + 

Planners Pte Ltd; 

‘Litigation as a Means of Resolving Stone-related 

Disputes’ 

by Mr Ng Yuen, Advocate & Solicitor, Ng & Koh; 

‘Mis-representation of Stone in the Supply Chain, from 

Nature to the Built Environment’ 

by Mr Ferdinando Melani, Executive Director M & G Contracts 

(S) Pte Ltd; 

‘Pathology of Stone Defects and Failures’ 

by Mr Wong Chung Wan, Divisional Director, Construction 

Technology Division, SETSCO Services Pte Ltd. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, 

PLEASE CONTACT MS SHIRLEY LAU, NATURAL 

STONE ASSOCIATION, TEL: 67484898 FAX: 67485002. 

Electrification” organised 

by the Club for Rural 

Electrification, offered 

information on export 

markets with opportunities 

for decentralised power 

supply facilities. 

Organised by Messe 

Freiburg GmbH & Co. KG 

and Solar Promotion 

GmbH, the event received 

support from various 

organisations in Germany, 

a country which plays 

a pioneering role in 

the solar power market. 

The sponsors of Intersolar 

2004 are the German 

Solar Industry Association 

(BSi), the German Solar 

Energy Society (DGS), 

the European Solar Thermal 

Industry Federation 

(ESTIF) and the International 

Solar Energy 

Society (ISES). 

For the next edition of 

Intersolar, solar experts will 

meet in Freigburg again, 

Innovations in solar thermal installations, 

solar collectors and solar absorbers from 

different countries made up part of the fair. 

from 23 to 25 June 2005. In co-ordination with it, the European Solar 

Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) will hold the European Solar 

Thermal Energy Conference or estec 2005, which will take place 

shortly before the Intersolar trade fair. RnF 

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Pre-Engineered Buildings from Zamil Steel 

defined by design and functional versatility 

ROOF & FACADE ASIA spoke 

to Mr Aliraza M Aga, Chief 

Representative – Malaysia 

Operations for Zamil Steel 

Buildings – Vietnam Co Ltd, on 

the company’s active involvement 

in the Pre-Engineered Steel 

Building market in Asia. 

R&F Asia: What are the 

origins of Zamil Steel? 

Mr Aliraza: Zamil Steel has 

been in the business of 

designing, fabricating and 

Mr Aliraza M Aga. 

supplying Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEBs) since 1977. 

Headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, the company 

operates in more than 30 countries through a network of 

over 40 sales offices and three factories (one in Dammam, 

one in Cairo, Egypt and one in Hanoi, Vietnam) equipped 

with the latest machinery and equipment. 

Zamil Steel is the largest manufacturer of Pre- 

Engineered Steel Buildings in Asia and Africa and is one 

of the largest exporters of this kind of system in the world. 

To-date, Zamil Steel has supplied more than 35,000 

buildings to over 75 countries worldwide. 

R&F Asia: What is the underlying concept in the design 

and construction of PEBs? 

Mr Aliraza: PEBs use a pre-determined inventory of raw 

materials that has proven, over time, to satisfy a wide 

range of structural and aesthetic design requirements. 

This flexibility allows PEBs to fulfill a wide range of 

building configurations, custom designs, requirements 

and applications. 

Until 1990, the use of PEBs was confined mostly to 

North America and the Middle East. Since then, the use 

of PEBs has spread throughout Asia and Africa where 

the concept has now been widely accepted. 

A PEB is a building shell that utilises three distinct 

product categories - built-up ‘I’ shaped primary structural 

framing members (columns and rafters), cold-formed ‘Z’ 

and ‘C’ shaped secondary structural members (roof 

purlins, eave struts and wall girts), and roll formed 

profiled sheeting (roof and wall panels). 

Optional structural subsystems are widely 

incorporated into PEBs and provide functional as well 

as aesthetic features. Functional subsystems include 

mezzanine floors (including joists and decking), crane 

runway beams (to support crane systems), roof platforms, 

catwalks etc. Aesthetic features include fascias, parapets, 

canopies and roof extensions. 

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Pre-Engineered Buildings from Zamil Steel are used for a variety of 

building types. 

R&F Asia: What is the reason for the popularity of PEBs? 

Mr Aliraza: The advantages of Pre-Engineered Steel 

Buildings are numerous and are the major reason for the 

spectacular growth of the PEB industry during the past 

50 years. These advantages include low initial cost, 

superior quality, fast project construction, functional 

versatility, architectural flexibility, and low maintenance 

and operating costs. 

R&F Asia: What are the main application areas for 

PEBs? 

Mr Aliraza: PEBs are used for a variety of building types 

including industrial (factories, manufacturing plants, 

workshops, warehouses, sheds etc), commercial 

(showrooms, distribution centres, supermarkets, fast food 

restaurants, offices etc), institutional (schools, exhibition 

halls, hospitals, auditoriums, sports halls etc), recreational 

(gymnasiums, swimming pool enclosures, indoor tennis 

courts etc), aviation and military (aircraft hangars, 

administration buildings, residential barracks, support 

structures etc) and agricultural (animal and poultry 

confinement areas, dairy farms, greenhouses etc) facilities. 

R&F Asia: How strong is Zamil Steel’s PEB activities in 

Asia, particularly within Southeast Asia? 

Mr Aliraza: In the mid 1980s, Zamil Steel decided to set 

up base in Malaysia which we knew was our gateway to 

the East Asian market. During those days, the Pre- 

Engineered Building System was new both to Malaysia 

and to this region. We wish to claim that we pioneered 

the introduction of this system in this region. It took us 

awhile to educate clients and project consultants on this 

new system. Once they were convinced of our capabilities 

and capacities, it opened doors to these new markets. 

In 1999, to show our commitment for a long-term 

presence in this region, we set up a state-of-the-art factory 

in Hanoi, Vietnam, which has a monthly fabrication 

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capacity of 4,000 MT. Since then, our business in Southeast 

Asia has been on the rise, and we are now doing the 

second extension to our factory in Hanoi to meet the 

growing demand for PEBs in this region. 

R&F Asia: What can you say about the market in 

Malaysia? 

Mr Aliraza: In business terms, Malaysia is a mature market 

where the majority of clients are conscious about brand, 

quality, level of services offered, commitment and, in 

general, ‘value for money’. It is because of these clients 

that we have established a strong foot-hold in Malaysia 

which we consider as one of the prime markets in this 

region. 

A factor that differentiates Zamil Steel is that we give 

utmost priority to safety, right from designing and 

fabrication, to erection of the PEBs. As a result of this 

stringent policy, we have had no mishaps during the 

provision of more than 200,000 sq m of buildings to 

Malaysian clients. 

In Malaysia, to provide our clients a full ‘supply and 

install’ package, we operate through a network of 

Certified Builders who are local Malaysian Contractors. 

Their staff are trained at our Head Office and on our job 

sites, to enhance their experience and skills in erecting 

our PEBs. As of today, we have three Certified Builders 

in Peninsular Malaysia and two in East Malaysia. 

R&F Asia: What are some of the recently completed and 

ongoing projects in Malaysia, within Zamil Steel’s 

portfolio? 

Mr Aliraza: We could mention the 1,700 MT PEB, 

generating 33,300 sq m of space, for a fertiliser factory; a 

535 MT PEB, generating 47,200 sq m for a warehouse; a 

369 MT PEB, generating 12,330 sq m for another 

warehouse; and a 495 MT PEB, generating 20,700 sq m of 

factory space, among the larger projects. RnF 

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27 to 28 October 2004 

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ARCHITECTS (UIA) 

REGIONAL FORUM 2004 

Venue: Biopolis, Singapore 

Contact: Reed Exhibitions Pte Ltd, Singapore 

Tel: + 65 6780 4619 (direct) Fax: + 65 6588 3836 (direct) 

Email: flora.tan@reedexpo.com.sg 

9 to 12 November 2004 

BUILDING CHINA 2004 

The 6th International Exhibition on Building Materials, 

Building Services and Interior Decoration 

Venue: China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing China 

Contact: Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, Hong Kong SAR, 

China 

Tel: + 852 2811 8897 Fax: + 852 2516 5024 

Email: build_con@adsale.com.hk 


GLASSTEC 2004 

18th International Tradefair with Special Show + 

Symposium Glass Technology Live 

Venue: Düsseldorf Trade Fair Center, Düsseldorf, Germany 

Contact: Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany 

Tel: + 49 (211) 4560 900 Fax: + 49 (211) 4560 688 

Email: event-info@messe-duesseldorf.de 


EQUIP’BAEI 

Windows, Doors, Shutters and Solar Protection International 

Exhibition 

Venue: Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France 

Contact: Reed Expositions France, Paris, France 

Tel: + 33 (1) 47 56 51 72 Fax: + 33 (1) 47 56 08 18 

Email: info@equipbaei.com 


THE BIG 5 

International Exhibition for Building, Water Technology 

& Environment, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, 

Cleaning & Maintenance, Glass & Metal 

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE 

Contact: DMG World Media Dubai Ltd, Dubai, UAE 

Tel: + 971 (4) 331 9688 Fax: + 971 (4) 331 9480 

Email: dmg@emirates.net.ae 

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FENESTRATION CHINA 2004 

Beijing International Exhibition on Windows – Euro-Windoor 

Pavilion 

Venue: China International Exhibition Center, Beijing, China 

Contact: Nürnberg Global Fairs GmbH, Nürnberg, 

Germany 

Tel: + 49 (911) 8606 8695 Fax: + 49 (911) 8606 8694 

Email: info@nuernbergglobalfairs.com 

17 to 22 January 2005 

BAU 2005 

16th International Trade Fair for Building Systems, Building 

Renovation 

Venue: New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, 

Germany 

Contact: Messe München GmbH, Munich, Germany 

Tel: + 49 (89) 9492 0720 Fax: + 49 (89) 9492 1419 

Email: newsline@messe-muenchen.de 

21 to 23 January 2005 

FACADES & ROOFING SOLUTIONS 2005 

An Exclusive Expo on Facades/Roofing Technologies and Allied 

Products 

Venue: Kanteerava Stadium, Bangalore, India 

Contact: Convention & Fairs (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India 

Tel: + 91 (22) 2206 0808 Fax: + 91 (22) 2208 0171 

Email: conventions@vsnl.com 

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