Building with environmental awareness: SOLARIS energy glass blocks

Staudt (ots) - WGS Westerwald Glasstein GmbH relies on
environmentally sustainable solutions with ENERGY SAVING technology

Rising energy prices, a shortage of raw materials, environmental
awareness - the trend towards "green" building is yet being
continued. That sustainability in the construction sector need not be
at the expense of design is proven by WGS Westerwald Glasstein GmbH:
The company manufactures glass blocks based on ENERGY SAVING
technology. This is made possible by glass block designs that are not
only aesthetically appealing, but also energy efficient.

The ENERGY SAVING technology, which was developed in conjunction
with scientific institutions and the University of Florence, halves
the thermal conduction value of classic glass blocks, contributing to
a positive eco-balance of buildings. The special construction of
SOLARIS energy glass blocks prevents the translucent material from
conducting heat and therefore halves the thermal coefficient value as
compared to classic glass blocks. The energy efficiency and aesthetic
features of SOLARIS energy glass blocks makes them ideal for use
inside the building as well as for the design of façades.

A pleasant room climate all year round

Energy-saving glass blocks do not only retain heat inside the
building during the cold times of the year. In the summer, they
ensure that the heat remains outside, creating a pleasant room
climate inside all year round. A further plus in the energy balance
is the translucence of the glass blocks: they let sufficient daylight
into the interior and thus reduce the need for artificial light.
Therefore, SOLARIS energy glass blocks are useful in many different
areas of modern construction: from translucent partition walls over
to skylights, right up to greatly dimensioned façade designs.

Environmentally friendly on the whole scale

In general, SOLARIS glass blocks are characterised by their
universal suitability and their energy-saving properties. The glass
blocks are also manufactured without any environmental impact and
with natural raw materials, as the residues that occur in production
can be processed in the next production cycle. Environmentally
friendly manufacturing and the use of natural materials ensure that
SOLARIS glass blocks are completely recyclable.

Pressekontakt:
F&H Public Relations GmbH
Thomas Eck
Brabanter Strasse 4
80805 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 121 75-129
Fax: +49 (0) 89 121 75-197
Email: t.eck@fundh.de