PRESS RELEASE
14 January 2013
Unique thermal insulation with sophisticated design
Schüco aluminium windows to passive house
standard
Bielefeld/Munich. The design of sustainable building envelopes
demands more than just implementing the current energy
standards. In view of the challenges of climate change and
amended legal adjustments, windows will be required to match
concepts such as passive house or Energy Plus. Schüco
International KG successfully meets these challenges with
several aluminium window systems. The Schüco Window AWS
90 BS.SI+ block series completes the Schüco range of block
windows with thermal insulation to passive house standard. The
Schüco AWS 112.IC (Insulation Cover) is also the first
aluminium window system worldwide certified to passive house
standard. In addition to thermal insulation properties to passive
house standard, the new Schüco AWS 120 CC.SI composite
window also offers integrated solar shading.
Schüco AWS 90 BS.SI+ optimises transparency and thermal
insulation
The Schüco AWS 90 BS.SI+ block system combines the proven
benefits of block windows – elegant design and maximum
transparency – with the highest thermal insulation requirements.
Attractive glazing sight lines without visible window vents can be
created with a Uf value to 1.2 W/(m²K) and narrow face widths from 95
mm. This block system shows that efficient thermal insulation,
maximum vent weights and sophisticated design can be combined
well together.
For more information visit www.schueco.de/aws-90bs-si-en
Schüco AWS 112.IC ensures thermal standards of tomorrow
The Schüco AWS 112.IC aluminium window system has been certified
by the passive house institute in Darmstadt. It allows for a thermal
insulation value of Uw ≤ 0.80 W/(m2K) to be achieved for the entire
window with a prescribed glass value of Ug = 0.7 W/(m²K). In addition
to the highly thermally insulated base construction, the fixing of an
insulated cover profile that prevents thermal bridging ensures
outstanding energy efficiency. Schüco is the first system provider to
combine the well-known benefits of aluminium windows, such as
stability, high structural requirements, a wide range of surface finish
options and durability, with a level of thermal insulation which was
previously only possible with timber or PVC-U windows. For more
information visit www.schueco.de/aws-112ic-en
Schüco AWS 120 CC.SI with integrated solar shading for efficient
modernisation
The high degree of built-in comfort and climate functions make the
optimised Schüco AWS 120 CC.SI composite window the perfect
overall package for window modernisation in particular. It has solar
shading integrated in the space between panes for weather protection.
The profile construction is ideally tailored to the composite internal
blinds. This has made it possible for the first time to meet the high
design expectations of leading architects. This means that neither the
header/base profile nor the side tensioning cord guide of the solar
shading is visible from the outside. It also allows for simple installation
of the solar shading quickly and free from thermal bridging without the
need for tools. The combination of the Schüco modernisation outer
frame for efficient window modernisation, an integrated Schüco
ventilation system as well as the mechatronic Schüco TipTronic fitting
opens up additional energy saving potential by means of demanddriven hybrid ventilation. For more information visit
www.schueco.de/aws-120cc-si-en
Schüco system solutions for windows, doors, façades and solar products
Together with its worldwide network of partners, architects, specifiers and investors,
Schüco creates sustainable building envelopes which focus on people and their
needs in harmony with nature and technology. The highest demands for design,
comfort and security can be met, whilst simultaneously reducing CO 2 emissions
through energy efficiency, thereby conserving natural resources. The company and its
Metal, PVC-U and New Energies divisions deliver tailored products for newbuilds and
renovations, designed to meet individual user needs in all climate zones. With more
than 5000 employees and 12,000 partner companies, Schüco is active in 78 countries
and achieved a turnover of 2.23 billion euros in 2011. For more information, visit
www.schueco.com
Further information about publication:
Schüco International KG
Ulrike Krüger
Karolinenstr. 1 - 15
33609 Bielefeld
Tel.: +49 (0)521 783-803
Fax: +49 (0)521 783-657
Mail: PR@schueco.com
Picture credits: Schüco International KG
Schüco AWS 90 BS.SI+ block window system with energy efficiency to
passive house standard
Passive house-certified aluminium window system Schüco AWS
112.IC.
Schüco AWS 120 CC.SI composite window with energy
efficiency to passive house standard and integrated solar
shading.