The GLASSX crystal method of functioning. GLASSXcrystal integrates 4 system components in a functional unit: transparent heat insulation, protection from overheating, energy conversion and thermal storage. A triple insulating glazing unit provides the system with excellent thermal insulation of a U-value of U=0,48 W/m2K. A prismatic pane in the outermost air-gap reflects the solar radiation at high altitudes in summer and transmits it at altitudes below 35 in winter. As a key component acts the slim heat storage module, equivalent to a storage capacity of about 20 cm concrete. The storage material is a salt hydrate PCM (Phase Change Material). Solar heat is stored in the PCM by means of a melting process. During night time and the following days the stored heat is delivered to the interior during recristallisation. The salt hydrate is contained in a Polycarbonate box. The interior toughened glass pane could optionally be coated with a screen printing. The whole system appears as a translucent wall. Summer sun high in the sky (> 40 ) Total reflection of the rays Shallow winter sun (< 35 ) Loss-free passage of the rays
Heiko Hellwig Architekt: Beat Kämpfen, Zürich Versatile, innovative and completely maintenance free Maintenance and lifetime GLASSX crystal is a translucent wall element without any mechanical components or electronic devices. Thus the functionality may be guaranteed over a long lifetime without maintenance.
Storage Heating Cooling GLASSX crystal - technical data Glass 1 (exterior) Gap between panes (GBP 1) Glass 2 Gap between panes (GBP 2) Glass 3 Gap between panes (GBP 3) Glass 4 (interior) Tempered safety glass Gap between panes with prism plate and inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Gap between panes with inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Gap between panes with PCM plate Tempered safety glass with ceramic silk-screen printing Element thickness 79 mm Thickness tolerance -1/+4 mm Min. fold width ~ 84 mm Weight max. 95 kg/m² Max. surface area 4.2 m² Max. height 280 cm Max. width 150 cm Heat transmission coefficient (U-value) up to 0.48 W/m²K Light transmission for crystalline PCM 0-28 % Light transmission for liquid PCM 4-45 % Total energy transfer ratio (g value): Vertical direct irradiation 48 % Diffuse irradiation 29 % Seasonal (winter months) 34-40 % Seasonal (summer months) 17-22 % Storage capacity 1185 Wh/m² Storage temperature 26-30 C 2.1 GLASSX crystal GLASSX crystal - technical data www.glassx.ch
Storage Heating Cooling GLASSX prism - technical data Glass 1 (exterior) Gap between panes (GBP 1) Glass 2 Gap between panes (GBP 2) Glass 3 Tempered safety glass Gap between panes with prism plate and inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Gap between panes with inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Element thickness 48 mm Thickness tolerance -1/+3 mm Min. fold width ~ 60 mm Weight max. 54 kg/m² Max. surface area 4,2 m² Max. height 280 cm Max. width 150 cm Heat transmission coefficient (U-value) up to 0,49 W/m²K Light transmission for crystalline PCM up to 54 % Total energy transfer ratio (g value): Vertical direct irradiation 48 % Diffuse irradiation 29 % Seasonal (winter months) 34-40 % Seasonal (summer months) 17-22 % 2.3 GLASSX prism GLASSX prism - technical data www.glassx.ch
Storage Heating Cooling GLASSX comfort - technical data Glass 1 (exterior) Gap between panes (GBP 1) Glass 2 Gap between panes (GBP 2) Glass 3 Gap between panes (GBP 3) Glass 4 (interior) Tempered safety glass Gap between panes with inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Gap between panes with inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Gap between panes with PCM plate Tempered safety glass with ceramic silk-screen printing Element thickness ~ 70 mm Thickness tolerance -1/+4 mm Min. fold width ~ 80 mm Weight max. 92 kg/m² Max. surface area 4,2 m² Max. height 280 cm Max. width 150 cm Heat transmission coefficient (U-value) up to 0,49 W/m²K Light transmission for crystalline PCM 0-38 % Light transmission for liquid PCM 4-55 % Total energy transfer ratio (g value): Vertical direct irradiation up to 53 % Storage capacity 1185 Wh/m² Storage temperature 26-30 C 2.2 GLASSX comfort GLASSX comfort - technical data www.glassx.ch
Storage Heating Cooling GLASSX comfort slim - technical data Glass 1 (exterior) Gap between panes (GBP 1) Glass 2 Tempered safety glass Gap between panes with inert gas Tempered safety glass with Low-E Gap between panes (GBP 3) Gap between panes with PCM plate Glass 3 (interior) Tempered safety glass with optional ceramic silk-screen printing Element thickness ~ 53,5 mm Thickness tolerance -1/+3 mm Min. fold width ~ 80 mm Weight max. 74 kg/m² Max. surface area 6,0 m² Max. height 300 cm Max. width 200 cm Heat transmission coefficient (U-value) up to 0, 91 W/m²K Light transmission for crystalline PCM 0-38 % Light transmission for liquid PCM 4-55 % Total energy transfer ratio (g value): Vertical direct irradiation up to 53 % Storage capacity 1185 Wh/m² Storage temperature 26-30 ºC 2.2 GLASSX comfort GLASSX comfort - technical data www.glassx.ch
Storage Heating Cooling GLASSX comfort store - technical data Glass 1 Gap between panes (GBP 1) Glass 2 Tempered safety glass Gap between panes with PCM plate Tempered safety glass Element thickness ~ 38 mm Thickness tolerance -1/+2 mm Min. fold width ~ 44 mm Weight max. 58 kg/m² Max. surface area 4,2 m² Max. height 280 cm Max. width 150 cm Light transmission for crystalline PCM 0-38 % Light transmission for liquid PCM 4-55 % Storage capacityt 1185 Wh/m² Storage temperature 26-30 C 2.2 GLASSX comfort GLASSX comfort - technical data www.glassx.ch
Favorable, sustainable and always disposed for storage Comfort Increased surface temperatures up to 26 C or 28 C at the interior surface of the panel enhance thermal comfort in the room.the facade functions as a large area heat radiator producing a steady and comfortable climate. Design freedom The various size options of GLASSX crystal enables a flexible use.the individual designed interior surface allows to fit the element in different scenes.
GLASSXcrystal in its liquid state
GLASSXcrystal in its crystal state
GLASSXcrystal in its change phase
Referenz GlassX crystal Forschungsprojekt PCM und Prismenglas PCM aus Paraffinen Solarhaus III, Ebnat Kappel Forschungsauftrag BFE: PCM - und Prismenglas Architekt: Dietrich Schwarz, 2000 Schweizer Solarpreis 2001
Referenz GlassX crystal Anthrazit eingefärbte PCM - Behälter Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck weiss Alterswohnen Domat/Ems Detailpreis 2007 Architekt: GlassX architecture, Zürich 2004
Referenz GlassX crystal Hochtransparentes PCM Gläser ohne Siebdruck Marché international support Office, Kemptthal Nullenergieprojekt, Schweizer Solarpreis 2007 Architekt: Beat Kämpfen, Zürich 2007
Referenz GlassX crystal Hochtransparentes PCM Gläser ohne Siebdruck Marché international support Office, Kemptthal Nullenergieprojekt, Schweizer Solarpreis 2007 Architekt: Beat Kämpfen, Zürich 2007
Referenz GlassX crystal Anthrazit eingefärbte PCM - Behälter Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck weiss Eulachhof, Oberwinterthur Nullenergiesiedlung, Schweizer Solarpreis 2007 Architekt: GlassX architecture, Zürich 2007
Referenz GlassX crystal Anthrazit eingefärbte PCM - Behälter Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck weiss Eulachhof, Oberwinterthur Nullenergiesiedlung, Schweizer Solarpreis 2007 Architekt: GlassX architecture, Zürich 2007
Referenz GlassX crystal Grau eingefärbte PCM - Behälter Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck Ätzton Minergie-P Wohnüberbauung Im Bächli, Teufen Architekt: GlassX architecture, Zürich 2007
Referenz GlassX prism Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck Ätzton copyright 2007FlorianKleinefenn N7 Wohn - und Verwaltungsgebäude, Berlin Architekt: C.Fischer, Innenarchitekten, 2006 copyright 2007FlorianKleinefenn
Referenz GlassX prism Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck Ätzton copyright 2007FlorianKleinefenn N7 Wohn - und Verwaltungsgebäude, Berlin Architekt: C.Fischer, Innenarchitekten, 2006 copyright 2007FlorianKleinefenn
Referenz GlassX comfort hochtransparentes PCM Raumseitiges Glas ohne Siebdruck The House That Kevin Built Channel 4, ExCel, London Building Research Establishment, Watford, UK Architekt: bbm sustainable design East Sussex, 2008
Referenz GlassX comfort store Anthrazit eingefärbte PCM - Behälter Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck weiss Wettbewerb Färbi Areal, Zürich Nullenergie-Bürogebäude Architekt: GlassX architecture, Zürich 2008 Hausbuben, Stuttgart / Zürich Energiekonzept: Transsolar Stuttgart
Referenz GlassX comfort store Anthrazit eingefärbte PCM - Behälter Raumseitiges Glas mit Siebdruck weiss
Heiko Hellwig Architekt: Beat Kämpfen, Zürich Efficient, unfailing and noticeable comfortable Comfort High surface temperatures (26 C to 28 C) on the inside of the element lead to more room comfort. In winter, the inner side of GLASSXcrystal functions as a solar tiled stove, giving off uniform and pleasant radiant heat, which significantly improves the thermal comfort and thus the comfort in the home. Efficiency GLASSXcrystal has a high efficiency because line and storage losses do not apply. This system has no threshold losses; energy is input even in the case of diffuse solar radiation.
www.glassx.ch Visit our Web site. Take your time looking at our list of references and see how not only the functions, but also the aesthetics, prove our points. 2005, GlassX AG Subject to technical modifications without notice. GLASSX crystal is a registered trademark of GlassX AG Editors: GlassX AG Design: peyerbeer.ch Fotos: Gaston Wicky Manufacturing partner: GlassX AG Technoparkstrasse 1 CH-8005 Zurich Switzerland Telephone +41 (0)44 445 17 40 Telefax +41 (0)44 445 17 49 www.glassx.ch