Schüco’s aluminium profile AWS Optimized is now Passive House-certified

09/29/2022 | Print view

AWS 75 BS.SI+ block system with a 75 mm basic depth and a face width of 99 mm: Thermal insulation with a Uf value of 1.2 W/(m2K). - © Schüco International KG — © Schüco International KG

AWS 75 BS.SI+ block system with a 75 mm basic depth and a face width of 99 mm: Thermal insulation with a Uf value of 1.2 W/(m2K).

Under the name AWS Optimized, Schüco is presenting its standard aluminium system to architects and metal fabricators in a variant with even better U values – right up to passive house standard.

Improved thermal insulation by up to 20 percent – that's what sets the Schüco AWS Optimized aluminium window systems with a 75 and 90 mm basic depth apart from the previous standard systems. A system of tailored energy efficiency measures – such as a unique four-headed insulating bar optimized with foam in the vent, an improved insulating bar in the outer frame, a thermally perfected centre gasket and a special glazing rebate gasket – enables outstanding U values to be achieved with narrow face widths.

The AWS 75.SI+ Optimized profile construction achieves a Uf value as low as 0.94 W/(m2K), which means it is possible to manufacture long-lasting energy saving windows without requiring any additional resources. The constructions are certified by the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt from an external face width of 178 mm for the AWS 75.SI+ and 117 mm for the AWS 90.SI+.

For architects who want elegant window fronts at passive house standard without the window vents being visible from the outside, Schüco also offers its AWS 75 BS.SI+ (75 mm basic depth) and AWS 90 BS.SI+ (90 mm basic depth) block window constructions in the Optimized version as well. With their narrow external profile face widths, both of these designs create bright living and working spaces that are flooded with light for stylish architecture that will stand the test of time.