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CASE STUDY:
Schlangenhaus - Fürstenfeldbruck

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Extraordinary structures very much set the tone these days. We find proof of this near the Bavarian city of Munich, where the German architect Franz Madl and the West Flanders solar shading manufacturer Duco have shown their most creative side in the design of this fine piece of architecture.

Why solar shading?

In recent years we have come to value the sun as an ally that supplies us with free energy. However, even your closest ally can sometimes be an uninvited guest! On summer days, the sun can give off too much heat, in transitional seasons the rising or setting sun can be a nuisance. Even when buildings are thoroughly insulated, the sun's warmth often brings discomfort. At such times, it's better to keep that faithful ally outside.

DucoSlide

The DucoSlide range comprises sliding panels, with wooden or aluminium louvre blades, incorporated in a robust frame (LuxFrame) or discreet side profile (SlimFrame).

The broad range provides many different choices as far as sliding systems are concerned (simple, symmetrical, telescopic or Bi-Fold), fixed or adjustable louvre blades (manual or electronic operation), frame types or louvre blade sizes...