renovation
Imagine.... ....a warm house full of light where you can spend time together! ....an economical house, which respects the environment and adapts to the seasons! ... a friendly house open to the outside so that the family can enjoy of the garden! Now let’s discover LUMICENE and convert those dreams to reality!
The veranda had to be reinvented!
Picture yourself when, in the middle of a meal, you want to take advantage of the great weather.
Vous ouvrez panneau, deux panneaux,... Just un slide one panel, two panels,...
... and, by simply sliding the panels, inside becomes outside, and so do you.
AVDANTAGES
Neither a bow-window, nor a veranda, nor a terrace, LUMICENE is a circular window space which redefines the link between the inside and outside.
kitchen
lounge
MORE THAN A WINDOW, LUMICENE IS A LIVING AREA
Unlike a balcony or a veranda, LUMICENE is an inherent part of your living area. It extends your apartment by integrating it with the balcony area. The apartment becomes centralised around the LUMICENE which is not only an Inside/Outside interface but also links the kitchen, hall and living room. In this way, LUMICENE provides structure to the whole area.
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AVDANTAGES
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Revolutionary With LUMICENE, you are not simply inside or outside, but are able to switch between both. This is possible thanks to the LUMICENE design.
inside
halfway
outside
AVDANTAGES
Bioclimatic Based on the principles of the Green Guide and sustainable development, LUMICENE is the only bioclimatic structure of its type on the market today. The different positions optimise the suns warmth and our comfort. noon
WINTER
noon
morning
evening
morning
evening
LUMICENE absorbs the suns energy all day, warming the room by the glass-house effect.
Warm in winter
Warm in winter
morning
morning
noon
SUMMER
noon
The panels are on the inside. The glass surfaces are then in the shade to stop over-heating.
In the shade in summer In the shade in summer
evening
evening
noon
evening
morning
shutters
SUN PROTECTION
By using the optional external shutters the thermal comfort is further improved.
Optional protection from sun
By optimising the buildings’ thermal inertia and with dynamic ventilation, LUMICENE helps create a «low energy home».
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AVDANTAGES
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Wind Protection A true bioclimatic house must manage Thanks to its variable panel the effect of the sun as well as the positioning, LUMICENE meets this wind. need. It provides wind protection from all directions.
Panoramic Panoramic view, natural light and quality space. Three crucial qualities to interest potential buyers.
with window
with LUMICENE
AVDANTAGES
Maintenance LUMICENE requires only a minimum level of maintenance. After many years of service, the rollers may eventually need replacing. Hence a spare roller is provided which is clipped under each panel. Replacement only takes a few minutes. Instructions can be downloaded from www.lumicene.com
A yearly clean with soapy water will help protect the lacquered finnish.
Industrial LUMICENE is the result of an successful alliance between an innovative company and an industrial giant. The LUMICENE company and the St Gobain Group are linked through its subsidiary Sovedys by an exclusive licence.
LUMICENE is built integrally by Sovedys and the Group provides a full 10 year building warranty.
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Solutions designed for renovations.....
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LUMICENE «Type 1» integrated Outside Lumicène 1/2
1/2 Inside
The first solution consists of integrating the LUMICENE in the same way as a new house build. A wall opening is made and a semi-circular roof added. Be careful, however, to make sure that the house can carry the additional load.
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LUMICENE rénovation. LUMICENEen «Type 1» integrated CHARACTERISTICS Floor area
: 15m2
LUMICENE diameter : 3,00m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 14m2
Overall width
: 3,00m
Initially, this 70’s traditional house design had an open veranda. A 3m diameter LUMICENE was added to enable the space to be used all year round.
Due to the prevailing climate, the open veranda was not very practical. Adding the LUMICENE enabled the space to be used at any time with partial or full opening out onto the garden.
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CHARACTERISTICS Floor area
: 6,00m2
LUMICENE diameter : 3,00m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 8,20m2
Overall width
: 3,00m
The owner wanted to update a plain house to something more attractive. A 3m diameter LUMICENE was installed and the garden was remodelled around it.
I am passionate about my garden and put a lot of time and effort into it. I wanted to be able to take advantage of it all year round. With my LUMICENE I can be in the garden in any season.
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3
4
100% waterproof, welded aluminium roof.
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ÂŤStyrodurÂť foam thermal bridge to prevent any condensation.
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Thermal insulation : 250mm glass wool*
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Plaster-board false ceiling on suspended metal rails.
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Lacquered, heat treated, aluminium strip. Available in any colour.
* Not provided by LUMICENE
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TECHNICAL NOTES
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9
6
7
6
3m,3.5m.4m & 5m diameter LUMICENE
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Under-slab insulation
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Floor finish* - paving, tiles or wood
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Sealing strip
8
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TECHNICAL NOTES
ø 3000 3500 4000 5000
H1
H2
L1
L2
R1
R2
P1
2200
520
3500
3030
1750
1420
200
2200
520
4000
3530
2000
1670
200
2200
570
4500
4030
2250
1920
200
2200
570
5500
5030
2750
2420
200
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TECHNICAL NOTES
ø
L overall
/ int. floor finish
h
r finished
r recommended
H mini above finished floor
3000 3500 4000 5000
3030
2300
1430
1800
2720
3530
2300
1680
2050
2720
4030
2300
1930
2300
2770
5030
2300
2430
2800
2770
The support beams are fixed directly onto the concrete lintel which is linked constructionally with the concrete floor. Please contact us concerning metal lintels. The design and build of the terrace must take into account the soil structure. In order to achieve a perfectly flush rail, the terrace height must be 10cm below the inside finished floor.
Solutions designed for renovations.....
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LUMICENE «Type 1» extension Outside Lumicène 1/2 Extension 1/2 Inside
This solution is particularly well adapted to a house extension project. A LUMICENE Type 1 is used, complete with an aluminium roof on the front part and any other construction for the extension - wood, brick etc.
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LUMICENE rénovation. LUMICENEen «Type 1» extension CHARACTERISTICS Floor area
: 21m2
LUMICENE diameter : 4,00m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 11,3m2
Overall width
: 5,00m
The requirement was to create an independent area for a spa, a shower and a changing room. Hence an extension solution is needed.
We couldn’t decide if we wanted an inside or outside spa! LUMICENE enables us to choose, depending on the weather, to be in or out : it’s magic!
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CHARACTERISTICS Floor area
: 25m2
LUMICENE diameter : 4,00m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 11,3m2
Overall width
: 5,00m
This project was to improve the layout of the parent’s bedroom suite in a modern house. The bathroom became the dressing room and a LUMICENE extension was used for a bathroom and a spa.
In our previous house had a swimming pool which we only used 3 or 4 times each year. We can use the LUMICENE spa all year round, inside or outside.
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2
3
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100% waterproof, welded aluminium roof.
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ÂŤStyrodurÂť foam thermal bridge to prevent any condensation.
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Thermal insulation : 250mm glass wool*
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Plaster-board false ceiling on suspended metal rails.
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Lacquered, heat treated, aluminium strip. Available in any colour.
* Not provided by LUMICENE
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5
TECHNICAL NOTES
Steel tray or standard roofing.
Wood beams
«Kerto» type laminated beam
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8
6
3m,3.5m.4m & 5m diameter LUMICENE
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Under-slab insulation
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Floor finish* - paving, tiles or wood
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TECHNICAL NOTES
L1 L2
Pmini
P1
R1 R2
ø 3000 3500 4000 5000
H1
H2
L1
L2
R1
R2
P1
Pmini
2200
520
3500
3430
1750
1420
200
1700
2200
520
4000
3930
2000
1670
200
1950
2200
570
4500
4430
2250
1920
200
2200
2200
570
5500
5430
2750
2420
200
2700
TECHNICAL NOTES
h
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ø
L overall
/ int. floor finish
r finished
r recommended
H mini above finished floor
3000 3500 4000 5000
3030
2300
1430
1800
2700
3530
2300
1680
2050
2700
4030
2300
1930
2300
2700
5030
2300
2430
2800
2700
There are very few limitations wiith this type of build. Make an opening corresponding to the size of the LUMICENE chosen and put in a lintel of the recommended «Kerto» type to provide long-term dimensional stability.
Solutions designed for renovations.....
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LUMICENE «Type 2» semi-integrated
Lumicène Fixed chassis
3/4
1/4 Inside
Thanks to the 2 fixed window frames, the LUMICENE axis is moved towards the outside. This «semi-integration» has little impact on the existing inside layout but adds a new area to the house.
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Maison à «Type Balcon LUMICENE 2» semi-integrated
Originally, this 1985 house was a typical «European Home» design, built with rendered breeze blocks.
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CHARACTERISTICS Before
after
Floor area
: 15,7m2
LUMICENE diameter : 5,00m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 17,3m2
Overall width
: 5,80m
ÂŤI wanted a lot of light and access to the garden. I also wanted a space that could be used all year round. LUMICENE was chosen because it met all these criteria : light, comfort, warmth and perfect integration with my lounge.
A 5m diameter LUMICENE was selected which added 15.5m2 of space. It is integrated by slightly recessing it by 1 metre into the house. This extends the existing lounge rather than adding a separate room.
The method is technically straight forward : the wall opening is made and a concrete or steel beam is added. The metal frame and roof structure are then assembled. The process takes about a week, excluding the finishes.
ASSEMBLY STAGES
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Maison à «Type Balcon LUMICENE 2» semi-integrated
The original house was built in 1995.
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CHARACTERISTICS
Avant Before
Aprés after
Floor area
: 7,00m2
LUMICENE diameter : 3,50m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 13,3m2
Overall width
: 4,30m
«We were just about to buy a conservatory when we found out about LUMICENE. We were impressed by its modular space and by its thermal comfort, whatever the season.»
A 3.5m diameter Type 2 LUMICENE was selected, adding 8m2. It is integrated by slightly recessing it by 1 metre into the house. This extends the existing lounge rather than adding a separate room.
The method is technically straight forward : the wall opening is made and a concrete or steel beam is added. The metal frame and roof structure are then assembled. The process takes about a week, excluding the finishes.
ASSEMBLY STAGES
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1
100% waterproof, welded aluminium roof.
2
ÂŤStyrodurÂť foam thermal bridge to prevent any condensation.
3
Thermal insulation : 250mm glass wool*
4
Plaster-board false ceiling on suspended metal rails.
5
Lacquered, heat treated, aluminium strip. Available in any colour.
* Not provided by LUMICENE
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3
5
4
TECHNICAL NOTES
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11
6
RAL lacquered, thermal bridge, fixed aluminium frames.
7
3m,3.5m.4m & 5m diameter LUMICENE
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Under-slab insulation
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Floor finish* - paving, tiles or wood
Self-supporting structure com10 prised of two pillars and rectangular steel tubing.
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6
8
9
10
11
An IPE is normally required to expand the existing opening.
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TECHNICAL NOTES
ø 3000 3500 4000 5000
H1
H2
P1
P2
P3
L1
L2
R1
R2
2200
520
3000
770
870
3800
3430
1750
1420
2200
520
3500
770
870
4300
3930
2000
1670
2200
570
4000
770
870
4800
4520
2250
1920
2200
570
5000
1100
1200
5800
5430
2750
2420
TECHNICAL NOTES
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ø
L overall
/ int. floor finish
h
r finished
r recommended
H mini above finished floor
3000 3500 4000 5000
3030
2300
1430
1800
2700
3530
2300
1680
2050
2700
4030
2300
1930
2300
2700
5030
2300
2430
2800
2700
The structure is self-supporting. It is simply mounted against the house, without adding load to the lintel. The terrace carries the LUMICENE load. The design and build of the terrace must take into account the soil structure. In order to achieve a perfectly flush rail, the terrace height must be 10cm below the inside finished floor.
Solutions designed for renovations.....
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LUMICENE «Type 3» addition
Outside Lumicène
The whole LUMICENE area is outside the house area. It is simply an addition and does not impact the existing house. This method does require any modification the the existing building.
fixed or sliding chassis
Inside
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LUMICENE rénovation. LUMICENEen « Type 3» addition CARACTERISTIQUES Floor area
: 11,5m2
LUMICENE diameter : 3,50m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 18,0m2
Overall width
: 4,30m
The internal layout of the house did not suite integration of a LUMICENE so an addition was made in order to create an independent room.
We were looking for a conservatory when we came across LUMICENE. We immediately saw the advantage of the fully opening LUMICENE panels which add another level of comfort to a space which is typically be too hot or too cold.
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CARACTERISTIQUES Floor area
: 14,8m2
LUMICENE diameter : 4,00m Height
: 2,25m
Glass area
: 20,1m2
Overall width
: 4,80m
A restructuring of the house was carried out to not only create a new living space but also to add a new panoramic terrace to the parent’s bedroom suite.
We couldn’t take advantage of a magnificent country view. We live in this LUMICENE space all year round.
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2
1
100% waterproof, welded aluminium roof.
2
ÂŤStyrodurÂť foam thermal bridge to prevent any condensation.
3
Thermal insulation : 250mm glass wool*
4
Plaster-board false ceiling on suspended metal rails.
5
Lacquered, heat treated, aluminium strip. Available in any colour.
* Not provided by LUMICENE
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5
4
TECHNICAL NOTES
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6
RAL lacquered, thermal bridge, fixed aluminium frames.
7
3m,3.5m.4m & 5m diameter LUMICENE
8
Under-slab insulation
9
Floor finish* - paving, tiles or wood
Self-supporting structure com10 prised of two pillars and rectangular steel tubing.
7
6
8
9
10
TECHNICAL NOTES
ø 3000 3500 4000 5000
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H1
H2
P1
P2
P3
L1
L2
R1
R2
2200
520
1750
1550
1650
3800
3430
1750
1420
2200
520
2000
1800
1900
4300
3930
2000
1670
2200
570
2250
2050
2150
4800
4430
2250
1920
2200
570
2750
2550
2650
5800
5430
2750
2420
TECHNICAL NOTES
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ø
L overall
/ int. floor finish
h
r finished
r recommended
H mini above finished floor
3000 3500 4000 5000
3030
2300
1430
1800
2700
3530
2300
1680
2050
2700
4030
2300
1930
2300
2700
5030
2300
2430
2800
2700
The structure is self-supporting. It is simply mounted against the house, without adding load to the lintel. The terrace carries the LUMICENE load. The design and build of the terrace must take into account the soil structure. In order to achieve a perfectly flush rail, the terrace height must be 10cm below the inside finished floor.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Dimensions
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TECHNICAL NOTES
Cross-section
Curved BA 13 plaster board Top curved rail in PVC/ALU (patented)
Standard diameters Maximum height of finished outside floor
Sill constructed after LUMICEN assembled
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INSTALLATION
DELIVERY
LUMICENE is a standard industrial product. It is delivered in a wooden case. It essentially consists of - a lower rail fixed to the floor - uprights assembled on site - an upper rail suspended from the floor above - between 4 and 6 panels, depending on the diameter
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INSTALLATION
Finishes
FALSE CEILING
The LUMICENE ceiling (225cm or 250cm) is generally lower than the rest of the room. This not only defines the LUMICENE space but, from a technical point of view, enables wider building tolerances to be used. It also enables a transversal support beam and insulation to be incorporated. The ceiling is made of plaster board mounted on standard metal framing.
UNDER-FLOOR HEATING
LUMICENE units are designed for use with hot water or electric under-floor heating. The lower rail is mounted on screw-jacks which allow the insulation and heating elements to pass easily underneath.
LIGHTING
The false ceiling enables built-in lighting to be used. It is recommended that a variable power switch be used and that the lights be positioned in a circle, corresponding to the size of table to be used. This avoids shadows in the plates during meals.
FLOOR FINISH
The LUMICEN E space is suitable for many floor finishes - typically tiles and carpets. Differentiating the LUMICENE space can produce great results.
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INSTALLATION
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LUMICENE Services In order to guaranty the installation of your LUMICENE, we offer a full installation service. Please contact us for terms and conditions. Un espace-fenêtre convivial, panoramique et bioclimatique qui s’ouvre vers l’extérieur. Exemples d’intégration dans du neuf ou de la rénovation, documents techniques, demande d’information…
www.lumicene.fr
LUMICENE also provides technical assistance for both you and your selected installer. lumicene service
02 43 56 60 60
Un espace-fenêtre convivial, panoramique et bioclimatique qui s’ouvre vers l’extérieur.
service@lumicene.fr
Exemples d’intégration dans du neuf ou de la rénovation, documents techniques, demande d’information…
www.lumicene.fr
lumicene service 02 43 56 60 60
service@lumicene.fr
Un espace-fenêtre convivial, panoramique et bioclimatique qui s’ouvre vers l’extérieur. Exemples d’intégration dans du neuf ou de la rénovation, documents techniques, demande d’information…
www.lumicene.fr
lumicene service 02 43 56 60 60
service@lumicene.fr
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LUMICENE is also used in apartments
LUMICENE is also used in new houses
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2007 - CrĂŠdits Photos : Studio Arka . Design
The window had to be reinvented!