france in bahrain TECHNAL MIDDLE EAST
In the Shade
In line with regional moves over recent years to construct sustainable and efficient buildings, this company reports increasing demand for its aluminium brise-soleil system.
76 July 2014
Technal Middle East (TME) offers a unique aluminium system as an ideal solution that provides solar protection, while enhancing aesthetics and optimising day-lighting. Sunéal brise-soleil are sunshades launched by the parent company, Technal France, which recently combined its various solar protection applications into one effective solution. This addresses the multiple needs of building envelopes and particularly of glazed façades. “Whether to provide sun protection or control solar heat gain or optimise on day-lighting, our Sunéal system provides an ideal solution particularly in glass-clad high-rise buildings,” says Hesham Kameshki, marketing and business development manager of Bahrain-based TME, the regional office of the international architectural aluminium systems provider. “The system gives designers and occupants all the comfort they could possibly want in both winter and summer. The natural light is diffused with neither heat nor solar radiation; the concept adds aesthetic value by transforming the façades to their best advantage.” The Sunéal brise-soleil, which combines attractive design with efficiency, can be integrated with Technal’s Géode curtain-walling and roof lights or used on an independent structure or framework. It allows designers the flexibility to customise the design and optimise comfort with a wide choice of solutions.
When integrated with the Géode curtain-wall, Sunéal covers the entire range from the simple grid façade to structural sealant glazing or beaded glazing solutions. Its fixed 215mm blades can be equipped with photovoltaic cells, all of which are adaptable to the curtain-wall. Sunéal can be installed on a totally independent structure with a wide choice of brise-soleil blades available, including single-piece or multi-part for installation between load-bearing structures and semi-elliptical blades. Also offered are special blades, including rectangular, large perforated blades and louvers. Sunéal also offers rotating mobile blades (motorised or manual) for optimum comfort. Here, the choice and orientation of a brise-soleil is determined by the sun’s path and position at all times. “With this option, one can enjoy the benefits of solar gains in winter and solar protection in summer, and finely control the natural lighting of interior rooms. As with all Technal systems, only the highest-quality materials and components are used for low maintenance and long-term performance,” says Kameshki. Half a century TME has been serving the region’s markets for more than 35 years. The French Technal brand, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, is a product of SAPA Building Systems, the world’s leading group in the building systems sector, dedicated to the creation of innovative and sustainable aluminium window, door and façade systems that inspire contemporary architecture. The company offers a wide range of solutions for all architectural aluminium applications — a range that is constantly being expanded to meet local needs and to create custom-designed systems and unique projects. Visit www.technal-me.com.
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