{"id":35815590,"date":"2015-04-28T20:08:32","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T18:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arketipomagazine.it\/?p=35815590"},"modified":"2015-07-01T12:17:58","modified_gmt":"2015-07-01T10:17:58","slug":"agc-glass-for-belgian-and-japanese-pavilions-in-expo-milano-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arketipomagazine.it\/en\/agc-glass-for-belgian-and-japanese-pavilions-in-expo-milano-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"AGC glass for Belgian and Japanese Pavilions in Expo Milano 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reflecting the general theme of the upcoming Expo, the two pavilions feature AGC Glass<\/strong><\/a> Europe\u2019s superior energy-performance glazings. For the Belgian Pavilion<\/strong>, two BIPV glazings incorporating either photovoltaic cells (SunEwat XL) or an organic film cover the southern side of the geodetic dome and roof \u2013 two features which symbolise respectively the ideal urban-planning model of the future comprising a central area with surrounding districts, and the traditional Belgian farm. Covering a total area of 315 m2, the photovoltaic cells supply electricity to the pavilion by generating an estimated 130 kWh of energy daily. As part of AGC Glass Europe\u2019s range of high-performance magnetron-coated products, Stopray glazings maintain a comfortable temperature inside the pavilions thanks to their solar-control features. With this in mind, 560 m2 of Stopray Smart 51\/33 has been installed on the roof and fa\u00e7ade of the Belgian pavilion, while Stopray LamiSmart 24 was chosen for the entire fa\u00e7ade of the Japanese pavilion<\/strong> (1,100 m2).\u2028\u00a0\u2028Decorative glass manufactured by AGC Glass Europe proved the ideal choice for partition walls inside the pavilions. In an area inside the Belgian pavilion showcasing Belgian specialities, visitors can join in cookery demonstrations by award-winning Belgian chefs. The hi-tech kitchen features over 100 m2 of partitions made of either clear AntiBacterial glassTM (Planibel AB) or white painted glass (Lacobel AB). This patented technology, which involves diffusing silver ions into the outer layers of the glass, eliminates 99.9% of surface bacteria \u2013 a crucial consideration for spaces in which fresh food is prepared on a daily basis! In the Japanese pavilion, white toughenable painted glass (Lacobel T Crisp White) has been used for 150 m2 of partitions.
\nPlanibel Clearvision with its low iron content gives a pure, extra-clear appearance to the majestic staircase that visitors will use to access the central area of the Belgian pavilion, beneath the light-filled geodetic dome. The bent glass balustrade is completely transparent, and offers excellent light-transmission and colour rendering, while the laminated-glass stairs feature an opaque white PVB film.<\/p>

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