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Our AGC Interpane Architectural Glass

Redefining Transparency & Performance

AGC Interpane is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in high-performance architectural glass. Beyond aesthetics, their products deliver the precision, quality, and technology required in today’s most demanding projects.

  • Stopray, ipasol, and StopSol ranges combine light transmission, glare control, and solar energy management.
  • Coating on Demand allows tailor-made coatings, designed to achieve specific optical and thermal values for each project.
  • Options with low reflection preserve natural clarity and reduce mirror effects on façades.
  • iplus Low-E coatings reduce heat loss while ensuring maximum daylight comfort.
  • Available in double or triple glazing with multifunctional combinations (solar control, acoustic, safety).
  • Proven durability with consistent performance across climates.
  • Glass panels up to 18.00 × 3.21 m.
  • Minimal framing and maximum transparency for bold architectural concepts.
  • Manufactured with strict tolerances for structural integrity and optical perfection.
  • Stratobel / ipasafe laminated systems for safety glazing with high resistance and fragment retention.
  • Available as tempered, heat-strengthened, or laminated in compliance with EN 12150, EN 1863, EN 14449, EN 1279.
  • Trusted worldwide for public buildings, high-rise projects, and demanding applications.
  • SunEwat XL integrates photovoltaic cells into laminated glass.
  • Functions simultaneously as a building element and energy generator.  
  • Guarantees: ≥ 90% nominal power for 10 years, ≥ 80% for 20 years.
  • Certified under Cradle to Cradle (C2C) for environmental responsibility.
  • Backed by EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) for transparency.
  • Meets the requirements of green building standards such as LEED and BREEAM.

Near-Zero Carbon Aluminium by WICONA

We proudly collaborate with WICONA, a European leader in sustainable façade and window systems, whose fabrication process is revolutionizing the industry through near-zero carbon aluminium production and circular design principles.

WICONA is part of the Hydro Group, a pioneer in low-carbon aluminium technology. Their façades are manufactured using Hydro CIRCAL a recycled aluminium alloy made with at least 75% post-consumer
scrap, recovered from old windows and façades.

This process achieves a carbon footprint as low as 1.9 kg CO₂e per kg of aluminium, which is around 78% lower than conventional aluminium production.

For landmark projects, WICONA also employs Hydro CIRCAL 100R, made from 100% recycled aluminium, delivering an unmatched footprint of just 0.5 kg CO₂e/kg — setting a new global benchmark for sustainable façade manufacturing.

The journey of each WICONA façade begins with urban mining collecting and separating aluminium from decommissioned buildings. The recycled material is cleaned, melted, and recast into billets at Hydro’s certified facilities, before being extruded into new façade profiles.

This closed-loop process ensures that aluminium can be reused indefinitely without losing quality.
During extrusion and fabrication, WICONA reduces waste through:

  • Modular production systems that share common parts across product lines
  • Optimized machining for minimal cutting and material loss
  • Local sourcing and short transport distances to minimize logistics-related emissions

 

The result is a façade system that is fully recyclable, demountable, and ready for future reuse.

Every façade designed with Hydro CIRCAL contributes to significant CO₂ savings.
For instance, the Innovationsbogen building in Augsburg, Germany, utilized 85 tons of Hydro CIRCAL 100R aluminium, resulting in a reduction of over 500 tons of CO₂ compared to standard materials.

Beyond embodied carbon, WICONA’s systems also deliver superior energy efficiency, thanks to optimized thermal breaks and intelligent façade geometry that minimize heating and cooling losses over a building’s
lifetime

WICONA’s philosophy, “Build Beyond Tomorrow,” reflects their commitment to combining innovation, performance, and environmental responsibility.

Every product is engineered for disassembly and reuse, supporting the global shift toward net-zero buildings and circular construction practices.

By integrating WICONA’s technologies, Aluflor brings to the clients façade systems that unite aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability proving that modern architecture can both inspire and protect our planet.

Photovoltaic Facade

A photovoltaic façade is a building envelope that integrates solar panels directly into the exterior walls of a building. Instead of acting only as cladding or glass, the façade itself also generates electricity from sunlight.

It belongs to a category called Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), where solar modules are designed to serve a dual purpose.

  • Solar Technology – Laminated glass units contain crystalline silicon solar cells (opaque, semitransparent, or colored).
  • Integration – Modules are connected through façade mullions or cavities and linked to inverters.
  • Energy Capture – Vertical façades generate less than tilted roofs but harvest diffuse, morning, and evening sunlight—especially valuable in urban settings with limited roof space.
  • Dual Function – One system that protects the building and produces energy.
  • Sustainability – Reduces carbon footprint and supports net-zero goals.
  • Architectural Freedom – Available in various transparencies, patterns, and colors.
  • Urban Solution – Ideal for high-rise buildings where rooftop area is limited.
Photovoltaic glass is versatile and can be used in a wide range of projects, including:
  • Curtain walls & façades – Semi-transparent or opaque panels integrated into the building envelope.
  • Windows & skylights – Providing daylight while generating electricity.
  • Canopies & shading systems – Offering protection and solar power at the same time.
  • Balustrades & atriums – Stylish design elements that also contribute to energy production.
Photovoltaic glass is manufactured and tested to meet both building regulations and solar performance standards, ensuring:
  • Weather resistance, fire safety, and structural performance.
  • Compliance with international solar certifications (IEC/UL standards).
  • Reliable long-term operation as part of the building envelope.

Photovoltaic Sunshades

What are they?

Photovoltaic sunshades are solar-powered shading devices that combine two functions in one:

  • Shading – They reduce glare and heat gain inside a building, improving comfort and lowering cooling loads.
  • Energy Generation – The integrated solar cells convert sunlight into electricity, making the shading elements productive surfaces.
  • Energy Efficiency – Cuts down on air conditioning demand while generating clean electricity.
  • Dual Use of Space – Turns shading elements into active contributors to sustainability goals.
  • Architectural Value – Available in transparent or semi-transparent designs that allow natural light while controlling solar gain.
  • Comfort & Performance – Improves indoor conditions by balancing daylight, shading, and temperature control.
  • Dual Function – One system that protects the building and produces energy.
  • Sustainability – Reduces carbon footprint and supports net-zero goals.
  • Architectural Freedom – Available in various transparencies, patterns, and colors.
  • Urban Solution – Ideal for high-rise buildings where rooftop area is limited.
  • Office buildings – façade-integrated PV fins or louvers.
  • Public spaces – solar canopies providing shade and power.
  • Residential projects – pergolas and terraces with PV glass panels.