Window and Facade Magazine Middle East Nov-Dec 2018

Volume 1 | Issue 2 November - December 2018

FaCe TO FaCe Ewa Juszczyk Senior Associate Director, Benoy

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aDVaNCeS IN FeNeSTRaTION HaRDWaRe INDUSTRY Discussing the technological advancements, test procedures, safety parameters, issues impacting the industry, and more.

FIReSTOpS A passive route to safety is on the rise

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Introducing Window and Façade Magazine 2nd edition in the Middle east…

We are very excited to announce that the journey we started over four years ago in India is continuing successfully, and have achieved yet another milestone with the launch of the Middle East Edition of Window and Façade Magazine this September in Dubai. This launch comes at an incredible time, with the industry undergoing amazing transformations, especially in this region, where we are witnessing a golden age of construction and real-estate development.

Starting out is never easy and we are learning the ropes around the area of the Middle East with this second ME Edition. We are thankful to the fraternity for a wonderful welcome and fantastic response to our event, Zak World of Facades, that was held in Dubai and Kuwait recently, which ever so increases our knowledge and presence in the region.

amit Malhotra

We would also like to welcome you to our new endeavour to be launched in January 2019. The one and only Digital Marketing Platform for fenestration sector in the World called www.wfmmedia.com.

We are committed to knit the fenestration industry worldwide and would really appreciate all your efforts to share your comments and suggestions for improvement of our publication.

Enjoy the read and we will be coming back every two months, covering more and more, giving you industry updates.

Best regards, Amit Malhotra and Ahad Ahmed

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Contents Fire Safety

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Sreenivas Narayanan, Faรงade Specification and Compliance Officer, Siderise Insulation Limited -The Middle East and India

INDUSTRY Update

By Micha Pawelka Managing Director, Priedemann Faรงade Experts

COVER STORY

Advances in Fenestration Hardware Industry -Technologies, Trends, Tests & Standards

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Face to Face

Interview with Ewa Juszczyk Senior Associate Director, Benoy

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PROJECT

Unique & Patented Faรงade Solution

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PRODUCT WATCH

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BUZZ Cover Credits: Benoy

Published by: F and F Middle East FZ-LLC

MIDDLE EAST

Co-Founders: Syed Ahad Ahmed Amit Malhotra

Marketing & Operations: Aradhna Kohli me@wfm.co.in

Subscription & Circulation: Lipi Sahai lipi@wfm.co.in

Editorial: Renu Rajaram renu@wfm.co.in

Kapil Girotra kapil@wfm.co.in

Studio Design: Ting Works LLP

DISCLAIMER: With regret we wish to say that publishers cannot be held responsible or liable for error or omission contained in this publication. The opinions and views contained in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. Readers are advised to seek expert advice before acting on any information contained in this publication which are very generic in nature. The Magazine does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of claims made by advertisers. The ownership of trademarks is acknowledged. No part of this publication or any part of the contents thereof may be reproduced in any form or context without the permission of publishers in writing.

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WFM LaUNCH Window & Façade Magazine (WFM) Launched in the Middle east

WFM Stall at the Middle east Windows Doors and Facades event

Window and Façade Magazine (WFM), a bi-monthly publication on the fenestration and façade industry, was launched in September 2018 at the largest dedicated platform for the windows, doors and facades industry in the Middle East - Windows Doors and Facades Event (WDF). The magazine promotes and informs on the latest progress in the fenestration and façade industry.

The India edition, launched in 2013, slowly grew its circulation and its reach during the first couple of years, and today it is a thriving platform for knowledge sharing.

WFM shares authoritative news and information that enables the target audience to specify and design residential and commercial fenestration and façades more effectively.

Speaking about the launch in the Middle East, amit Malhotra, Co-Founder, Window and Façade Magazine said, “Through WFM, readers can reach out for the best in class products and trusted suppliers across product

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segments powered by rich content. The magazine assists in growing your business by connecting the buyers and sellers through information. Our mission at WFM is to bring you closer to your customers by delivering content when, where and how they want to receive it. From our traditional print magazine to our website, WFM shares the latest information sought after by the most influential decision-makers of the community, as a vehicle to establish the best possible exposure for our readers”.

The launch of the magazine at WDF in Middle East provided direct exposure to leading windows, doors and facades industry suppliers, manufacturers, buyers and decision makers. The WDF event hosted over 125 exhibitors and 6,600 visitors from around the world.

Products and services from eight product sectors: aluminium composite panel, doors, hardware, machinery, raw materials, rollers & shutters, service providers and windows were exhibited during the WDF event. The

introductory Middle East edition was presented and circulated to more than 300 top architects, builders, developers, contractors, façade consultants, window and door system manufacturers and fabricators at the WDF event.

Sharing his views on the launch of the magazine, Sreenivas Narayanan, Façade Specification & Compliance Officer, Siderise Insulation Limited-The Middle east and India, said, “Siderise has been a regular part of the WFM India edition. The editorials put together are very helpful to the readers, to be up-to-date with the fenestration industry. We welcome the Middle East edition and I am sure it will provide good content, value and help to the industry associates connect in the region. We wish the team all the very best”.

The magazine will also launch the one and only Digital Marketing platform in the World for the fenestration and façade industry, www.wfmmedia.com in January 2019. The online version will be accessible worldwide marking the magazine Asia’s premier and most sought after medium for the façade and fenestration industry to present and market the products, ideas, innovations and technology. WFM offers timely information, commentary, analysis and best practices that empower professionals in the industry to succeed in today’s global economy.

“The Middle East has evolved to become the center of the world where technologies, designs and materials from all over the world converge to bring about breath-taking landmarks. This also poses a challenge as materials and systems are designed to conform to compliance

requirements of the regions they are originally coming from”, said abhishek Chhabra, Market Development Manager, Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants.

Stressing on the need for such publications, Chhabra added that the users and designers of windows and facades are now more demanding; both from a perspective of form and function. Now, designers, consultants and contractors not only need to understand the fast paced changes around them but also need to navigate the same effectively in order to success in their work roles. “As new knowledge appears on matters like fire safety and sustainability targets, and it is critical that stakeholders understand the supply chain of materials better and know what they can rely on. In such times, having a magazine that can track and document all this becomes a great resource to have in every office. We look forward to the success of this magazine in the years to come,” said Chhabra.

We look forward to accelerating the momentum and impact achieved with the inaugural issue. We consider you – our readers, subscribers, contributors and advertisers to be partners for the success of our industry, and our success during the great journey ahead in the months and years to come. Our team looks forward to more closely engaging with you in the near future. All suggestions from you will be given serious respect.

We look forward to be the authoritative news and information resource, as well as an industry advocate for the fenestration industry in the Middle East.

Shukran

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FIRe SaFeTY Firestops: a passive Route to Safety is on the Rise

Sreenivas Narayanan, Façade Specification and Compliance Officer, Siderise Insulation Limited -The Middle East and India

about the author: Sreenivas Narayanan (Sreeni) is Façade Specification & Compliance Officer at Siderise Insulation Limited, in charge of the Middle East and India regions. Sreeni has over a decade’s experience in sales, business development and new market development, majority of which has been in the field of passive fire protection and working with façade related products. He has been in the Middle East since 2007 and has a keen understanding of the region, its requirements and regulations. He has worked extensively with contractors, architects and developers in UAE and India, assisting and advising them on matters relating to applicable code compliance and completion of projects. On behalf of Siderise, Sreeni has been instrumental in ensuring successful completion of a number of large-scale system tests relating to external façade assemblies. Sreeni is a regular participant at various façade and firesafety conferences and frequently delivers CPD presentations on the subject to industry associates.

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passive fire protection solutions are playing a vital role in buildings, mitigating the effects of fire, saving lives and property Tall buildings continue to play a significant role in meeting our housing and workspace needs with high-rise curtain wall systemsbeing one of the most recognisable components of today’s tall buildings. But along with this has come the increasing importance of passive fire protection solutions playing avital role in these buildings, mitigating the effects of fire, saving lives and property. Passive fire protection solutions such as firestopsare crucial to prevent the passage of flames and noxious gases from one compartment floor or room to the next.

Fires in high-rise buildings can generate large quantities of smoke that tend to spread vertically throughout the building, even if the fire is contained to one room.

Smoke travels up to 130 metres every minute and whilst most people can easily move at this rate in normal circumstances, the majority of survivors of fires stated that smoke restricted their ability to see to no more than 4 metres.

When the gap/cavity at perimeter edge between the floor and curtain wall is not properly sealed, flames and smoke can spread vertically to higher floors, and horizontally from one room to the next.

Addressing these gaps/cavities by properly installing firestops maintains the floors’ fire compartmentation of the building. This delays vertical smoke-spread and reduces the risk of smoke-related injury in the upper floors of the building, and adjacent rooms.

Vertical building growth has seen the rise of curtain wall systems as an inherent and recognisable feature

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Safe Solution The perimeter barrier firestopssealthe gap between the edge of the compartmentfloor slab and external curtain wall. Due to project designs and site tolerances, this linear gap can be variable, so the firestop system used needs to have a degree of ‘dynamic’ movement capability – compression and recovery – in order to accommodate serviceability movement, and more significant movement under fire load.It’s critical the firestop system does this in combination with the primary functional requirement, which is to maintain continuity of fire resistance between the compartmentfloor and the external wall. The installed firestop system needs to match the same period of fire resistance as the compartment floor.

All firestop systems need to be tested to two criteria – Integrity and Insulation (EI).

Integrity (E) refers to the ability of the system to prevent the passage of flame, smoke and combustible gases either through, and around the material or through joints in an assembly; while Insulation (I) refers to a measure of the increase in conducted heat transferred from the exposed to unexposed surfaces of 180°C rises above ambient.

These two criteria are critical in the development of curtain wall perimeter firestop products. The most effective products combine a number of material features – density, thickness, resin content, fibre structure and controlled compression – which together determine the resistance properties.

When looking at the Integrity (E) criteria, the material chosen must be impervious to the transfer of flame and gases, easy to install with minimal site management and accommodate all real-world requirements at interfaces, joints and details.

In order to meet the fire and smoke stop requirements in all external façade applications, Certifire Approved perimeter barrier and firestop systems offer an unrivalled combination of fully-

CWFS abutting spandrel panel

CWFS abutting glazed spandrel panel

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qualified performance, practical installation and service benefits.

The principal function of these systems is to maintain continuity of fire resistance by sealing the gap between the compartment floors or walls and external curtain walls horizontally and vertically.

These systems can offer fire rating options ranging from 30minutes to five hours and accommodate void widths up to 1200mm. In addition to providing an effective seal against the passage of smoke and fire, the products can also function as an effective acoustic barrier and plenum lining.

Key Design Considerations The firestop should have test evidence to show that it is capable of accommodating movement of a façade. It is imperative that the installed seal is able to function effectively with due regard to all designed movement serviceability limits. Curtain walling and cladding façade systems will deflect due to positive and negative windloads as well as occupational live loads. These criteria are covered by EN 13116:2001.

Typically, a project may stipulate that the curtain walling system may have the following allowable deflection limits: Under the declared wind loads the maximum frontal deflection of the curtain walling’s framing members shall not exceed L/200 or 15mm, whichever is less, when measured between the points of support or anchorage to the building’s structure in compliance with EN 13116. (Extract from EN 13830:2015) These factors may inevitably combine to preclude the suitability and therefore, use of certain systems e.g. high density material slab products.

Perimeter barriers must be installed to provide horizontal compartmentation at every floor level.

Vertical cavity barriers should be provided as a minimum to fall in line with any compartment wall and more frequently if dictated by the fire strategy of the building.

CWFS abutting fire protected spandrel panel

CWFS with aB acoustic overlay

CWFS with aB acoustic overlay with CVB for enhanced acoustics

Cavity barriers for external façade assembly

Products should be fitted tightly around all bracketry to restrict the passage of smoke. Where there is potential for gaps, the product must be sealed with a sealant that carries the same fire insulation and integrity rating as the perimeter barrier.

All installations should be in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and where fixing brackets are required these should be fitted and spaced in accordance with a certified fire test report.

Products used for fire safety installation should carry an independent third party certification in order to ensure that the product supplied is the same as that tested.

The gap between the slab edge and the façade is often a weak point acoustically. Any products used to improve the acoustic performance must not contribute to the fire load or inhibit the performance of the perimeter barrier.

The Local Code The UAE Fire and Life Safety code of practice has by far been the most comprehensive document and a gives the clear route to product compliance and project requirements. The 2018 code highlights the specifics in relation to the performance requirements for slab edge perimeter barriers and the spandrel panel performance requirements. the document also clarifies the requirements of cavity barriers under the external façade assembly requirements with recommendations of the type of cavity barriers to be used. The cladding manufacturers have adopted the system test approach which includes the cavity barriers within the large-scale test of NFPA 285 or BS 8414 Part 1 or 2.

Seal the Voids and the Cavity At the $160 million Vida Residence, moving towards completion at the Downtown Dubai in the UAE, fire safety was paramount in a development which houses residential apartments with total of 60 Floors with unitized curtainwall and GFRC external cladding.

With both vertical and horizontal fire compartmentation requirements, the specification of SIDERISE CW-FS 120 firestops provided the contractorReem Emirates Aluminiumwith a onestop-shop solution that could maintain a fire and smoke seal in one product.

The project also had a requirement of sealing the cavity’son the external façade assembly of GRC. The specification of Siderise CH CB provided the contractor Terrazzo LTD Throughout the application, SIDERISE provided comprehensive support including drawing assistance, liaison with the authorities for approval, installation training and periodic site inspection and assistance to key stake holders in the project.

Whilst specifying the correct product is vital, the quality of installation is equally as important.

Contractors installing life saving measures such as perimeter barriers and firestops must have adequate training on the particular manufacturer’s products and be qualified to install it in the first place. When it comes to saving lives and protecting businesses and property, a well designed and installed system can make the difference.

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INDUSTRY UpDaTe Challenges and Trends in the Façade Industry ©Reiner Freese

– Gearing Up For 2020

Micha pawelka Managing Director, Priedemann Façade Experts

about the author: Micha pawelka, Managing Director, Priedemann Façade Experts, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Handling the role of business development for the Middle East projects, Micha is in charge of all sales and marketing activities, implementation of the business development plan and client relationship of the Priedemann Middle East and India, which includes: presentation of all services in façade planning, consulting and engineering as well as in other project-related assignments like product research, functional development and training.

Prior to joining Priedemann group, Micha was a Sales Director in the Schollglas Group in Germany before moving to the Middle East in 2008 to establish an office for Interpane Glass. Micha Pawelka has academic qualifications in Wholesale Management and Foreign Trade. He gained more than 20 years of experience in the Glass and Façade Industry in Europe and the Middle East before he joined Priedemann as a partner.

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© Reiner Freese

Aerial view of the Priedemann HQ Sharing our view on trends and challenges in the context of 2020 runs the risk of being too focused in the short term on developments with regards to EXPO 2020 in Dubai. We are currently in a situation that many projects are focused on EXPO 2020 with a fixed and inflexible schedule of delivery aligned with the start of the event. All the pre-planning and activity leading up to this is on a fixed schedule. In addition, many projects need to be completed, not only out of the original schedule but additional projects as planned. The developer’s efforts to limit cost increase due to tight execution plans are very strong. A key consideration is agility and flexibility in delivering on budget and on time while meeting EXPO 2020 requirements successfully.

But of course, there is a wider perspective on the façade industry in terms of trends and challenges. Looking back to 2018 leading up to the present and looking to the future, we can see a significant increase in thirdparty service assignments. These assignments are driven by both the façade fabricators as well as main contractors. This is not so much a trend as is a result of the changing market conditions, as also hopefully addressing Priedemann’s advocacy to the market ‘to better control the execution of a project’. In multiple events during the last years, in particular in many of the ZAK World of Façades events, we tried to educate the industry

©Reiner Freese on the benefits of a REAL third-party execution compliance control service.

Why do we emphasize “REAL”? Because we can still see many, as we like to call these- ‘alibiassignments‘ to just comply to a clause in the specification, while the actual services seem to be in many cases just a token in nature or a tick mark in a checkbox. A third-party service is first and foremost the independent compliance control between design/execution and the specification with respect to the Issued for Construction (IFC) documents and the contractual agreement. The service shall ensure that the client gets delivered what he contracted for. Ideally, such a service is carried out in a proactive and solution driven way to avoid delays, conflicts and frustration between the parties rather than just with a pass/ fail approach.

However, if there is a lack of knowledge and understanding of façade design, a party may not be able to conduct the simple task of understanding and therefore approving a design, let alone guiding an improvement. We have observed many cases of a standard-rejection stamp, by simply listing all specification clauses to be complied with no ‘marked up’ at all. Such services are not worth even the small fee paid by a client and will not lead to any improvement in design or quality of execution.

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©hybrid image by Priedemann, rendering by Foster + Partners

ICD Brookefield

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Al Salwa Investments LLC is setting a trend in the market not only by its outstanding design quality of ICD Brookfield Place Tower - Dubai, designed

by Foster & Partners, but also by highly valuing third-party services. The client, together with their main contractor, Multiplex - Ssangyong JV, demands not only detailed reviews of façade design, calculations, material and installation but also a proactive role in the early design development phase.

This approach avoids time-wasting rejections and ensures the design is headed in the right direction from an early stage.

Priedemann is playing an active role as our team of façade experts carries decades of experience and knowledge in design and execution on global markets. Not only do we take each job seriously, we do not fear taking responsibility on a decision or on an approval, and we give solutions driven advice in the form of notes and remarks as a value addition beyond our contracted assignment of specification compliance control.

This approach ensures timely approvals and execution. Furthermore, it raises the quality of the design and the executed façade – a result we owe to our clients and to society. It becomes even more crucial at a time when the Dubai market lacks sufficient qualified façade fabricators to carry out the numerous projects being launched.

Newcomers enter the façade market and less renowned players arise. Many have a good base and opportunity of becoming a qualified fabricator and clients get more confidence when these fabricators are associated with a façade consultant who can guide them proactively in their design and execution process.

When it comes to trends in terms of façade material, we have seen countless presentations of kinetic and responsive façades, adaptable materials, building integrated photovoltaics and even bioactive materials and we are sure, many of them will play an important and active role in the future of façade technology. Individual projects are executed in specific regions with a budget and require a completely different localized views of investment strategy and Return on Investment (ROI).

Façade Lab – Workspace Priedemann is an active participant in the development of such new façade technologies through the activities of our Façade-Lab. The Façade-Lab was established in 2009 by the partners of Priedemann. It is a center of excellence for research and development in the core area of building envelope. The objective is to develop sustainable façade technologies until the prototype stage, to optimize it to be ready for the market and to present these innovations to the target market with partners from industry, science and research.

Another focus of the Façade-Lab is the development and promotion of integrative and interdisciplinary construction processes in order to form the design process, the construction and the operation on a holistic perspective.

Façade Lab Innovation project In 2014, the Façade-Lab, together with partners from the industry developed a façade system which we believe is a trend setter in the industry. With the aim of a ‘highly transparent façade’ - a classification which is very challenging to achieve under the German energy saving regulations, a team was formed to find a solution. By joining forces with partners from Schueco and Warema, a normal passive building envelope was transformed into an active building component, reacting dynamically to changing environmental conditions.

Façade Lab – Showroom As a result, cooling energy needs could be reduced by up to 20 per cent and the user comfort could be increased. This highperformance façade is based on a unitized system of two different elements.

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Case Study Festo automation Center The façade is the main part of the new eye-catching 67 m high landmark Festo Automation Center within the Festo campus, visible from everywhere in the metropolitan region of Stuttgart. The façade elements consist of one parallel opening window and a fixed glazing element. The smallest element measuring 0.70 x 4.00 m set a new standard in manually openable windows and the technology of electro-chromatic glazing.

The larger façade element is 2.70 x 4.00 m large and is carried out as one fixed glazing panel. With a high quality sun control glass, a good view from the inside is still ensured.

To counteract glare, an internal blind is nevertheless needed. At the Festo Automation Center, this mandatory blind is used to create a new type of air-exhaust façade. Thanks to new technical innovation and an optimization process within the planning phase, the textile blind creates an exhaust air corridor between the blind and the glazing. Through this space, the exhaust air from the office space is sucked off taking with it the heat from solar radiation captured by the blind within this corridor. Thanks to this combination of façade engineering and building services, this façade element also features a dynamic g-value, lowering the cooling demand inside and creating higher user comfort - thanks to similar surface temperatures throughout the office. The façade systems mentioned above ensure that already in the first summer since the Automation Center went into operation in July 2015, the inside temperature never exceeded 26°C, even at outside temperatures of up to 40°C. Besides higher energy efficiency, the increased user comfort and enabling high job performance, the single skin unitized façade was created with a depth of only 75 mm of glass construction, increasing the usable floor space in the building.

In order to keep this newly generated absolute view clear at all times, a new cleaning robot was used for the Automation Center. Powered by vacuum technology, this robot can move along the whole façade like a gecko by itself cleaning it in only one day.

The new Festo Automation Center façade is built like a conventional single-layer unitized façade, but because of a lot of highly designed and developed details and a smart controlling of the building services, a highly innovative, efficient and sustainable façade could be realized.

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While incorporating all the green design, innovation, automation, efficiency, sustainability requirements in the region, it is also the perfect solution for the climatic conditions and design trends: • • • •

Conventional façade components are used, which are all available in the region Glare control by blinds is widely standard, it is required and available The façade is highly transparent when the weather allows it Glare is controlled automatically if required, which at the same time improves the insulation property of the façade • The required AC system is in any case built-in in all buildings in the region and can be easily adjusted to the need of the cavity suction.

• It is suitable even for refurbishments of façades and would improve performance without occupying more space than a conventional façade We believe that such a smart and innovative approach as well as a proactive third-party approach with the ability to take responsibility is setting a trend in the region for 2020 and beyond.

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Festo automation Center

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COVeR STORY advances in Fenestration Hardware Industry Technologies, Trends, Tests & Standards The architectural hardware industry is gradually witnessing a new wind of change globally with the presence of several international and domestic hardware products in the market. The use of latest technologies with different materials and finishes have increased extensively providing better quality, functionality, security, installation, look, etc. In terms of design, there has been a drastic evolution with focus on more minimalist and energy-efficient approach.

However, challenges abound in the hardware architecture product market. The market is pervaded with fierce competition coupled with lack of information/awareness on prices, authenticity, test, standardisation, etc., which are still few and far between. Given the huge opportunities present within the challenges, the market is relatively buoyant and positive based on the demand from the growing housing and construction industry. The demand compels to unleash more enhanced new products, and constantly innovating and upgrading the existing products, which gestures a bright prospect of the hardware industry in the country.

ŠASSA ABLOY

In an effort to grasp the clearer picture of the current scenario in the architectural hardware industry, Window and Façade Magazine approached various experts and specialists who have been in the industry for considerable years equipped with in-depth knowledge of the industry and the products.

They provide a comprehensive analysis of many aspects of the industry, such as technological advancement in hardware products, various test procedures for deciding quality, safety parameters, issues impacting the industry, etc.

aSSa aBLOY OneSystem Lock - Security is paramount, and hence hardware becomes critical

Criteria for Selection of architectural Hardware for Fenestrations

ayman a. adeeb, Area Manager, MASTER Middle East

The world we live in is a continuous innovation. The market demands have been evolving over the centuries. Architectural design is being judged in detailed and sometimes, what you think is least important is the most important part - for example, the architectural hardware for fenestrations, which is distinguished both by the quality and performance of the products, points out ayman a. adeeb, area Manager, MaSTeR Middle east. Given the increasing demand for high quality materials, there are a lot of factors that one needs to consider in choosing a good product. The key factors to consider are quality, performance, manoeuvrability, design, functionality and durability, adds Adeeb.

The selection of hardware has to be mainly driven by functionality, performances and design, agrees Stefano Celani, Regional Sales Manager, Middle east, SchlegelGiesse. The right hardware combined with the right profiles, glass and gaskets can grant the end user a perfect solution, he adds.

Stefano Celani, Regional Sales Manager, Middle East, SchlegelGiesse

George philip, DVP Strategic Projects, Middle East, Dormakaba

Nassim abu Yousef, Vice President - Middle East, ASSA ABLOY

Urfi Kidwai, Managing Director, Gulf Rubber Industries LLC

Another criteria for customer selection of hardware is the finishing and the colour of the hardware and profile. Trendy finishing with special effects is more and more requested to customize each and every solution, adds Celani.

To look at the role of architectural hardware in façades, notes George philip, DVp Strategic projects, Middle east, Dormakaba, we need to see the bigger picture first, on what is the role of façades. Façades are not just playing a key role for architectural impact. The building skin, as we sometimes call it, has functions ranging from protection from wind, sun, glare, fire and noise protection, safety and security, insulation, ventilation, energy gain, and even as a visual screen. Hardware which comes as a part of the building skin has to compliment, and sometimes play a major role in the above.

There are lots of stakeholders in a project starting from client, consultant, contractor and supplier who influence in the selection of architectural hardware in a project, observes Nassim abu Yousef, Vice president Middle east, aSSa aBLOY. A good mix of convenience and security with a focus on design and aesthetics should be the criteria for selection by the decision makers. He advises the customer to follow international performance standards suitable for local building code in order to be sure that they are not compromising with safety and security.

Agreeing with Yousef, Philip stresses on the need for the right balance between security and safety. “Security is paramount, and hence hardware becomes critical, compared to any other part of the building,” says Philip. Talking about safety, strategic projects are particular on the need to have external doors which is a part of the escape route, which allow occupants to escape. “They predominantly have to ensure that the occupants have a free mode to escape, and in such moments, every second matters. Failure is not an option. Yet, during non-emergency times, such doors with its hardware has to be highly secure to prevent anyone from encroaching in,” he adds.

Talking about fire protection, Philip mentions that the hardware with the door as an assembly needs to ensure that the fire does not spread to the external surroundings, especially other walls, which are very nearby.

When it comes to sound insulation, proper seals have to be in place to insulate the interiors from external sound. These seals take multiple roles, for sound and air filtration, he explains.

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According to Urfi Kidwai, Managing Director, Gulf Rubber Industries LLC, following are the criteria for the selection of rubber profiles: •

The selection criteria of rubber profile depend upon the function it is to be used for - whether static purpose or dynamic. If the criterion is for the dynamic purpose, then physical properties like compression, tensile strength with higher specification would be required. If it is for a static purpose, then the lower specification is recommended. Accordingly, the standards are fixed, for dynamic condition ASTM C-864 and for static condition DIN7863 standard is used.

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The criteria for selection of profiles depend on the scenario when the profile is in direct contact with silicone sealant and the temperature ranges from -20 to +40 degrees C. In both such weather conditions, we have to use silicon gaskets. In the other normal scenario, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) profiles can be used.

©Gulf Rubber Industries LLC

Criteria for the Selection of Rubber profiles:

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Fenestration Hardware: Latest Technologies & Trends For centuries, the market had always been overwhelmed by the products being launched to consumers due to the evolving market for windows and doors, points out Adeeb and Philip.

Celani of SchlegelGiesse observes that the latest technology in hardware is related mainly to aesthetic evolution (minimal trend) and technical performance (i.e., fire rated solution).

The minimal trend required more glass and very small profile, so the hardware needs to be concealed or minimised to be incorporated into the whole systems. Hardware with special material (AISI 316) having high corrosion resistance is also in demand. On top of this, the strict new regulations issued by the UAE Civil Defence for fire protection will drive the market (then hardware) to fire rated products with specific certifications.

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One of the latest in technology is electronic hardware, avers Philip, where cloud is playing a major role. Instead of buying access control, which entails capital investment, the service can be rented out, in what we call ‘ACaas ‘ (Access Control as a service) where the client rents the service, and thus the outflow is smaller per month. They also get upgrades as technology is frequently being upgraded. “We are also constantly beefing up our security to defend against cyber-attacks. This is no longer an option, but a necessity. Vandalism is also an issue. External hardware, and in particular, cylinders, have got several grades, for resistance against violent attacks and picking. They also need to withstand corrosion resistance, which is sometimes extreme in the Middle East,” adds Philip.

Technology is a double edged sword, observes Philip. When 3-D printing machines came, we all got excited that objects could be made within reasonable budgets and minimum expertise. Yet, it is disrupting the keying industry, as any key can be duplicated in these machines! “Now manufacturers like Dormakaba, have come up with keys that have moving elements inside the key, preventing duplication on a 3-D machine,” he adds.

Talking about the hardware for doors, Yousef notes that the traditional door closers have evolved from rack & pinion to cam action/cam-motion® technology which also helps in meeting the norms of disability act across the globe. Low energy electromechanical locks and electromechanical keys are bridges to the future trends of mobility.

al Hodaifi Tower, Qatar - products from SchlegelGiesse including curtain wall products, friction stay arm, locking points, handle for façade, restrictor arm and door accessories like door handles, door hinges & door locks are installed

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Tests & Test Methods for Deciding the Quality of Hardware Architectural hardware does not only focus on the functions of materials but also its durability, functionality and safeties of the product, points out Adeeb. The materials will undergo various tests before presenting or launching it in the market. Some of these tests are water penetration, air pressure difference, thermal break testing and safety guidelines. These tests are requirements for all hardware materials before being launched to ensure both quality and assurance to consumers of the products, high quality materials and to provide a comfortable home or office. These tests are also to set the international standard that is being offered to consumers and to develop a better solution to any possible instances that must be consistent with other program requirements. A balanced program with safety, security and performance measures a high-quality performance.

Shedding light on various tests, Yousef from ASSA ABLOY mentions that performance and fire tests like ANSI (American National Standards Institute), Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA), UL 10C (Underwriters

Laboratories), EN (European Norms) Standards, CE Marking (Conformité Européenefor European Economic Area) are some of the methods to know the quality and standards of any particular hardware. According to Philip, global standards are generally divided into either ANSI and EN. There are subtle differences, but all of them serve the same purpose. In addition, as they are a part of a façade, they need to undergo the same tests as a part of the façade assembly. Celani too agrees that CE and EN are the most common certifications. For some specific solutions the AAMA, an American Standard, is required.

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Considering profiles, according to Kidwai of Gulf Rubber Industries, sealing of co extrusion profile is much better than single extrusion; hence co extrusion profiles are preferably used for critical sealing for e.g., with sponge and solid. Coextruded products combine two or more materials through a single die with two or more cavities arranged so that the extrusions merge and weld together into one structure.

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According to Kidwai, there are two types of tests conducted - The in-house test to check the physical properties as per American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) - ASTM D-412, ASTM D-395, DIN-53504, DIN-53517 and British Standard BS-903 part 2 & part 6 to test tensile, hardness, elongation, compression and weatherability. Other mock up tests, like Thermal Cycling test, are conducted to see the gasket feasibility for the minimum and maximum temperature. Air pressure water penetration test (ASTM E331-00) & (AAMA 501.1-05) are carried out at 1000 Pascals to test sealing, air filtration and water penetration.

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The performance of building envelopes, windows and doors, related to air and water intrusion, is critical in maintaining the life-cycle of a building and managing costs over time. Most, if not all, of the tests for air filtration and water penetration for hardware are with the doors itself, as it is a part of the entire door assembly. Hence the type of door, how snugly the hardware fits into the door construction, the interface to the other elements of the building like flooring, accounts a lot for the final results of the tests.

There is a specific test done in accordance to the European norms that rules the three main parameters - water tightness, air infiltration and wind pressure, points out Celani. On top

of this, many companies want to have a sound reduction value. The target values (calculated in Pascal) change in relation to the type of opening (casement-Sliding-Cw).

Kidwai points out that the tests are conducted by the reputed test labs on the mock-ups of the structure to make sure there is no air infiltration and water penetration. “The design of aluminium architectural system and the craftsmanship is perfect. In case of some penetration, we analyse the gap and identify whether to modify the sealing or alter the design of the gasket,” he adds. In case of any air infiltration or energy losses, design modification or customisation of the rubber profile will be done. An improved design of rubber profile and selection of suitable rubber compound will provide the desired results.

Penetration testing means the testing of a system to find its vulnerabilities (of the material).

Air and water penetration testing determines whether the material is vulnerable to air and water resistance or effective. The security issue of the penetration tests may also have assessed potential impacts to the architectural hardware and suggests countermeasures to reduce the risk. The goal of these penetration tests depends on the type of approved activities for any given engagement with air and water. These tests are being required to hardware materials to assure the reliability of the product and its performance.

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Dormakaba TS 98 Xea - Door Closers which architects and designers can play with like a Lego toy

Standards & Certifications for Hardware Standards for hardware detail out the various tests that a particular product needs to undergo, to be given a particular grade. These tests range from durability, stress tests, cycle tests, corrosion tests, fire rating, etc. Each of these parameters, when successfully passed, are shown in a classification code, observes Philip.

As an example, when comparing two similar looking locks, customers should demand to see this classification, as this is the only way, they will be able to know the difference between two similar looking locks. All things being equal, the one that has higher corrosion resistance, could be the product of choice for an external door lever handle or lock. Similarly, the choice would differ if it’s a product like a lever handle for a frequently used door like a toilet door (where cycle tests would be where I would give brownie points), adds Philip.

Celani says that selection of hardware depends a lot on the application. For instance, if the window is installed into traffic urban building- one of the main performance is the sound reduction calculated in DB (-40 DB has been already a good

According to Yousef, EN Standards are more common in the region, but ANSI standards are also prominent in critical infrastructures like airports and hospitals. EN Standards are driven

by European norms which are implemented throughout the European Union and acceptable in most of the countries across the globe. ANSI standards are driven by the American National Standards Institute which is based in the US and is used in the rest of the world as well.

Both ANSI and EN have similar tests, though there will be some variations. What is good is that on the websites of some certification firms like UL (in USA) and Warrington (in UK) one can see the certifications of the brands and products, enabling architects and clients to verify claims from suppliers, or even do comparisons on their own. This gives them the assurance that the products have got the certifications demanded in their project, explains Philip.

aperio® e100, an aSSa aBLOY product, was used for back-office access control in the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights Hotel

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value). In this way, your room or house is isolated from the noise coming from outside. A sea side building must have hardware having a good rate for corrosion resistance due to the specific environment.

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Rubber profiles: Five Main Standards

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ASTM- C864, BS-4255 & DIN 7863 for EPDM rubber profiles ASTM-C1115 for Silicone rubber Profiles ASTM D-1056 for closed cell EPDM profiles

The main difference between these standards is the physical properties of the rubber. For example, tensile strength of rubber as per ASTM std is 12.4 Mpa, as per BS it is 10.5 Mpa, as per DIN it is 7.5 Mpa. Likewise, all other specification too will be different for different standards.

ASTM is of high specs and of best quality among the three standards, then BS and DIN standard follows.

As told by Urfi Kidwai, Managing Director, Gulf Rubber Industries LLC

While looking for a hardware used on windows and doors, one should consider an International Standard, suggests Adeeb. ISO Certification is the result of international organization standardization technical work which are published as international standards.

ISO 4001:2015 is an environmental management system provides value for the environment, the organization itself and interested parties. The outcome of environmental management system is the enhancement of environmental performance, fulfilment of compliance obligations and achievement of environmental objectives. Many of the consumers, make sure to check the ISO Certification of the company they wanted to purchase materials since this has become a requirement to companies worldwide to ensure international standard.

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IS0 9001:2015 provides an internationally tried and tested framework for taking a systematic approach to managing business process to consistently turn products conforming to customers’ expectations. It consistently provides products and services that meet customer’s satisfaction. It enhances customer satisfaction through effective application of the system, improvement of the system and the assurance of the conformity to customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Selection of Hardware: Key Safety parameters

When it comes to hardware for external building skins, security, weather resistance, sound and air filtration, amongst others are important, says Philip. In addition, as these doors are opened by everyone in the building, for convenience sake a master key is provided. But, where one key opens many doors, this convenience comes at the cost of security. Losing such a key, compromises on the security of the entire building, leading to costly replacements of the entire keying system! Hence, it’s important that a proper briefing has done with the facilities management team, to understand how the people flow is, for the building, before proposals are done.

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International standards for hardware should be considered while selecting hardware for any location and application, states Yousef. The hardware for any premises needs to adhere to stringent product configuration requirements.

They need to be functional too.

Dormakaba expert Cross-Key which cannot be duplicated by 3D machines

There are a few more details. Talking about rubber profiles, Kidwai emphasizes on a few key safety parameters: when we are bonding glass with aluminium, we make sure that our EPDM or silicone gasket should be compatible with the silicone sealant. This needs to be checked by the silicon sealant supplier (as per ASTM C-1087). In the case of failure of bonding, there are chances of falling of glass from the structure/building leading to damage to the structure or may cause accidents and casualties. Fire door gaskets should also be fire resistant or retardant in order to safeguard from any accidents, mishaps or damage.

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Safety parameters of architectural hardware, says Adeeb, cannot afford accidents and safety must be placed in its proper perspective. A correct safety balance cannot be achieved just by looking at the products, but also by the tests the products have been through. One needs to make sure that the material is reliable and consistent. One would need to consider the design and architecture, reliability, support systems, hardware specifications, product development, testing and maintenance of the product. Due to International Standardization Organization, materials are being evaluated according to global standards. If the company is already ISO certified, it means that the products are already evaluated and is proven to be of international standard. It has already passed the safety parameters needed to make homes comfortable, safe and secure.

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“Intelligent, Multi-functional & energy-saving Hardware is the Future”

George Jia, Vice General Manager, Guangdong Kin Long Hardware

What are the criteria for selection of architectural hardware for fenestrations?

Door and window hardware is a general term for various metal and non-metal parts installed on the exterior windows and doors of buildings.

They play a key role in opening and closing doors and windows. The surface is generally treated by electroplating or spraying, which is sturdy, durable, flexible, economical and beautiful.

Door and window hardware are selected based on the design, requirements and profiles of the project. The hardware accessories must meet the engineering stress requirements as well as the overall sealing performance of the door (window) including engineering cost, service life and appearance.

What kind of services can the door and window hardware supplier provide to customers?

• In the project design stage, assist customers to improve the design of profiles and provide reasonable advice • Selecting hardware, combining project profiles and requirements • Provide suitable hardware products • Provide face-to-face explanations and consultations on product features and functions • During the construction phase, the supplier can provide installation guidance services to customers on site • To settle customer complaints

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please tell us about the latest technologies in hardware products?

In recent years, there have been incidents of major casualties caused by construction fires.

As the “eyes” of buildings, the fire-resistant and complete performance of building doors and windows has received increasing attention.

In order to solve the fire safety of high-rise buildings and take into account energy-saving requirements, the main material required is the right profile.

Solve the problem of easy softening of the profile by filling a certain refractory in the cavity of the profile

Door and window hardware testing usually includes mechanical testing, service life testing and corrosion resistance testing. The specific testing depends on the selected criteria of the project, different standards correspond to different tests, and there are certain differences between the testing items and methods.

What are the key safety parameters to look for while selecting hardware?

Door and window hardware selection should pay attention to the opening area of doors and windows, door and window weight, wind pressure and specific standards and physical properties of doors and windows.

What are the various testing done to check air infiltration and water penetration?

As a hardware company, it generally cooperates with the door and window company to make a complete set of sample windows and conducts watertight and airtight detection according to the standards set by the project in a certain qualified institution. please tell us about the standards (certifications) one should look for while buying hardware used on windows and doors? What are the differences in these standards (certification)?

Door and window products have different standards (certifications) in different countries, such as Germany with RAL certification and IFT certification. In the development process of door and window hardware, the requirements for product use and safety are more and more comprehensive, but due to the different living environment, climatic conditions, economic development level and living habits, there are certain differences in standard content.

Tell us about the future of architecture hardware industry for façades and fenestrations?

According to the current development trend of the door and window industry, the future door and window industry will gradually develop towards intelligent, multifunctional and energy-saving products. As people’s quality of life continues to improve, electric devices will gradually enter the daily life of people. Energy-saving awareness, future door and window accessories will gradually become more intelligent. please point out few hurdles faced by your company and the industry?

In some markets, the price control is strict, which causes some customers to start to press the price of the material supplier. Due to the price reduction, the industry is full of a large number of low-end products, which makes most “mid-high-end” products lose in the market competition. The disadvantage is that, for some enterprises that are committed to improving the quality of the industry and strictly controlling the quality, the development faces certain obstacles.

What are the innovations you may have witnessed over a decade in architectural hardware?

In the past ten years, the door and window industry has been continuously improving in the following areas: Hardware accessories: With the development of society and the improvement of people’s quality of life, the requirements for the performance of doors and windows are also constantly improving. Hardware products are becoming more and more humanized, such as product intelligence, product installation and so on. profiles: In order to meet the ever-increasing new window type and energy-saving requirements and large load-bearing hardware accessories, the profiles on the market have gradually evolved from the previously common 50 series and 60 series profiles to 70 series, 80 series and 90 series. Profile changes meet the installation space of more hardware accessories and improve the overall physical performance of doors and windows.

Glass: Glass consists of an ordinary single-piece tempered glass to hollow tempered glass. However, with the improvement of people’s awareness of energy conservation and environmental protection, low-E glass has gradually appeared in people’s field of vision: Low-E glass is also called low-radiation glass. The surface of the glass is coated with a film product of a plurality of layers of metal or other compounds. The coating layer has high transmission of visible light and high reflection of midrange infrared rays, and has excellent thermal properties and good optical properties compared with ordinary glass and conventional architectural coated glass.

Burj Khailifa Tower, Dubai - Kinlong supplied three main entrance glass façade fittings, including stainless steel tension cable, tension rod and glass clamp. The glass clamp is customized for this project. The three main entrances make double glass curtain wall design.

This is designed for better insulation

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What are the tests and test methods for deciding the quality of the hardware used in windows and doors?

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What is In?

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Innovations in Architectural Hardware

ASSA ABLOY Panic Exit Device The hardware for any premises needs to adhere to stringent product configuration requirements

Yousef from ASSA ABLOY states that architectural hardware is moving rapidly towards innovative solutions like electromechanical cylinders, digital door locks, intelligent key cabinets, etc.

E-commerce has penetrated our daily lives and Architectural hardware is already getting the benefits by being part of this digital revolution.

Most of the DIY solutions are being sold through e-commerce and in the next decade with the help of new technology like BIM; commercial solutions will be also part of this platform.

Philip from Dormakaba talks about the mechanical innovations like features to prevent copying by 3D machines or some new functions in locks for better safety. Electronic innovations like Linear drive for sliding doors and revolving doors are also quite interesting. Certain products like Dormakaba’s TouchGo, which helps Alzeimer patients to identify and open their room doors is another breakthrough. The new technology - FOB on their lanyard, helps to transmit an RCID microsignal through their body to the lever handle, enabling only their door to open when touched.

Also, with the software technology, your face, your iris or your thumb becomes your key to open doors. Mobiles are also becoming a means to open doors. All of these making the physical keys irrelevant. This trend has started, but it will take a long time to accept these changes. Then there are innovations that support construction BIM (Building Information Modelling). It is clear that manufacturers need to constantly invest in technology, to stay relevant.

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Kidwai from Gulf Rubber Industries LLC has found EPDM gaskets as an innovative product for better sealing purpose. Two decades back, most of the aluminium fabricators were using PVC gaskets that do not have the good weather-ability as it is neither Ozone resistant nor UV resistant. Also, the shrinkage was noticed at high temperature, which indicated that there was a lack of sealing. He gives a list of multiple innovative products like silicone gaskets, co-extruded gaskets, vulcanized frames, silicone/EPDM setting blocks, fire retardant gaskets and also rubber moulded products.

Adeeb from MASTER Middle East too finds innovation as a moving process, which comes with a lot of challenges. There will always be hurdles in the early stage and or in a breakthrough.

Witnessing the evolution of architectural hardware is overwhelming, but being part of it is much more than being proud, he adds.

If one looks at it, windows before were merely openings in a wall that is for ventilation and lighting. Today, architectural engineering for fenestrations introduced us to tilt & turn, lift & slide system and much more. These systems are evidence of our evolving innovations over decades and centuries of architectural hardware and it does not stop there. It is still continually evolving, and it is the world to witness to what will

Architectural hardware industry for façades and fenestrations is continuously evolving and the expectations of the consumers become higher, states Adeeb. The demands of the market depend upon innovations. First, it was just a house, then a door to enter the house, followed by a window which is an opening in a wall with the primary function of ventilation and lighting.

To provide consumers the need and satisfaction, architectural hardware had upgraded its functionalities, and it is still continuously evolving.

According to Yousef, the future is digital and the industry has already adapted new technology like BIM and have already launched BIM enabled software for consultants and architects. It’s designed to help users create complete, tailored solutions that add value throughout the building project lifecycle - from design and specification through to build and beyond.

Technology and several codes and standards with regards to safety and security play an inevitable role. “A welcome challenge manufacturers like us is facing is how service and form is getting to be the edge over others when product function is not a differentiator,” states Philip. He explains: a door closer is a mechanical product, and with most of the patents expiring, there is limited scope for differentiation in terms of function.

Hence its quality and after sales service will be a key element in the selection of the product, all other factors being equal. Automatic products like sliding doors and revolving doors, which are an indispensable part of every façade, traditionally has bulky motors, belts and pulleys. Now, the entire mechanism is replaced with linear drive (similar to the magnetic levitation technology of Japanese trains) which is silent with few moving parts, and energy efficient.

Agreeing with Philip, Kidwai too finds a manufacturer’s job is becoming more challenging day by day since the architects are coming up with the extremely creative and complicated designs.

“On the basis of the designs, we develop mock up samples with different trial runs of the gasket, so it can pass air filtration and water penetration test. For example, currently, we are doing an extremely prestigious project ‘Museum of the Future’, where approximately 9700 panels with different dimensions and specifications will be assembled. We have developed the silicone gasket to seal the panels for such complex structure. We will foresee more complicated gasket designs in the future,” says Kidwai.

Hurdles Faced by the Industry Architectural hardware industry is very old and is continuously evolving by adapting to the latest trends and technologies. Today, in the time of mobility, everyone is looking for security without compromising convenience, which is a challenge in itself. Higher security parameters bring less convenience and vice-versa. These days, of course, the market is very competitive and one solution doesn’t work for different markets.

We need to be innovative and think out of the box all the time to satisfy customer needs and requirements, avers Yousef from ASSA ABLOY.

In major international cities, façade industry is strictly linked to aluminium curtain wall systems and high rise building. Automation hardware, as well as concealed solution, is the most used in façade applications, states Celani. High rise buildings required important test rate for wind pressure and water tightness due to the building height, he adds.

Hotel address Down Town: products from SchlegelGiesse like curtain wall products, friction stay arm, locking points, handle for façade and restrictor arm are installed (Source emaar properties projects, Consultant Dutco Contracting)

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The Future of architectural Hardware Industry

Kidwai too finds that the client’s budget constraints as the biggest obstacle. “When one thrives for excellence you are thrown up with lots of challenges starting from convincing the designer, technical manager, commercial aspects, last but not the least the constraint of a budget.

One has to be more competitive in order to achieve their expectations and requirements,” he adds. Many internationally renowned fabricators and design managers come up with different ideas and they want to change the product also. “For example, now we are developing TPU setting blocks instead of EPDM. Reason being it is much better for cushioning effect and life expectancy is more. Another product we have developed is polyethylene profile as a stopper for silicone sealant which has excellent compatibility with silicone sealant,” Kidwai quotes from his experience. He finds the lack of Research & Development department to do the feasibility check on the final product and its outcome as another challenge. Adding to him, sourcing the required material, setting up the apt process for manufacturing, in order to get the desired quality and competitive pricing is also challenging. Many find chasing the evolving markets’ demands and expectations as a major challenge. One needs to take the risk of developing unique quality materials, considering the competition and to meet the expectation of the consumers, observes Adeeb. Promoting a product is also a challenge because there are various things that one needs to consider, he comments. Hence, how the product is presented in the market and analysing the impact of the same is also important. However, it is always a battle between the company and its competitors.

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Conclusion The Hardware Industry has been growing steadily in the last decade.

Hardware manufacturers have been engaged in developing technologies that improve the functionality of windows and doors, and they have come a long way. They have heavily invested in R&D to come up with hardware that is not only technically-advanced but adds value to the looks of windows and doors.

Advancements in technologies have enabled improved designs and given precision to products with quality and sustenance. It is also moving towards digitisation. Atomisation, monitoring, remote accesses and management are the latest requirements driving innovation. With advancements in manufacturing technologies, more rigorous testing methods are followed to assure the quality of products.

It is the vision of modern architecture that drives fenestration development and forces change!

The future is bright and the focus needs to be on innovation and adaptation to the requirements of the customers, as also on sustainability and quality.

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Philip observes that education, by far, is the biggest obstacle in the industry. There are several products that can solve challenges in the industry, but yet, the stakeholders are not aware of it, or short term budget constraints take precedence resulting in quick fix methods. Later, the client who takes over the building has to face the limitations. Retrofit, quite often, is then not possible or ends up being too expensive. Also, quite often, budget constraints force contractors to use products which could survive in the short term, but may not last for the period it was supposed to. By then, contractual obligations are over, and the operator/ facilities management has to take hard decisions – repair or replace.

Either of them needs deep pockets to fund such actions.

Kia and Hyundai Car Showroom, Sharjah: The glass facade uses glass fin with spider support design. Kinlong has supplied top, middle and bottom brackets, fin spider fitting and routel

FaCe TO FaCe a Holistic approach to Iconic architecture

ewa Juszczyk Senior Associate Director, Benoy

Ewa Juszczyk has an impressive international portfolio. An experienced architect with significant skills in the design and procurement processes, Ewa has worked on numerous projects involving concept design, schematic design, planning application submission, detailed design and the delivery of construction documentation. Working in architectural practices around the world, she now directs a large team with a host of disciplines and expertise to realize the design intent and develop effective technical solutions for each project.

With over 15 years of industry experience, Ewa’s notable works include master planning, residential, hospitality, commercial, retail, transport, education and mixed-use projects. In the Middle East, she has worked on Bahrain Marina, a 135,000 Sq m luxury waterfront; The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, part of Abu Dhabi’s Financial Centre offering a wealth of retail and dining experiences; City Walk in Dubai, an iconic landmark of the city; The Beach in Dubai a waterfront destination and Riyadh Park Mall, one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting lifestyle destinations.

Ewa Juszczyk, in her candid conversation with Window & Façade Magazine, explains the ideologies of her firm and its design approach, her work and significant projects, her views on the future façade and fenestration technologies, the importance and need for a well-designed building façade, and the trends in façade design.

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WFM: Tell us about your practice and design approach? ewa Juszczyk (eJ): Benoy is a global family of design specialists committed to delivering world-class destinations, with a history spanning more than 70 years. Balancing creative vision with commercial viability, we work with clients to create iconic designs, strengthen communities, enhance nature, and deliver lasting economic value. We specialize principally in master planning, architecture and interiors, focusing on agile, flexible, and experiential design. The design that is tailored to the needs of the people who live in, work in and use the destinations we create.

The City Walk, Dubai – Benoy created a unique, multipurpose destination as part of Dubai’s vision for a wider Central park master plan

The start-point for creating ‘great places’ begins with an inherent understanding of location, population and the environment. We believe that when design solutions are culturally relevant, human-centric and sustainable, they have a major positive impact on people and places. Our goal is to create well-conceived buildings and public spaces that enhance social wellbeing and stimulate economic prosperity. Our aim is to be at the cutting-edge of everything we do and to be profitable and sustainable for our clients.

WFM: What inspired you to become an architect? eJ: My main inspiration to become an architect was the need to give back to the community by creating better places and environments to enrich people’s lives. With a passion for design, innovation and culture my aim was to focus on creating a sustainable and aesthetically inspiring surroundings that provide a stimulating environment for all.

WFM: I presume you connect a lot of art and architecture in your projects? eJ: While creating unique structures that echoes the natural and artistic elements of the local environment, we make use of numerous forms of lighting, showcasing a range of art pieces to create a visually stimulating and creative space. There has always been a blurred line between what is considered art and what is considered architecture, and we are always manipulating and playing with this relationship. Balancing creative vision with commercial viability, we work with clients to create iconic and sculptural features within each project.

Ferrari Word, abu Dhabi – Benoy‘s client’s vision was to create a world-renowned destination that hosts the first ever Ferrari World on Yas Island, abu Dhabi

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WFM: please talk about your projects featuring very innovative and different kinds of façade designs.

designs that embrace culture while emphasizing technology, innovation and youthful energy to create value within society.

eJ: I have been working on a vast array of projects since I arrive in the UAE in 2011. I was closely involved in creating the Galleria Mall in Abu Dhabi, the Beach in JBR, the City Walk in Dubai and the Bahrain Marina project.

Through detailed architecture and culturally relevant design, using a wide mix of natural and innovative materials, boasting various textures and ambient lighting, we created contemporary designs that respond to the surrounding streets and buildings. By integrating sustainable features, shading canopies, and a variety of building materials and solutions, we also inspired a sense of forward-thinking innovation.

For all these schemes, we set out to create a lifestyle destination, sociable spaces, having an iconic design presence while creating and strong identity for the community. We focused on

The City Walk, Dubai- phase 2 - Through detailed architecture, a common visual language, and culturally relevant design, Benoy created a contemporary, open-air destination that responds to the surrounding streets and buildings

WFM: Could you please tell us about the latest façade and cladding technologies and materials available in the Uae market? eJ: Intelligent materials, being the result of great advancements in material engineering, appear in architecture in different applications from “switchable” partition glass laminates (like power glass, electro chromic glass); energy-generating

technologies (including solar photovoltaic glass); transmission of changeable visual content (media mesh); self-cleaning building envelopes; selfrepairing concrete; phase-changing materials diminishing cooling loads in the buildings; materials that harden at the moment of impact; shape memory alloys and closing façade louvers, etc., to thin polymer films mimicking the function of living skin adopted as a building envelope.

WFM: What are your views on the future façade and fenestration technologies as well as materials?

EJ: All those new materials mentioned before fascinate designers with the possibility to create façades that are active, innovative, and “flexible” and that adapt to changing conditions, such as users’ needs and areas compatible with real, natural environments.

Smart materials do not only make projects more unique and beautiful, but their application may bring real environmental and financial gains in the future.

The Beach /JBR, Dubai - The vision was to design a refreshing modern space, a highly creative, and playful with motion graphics

WFM: What are the key factors to consider while designing and installing fenestration?

EJ: To assure the technical aspect is achieved, i.e. airtightness, avoiding thermal bridges (common mistake seen in the Middle East), application of high thermal performance façades, meeting u-value and required shading co-efficiency of windows and curtain walls.

In the face of the new technologies, we should never forget the basic principles of design such as passive shading, natural light and comfort. The innovative systems should complement these fundamentals, instead of replacing.

WFM: How can intelligent façade bring in the greenhouse effect and also restrict the intensive use of air conditioning?

EJ: With growing focus on the green design, we are making sure the sustainability is thought through from the master plan stage by studying the buildings orientation and façade exposure to minimise the solar gain. Using passive design principles and incorporating urban analytics at early stage minimises the overheating issue and the requirement of an extensive use of shading devices and expensive materials at the later stage. By capturing and exploiting natural light, while avoiding the heat gain, electric lighting requirements can be reduced.

The Beach, Dubai - An iconic vista of Dubai’s waterfront, designed by Benoy is a mixed-use retail, leisure and food and beverage multiplex that seamlessly integrates into the surroundings

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Bahrain Marina, Bahrain will become a landmark lifestyle destination in Bahrain and its surrounding region, as well as the global community to promote entrepreneurism, youth engagement and creativity

WFM: How do you go about choosing the material of façade and cladding? eJ: To choose the materials, it is important to first study the local environmental conditions, heritage aspect and the natural materials used traditionally and sourced locally. The use of innovative materials should be in harmony with the area’s context and commercial, vibrant offering, and not to overpower the cultural identity of the places.

The design and material selection should engage and activate the site with its surroundings, whilst creating a unique destination and a strong brand identity.

WFM: What is your advice for young and upcoming architects?

Think of architecture as an inspiring and sustainable space for people not only as a form of the building. Creating a space for people to inhabit, enjoy and socialise in is incredibly rewarding and inspiring; never compromise on your goal to improve the community.

The Galleria Mall, abu Dhabi offers a contemporary and relaxed consumer experience that could inspire residents and visitors with its sense of luxury and prestige

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pROJeCT Unique & patented Façade Solution for

Kindergarten at aL Tawar 2, Dubai, Uae The concept design of the project Al Tawar Kindergarten is based on a mix of vibrant coloured panels and white panels distributed randomly. Such a distribution presented a challenge in terms of maximizing energy production. However, Emirates Insolaire team prepared a full solution designed to optimize the output energy from Kromatix™ panels while respecting the integrity of the original concept design.

The Kromatix™ façade system was designed with special consideration of the local standards for wind load, the weight of each panel (65 kg), thermal expansion of the glass and the aluminium system.

The design employs foil-faced insulation (50mm thick, 80Kg density) by Fujairah Rockwool. Additionally, they provisioned for fire barriers using Siderise material. The materials and installation follow DCD (Dubai Civil Defence) Fire and Life Safety Code.

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entrance done with non-active Kromatix™ coloured panels

Difference between the normal reflective glass and Kromatix™ Gold BIpV panel (Non-reflective)

KROMaTIX™ patented Swiss technology Kromatix™ is a unique and swiss patented solution, developed by SwissINSO at EPFL (Lausanne Polytechnic Federal Institute), one of the most prestigious engineering schools in the world.

It is produced by employing specially treated extra clear low iron colour glass, with an end goal to function as a solar panel. For the very first time, the technology used allows for both photovoltaic modules and solar thermal collectors to be coloured, without compromising the performance, efficiency or architectural design integrity.

The Kromatix™ glass is not usually used on top of existing solar panels. Rather, it replaces the original solar glass used in traditional solar panels, and the cells (or thin film) are directly laminated with Kromatix™ glass.

Interface between active and non-active coloured Kromatix™

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advantages of Kromatix™

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The façade system follows the newly established civil defence regulations for fire stop standards specific to

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Kromatix™ panel is produced in line with safety glass regulations (CANA).

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the spandrel area.

It is matte, without reflection and without blinding effect (no glare, no gloss). Meaning it can be used in any location or street in the cities, and on or near airports.

Does not use any paint or tint, thus no fadeout or loss of colour with time.

Produces energy with high efficiency.

No visible electric components such as cells and bus bars.

Aesthetically pleasing, homogeneous noble colours that are superior to normal glass/ACP façade.

Kromatix™ glass is produced to rigid specifications with no distortion (allowable below 0.3 mm) on the glass which compares favourably to the normal glass or to the ACP/solid aluminium sheets.

The façade system can carry the wind load similar to the normal façade.

Kromatix™ panels can be installed as a stick system or a unitized system or any normal glass façade system.

The façade meets all thermal requirements and acoustic requirements.

The façade does not require any special cleaning and can follow the building cleaning schedule.

The panels can be easily substituted (like any normal glass panels) in case of any damage for any reason during the installation or after handing over.

Kromatix™ system can be treated as a normal façade system in case of integration with other items such as (lighting, security camera, civil walls, etc).

Installing a Kromatix™ façade system will secure extra credits towards LEED green building certification.

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Credit for renewable energy production Credit for renewable energy and carbon offsets

Fact File project: Kindergarten Al Tawar Project Location: Al Tawar , Dubai, UAE Client: Dubai Municipality architect: Al Turath Engineering Consultants

• Other Consultants: (Structural and façade): Al Turath Engineering Consultants.

• Materials used for façade & fenestration: Active and Non-active KromatixTM panels • Commencement Date: May-2018 • Completion Date: September-2018

Total area of project: 2,700 Sq m Total area of KromatixTM (Active & Non-active) panels: 1,900 Sq m .

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Kromatix™ active blue panels and passive white panels

Rafic Hanbali Managing Partner, Emirates Insolaire about the author: Rafic Hanbali is the Managing Partner of Emirates Insolaire – a pioneer in the development of new solar technologies. Established in 2013 and based in Dubai, Emirates Insolaire LLC is a joint venture of Dubai Investments PJSC and InsOglass S.A. InsOglass is the majority shareholder in SwissINSO INC. The Emirates Insolaire produces and distributes coloured solar glass and coloured PV modules using Kromatix™ technology, and provides complete solar solutions for Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV). This technology allows solar solutions to be completely integrated into the architectural design of all types of buildings for the very first time across the globe and opens a whole new world of opportunities in terms of aesthetic design of the building in addition to enhanced energy savings.

Rafic spearheaded the research into the breakthrough KromatixTM coloured solar panel technology – the first-of-its-kind in the world, in collaboration with SwissINSO SA, a Switzerland-based pioneer in solar technologies and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

Rafic, who is committed to the cause of sustainability, has also run successful businesses in foodstuffs with production facilities in Scotland and Brazil and a presence in several countries across Europe, South America as well as Middle East with a turnover of US$ 250 million. In 2008, Rafic also co-established a company for sale, purchase and financing of private jets in Brazil. The company delivered 62 airplanes in four years.

Being a private investor and independent business entrepreneur, Rafic Hanbali has founded and managed several companies in the field of international trade, food production and distribution, wireless communications, technology and aircraft finance services in Brazil and Europe. He has had significant experience in both establishing new companies to take advantage of business opportunities and in restructuring and turning around existing companies.

A French national, Rafic is a physicist, a jet pilot and trained in production, international trade, distribution, logistics, air and sea transport.

Blue active Kromatix™ panels Vs orange, white and red passive panels

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pRODUCT WaTCH elumatec AG - Celebrating 90 Years with a special Model & a Range of saw elumatec AG, the global market leader in machines for processing aluminium, plastic and steel profiles, has introduced their new special anniversary SBZ 151 Edition 90 profile machining centre model and the SAS 142/44 automatic saw.

Their 5-axis SBZ 151 profile machining centre gained recognition as a masterpiece of efficiency in machining aluminium and thin-walled steel profiles when it was used in the construction of the dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. The Edition 90 features the proven advantages of the all-rounder in a new, contemporary design, including a reconfigured hood and user interface, an updated control system and a new clamp concept. With processing lengths of between 6 and 30 metres, the SBZ 151 – including the Edition 90 – enables exceptionally long parts to be machined especially for industrial applications. All work operations, such as routing, drilling, tapping, thread milling, notching and sawing, are performed on the stationary profile bar, ensuring that the profile surfaces are handled as gently as possible. Clamps

with height and width adjustments and quick-change support blocks enable optimal profile clamping and full exploitation of the machining possibilities.

An optional angle head also makes it possible to machine profiles from below, ensuring that they can be worked on from all six sides with a single clamping operation. The on-board tool magazine reduces the time required for tool changing, and the robust and low-wear direct drives also deliver impressive speed, enabling rapid acceleration and positioning of the machining assembly. Two separate work zones allow the machine to be used in shuttle operation, and as if all that were not enough, the SBZ 151 Edition 90 is “eluCloud” ready right from the start. In short, the high degree of automation and the advanced control technology featured in the SBZ 151 Edition 90 allow customer requirements in the metal construction industry to be met flexibly, quickly and accurately.

To know more about the products, contact: a.droubi@elumatecuae.com

Special anniversary SBZ 151 edition 90 profile machining centre

SBZ 151 edition 90: Clamp positioning with absolute measurement system

45 degree saws: The SBZ 151 has an a-axis pivoting range from -110° to +110° (with a 400 mm saw blade diameter) The new clamp concept for the SBZ 151 enables readjustment of the clamp width without requiring tools

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©elumatec AG, Mühlacker

©elumatec AG, Mühlacker

©elumatec AG, Mühlacker

©elumatec AG, Mühlacker

The all-rounder redesigned, eluCloud ready and with a new-generation control system, ergonomic control unit and optimized clamping concept

pRODUCT WaTCH Jotun Powder Coatings Unveils the Woodspiration Collection Jotun, one of the world’s leading paint and coating companies, added a brand new wood inspired collection to its growing portfolio. The Woodspiration Collection is an innovative powder coating solution that offers the aesthetic appeal of wood without compromising on strength and durability.

Architects and designers want to bring the aesthetics of real wood to their projects without sacrificing the strength and durability of metal construction. With this new launch, Jotun Powder Coatings provides solutions that meet their needs and expectations. The Woodspiration Collection has been developed to bring the realistic look of wood to any aluminium or steel project. Extensively tested and third party certified, the Woodspiration Collection offers superior exterior performance in the most demanding climates resistant to heat, humidity, UV radiation and abrasion.

Outdoor performance of the Woodspiration collection is supported by Qualideco – the leading standard that certifies exterior performance of wood effect finishes and materials used to create them. Versatile, durable and easy to maintain, this collection offers a range of effects, allowing you to achieve a wide variety of wood patterns in limitless colour combinations.

The Woodspiration effect can be achieved through both the sublimation process and the powder on powder process, and the new collection presents six captivating and realistic effects such as Dark Teak, White Ash, Warm Cherry, Dark Wenge, Natural Pine and Golden Oak and is available in a wide variety of finishes.

Wood effect aluminium is an environmentally friendly alternative to the real wood, especially for outdoor structures and design elements. Real wood is a costly and not available locally and requires frequent maintenance. On the other hand, powder coated aluminium with wood effect provides an economical and durable alternative that saves time, transportation and resources.

Jotun offers their customers extensive training on their product portfolio and powder coating technology through their Powder schools.

To know more about the product, contact: powder@jotun.com

The product provides realistic look of wood for aluminium or steel project

effects that inspire

The Beach at JBR Dubai coated with Woodspiration

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Product Watch Schüco Launches Panoramic System ASE 70 PD.ME Schüco, a company that develops and sells system solutions for windows, doors and façades, has launched the Schüco ASE 70 PD.ME. It is a high-quality system with a high degree of flexibility to meet customers’ requirements in functionality and design. The sliding system has been developed for the MENA region and tested in accordance with project-specific requirements as per the European Standards in recognised test institutes.

Thanks to the high stability of aluminium, Schüco ASE 70 PD.ME sliding systems can be designed with narrow profiles and particularly large areas of glass, providing maximum transparency and light penetration. The excellent performance

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to investment ratio, the large possible vent dimensions and the robust fitting range for a long term and reliable performance makes the system a great choice. A construction designed for the minimal tool usage and the simplest possible production guarantees excellent fabrication quality. The diversity of requirements and unit sizes produces a large number of different test results. Every new project must be considered on an individual basis and the requirements must be stipulated individually.

To know more about the product, contact: Schüco Middle East Windows and Façade Systems L.L.C; e mail: Info@schucome.com

BUZZ ASGC buys Dubai unit of top Australian façade expert Leading UAE construction group ASGC has boosted its expansive portfolio of services with the purchase of the majority shares in the local unit of the Australian façade contracting company, JML UAE, based in Dubai.

The purchase complements ASGC’s strategy in being the UAE’s most trusted full-service contractor, providing customers with control over all aspects of project design and builds, said a statement from the company.

JML UAE was set up in 2006 as the regional representative of the top façade contractor headquartered in Newcastle, Australia. The company offers full turnkey solutions from complex design and engineering to manufacturing and site installation. The company has proven expertise as an architectural façade and glazing specialist in Australia, the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand.

In the UAE, the company has worked on many prestigious projects, such as Dubai Festival City, Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines, the Palm Jumeirah monorail stations, Abu Dhabi International Airport, Dubai International Airport and Bluewaters Wharf Retail. They also undertake projects in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

JML currently has key projects to deliver for Expo 2020 including Al Wasl offices and hotels, the Sustainability Pavilion, and the entire Dubai metro extension.

Both ASGC and the local unit of JML had a successful collaboration even before this acquisition with two major projects in the UAE, which are the forthcoming the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library and the Expo 2020 Sustainability Pavilion, that have paved the way to signing the deal.

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On the acquisition, CEO Bishoy Azmy said: “ASGC is exceptionally pleased to welcome JML UAE into the portfolio. The company’s extensive expertise and reputation as a leading façade contractor adds great value to our existing services with world-class experience and capabilities”.

Shaun Duncan, the general manager of JML UAE, said it was indeed a very exciting time for the group. “ASGC has built a prestigious name for itself through involvement with iconic projects, and we are thrilled to be part of the company’s expansion and growth plans”.

“JML will continue to work on all existing projects, with the added benefit of ASGC’s immense portfolio of manpower, design and technology solutions. We look forward to supporting ASGC in both existing and upcoming projects”, he stated.

Even before the acquisition, ASGC had owned the majority of its supply chain and utilises mostly in-house resources.

This gives it a high degree of control over project quality and delivery.

ASGC already employs more than 16,000 construction specialists and workers in the UAE, including five subsidiaries – Assent, EB, ASU, HPBS, and ASI.

MBR Library, a project with ASGC-JML collaboration

BUZZ UAE façades as mediums for communication Many of the UAEs modern façades are mediums for communication. The glittering tall façades of Burj Khalifa and the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi are examples of how façades can communicate architectural messages. The world over, building exteriors have long been considered effective mediums for advertising.

However, in the Middle East – and specifically in Dubai, developers are moving beyond advertising to use façades as communication tools.

Recently the façade of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, became the world’s tallest live scoreboard, broadcasting football match updates. It was utilised to display the football live scoreboard, which relayed the scores of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia matches on its LED screen until the tournament’s final fixture. In addition, the screen featured the flag of the goal-scoring country. The Burj Khalifa holds a Guinness World Record for hosting the largest light and sound show on a single building too.

Burj Khalifa’s façade is a critical part of the building’s recognizable exterior, and has often contributed to the tower’s achievement of world records. At the time of its launch in 2010, 28,261 glass cladding panels were reported to have made up the exterior of Burj Khalifa and its two annexes. Access to the tower’s exterior for window washing and façade maintenance was provided by 18 permanent tracks and fixed telescopic, cradle equipped, building maintenance units.

The façade of the UAE’s Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, which was designed by Lindner Façades, is also used as a medium for communication. According to the German firm Lindner Façades, the “aesthetic treatment of the stadium façade design combines the local palm tree with a ‘palm bowl’ concept.

Lindner Steel and Glass (LSG) were awarded a contract to design, manufacture, and install the stadium’s façade system within a six-month period. Describing the work implemented for Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on its website, Lindner says: “LSG developed a unitized concept for the diagrid façade package by implementing parametric design criteria. These were generated by in-house software for the detailing and manufacturing of individual façade elements, which are comprised of straight members and 3D cross-connectors”. They further added that this approach allowed it to bolt together premanufactured and finished lightweight elements. This was implemented on site and “with minimum equipment requirements”.

Design philosophies will continue to have a major influence on façade designs. However, as the Middle East’s major cities transform into retail hubs, it is likely that façades will soon be more than just building envelopes in the years to come.

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The façade of Burj Khalifa, Dubai is used for communicating messages

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