Direction Gothenburg, Sweden, to discover “Habitat 7”, a new 8,000 m2 office building developed by the general contractor NCC and featuring Saint-Gobain ORAÉ® lowcarbon glass. Inspired by the old harbour’s warehouses, the exterior of this impressive building features a solid wood structure and a curtain wall façade, created using a specific timber façade system, renowned for its low-carbon footprint. ORAÉ®, the world’s first low-carbon glass developed by Saint-Gobain Glass, appeared as a natural choice for the façade. According to its verified EPD, the ORAÉ® substrate has a carbon footprint of only 6.64 kg CO2 eq./m² (for a 4 mm thickness), spelling a reduction of 42% compared to our European standard clear glass product. The building has received the BREEAM Excellent and NollCO2 certifications for sustainable urban development in the broader Masthuggskajen area. The highly selective COOL-LITE® XTREME ORAÉ® 61/29 solar control glass product, assembled in triple glazing units, contribute to these labels by providing sufficient natural lighting in the workplace, a high level of thermal insulation, protection against overheating and reduced air-conditioning requirements. Video presenting the project BACK TO CONTENTS GLASS FOR FAÇADE - 2025 EDITION 10
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