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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Glas Trösch

GLASS SOLUTIONS

FOR CARBON-NEUTRAL

PASSENGER SHIP
The generous window strips
underline the dynamic
architecture of the MS Diamant

Photo: © Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstaettersees AG heat loss and high-per- flooded passenger area is

dominated by light shades,
formance sun protection.
enhanced by natural wood
The glasses are custom
products, which have been
and friendly atmosphere.
individually adapted to the
various dimensions. In ad-
The MS Diamant offers
ample possibilities to en-
dition, the glass elements panelling, creating a warm
he MS Diamant is a ship should be reduced by also score when it comes to joy the view from its five
project of the com- 20 per cent compared with aesthetics. The façade was decks. In addition, the visi-
T pany Shiptec AG the former average con- designed as a Structural tors delight in the view of
in Lucerne with the sup- sumption of a conventional Sealant Glazing System the world below the water
port of the Institute for scheduled boat. Amongst (SSGS), which, thanks in the “Nautilus Room” or
Building Technology and other things, an optimum to the specially developed take a lake water foot bath
Energy. During the plan- hull shape, low weight and SSG bonding, makes the on the water terrace. The
ning phase, the building an environmentally friendly substructure almost invis- glass domes not only cap-
technology findings were hybrid drive contribute to ible. From the outside, this tivate by their design, they
transferred to the require- the lower consumption and feature conveys the impres- also give the salon a par-
ments on a ship and imple- an efficient use of the en- sion of continuous window ticularly airy appearance.
mented within a research ergy. strips, which give the ship The canopies additionally
project supported by the CUSTOMIZED a modern and buoyant ap- convince by their crystal-
Commission for Technol- INSULATING GLASS pearance. line supporting structure,
ogy and Innovation (CTI) STYLISH INTERIOR the connections of which
of the Federal Govern- In addition, the insulating were realized using the
ment. All in all, the energy glasses provide a pleasant The MS Diamant also has most modern SSG bond-
consumption of the motor room climate with a low a stylish interior: The light- ing technique.

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