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Energy efficiency and luxury? The first
Thanks to the Structural-Glazing bonding, the
supporting structure is almost invisible, and the glass
carbon-neutral passenger ship from elements join together in a flush-mounted manner
Switzerland shows just exactly how that fits.
The motor ship (MS)Diamant sails on Lake Photo: © Simeta AG
Lucerne and not only does it comply with
the highest demands on energy efficiency,
it also offers its guests a stay in luxury. For
instance, the inside of the ship impresses
with two extraordinary glass domes, which
CONSTRUCTION PANEL
enhance the salon with a diamond-shaped Project: MS Diamant
construction, and which provide plenty of Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Completion:
2017
Planning: Shiptec AG/ Institute
daylight. The double-insulating glasses for Building Technology, Lucerne,
Switzerland
were also adapted to the circumstances in Owner: Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des
Vierwaldstaettersees
accordance with the high requirements on (Lake Lucerne Shipping Company)
Product: SILVERSTAR COMBI Neutral 61/32
energy efficiency. Hence, the glass elements
not only guarantee a clear view, but also FLOOR-TO-CEILING winter, thanks to the low Ug
GLAZING value of 1.0 W/m2K.
As the passenger ship is used
offer efficient protection against too much Floor-to-ceiling elements in regular service, the expe-
were used for the glazing rience of travelling on board
heat and cold thanks to the SILVERSTAR COMBI on the side walls, allowing the MS Diamant is open
plenty of daylight to reach for everyone to enjoy – and
Neutral 61/32 coating from Glas Trösch. the ship’s interior in addi- adds a further attraction to
tion to the glass domes. The the already highly popular
high level of light transmis- Lake Lucerne.
Photo: © Simeta AG very good colour rendering Glas Trösch AG
sion of 61 per cent and a
index of 94 contribute to
allowing the outer area to
generously flow into the in-
terior of the ship, so that the
view can be enjoyed all the
way round. With a g-value
of 33 per cent, the insulat- Industriestrasse 12
ing glass protects against Ch-4922 Bützberg -
extreme solar radiation and Switzerland
also ensures that the high Tel.: 0041-62-9585400
Fax: 0041-62-9585394
level of room comfort is
E-mail: silverstar@glastroesch.ch
maintained even during the
www.glastroesch.ch
The interior of the luxury
scheduled boat impresses with its
radiant brightness
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