Description
Description
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® low-carbon 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, contributes 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.
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