Victoria University – Printed Glass Façade

Digitally printed glass facadeThe printed design portray a design concept of human movement and bio mechanics with abstract images of a man running. Functionally the printed glass allows for light transmission while controlling thermal performance. The architect opted for digital ceramic glass printing for its short lead time, print consistency, and freedom of design where they could alter the design without the considerations of traditional screens.

The façade features 348 printed panels comprising a total area of 1600m², and utilises 24mm G.James TwinGlaze Ultra ETherm 60 glass.

ARCHITECT: John Wardle Architects
PHOTOGRAPHER: Brendan Jones

New Glazing Product: Low E Coated Glass Launch

Solarplus TLE 62 new glass product

G.James Glass and Aluminium pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the latest product developments and are proud to offer a new range of high performance Low E coated glass products, Solarplus TLE62. This new range of coated glass will be incorporated into G.James TwinGlaze Insulated glass Units and will supersede the current range of Solarplus Low E products offered.

Benefits

Low E glass has a range of distinct benefits – the major function is to provides better thermal performance. The new Solarplus TLE 62 glass produces results in an efficient method, requires shorter lead times for production, and is ideal for jobs large or small.

Solarplus TLE 62 has high visible light transmittance and neutral appearance in both transmittance and reflectance which is low internally and externally.  Please refer to the performance table below for data, and please note, this is for glass only performance. Contact G.James for whole of window data.

Solarplus TLE 62 new glass product

The thermal performance is excellent with low U Values and Solar Heat Gain figures.

Colour Options

The Low E coating is on clear glass and can be combined with tinted glass to provide different aesthetic qualities. The range includes:

  • Grey
  • Green
  • Bronze
  • Blue
  • Super Green

The Solarplus TLE 62 is a durable coating that is able to be heat treated for toughening where it is required.

The G.James manufacturing facilities are currently being upgraded, and this product will be available in October, 2013. Please contact us with any further enquiries about this new product range.