Authentic, alpine and yet modern – that’s the “Zin Fux” ski lodge near Sexten in South Tyrol. Built as a two-storey stud construction, with a restaurant on the ground floor and a ski lounge on the first floor, it invites skiers, hikers and mountain bikers to stay a while for a little refreshment.
The renovated 1960s Cité Administrative in Liège is a sustainability showcase. The 18‑storey landmark was transformed to be nearly CO₂‑neutral, using high‑performance insulating glass with Swisspacer warm edge spacers to meet strict energy‑efficiency standards.
The refurbishment of the listed Lavater school complex in Zurich shows how carefully coordinated building physics and heritage conservation can work together.
Setting positive impulses in terms of sustainability was the declared aim of the new construction of the Hessen Agentur in Wiesbaden (Germany). All building materials used in the timber hybrid new build therefore had to meet the highest sustainability standards. The glass elements made of Saint-Goba
Swisspacer Ultimate makes an important contribution to this energy efficiency in the new building Kaiserjuwel that belongs to the Wellnessresort Seiwald in Going, Austria: the warm edge spacer bar reduces heat loss in the glazing edge and effectively prevents condensation. This is particularly beneficial in the wellness area, where temperature and humidity fluctuations are commonplace.
Authentic reconstruction meets modern technology: With Retro78 windows from PaX and Swisspacer Ultimate, a listed building in Viersen was renovated for energy efficiency – combining historic charm with contemporary thermal insulation.
eLement, Athens, Greece: The LEED-certified office building in Athens surrounds a Mediterranean garden and, with its green roof terraces, appears very natural. The high energy efficiency of the surrounding glass facades is ensured by insulating glazing with Swisspacer Ultimate warm edge spacer bars.
