Wastewater treated at an internal treatment plant is used, after the settling process, to supply the water sluices.
Electricity is produced by 100 photovoltaic modules integrated into the 122sqm WICTEC 50 (bonded structural glazing
appearance) aluminium facade. This production covers 90% of the hut's electricity requirements. The remaining 10% is generated
by 24 high performance solar collectors to provide hot water.
WICTEC 50, bonded structural glazing appearance
• 50mm mullions and transoms – bonded structural glazing appearance flat cover
• 30mm rear ventilation between the photovoltaic facade and the insulated roof.
• Cutting-edge monocrystalline PV modules (16,056Wp nominal efficiency), special dimensions, secure laminated insulating
glass, black enamel, 14mm.
The Monte Rosa hut is decorated with a glass band that spirals down like a pearl necklace. A 128sqm aluminium strip of WICTEC
50 HI facade with integrated WICLINE 75 HI windows.
WICTEC 50HI
• WICTEC 50 HI (High Insulation) multidirectional primary aluminium facade with fire protection (PV E30 flame arrestor).
• 50mm mullions and transoms – 20mm aluminium cover with steel reinforcement for fire protection.
• Multi-angular management by swivel mullions and gaskets (Wicona patent)
• HI (High Insulation) cellular foam inserts
Additional fire protection in mullions.
• Facade Ucw: 1.2 W/m².K with 44mm triple glazing – Ug value: 0.7 W/m².K
• Sg solar factor: 0.27 to 0.50 depending on direction
• Fire resistance test of facade strip with triple glazing
• 30 minutes (E30) flame arrestor – flames pass through after 50 minutes.
• Tests and PV at EMPA (Federal material testing laboratory) in Dübendorf
WICLINE 75HI
• Integration in the facade of Wicline 75 HI (High Insulation) primary aluminium windows
• 75mm thermal break fixed frame and 85mm thermal break opening sash
• Cellular central gasket, HI insulating strip on opening sash.
• Window Uw: 0.9 W/m².K with 44mm triple glazing – Ug value: 0.5 W/m².K
• Sg solar factor: 0.27 to 0.50 depending on direction
Wicona, pioneer and recognised specialist of high energy performance projects and solutions, shows its ability to adapt
to extreme conditions. |