Colt Switzerland - tinted movable glass louvres

Suva Rehabilitation Hospital, Switzerland

Suva Hospital in Switzerland

The hospital has been covered with green tinted Shadoglass louvres

Colt provided 3,400 m² of tinted movable glass louvres for the Suva Rehabilitation Hospital to provide solar shading, natural ventilation and protection from the elements.

This active façade responds to the changes in light intensity and temperature. The glass louvre system not only reduces solar heat gain and therefore cooling loads, but also reduce glare whilst optimising the use of natural daylight, and also reduce the ingress of noise. In winter the louvres close thereby reducing heating bills. Importantly, the view to the exterior is in no way impaired.

The visual impact of the building alters in response to the changes in weather conditions. As the louvres move up and down, the "mood" of the façade changes. Colt provided not only the louvre system and supporting structure, but also the actuators and control system.

Location: Suva, Switzerland
Project: Suva Rehabilitation Hospital
Architects: Pierre Lalleman and Steven Beckers

Over 3,400m² of glass louvres were installed

The louvres track the sun in response to the sun angle and prevailing weather

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