High-performance architectural glazing solutions combining thermal insulation, solar control, safety, security and acoustic comfort for contemporary aluminium windows, doors and façades.
In modern aluminium architecture, glass represents the largest part of many window and façade surfaces. Selecting the appropriate glazing therefore has a direct influence on thermal performance, solar heat gain, daylight, safety, security and acoustic comfort.
Mparolas Aluminium Systems integrates high-performance Saint-Gobain glazing solutions with thermally broken aluminium systems for residential, hospitality, commercial and façade projects.
Each glazing specification is selected according to the dimensions, orientation, architectural requirements and required project performance.
Saint-Gobain PLANISTAR solutions combine low-emissivity performance with solar control, helping create comfortable interior environments throughout the year.
A selective low-emissivity glazing solution designed to combine winter thermal insulation with protection against excessive solar heat during warmer periods.
It is particularly suitable for residential windows, balcony doors and large glazed openings where year-round indoor comfort is required.
PLANISTAR SUN combines thermal insulation and solar protection while maintaining a clear architectural appearance and high levels of natural daylight.
It can be integrated into insulating glazing units and can also form part of laminated safety or acoustic glazing configurations.
High-performance triple-silver solar-control coatings designed for architecture requiring generous daylight, low solar heat gain and strong thermal performance.
Designed for projects where high transparency is a priority. In the reference Saint-Gobain double glazing configuration, light transmission is approximately 70% while the solar factor is 33%.
A more solar-selective option providing approximately 61% light transmission and a 29% solar factor in the reference double-glazing configuration.
Reference values below relate to specific Saint-Gobain configurations. Final values depend on glass thickness, cavity width, gas filling, substrate and overall glazing build-up.
Highly transparent solar-control glass for premium façades and large glazed openings.
Increased solar protection while maintaining substantial natural daylight.
Laminated safety glazing consists of glass sheets bonded by one or more PVB interlayers. If breakage occurs, fragments are retained by the interlayer, while enhanced configurations can provide increased resistance to impact and penetration.
Laminated glass can be configured for different levels of personal safety, impact resistance and security by varying the glass thickness and number of PVB interlayers.
SECURIT is thermally toughened safety glass engineered for increased mechanical and thermal resistance compared with conventional annealed glass.
It is widely used where safety requirements, larger glass dimensions, thermal stresses or demanding architectural applications require heat-treated glazing.
Acoustic comfort cannot be achieved by the aluminium frame alone. The glazing build-up plays a fundamental role in the overall sound reduction performance of the window.
Saint-Gobain STADIP SILENCE uses a special acoustic PVB interlayer designed to reduce the transmission of sound, particularly around the critical frequency of glass.
It can be incorporated into double or triple insulating glass units and combined with thermal or solar-control glazing.
The spacer separating the panes of an insulating glass unit influences heat transfer around the perimeter of the glazing. Warm-edge technology reduces this thermal bridge compared with conventional aluminium spacer bars.
Premium warm-edge spacer designed for maximum thermal performance, low Psi values and improved Uw performance at the glass edge.
High-performance warm-edge solution offering a strong balance between thermal efficiency, durability and cost effectiveness.
Reduced perimeter thermal bridging can increase interior glass-edge temperatures and help reduce the risk of condensation under appropriate building conditions.
Glass composition should always be selected according to project requirements. The following examples illustrate common design principles rather than universal specifications.
Suitable for modern thermally broken aluminium windows where thermal efficiency, daylight and everyday comfort are priorities.
Combines solar management with laminated safety and can be adapted for security or acoustic requirements.
Designed for projects requiring higher levels of thermal insulation, with glazing specification determined by the complete window and project requirements.
Measures thermal transmittance through the glazing. Lower values indicate better thermal insulation.
Represents the thermal performance of the complete window, including frame, glass and edge effects.
Indicates the proportion of total solar energy transmitted through the glazing.
Indicates the percentage of visible daylight transmitted through the glass.
Weighted laboratory index used to describe airborne sound insulation performance.
Orientation, opening dimensions, climate, building use and acoustic or safety requirements should all be considered when specifying architectural glass.
Thermal comfort, natural light, solar protection, security and acoustic performance.
Guest comfort, sound reduction and high-performance façade glazing.
Daylight management, solar control and façade energy performance.
High-performance glazing for minimal aluminium sliding systems and expansive glass surfaces.
Selective solar-control coatings for glazed façades and commercial architecture.
Acoustic laminated glazing for properties exposed to road, rail or urban noise.
Laminated and thermally toughened glazing according to project safety requirements.
Project-specific glazing specifications coordinated with aluminium window and façade requirements.
Glass performance values depend on the complete glazing composition, glass thicknesses, coating position, cavity dimensions, gas filling and processing method. Values shown on this page are indicative/reference values and should not be interpreted as the declared performance of every possible glazing configuration. Final glass specification and calculated Ug, Uw, solar, acoustic and safety performance must be confirmed for the specific project and glazing composition.
From minimal sliding doors and thermally broken windows to large glazed façades, our team can coordinate aluminium systems, insulating glazing, safety requirements and project performance as part of one integrated specification.