Atmosphere - Sunscreen Facade Panels
Locker is committed to providing environmentally sustainable solutions. Atmosphere is a sustainable sunscreen solution that acts as a facade to help visually differentiate the exterior of a building while also adding to its functionality. Atmosphere sunscreens can be used above windows, entrances, walkways, or along the entire length of a structure’s façade perimeter.
Atmosphere can block up to 85% of the sun’s radiation, shielding a structure from the effects of the weather and saving on costs as it aids in the effectiveness of temperature control. Atmosphere sunscreens are also designed to allow internal occupants to have a clear vision of the space outside while providing protection from the harsh glare of the sun. This helps to reduce waste, maximize space usage and create an environmentally friendly workplace.
Locker’s Atmosphere facade panels come in a range of design options, with answers to any client’s architectural specifications. The patent-protected Atmosphere system includes a variety of panel design choices which are installed on tensioned stainless steel cables. Atmosphere panels can cover the entire building face or can be spread irregularly. Our engineering team tailor each installation to project requirements, taking building location and orientation into account.
- Engineering and design is specific to the requirements of the site and project
- Fast and easy installation
- Environmentally sustainable design
- CategoryCladding & Facades, Awnings
- RangeArchitectural
The following data is based on analysis of the E1 panel, as performed by GHD, based on a typical curtain wall application for a typical office in Melbourne, Australia.
Figures measure the average insolation levels at the façade, ie the reduction in energy hitting the building over a year.Estimated energy cost savings are available in the Atmosphere brochure.
Facade: Action: Irradiation: Reduction:
North. No shading Device 1,350,242 Wh/m2
With Atmosphere 297,796 Wh/m2 77.9%
South No shading Device 546,876 Wh/m2
With Atmosphere 188,322 Wh/m2 65.6%
East No shading Device 2951,412 Wh/m2
With Atmosphere 243,509 Wh/m2 74.4%
West No shading Device 946,673 Wh/m2
With Atmosphere 255,468 Wh/m2 73.0%
How Atmosphere facades work:
Locker Group’s Atmosphere facade panels come in a range of design options, with answers to any client’s architectural specifications. The patent-protected Atmosphere system includes a variety of panel design choices which are installed on tensioned stainless steel cables. Our engineering team tailor each installation to project requirements, taking building location and orientation into account. Panels are delivered to site, ready for fast installation, whether panels cover the entire building face or are spread sporadically.
Our wide range provides a mix of architectural solutions, with guidance from our expert team on the best use for your façade. Panel perforations can provide sun shading, while also encouraging airflow and allowing natural light through. Using them as a total façade makes for excellent protection from weather conditions year-round, while sporadic installation encourages a striking visual appeal that will get heads turning.
Façade shape and profile also play a role, with ridged panels an alternative way of achieving an interesting architectural look when steel cables aren’t suited. Ridged panels still prevent the pooling of water and provide partial shading from the sun.
Ways architectural facades are used and their benefits:
Atmosphere facades have been used in a plethora of architectural and construction projects of late, with their surge in popularity rooted in their ease of installation. They are most commonly used for screening open areas like car parks, or for providing sun shading while maintaining an open-air feel that doesn’t impair vision when looking through the panels. Their application provides an energy efficient solution to maintaining a comfortable temperature on the inside of structures while minimizing the requirement for mechanical ventilation.
These architectural facades have been used on structures throughout Australia by clients who wanted paneling that worked as effectively as it looked. Examples of Atmosphere’s uses are available on our Project Gallery page.
Park Beach Plaza and North Shore Hospital in New South Wales are just two other examples of where our Atmosphere facades have been used. They installed them on the exterior of their car parking buildings, with the installation finished quickly and easily to give patrons of these establishments comfortable sun shading and screening.
For more information on our architectural range of Atmosphere architectural facades, contact our expert team today and find out how these architectural panels can contribute to your next project
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Webforge Locker are one of the strongest brands in their respective markets, being able to leverage off the strengths of our product range which includes: Perforated and Expanded Metal Facades, Wire Curtains, Metal Balustrades, Flooring and Safety Barrier Solutions.
With this extensive range of products, it further solidifies our ability to serve our customers with systems and solutions that offer the complete overall package.
We understand the architect’s drive to create something new and unique, and that’s why Locker isn’t about pushing established solutions. We look to open a dialogue with the designers and architects we work with to understand the nature of each project and their specific requirements. We feel the most important thing we can offer is choice. A wide variety of materials, profiles and finishes mean more opportunities to bring your vision to life.
We are continually developing and expanding our specialised range of metal products, while our products are hugely flexible in how they can be customised to highlight and enhance existing design features – we also pride ourselves on our ability to produce one-off items.
Our case studies attest to the commitment we put into helping professionals develop beautiful, reliable buildings with our solutions. Our international sales offices and manufacturing facilities enable us to accommodate architects based throughout the Asia-Pacific. We're excited by the prospect of working with professionals in this field. If you believe we can offer assistance, don't hesitate to speak with one of our representatives.
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