SWISSPACER spacers are an essential component of energy-efficient windows. They are used in most windows and facades certified by the Passive House Institute (PHI) in Darmstadt. Those who want to build to the passive house standard typically use SWISSPACER solutions.
The warm spacers offered by the Swiss innovation leader are an important component of energy-efficient windows and facades. These small components with very low lambda values contribute significantly to reducing heat loss at the edge of the glass. They improve the U-values of windows and facades and clearly increase the energy efficiency of buildings.
SWISSPACER ULTIMATE and SWISSPACER ADVANCE have held the quality mark of the Passive House Institute (PHI) in Darmstadt since 2015. Building products with the "Passive Building Component" certification are subject to testing and evaluation based on uniform guidelines. Not only are they distinguished by their excellent energy properties, but they must also meet certain hygienic criteria, since a passive house excludes condensation, mold or unpleasant drafts in the vicinity of the window.
SWISSPACER spacers are essential components of energy-efficient windows - the
here using the example of the Europassive® 2 Ho house in Hochfelden, France.
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The seal of approval, which is awarded based on the world's most stringent criteria for energy efficiency and comfort, is increasingly in demand on the international market, as sensitivity to sustainable building issues is growing in many countries.
The Passive Building Institute's mark equates to excellent quality and sets the highest standards for components, as they make a significant contribution to ensuring the proper functioning of passive houses. Certification of windows as "meeting passive building criteria" indicates the best solutions currently available for energy-efficient windows.
Certified quality
Through component certification, we support manufacturers in developing and marketing products with superior energy efficiency. Each actively contributes to climate protection," says Dr. Benjamin Krick, Managing Director of the Passive Building Institute and head of the component certification working group. With its high quality standards, Passive House certification has also greatly accelerated the development of high-quality windows and energy-efficient façade components. Meanwhile, "passive house-compliant windows" have also become standard in many buildings that do not have passive house certification.
Dr. Benjamin Krick, Managing Director of the Passive House Institute and head of the component certification working group.
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Passive House Institute certification has now been awarded to some 285 windows, fixed glazing and sliding doors. 75 percent of them use the SWISSPACER system.
Considering the 38 certified facade systems, SWISSPACER frames were used in 35 of them, or more than 90 percent. In the case of sliding doors, SWISSPACER spacers were used in 8 out of 10 certified models, and in the case of windows - in 211 out of 274.
Anyone who decides to choose high-efficiency glazing for their building and passive building-certified components is therefore likely to choose SWISSPACER solutions.
PHI's component database with all certified products
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