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KALWALL LIGHTS UP BLACKBURN
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Stoakes Systems Ltd
11/02/2008
 
Blackburn College is one of the latest local authority sixth form schools to showcase Kalwall translucent cladding. The building was designed by DLA Architecture.

The Kalwall system was specified because of its unique ability to distribute diffused daylight. This natural light creates the ideal ambience for working, learning, using computers and for improving personal well-being. Unlike conventional glazing, the system eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. Even on cloudy days, the interior is flooded with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and also, because it is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced. At night, the building glows.

Highly insulating Kalwall is widely used for schools because the unique ‘museum-quality’ light is proved to be very beneficial for study and play. It is also popular for sports halls and pools where elimination of shadow and glare creates conditions ideal for playing and for safe swimming.

Kalwall + Nanogel is a new downloadable publication which explains the option of including light transmitting aerogel within the panels. This achieves the very low U value of 0.28 which is equivalent to a solid wall.

Project publications can also be downloaded illustrating how Kalwall has provided cladding and roofing solutions for many different public and private sector buildings.
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