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Kenyon College Athletic Center
OKASOLAR®Kenyon College Athletic Center, Architecture: Gund Partnership

OKASOLAR™Fixed louvered windows to maximize light control

At a glance

Control your sunlight

OKASOLAR™ insulated glass panels from SCHOTT provide optimum light and heat control in industrial and commercial settings such as offices, atriums, airports, libraries, and houses of worship. OKALSOLAR™ insulated glass contains fixed louvers that optically control light and heat transmission. The computer optimized positioning of the polished louvers diffuses light and directs heat in accordance with the elevation of the sun.
  • Energy savings through intelligent control of passive solar gain
  • Cost savings through reduced need for artificial light
  • Maintenance-free alternative – louvers are hermetically sealed within the insulated glass unit

Key facts

  • Energy savings through “intelligent” control of passive solar gain
  • Controlled diffusion of daylight
  • Cost-savings through extended use of natural light: Louvers direct daylight deeper into the room or towards the ceiling, reducing the need for artificial lighting
  • Design consultation: computer aided programs optimize the transmission of light and heat for each project’s unique requirements
  • A reliable, worry-free solution. Hermetically sealed within the insulated glass unit, the louvers retain their precise angle and reflectivity – maintenance-free.

Technical data

OKASOLAR® Product Information
PDF 1.22 MB 		OKASOLAR® F Data Sheet
PDF 233.14 KB
OKASOLAR® F Guide Specifications
PDF 55.19 KB 		OKASOLAR® S Guide Specifications
PDF 52.32 KB
OKASOLAR® W Guide Specifications
PDF 54.58 KB

Dimensions and installation

OKASOLAR™ insulating glass is installed like normal insulating glass. The temperature dependent movement of the OKASOLAR™ louver panel requires a small space between the panel and the spacers. To avoid direct light penetrating through the gap between the louver panel and the adjoining spacer bar of the insulating glass, unit edge cover must be a minimum of 15 mm (~19/32"). For widths and heights exceeding 2 m (~78"), the coverage must be increased to at least 20 mm (~25/32").

  • Maximum width 300 cm (117 3/16")
  • Louver length (without joint profile) max. 150 cm (~58 19/32")
  • Unsupported span of louvers max. 50 cm (19.5")

Structure

  • Both panes made of tempered or heat strengthened glass
  • hermal/solar protection coating on surface 2
  • Louver width 25 mm (~1")
  • Cavity 24 mm (~15/16")

Contact

OKASOLAR™ offers a broad range of design possibilities. Our ambition is to make the OKASOLAR™ portfolio even bigger. We offer our help and expertise to search for your unique OKASOLAR™ application.

Please contact us

Architecture + Design
SCHOTT North America, Inc.

555 Taxter Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
USA
 +1 (914)831-2240
 +1 (914)831-2346
Directions

Control your sunlight

OKASOLAR™ insulated glass panels from SCHOTT provide optimum light and heat control in industrial and commercial settings such as offices, atriums, airports, libraries, and houses of worship. OKALSOLAR™ insulated glass contains fixed louvers that optically control light and heat transmission. The computer optimized positioning of the polished louvers diffuses light and directs heat in accordance with the elevation of the sun.
  • Energy savings through intelligent control of passive solar gain
  • Cost savings through reduced need for artificial light
  • Maintenance-free alternative – louvers are hermetically sealed within the insulated glass unit
Insulating glass with fixed louvers for roofing and facadesFaçades
OKASOLAR® insulating glass with fixed louvers is available in vertical glazed and sloped glazed applications. The air space which contains the louvers is 22 mm (~7/8") for vertical glazings and 24 mm (~15/16") for sloped glazings. Glass lites are heatstrengthened, tempered or laminated. Solar performance can be enhanced with the addition of a low-E coating. We recommend the use of the OKASOLAR® insulating glass type that best complies with the requirements to be met and the installation situation (orientation, inclination) specified. OKASOLAR® S is recommended for roof glazing, as where OKASOLAR® F is best suited for facades.
  • Energy savings through “intelligent” control of passive solar gain
  • Controlled diffusion of daylight
  • Cost-savings through extended use of natural light: Louvers direct daylight deeper into the room or towards the ceiling, reducing the need for artificial lighting
  • Design consultation: computer aided programs optimize the transmission of light and heat for each project’s unique requirements
  • A reliable, worry-free solution. Hermetically sealed within the insulated glass unit, the louvers retain their precise angle and reflectivity – maintenance-free.

Dimensions and installation

OKASOLAR™ insulating glass is installed like normal insulating glass. The temperature dependent movement of the OKASOLAR™ louver panel requires a small space between the panel and the spacers. To avoid direct light penetrating through the gap between the louver panel and the adjoining spacer bar of the insulating glass, unit edge cover must be a minimum of 15 mm (~19/32"). For widths and heights exceeding 2 m (~78"), the coverage must be increased to at least 20 mm (~25/32").

  • Maximum width 300 cm (117 3/16")
  • Louver length (without joint profile) max. 150 cm (~58 19/32")
  • Unsupported span of louvers max. 50 cm (19.5")

Structure

  • Both panes made of tempered or heat strengthened glass
  • hermal/solar protection coating on surface 2
  • Louver width 25 mm (~1")
  • Cavity 24 mm (~15/16")
OKASOLAR® Product Information
PDF 1.22 MB
OKASOLAR® F Data Sheet
PDF 233.14 KB
OKASOLAR® F Guide Specifications
PDF 55.19 KB
OKASOLAR® S Guide Specifications
PDF 52.32 KB
OKASOLAR® W Guide Specifications
PDF 54.58 KB
OKASOLAR™ offers a broad range of design possibilities. Our ambition is to make the OKASOLAR™ portfolio even bigger. We offer our help and expertise to search for your unique OKASOLAR™ application.

Please contact us

Architecture + Design
SCHOTT North America, Inc.

555 Taxter Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
USA
 +1 (914)831-2240
 +1 (914)831-2346
Directions