{"id":21618,"date":"2025-10-01T04:48:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/from-heritage-to-high-rise-how-haanglas-vig-projects-across-europe-north-america-and-asia-prove-its-versatility\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T04:48:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:48:38","slug":"from-heritage-to-high-rise-how-haanglas-vig-projects-across-europe-north-america-and-asia-prove-its-versatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/from-heritage-to-high-rise-how-haanglas-vig-projects-across-europe-north-america-and-asia-prove-its-versatility\/","title":{"rendered":"From Heritage to High-Rise: How HaanGlas VIG Projects Across Europe, North America, and Asia Prove Its Versatility"},"content":{"rendered":"

As building codes tighten worldwide, architects, developers, and contractors are looking for glazing solutions that combine ultra-low U-values with design flexibility. Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) from HaanGlas<\/strong> has emerged as one of the most versatile options, enabling deep energy savings in diverse projects across Europe, North America, and Asia.<\/p>\n

Below are three standout case studies that highlight how VIG adapts to different climates, cultural contexts, and architectural challenges.<\/p>\n

Europe: Preserving Heritage While Meeting Energy Codes<\/h3>\n

In Northern Europe, a 19th-century Town Hall faced soaring heating costs due to single glazing. The city needed better thermal performance but strict preservation rules prohibited changing original timber frames.<\/p>\n

The solution: HaanGlas slim-profile VIG<\/strong>. At only 8.3 mm thick, the units were installed directly into the original frames. Results included:<\/p>\n

42% reduction in annual heating demand<\/strong><\/p>\n

U-values down to 0.48 W\/m\u00b2\u00b7K<\/strong><\/p>\n

Original heritage aesthetics fully preserved<\/p>\n

This project proved that even sensitive heritage buildings can achieve modern Step Code or Passive House levels of performance \u2014 without compromising design integrity.<\/p>\n

North America: Apartment Retrofit for Comfort and Noise Control<\/h3>\n

In a North American city center, residents of a multi-family building demanded better comfort and noise reduction but did not want disruptive renovations. Traditional triple glazing would have required heavier frames and costly redesign.<\/p>\n

Instead, HaanGlas VIG<\/a><\/strong> was retrofitted seamlessly into existing frames. Benefits included:<\/p>\n

Over 3 dB noise reduction<\/strong>, improving acoustic comfort<\/p>\n

Noticeably warmer interiors in winter and cooler in summer<\/p>\n

No loss of daylight or transparency<\/p>\n

Faster installation with minimal disruption<\/p>\n

The project demonstrates why VIG is becoming the most energy efficient glazing option<\/a> of choice for developers aiming for LEED certification, Passive House standards, and net-zero energy targets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Asia: High-Density Urban Housing Upgrade<\/h3>\n

In dense Asian cities, homeowners often struggle with traffic noise, temperature swings, and high energy bills. A recent retrofit project replaced standard double glazing with HaanGlas VIG in existing aluminum frames.<\/p>\n

The outcome:<\/p>\n

Elimination of cold spots and drafts<\/strong> during winter<\/p>\n

Significant cooling energy savings<\/a> in summer<\/p>\n

Quieter indoor environments without heavy curtains or secondary barriers<\/p>\n

This case underscores VIG\u2019s dual role as a thermal insulator and sound barrier<\/strong>, crucial in markets where urban density intensifies these challenges.<\/p>\n

What These Projects Teach Us<\/h3>\n

Across three continents, several clear benefits of HaanGlas VIG stand out:<\/p>\n

Ultra-low U-values<\/strong>: Consistently around 0.48\u20130.49 W\/m\u00b2\u00b7K<\/strong>, outperforming double and triple glazing in slimmer formats<\/p>\n

Energy and cost savings<\/strong>: Up to 40% heating cost reductions<\/strong> in retrofit scenarios<\/p>\n

Design flexibility<\/strong>: Fits directly into existing or heritage frames without redesign headaches<\/p>\n

Acoustic comfort<\/strong>: Noticeable noise reduction in high-density or traffic-heavy environments<\/p>\n

Future compliance<\/strong>: Exceeds current and upcoming efficiency codes, giving developers confidence in long-term performance<\/p>\n

Why Choose HaanGlas VIG?<\/h3>\n

Slim profile, big impact<\/strong> \u2014 Fits where triple glazing cannot<\/p>\n

Durability across climates<\/strong> \u2014 Tested in cold European winters, humid Asian summers, and mixed North American conditions<\/p>\n

Future-ready<\/strong> \u2014 Complies with Step Code 5, NECB, Passive House, and other global standards<\/p>\n

Health and comfort<\/strong> \u2014 Warmer, quieter, and more stable indoor environments for occupants<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As building codes tighten worldwide, architects, developers, and contractors are looking for glazing solutions that combine ultra-low U-values with design flexibility. Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) from HaanGlas has emerged as one of the most versatile options, enabling deep energy savings in diverse projects across Europe, North America, and Asia. Below are three standout case studies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21616,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowkrzCDA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-real-estate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tuambia.org\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}