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With its façade of multifunctional modules from OKALUX, the glass building of the Institute of Sports Science and Nutrition by Mikkelsen Architekter harmoniously complements an existing, classicist ensemble on the Nørre Campus of the University of Copenhagen.

For OKALUX, the extension of the Institute of Sports Science and Nutrition was a kind of pilot project. For the first time, so-called “Multifunctional Modules” (MFM) were used here in the entire building envelope. The system makes it possible to embed and combine different OKALUX products in a single façade element - without additional transoms. In this way, the building envelope can be precisely adapted to design wishes and energy requirements.

In order to maintain a pleasant working atmosphere indoors, the offices, laboratories and research facilities were to be provided with as much glare-free daylight as possible. In addition, the architects wanted unrestricted views of the public space from the areas with a longer duration of stay to the street. These specifications call for a facade that is as transparent as possible without closed parapet areas. However, the climatic conditions in northern Europe demand an envelope with very good thermal insulation. In their search for a façade system in which transparency, U-value and daylight penetration can be precisely adjusted and adapted to the wishes of the planners and users, Mikkelsen Architects found the ideal partner company in OKALUX. A multifunctional module with a combination of OKATECH HPI with expanded metal aluminum and KAPILUX T seemed optimal for both bringing sufficient daylight inside and achieving the necessary thermal insulation. Thus, the glass façade achieves similarly good thermal insulation values as a solid masonry wall. The HPI inserts achieve Ug values of 0.3 W/m²K, the capillary inserts of 0.7 W/m²K and the transparent areas achieve values of 0.8 W/m²K.

  • Building Type Training and Educational Center
  • Application Façade
  • Location Copenhagen, Denmark

© Institut for Idræt og Ernæring, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (DK); Mikkelsen Architects; Foto: Søren Aagaard.

© Institut for Idræt og Ernæring, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (DK); Mikkelsen Architects; Foto: Søren Aagaard.

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