New fixing system for facades: Filigree point fixed facades without drillings in glass

Claudia Pauli
Pauli & Sohn GmbH & Joe Laubner, Industrial design solution & Dr.-Ing. Barbara Siebert, Ingenieurbüro Dr. Siebert

Inspired and fascinated of the traditional technique of Japanese timber constructions, the concept of “simple put together single parts” was to be transferred to modern facades with steel and glass. By using the latest techniques of laser processing, we were able to apply this construction principle also for stainless steel.

In addition to the new design this very new construction principle has the great advantage that the glass panes have no bore holes. By this high quality facades using recyclable material glass can be build in a cheaper way; this makes it interesting not only for new projects but also for rehabilitation or refurbishment of existing buildings.

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The Authors

Mrs. Barbara Siebert Dr.-Ing. Ingenieurbüro Dr. Siebert Barbara Siebert, born 1967, received her civil engineering degree from TU München. Her doctor’s thesis about the calculation of point helded glasses was accepted 2003. After some years as employee ... Read more