VEMAVERRE: A new concept in glass/metal architecture


Bulky, heavy and massive architectural forms continue to yield to an increasingly popular choice among contemporary industrial designers and urban planners: light, ventilated and transparent structures that represent the successful architectural synthesis of glass and metal.


In addition to sturdy quality, mechanical stability and esthetic value, the masterful combination of different components play an equally indispensable role in the popularity, prestige and quality of this type of architecture:
  • lighting,
  • fixtures and weather-infiltration seal
  • condensation,
  • run-off water drainage,
  • natural or assisted ventilation,
  • thermal isolation and maintenance,
  • acoustics and fire prevention, and
  • automatic smoke evacuation and heat detection in case of emergency.

    • The development of VEMAVERRE, a new concept in glass/metal construction, reflects the interdependece of the above-mentioned features. It also represents the cumulative years of professional experience of our architectural engineering staff.




    4 Component Elements:
    Sections
    Glass Panels
    Joists
    Supports

    The Sections: Tubular rectangular steel sections; and exceptionally narrow surface that can support a skyroof: 50 mm. Standard width (50 mm) and section height are based on section length specifications.


    The Sections


    Glass Panels
    		Glass Panels: The VEMAVERRE system is compatible with all types of commercial-quality glass. In general, this means security or single reflective, UV-filtering glass between 20 and 60 mm thick, with or without light-diffusion media.

    Joists: 50mm width, with EPDM extrusion compound: resistant to inclement weather, temperature fluctuations and weathering; configured to ensure maximum drainage of any water infiltration or seepage.



    Supports


    Supports: In aluminum extrusion; copper extrusion option possible. The sections and supports may be glazed, frosted, chromed or lacquered in all the anodized aluminum tints and shades.





    VEMAVERRE: Ideal for two- and three-dimensional front elevation, in inclined roofings and planes. This system also allows for the construction of square- or rectangular-based 45° pyramid.



    Sketch of Pyramid

    Photo of Pyramid



    VEMATHERM: Special aluminum extruded sections, thermal bridge plate breaking system scalable to construction specifications or inclined front-elevations or planes. This design allows for the recovery of water from condensation or infiltration. The special fire-proof SCHOTT-EBERSPACHER glass panels are adaptable to the VEMA glass casement. Other structural options may also be integrated: VEMASMOG ventilation ducts; VEMASHED single-sided glazed skylights; VEMAFLUX and VEMATREND double-sided glazed skylights; TOPLICHT, VEMALICHT and VARIOLICHT, double-sided modular skylights for three-dimensional architecture, 45° pyramids... .