This startup manufactures solar glazing that incorporates aluminum blades or screen-printed designs within double-glazed units to enhance thermal comfort and minimize energy consumption in buildings. By blocking solar rays in summer and allowing heat retention in winter, their technology enables the construction of energy-efficient structures.
Funding
$2.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many buildings, particularly those with large glazed areas, suffer from excessive solar heat gain, leading to increased cooling loads and energy consumption. Traditional solutions like external shading devices can be cumbersome, aesthetically unappealing, or require ongoing maintenance. This results in higher operational costs and a larger carbon footprint for building owners.
Solution
IMMOBLADE offers a range of solar glazing solutions that passively regulate solar heat gain, enhancing thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption in buildings. Their double-glazed units incorporate either miniaturized aluminum blades (SoliBlade) or custom screen-printed designs (SoliArt) within the glazing cavity. These integrated elements block direct sunlight during summer months to minimize overheating, while allowing solar heat to penetrate during winter, reducing heating demands. The passive design eliminates the need for external shading systems, requires no maintenance, and seamlessly integrates into both new construction and renovation projects. IMMOBLADE's technology helps building owners reduce reliance on air conditioning, lower energy bills, and achieve compliance with stringent thermal regulations.
Target Audience
IMMOBLADE's primary customers include architects, building developers, and facility managers focused on energy-efficient building design for commercial buildings, educational facilities, multi-family housing, and healthcare facilities.
Features
- **SoliBlade:** Double-glazed units with integrated, fixed aluminum blades precisely angled to optimize solar shading based on building orientation.
- **SoliArt:** Double-glazed units with custom screen-printed designs on the glass surface to control solar transmission and reduce glare.
- Bioclimatic design that adapts to seasonal changes, maximizing solar heat gain in winter and minimizing it in summer.
- Customizable solutions tailored to specific project requirements, including glazing dimensions, building orientation, and facade characteristics.
- Compatible with a wide range of framing systems (aluminum, steel, wood, PVC) for seamless integration into diverse architectural designs.
- Offers high light transmission while effectively filtering up to 82% of solar radiation during peak summer months.
- Provides a durable, maintenance-free solution with a lifespan equivalent to traditional double glazing.
- Available with curved edges and trapezoidal shapes.