Natural daylight for the classroom buildings, auditorium and sports hall

Timber, grass roofs, photovoltaics, air-conditioning and heat sensors - the school construction subsidised by the German Environmental Agency (DBU) complies with the so-called plus-energy standard. The building generates more energy than it requires for daily operation.

Hardly any heat ingress due to sunlight

The Siteco daylight system integrates ideally into this concept to provide natural lighting in many parts of the school. Maintenance-free micro sun shielding louvres were integrated into the intermediate pane space of the roof light fenestration of the sports hall, auditorium and the galleries of the classroom buildings

A plastic louvre coated with specular, ultra-pure aluminium allows only diffuse, cool daylight into the space while direct "hot" sunlight is reflected outwards again. This prevents the excessive ingress of heat caused by sunlight. The sun shielding louvre thus also enables larger areas of a roof construction to remain open that would normally not be possible due to heat and glare – a factor that convinced the ordering party from the Augsburg administrative offices, the architects and the responsible DBU subsidy authorities.

In addition to the energy-saving effect – artificial light is only switched when needed – the daylight system also supports the architectural and educational concept of the Diedorf secondary school. The fine, networked structure of the louvre can be seen but still enables a free view to the outside. The louvre creates a bright, transparent atmosphere that in turn promotes the concept of free development for the pupils.

Light as an activating factor

In the Schmuttertal secondary school, a traditional teacher-up-front style of instruction only happens around half of the time. Otherwise, pupils are given the opportunity to group together and develop themes themselves. Daylight proves to be highly beneficial during these times as well. It has an activating effect, promotes concentration and increases attention spans.

The Schmuttertal secondary school construction is currently one of the largest timber buildings in Europe and the "most modern school in Germany", as emphasised by the headmaster Günter Manhardt. Moving into the new rooms took place at the beginning of school year 2015/2016.

Luminaires

Siteco micro sun shielding louvre daylight system