Architect: Manuelle Gautrand Photography: Vincent Fillon

GEODE
C R E AT I V E C U RTA I N WA L L
 GEODE, a comprehensive range
of curtain walling

When aesthetics meet

functionality
The GEODE system successfully combines the
creative and visual demands of architects with the
functional needs of businessmen, developers
and occupants, by simplifying the technical aspects
as well as the manufacturing and the installation
processes to guarantee optimal quality and
profitability.

The designers also benefit from homogenous

lines and interfaces for the same project, whether
this is full-height, trame aspect or fully glazed
curtain walling or features a beaded frame or roof
lights.

DR Technal

Excellence in façade design

The GEODE range offers all the inherent qualities
GEODE is a comprehensive range of curtain of aluminium: aesthetics, durability and reduced
walling offering designers high thermal maintenance, and combines innovative technology
performance to meet even the most demanding and construction characteristics with advanced
building standards, and a wide range of aesthetic manufacturing techniques for a high quality
options based on a single system. installation with long-lasting performance.

The variety of curtain walling applications, made This system is the result of a current development
possible thanks to the diversity of mullions and programme produced by Technal, and has been
transoms, enables designers to vary the external rigorously tested in accordance with European
appearance of the building whilst benefitting standards for wind resistance and water and air
from the design and installation options of a fully tightness.
integrated system.
Photography: Wenzel
 CONTENTS
GEODE DESIGN OPT IO N S 8
- VI SI B LE G R I D 10
- TR A M E HO R I ZO N TA LE O R VE RT I C A L E 12
O PTI O N S:
- G EO D E AC OU STI C 14
- G EO D E 62 16
- G EO D E SI N G LE G LA ZI N G 18

GEODE B EA DED GL A ZI N G 20

GEODE ST RUC T UR A L G LA ZI N G 24
GEO DE VISIBLE G RID GEODE BEADED GLAZING GEOD E STRUCTURA L GL A ZING
- M EC H A N I C A L STRU C TU R A L G L A Z I N G 26
- STRU C TU R A L SEA LA N T G LA Z I N G 28
- FLAT C A P 30

GEODE SL OPED GL A ZI N G 32

PER F OR M A NC E 34

MECHANICAL STRUCTURAL
STRUCTURAL GLAZING SEALANT GLAZING
(MSG) (SSG)

Glazing infill: 6 mm to 42 mm. Glazing infill: 30 mm to 36 mm. Glazing infill: SSG type 6 mm, 28 mm,
Façade: flat or faceted up to 20°. Façade: flat or faceted up to 3°. 34 mm or MSG from 36 to 46 mm.
Concealed opening vent: projecting top-hung, Concealed opening vent: projecting top-hung, Façade: flat or faceted up to 10° (depending on
parallel, open-in, tilt-turn, emergency access. open-in, tilt-turn. the technology used).
Concealed opening frame: SSG type: top-hung,
open-in or tilt-turn. MSG type: top-hung or parallel.
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MECHANICAL F L AT C A P
STRUCTURAL
Options: GLAZING
- GEODE Acoustic
- GEODE 62 for large glass units
- GEODE single glazing from 6 to 11 mm
- GEODE Flush cap
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STRUCTURAL
SEALANT
GLAZING
 Key features and Construction
innovations Robust construction. The mullions and
transoms are square cut and assembled using
Visual consistency. Unique aluminium a combination of factory-fitted cast face-fixed
structure for all external appearances. The junction spigots and concealed anti-rotation
discreet and consistent 52 mm for the mullions spigots, or by transom blocks. This strong and
and transoms give a uniform appearance to the easy to build design offers greater accuracy and
entire GEODE range. stability.

Thermal efficiency. The structure’s integrated High-quality design. The specially designed
thermal break and the possibility of using the fittings used for combining mullions/transoms
highest performance glazing means that the ensure high-quality connections.
lowest Ucw coefficients can be achieved. Energy
consumption for heating, lighting, ventilation and Continuous angle treatment. Possibility to
air-conditioning is reduced. do a 90° angle by positioning 2 glazing without
any support profile but with a glazing fixing
Technically advanced frame system. High- mastic.
G EO DE TRAME HO RIZONTALE GEOD E TRAM E VERTICA LE
quality components for long-term durability.
Cost-effectiveness. All machining operations
Intelligent design. Designed for high-quality
can be completed using manufacturing tools in
manufacturing and installation.
order to reduce manufacturing time and costs,
and to achieve consistent quality.
Meeting the requirements of each individual
project. We offer a selection of mullions up
to 260 mm for structural elements and design
flexibility to guarantee cost-effectiveness. Thermal performance and
Complete system compatibility. SOLEAL weather tightness
thermal break windows or doors can all be used
with GEODE curtain walling for a solution that is
tailored to each project. Increased resistance to climatic conditions.
Glazing infill: 6 mm to 42 mm. Glazing infill: 6 mm to 32 mm. Fully injectable, the mullion/transom assembly
Façade: flat or faceted up to 10°. Façade: Flat. SUNEAL range integration. All GEODE spigot ensures the precise and controlled
Concealed opening vent: projecting top-hung, Concealed opening vent: projecting top-hung, injection of sealant to ensure weather tightness.
façades can receive brise-soleil blades. They can
parallel, open-in, tilt-turn, emergency access. open-in, tilt-turn, emergency access. In each drainage zone, EPDM caps, positioned
be fixed directly, independently of the frame or in
louvres to clad the facade. between the thermal isolator and pressure plate,
prevent the infiltration of water and avoids the
Concealed opening vents. These opening need for additional sealant.
frame solutions, which preserve the external
appearance of the facade, can be used in multiple Effective drainage. A secondary mullion
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open-in or open-out applications. drainage system enhances weather

performance and quality. The system is zone
Design details. A wide range of external caps drained and pressure equalised to ensure
for greater aesthetic choice. optimum performance and effective drainage in
the most demanding environments.
Options: Options:
- GEODE Acoustic - GEODE single glazing from 6 to 11 mm
Choice of infills. The system can be used with
- GEODE single glazing from 6 to 11 mm glass, insulated panels and other types of opaque
panels.
Architects: COLLECTIF ARCHITECTE Photography: Xavier Benony

GEODE “Trame” aspects

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Visible grid 52 92 100

Common structure with 52

mm-thick profiles. Range
of structural members from
Flat or faceted façades. 4.53 cm4 to 2133 cm4 to
Glazing available from 6 mm meet the needs of each
to 32 mm for flat or faceted project.
curtain wall up to 20°.
Additional acoustic and thermal Fixed visible grid Concealed tilt-turn opening frame Concealed projecting top-hung opening
performance. frame

GEODE Acoustic is an additional option

for the GEODE Grid aspect system
developed for projects requiring
enhanced acoustic and thermal Optional punctual pressure
Optimised plate (Technal patent)
performances with glazing up to 42 Weather tightness assured
distribution of
mm. primarily through the rear face
loads to prevent by fitted vulcanised gaskets to
the deformation accommodate the brise-soleil
supports without reducing the
of the transoms weather tightness.
and to allow the
use of heavy and
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large glass panels. Thermal insulation provided
Maximum Large dimension glazing. by specific polyamide parts
weight of 300 kg GEODE 62 is an option that screwed to the structural’s

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profiles, keeping the infills
(assembled using a uses mullions and transoms in place and supporting the
connector and anti- from a 62 mm module to external clip-on aluminium
Variety in relation the appearance of the façade
caps.
rotation spigot). increase the dimensions The range of internal structural profiles and external caps makes it possible to
of the glazing and thus 6 to 32 mm6thick
épaisseur à 32 mm vary the appearance of the façade.
intensify the light.

Construction Performance
Design. Choice of Simplified manufacturing. The mullions and Advanced thermal performance. The thermal
aluminium caps to transoms are assembled in straight cuts using a insulation of the standard GEODE visible grid solution
highlight the external Infills held in place with
combination of moulded connectors fixed to the is provided via a 34 mm TPE insulator between
design of the façade. a continuous aluminium
front and concealed anti-rotation spigots for ease of the pressure plates and the mullion and transom
pressure plate or a specific
manufacture. structure. This principle ensures optimal thermal
polyamide pressure plate
Faceted façades. For facets up to ±10°, standard performance and meets or exceeds the building’s
with fitted vulcanised
connectors may be used. A special transom block requirements.
Concealed opening gaskets.
combining pressure plates, caps and adaptors can Thermal insulation with glazing Ug = 1.1 W/m²K :
vents. The projecting be used for angles between 10° and 20°. - Fixed curtain wall with 80% glazing (opaque slab
top-hung, parallel, tilt-turn Special option. The transom assembly block nose) Ucw = 1.4 W/m²K.
Choice of gaskets. Available
or emergency access options offers an alternative to anti-rotation parts in - Fixed curtain walling with 50% glazing (80 mm
as large vulcanised corner or
opening vents provide order to meet requirements in relation to design or insulating panel, Up=0.35) Ucw = 1.1 W/m²K
linear pieces depending on
natural ventilation whilst the project in general. Air, water and wind resistant in accordance with
the project’s requirements.
maintaining the aesthetic
European and CWCT standards
lines whatever the
I.T.T Testing and technical approval for the specific
appearance of the external
pressure plate option.
façade.
Thermal calculations of curtain walling carried out according to
EN 13947.
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GEODE “Trame” aspects

Horizontal and Vertical Trame aspect
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Reinforced acoustic and thermal GEODE Horizontal Trame aspect GEODE Horizontal Trame aspect
Common structure with 52 mm- protection. GEODE Acoustic is an with a concealed projecting
thick profiles. Choice of structural option designed for the GEODE top-hung
members from 4.53 cm 4 to 2133 cm4 system. Horizontal Trame aspect for 100

to meet the needs of each project. environments requiring heightened

thermal and acoustic performance.
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Distinctive design

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details. The GEODE
Trame aspect is an
additional design
option offering
the possibility of
highlighting the
vertical and horizontal Glazing from 6 to GEODE Vertical Trame aspect with a GEODE Vertical Trame aspect
profiles on the 32 mm. Up to 42 mm concealed projecting top-hung

building’s envelope. for the Geode Acoustic

option.
Optional punctual
pressure plate (Technal
patent)
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face by fitted vulcanised gaskets
Infills are held in place to accommodate the brise-soleil
supports without reducing the
with a continuous aluminium weather tightness.
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Maximum
weight of 300 polyamide pressure plate
kg per transom with fitted vulcanised Horizontal caps clipped on to the specific pressure plates and a 22 mm
(assembled using gaskets. “hollow” effect gasket conceals the verticals. Infills are kept in place
horizontally by specific polyamide pressure plates. Specific pressure plates
6 to 32 mm6thick
épaisseur à 32 mm
a connector and Horizontal Trame aspect keep the panels up high (quantity to be defined depending on the nature
of the glass components and the region).
an anti-rotation
spigot).

Construction combination of EPDM gaskets keep the infills in

Concealed opening place. They ensure effective drainage by equalising
vents. Projecting top- Contemporary design. Depending on the type the pressure through holes in the pressure blocks
hung, parallel, tilt/turn of frame, vertical or horizontal, there is a range of and caps.
and emergency access caps meaning that you can add depth to the facade Thermal efficiency. The GEODE Trame aspect’s
opening vents provide Minimal strain. On the whilst the gaskets, which are flush with the infills, thermal insulation is assured by a standard 34 mm
natural ventilation whilst structure of the largest conceal the verticals or horizontals. TPE insulator between the pressure plates and the
maintaining consistent mullions/transoms, Dry glazing. The Geode Trame aspect system structure.
aesthetic lines whatever the deformation of the does not require putty to be applied on site. Thermal insulation with glazing ug = 1.3 W/m²K :
the external appearance of glass is reduced thanks Flat or faceted up to 10° (only on the Horizontal - Fixed curtain wall with 80% glazing (opaque slab
the building. to a specific punctual Trame aspect). nose) Ucw = 1.6 W/m²K.
block. - Fixed curtain wall with 50% glazing (80 mm insulating
panel, Ucw=0.35) Ucw = 1.2 W/m²K.
Air, water and wind resistant in accordance with
Vertical Trame aspect Performance European and CWCT standards.
I.T.T testing and technical approval for the special
Technical design resistant to the most extreme pressure plate option.
climatic conditions. A pressure plate on the mullion Thermal calculations of wall cladding carried out according to
or the transom, depending on the version, and a EN 13947.
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Visible grid Horizontal trame aspect

GEODE “Trame” aspects

Acoustic
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Concealed projecting top-hung Concealed projecting top-hung, Vertical section

14 visible grid horizontal Trame aspect Visible grid or horizontal trame
aspect

Features Construction
The enlarged glazing infill up to 42 mm offers The transoms are fixed with connectors or
greater acoustic and thermal protection. Can be mounted onto blocks and can accommodate
used in environments where additional performance glazing infills up to a maximum weight of 240 kg
is required (city centre apartments, hospitals, per transom.
buildings close to airports and railways lines, etc.).
Visible grid or horizontal trame aspect.
Flat or faceted curtain walling.
Performance
Up to ±20°. Reinforced thermal insulation is provided through
Concealed opening vent. The concealed SSG a multichamber spacing gasket and partitioning
projecting top-hung opening frames can be supplied tabs.
for use with 36 mm and 42 mm glazing. Thermal insulation with 42 mm triple glazing Ug =
System compatibility. The profiles allow Technal’s 0.6 W/m²K:
window and door systems to be integrated into
Architects: AGENCE UNITE Photography: Xavier Benony

- Fixed curtain walling with 80% glazing (opaque

curtain wall structures. slab nose) Ucw = 0.9 W/m²K
- Fixed wall cladding with 50% glazing (80 mm
insulating panel, Up=0.35) Ucw = 0.8 W/m²K
Air, water and wind resistant in accordance with
European and CWCT standards.
I.T.T testing

Thermal calculations of wall cladding carried out according to

EN 13947
 GEODE 62 version with GEODE 62 version with external caps and
external caps and grid aspect frame aspect

GEODE “Trame” aspects

GEODE 62
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GEODE 62 concealed projecting top-hung GEODE 62 Visible grid

Features Performance
Large dimension glazing. With a recess height Thermal insulation with 44 mm triple glazing
of 25 mm, GEODE 62 is an option designed for Ug = 0.6 W/m²K:
visible grid curtain walling, enabling designers to - Fixed curtain walling with 80% glazing (opaque
use large glass panels to create glazed surfaces slab nose) Ucw = 0.9 W/m²K
from 6 to 12 m2 (semi-perimeter between - Fixed curtain walling with 50% glazing (80 mm
5 and 7 m) and thus to intensify the natural light. insulating panel, Up=0.35) Ucw = 0.8 W/m²K
Load. The maximum load is 600 kg per transom. Air, water and wind resistant in accordance with
Mullions/transoms: from 80 to 210 mm for European and CWCT standards.
inertias from 92 to 1689 cm4. I.T.T testing
Simple application. For straight façades, this
technical option uses a pressure plate, a horizontal Thermal calculations of wall cladding carried out according to
and a vertical cap and can accommodate glazing EN 13947.
from 8 mm to 44 mm.
Concealed opening vents. The concealed
Architect: Michel GUEDES Photographiy: DR Technal

projecting top-hung opening vents can supplied

with 36 mm and 42 mm glazing.
System compatibility. The profiles allow
Technal’s window and door systems to be
integrated into curtain wall structures.
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Single glazing
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GEODE single glazing GEODE single glazing

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GEODE SG single glazing GEODE single glazing with a concealed 52 52

Vertical trame aspect projecting top-hung opening frame

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Features Construction

Architects: Claudia Mayor, Paloma Baranguan - LKS Ingenieria Photography: Wenzel

Version optimised for temperate regions. The The internal structure and external caps can

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single glazed GEODE option for the visible grid be used on the standard GEODE visible grid and 13
and trame aspect is dedicated to geographical trame aspect system. 56
regions in which the climatic conditions do not It is possible to limit the glass deflection on
require advanced thermal performance or the use free side glass by a punctual piece positioned in
of double glazing. the middle.
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Concealed vent option. Structurally bonded

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projecting top-hung opening vents can be supplied
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for use with glazing from 6 mm to 11 mm. Performance

The GEODE single glazing system allows
Technal’s window and door systems to be Air, water and wind resistant in accordance
integrated into curtain wall structures. with European standards.
Flat and faceted façades: up to 10°. I.T.T testing
Laminated single glazing from 6 to 11 mm.
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Architect: Cardete et Huet Photography: Philippe RUAULT

GEODE Frame aspect

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A contemporary alternative. The exter-

nal beaded frame option of the GEODE
BG system makes it possible to create Patented Technal design. 22
curtain walling with a “frame” aspect. A patented “hook and 100

toggle” fastening system

GEODE BG transparent glazing section GEODE BG concealed projecting top-hung
facilitates the installation of
opening frame
the frames.

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Insulation. Fixed
and opening
frames with a

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thermal break.

Dry glazing. The

glazing is mounted
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onto the frames in the
factory and held in
GEODE BG concealed projecting top-hung opening frames GEODE BG concealed opening frame
Concealed opening place with beading.
frames. The concealed
projecting top-hung and
tilt-turn opening frames,
as well as emergency
Construction
access frames, are available Air tightness . A lower EPDM compression
without altering the gasket assures the system’s total air tightness in
aesthetics of the façade. the form of vulcanised corners or fitted vulcanised GEODE BG
gaskets.
Installation. The carrying frames are fitted to
reinforced option
Glazing from the outside. The the curtain wall structure with a patented hooking Version adapted to zones with high
top and bottom glazing beads Glazing and infills. system. climatic or environmental requirements.
- Fixed and opening frames with a
are riveted to the frame to GEODE BG can support
thermal break.
guarantee additional security. glazing from 6 mm to
- Infills: Fixed frame up to 200 kg,
32 mm on the fixed
sections and the
Performance opening frames up to 120 kg (projecting top-hung)
100 kg (tilt-turn).
opening frames. Thermal insulation with glazing Ug = 1.1 W/m²K : - Concealed opening frame projecting top-hung or tilt-turn.
Flat or faceted. Available as
- Fixed curtain walling with 80% glazing (opaque slab - Straight or inclined façades +/- 3°.
a flat façade or faceted up
nose) Ucw = 1.5 W/m²K - Glazing: From 30 to 36 mm for fixed frames with transparent
to ± 2º.
glazing and projecting top-hung opening frames, 54 mm insulating
- Fixed curtain walling with 50% glazing (insulating
panels, tilt-turn opening frame from 28 to 34 mm.
panel) 80 mm, Up=0.35) Ucw = 1.2 W/m²K
- Thermal insulation up to Ucw = 1.5 W/m²K
I.T.T. testing allows the manufacturer to use CE - Acoustic attenuation up to 40 dB.
markings. - Air, water and wind resistance according to European and CWCT
Air, water and wind resistant in accordance standards.
with European standards - Quick installation of frames using a patented Technal system.
Thermal calculations of wall cladding carried out according to
EN 13947. Product available in special conditions. Contact Technal’s engineering
department.
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Architect: Juan de Ávalos Photography: DR Technal

GEODE All glass aspect

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GEODE All Glass aspect

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Mechanical structural glazing

The GEODE mechanical structural glazing curtain

walling is a technical design enabling the creation of fully 22
glazed façades without attaching aluminium frames to 22
the glazing. As an alternative to SSG (Structural Sealant
Glazing) which uses traditional silicone sealant, the glazing
for the fixed and opening sections is attached to the Projecting top-hung or parallel opening
aluminium frame mechanically using special aluminium
supports.
Concealed opening
From the outside, only the glazing and a thin gasket are
vents projecting, top-
visible.
hung or parallel. Option GEODE SG
- Glazing and infills. Fixed and opening
frames with glazing from 32 to 34 mm for
the transparent spandrel wall panel with
glazing from 6 to 8 mm and 4 mm aluminium
composite panels for opaque sections.
Glass panels: - SSG type projecting top-hung opening
Flat or faceted up to ± 10°. vent - max. weight 120 kg.
Fixed frames: W 3.00 m x H 2.00 m - High-performance weather tightness. A
- Max. weight 240 kg silicone gasket is positioned between the
leaves on a continuous support for guaranteed
Opening vents: projecting top-hung optimal weather tightness.
130 kg Flat or faceted façade up to +/- 5°.
- 22 mm gap between the glass panels.
26 - Parallel 150 kg.

The glazing for the fixed or Construction Quick and easy to manufacture
opening sections is attached
to and held onto the structure Glass panels Global reduction of costs and time spent on site.
by specific retaining fixtures - Use of special double glazing integrating a - Metal builder perspective: No aluminium frames to
made from moulded or continuous u-shaped aluminium profile between produce and deliver to the glass manufacturer.
extruded aluminium. the two panes of glass inside the silicone chamber - Glass manufacturer perspective: no drying/bonding
Finish and weather
for fixing to the curtain wall structure. time for the glass panels on the aluminium frames.
tightness provided
- The double glazing is fixed in place with aluminium Glazing fixed directly onto the aluminium structure
between the glass
toggles positioned at regular intervals along the of the curtain wall without any intermediary profile.
panel by a dry
nose of the aluminium structure and screwed into
EPDM or silicone seal.
the transoms and mullions.
- The extremities of the toggles are inserted into Performance
Glazing from 36 to 42 the u-shaped aluminium profiles between 2 panes
of double glazing. Thermal insulation with glazing Ug = 1.1 W/m²K:
mm for the transparent
Opening vents - Fixed curtain walling with 80% glazing (opaque border)
sections of the fixed and
The concealed opening vents can accommodate Ucw = 1.5 W/m²K
opening frames. Spandrel
projecting top-hung or parallel windows. - Fixed curtain walling with 50% glazing (120 mm
panels with 6 or 8 mm
The same double glazing fastening system is insulating panel, Up=0.24) Ucw = 1.1 W/m²K
glazing or insulating panels
used for opening frames. In this case, the glass System subject to a DTA [French technical
from 40 to 120 mm.
panels are held onto the opening frame by special application document] and I.T.T testing allowing the
aluminium pressure blocks and can accommodate manufacturer to use CE markings
security pieces. Air, water and wind resistant in accordance with
European and CWCT standards.
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Structural Sealant Glazing (SSG)

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Quality assurance. The system
Less visible aluminium. The
is manufactured and bonded
GEODE SSG systems meets the demand
in the factory by certified GEODE SSG fixed frame
for glazed façades with a smooth finish
companies in accordance with
and no externally visible aluminium.
European standards. 96
The glass panels are bonded onto the
aluminium frames with silicone. 111

Concealed opening
vents. Concealed
projecting top-hung
and tilt-turn
opening vents as well Patented design.

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as emergency access A patented hanging
frames are available system facilitates
and ensure the onsite installation.
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homogeneity of the
façade. 40

28 GGEODE SSG concealed projecting top-hung opening frame GEODE SSG concealed tilt-turn opening frame

Flat or faceted façade

up to ± 2º.
Construction
Air tightness. An internal EPDM compression
The SSG glazing, with rounded
gasket assures the system’s total air tightness in
edges on all four sides are offset
at the top to allow water to drain
the form of vulcanised corners or fitted vulcanised GEODE reinforced
gaskets.
away and to improve performance.
Quick installation. The SSG frames are installed
SSG option
Shadow gaskets of 22 onto the curtain wall’s structure with a patented
mm between glazed hooking system. Version adapted to zones with
panels. high climatic or environmental
requirements.
- Fixed frames up to 200 kg,
Performance opening frames up to 120 kg.
- Projecting top-hung opening frame
Loads. The glazing is supported Thermal insulation with glazing Ug = 1.1 W/m²K: - Flat or faceted façades +/- 3°.
by a glass security support at - Fixed curtain walling with 80% glazing (opaque slab - Glazing: of 6, 28 and 34 mm for the transparent section, 54
Glazing and infills. The GEODE
each corner of the aluminium nose) Ucw = 1.8 W/m²K mm insulating panels, 28 and 34 mm opening frames.
SSG system can receive 6 mm
support frame. Each fixed frame - Fixed wall cladding with 50% glazing (insulating - Thermal insulation reinforced up to Ucw = 1.6 W/m²K
glazing in front of the opaque
can therefore receive glass with panel) 50 mm, Up=0.54) Ucw = 1.8 W/m²K - Acoustic attenuation up to 40 dB.
sections, 23 mm or 31 mm for
a maximum weight of 80 kg. - Air, water and wind resistance according to European and
insulating glazing or insulating SSG subjected to ATE and I.T.T testing allowing
CWCT standards.
panels of 60 mm. the manufacturer to use CE markings
- Quick installation of frames using a Technal patented
Air, water and wind resistant in accordance system.
with European standards.
Thermal calculations of wall cladding carried out according to
EN 13947. Product available in special conditions. Contact Technal’s engineering
department.
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Partie fixe Ouvrant à l’italienne

Features
GEODE Flat Cap is an aesthetic and Black integrated cap-pressure plate
30 economical alternative to structural glazing 4.5-mm depth on the external glazing
options, which allows a flat appearance across Infill up to 42 mm
the facade. Vertical façade
Convex/concave facet 90° to 135°
Concealed vent, 24- or 31-mm glazing
SOLEAL Visible vents (with fireman’s access)
Maximum weight: 300Kg by glazing panel
Possibility to realise an all glass facade with
horizontal or vertical outline.

Performances
ITT tests allow CE marking
Weather tightness in accordance with European
standards
Photography : DR Technal
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The 8 mm to 32 mm infills are held in place
Homogenous appearance. These solutions

Roof lights offer designers the possibility to create inclined

roofs, vaults, atriums and pyramids that are fully
with horizontal and vertical pressure plates for the
GEODE Visible grid system and by vertical pressure
compatible and visually coherent with GEODE plates and horizontal pressure blocks for the
vertical façade. GEODE Vertical trame aspect system.
Design details. The rafters and transoms are
GEODE Visible grid: square cut and assembled using the penetrating
Specially designed cap. A special cap for the transom principle.
horizontal and vertical sections reduces the
accumulation of water on the inclined sections.

GEODE Vertical trame aspect: Performance

Minimal strain. The vertical caps and a silicone
gasket with pressure blocks on the transoms Effective drainage. Drainage takes place at the
prevent the glass from becoming misshapen in the end of the transoms via the rafters.
event of negative wind pressure. Resistance to climatic conditions. The weather
tightness of the grid system is assured via an in-
Glazing. The double glazing is manufactured using ternal EPDM gasket and external butyl tape. The
structural silicone. weather tightness of the GEODE Vertical Trame for
the Visible Grid version is assured by EPDM gas-
Incline. Minimum slope: 5° for double glazing (with kets and a silicone gasket on the transoms.
CSTB technical approval).

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GEODE Roof light, GEODE Roof light with Vertical Trame GEODE Roof-mounted opening
Photography: MONTHIERS V.

Visible Grid

Applications
Architect: Nathalie Larradet

Lantern Pyramid
Roof light
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Weather resistance Thermal performance
A sample curtain wall has been tested for each of the following systems in accordance with NF The precise performance depends on a combination of the size of the frames, the thickness of the glass,
standards (French standard), meeting the specific curtain wall requirements of the European standard the type of infill and the options chosen. The values below are provided for information purposes only.
EN 13830. Further information is available upon request.
The GEODE range also meets the requirements of the CWCT standard concerning building
envelopes. Further information is available upon request.
Ucw coefficient of curtain walling without protection (W/m².K)

Air Water 100% glazed on the inside:

GEODE Wind resistence Ug insulation coefficient of glazing (W/m².K)
tightness tightness transparent glazed section +
Triple glazing Double glazing opaque slab nose
2 frames per level:
FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure) W = 1.35 m x H slab nose =
0,6 1,0 1,1
VISIBLE GRID 0.70 m + transparent glazing
PROJECTING TOP-HUNG + int. 0,6 0,8 + int. + int. 1,0 1,1 1,3 1,5 1,7 1,9 = 2.50 m.
A3 E1200 VC5
OPENING insulating iinsulating insulating insulating, extruded
polystyrene, 50 mm thick
FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure) Grid 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,8 1,9 (Up = 0.54)
HORIZONTAL

Trame Aspect
TRAME PROJECTING TOP-HUNG Grid v. Acoustic 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,8 1,9
A4 E9A VC3
OPENING
Horizontal 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,8 1,9
FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure)
VERTICAL Horizontal v. Acoustic 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,8 1,9
TRAME ASPECTS

TRAME PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 E8A VC3 62 Grid 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,8 1,9
OPENING
Structural glazing* 1,4 1,5 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 2,0 2,1

All Glass
VISIBLE GRID A4 E1200 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure))

Aspect
SSG 1,7 1,8 1,8 1,8 2,0 2,1 2,2 2,4
34 ACOUSTIC HORIZONTAL A4 E750 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure)
Reinforced SSG version 1,8 1,9 2,1 2,3 2,4
PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 E1050 VC3 BG 1,4 1,5 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,9 2,1

Aspect
Frame
OPENING

VISIBLE GRID A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure)
Reinforced BG version 1,7 1,9 2,1 2,2 2,4

GEODE 62 * insulator ACERMI 40 mm (Up = 0,66)

PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 E1050 VC3
OPENING

VISIBLE GRID AE RE1650 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure)

SINGLE HORIZONTAL TRAME AE RE900 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure)
GLAZING
Ucw coefficient of curtain walling without protection (W/m².K)
PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 E1200 VC2
OPENING
60% glazed on the inside:
FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure) Coefficient Ug d’isolation des vitrages(W/m².K) glazed transparent section
FRAME AS.

BEADED Triple glazing Double glazing + opaque apron wall 2

GLAZING PROJECTING TOP-HUNG frames per level
A4 E9A VC3
OPENING W = 1.35 m x H transparent
0,6 1,0 1,1
glazing = 1.50 m + apron
+ int. 0,6 0,8 + int. + int. 1,0 1,1 1,3 1,5 1,7 1,9
REINFORCED wall = 1.00 m. 50 mm thick
BG VERSION FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-2400 and 3600 pa (sudden pressure) insulating insulating insulating extruded polystyrene
insulator (Up = 0.54)
Grid 1,1 1,1 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5
FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1200 and 1800 pa (sudden pressure)
MECHANICAL

Trame aspect
STRUCTURAL
Grid v. Acoustic 0,9 1,0 1,0 1,1 1,1 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5
GLAZING PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 RE900 VC3 Horizontal 1,1 1,2 1,2 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,5 1,6
OPENING
Horizontal v. Acoustic 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,1 1,1 1,2 1,2 1,3 1,4 1,4 1,5
ALL GLASS ASPECT

SG VERSION
STRUCTURAL FIXED A4 E1200 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression - 2500 pa 62 Grid 0,9 1,0 1,1 1,1 1,1 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,3 1,4 1,5
GLAZING
Structural glazing* 1,3 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,7
All Glass
Aspect

FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression-1600 and 2400 pa (sudden pressure) SSG 1,7 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,9 2,0 2,1 2,1
SSG Reinforced SSG version 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,9 2,0
PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 E9A VC3
OPENING BG 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,7
aspect
Frame

SSG VERSION Reinforced BG version 1,5 1,6 1,7 1,8 1,8

FIXED A4 R7 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression - 2400 and 3600 pa (sudden pressure)
REINFORCED

FIXED A4 RE1200 Satisfactory results under pressure and depression - 2400 and 3600 pa (sudden pressure) * insulator ACERMI 40 mm (Up = 0,66)

FLAT CAP
PROJECTING TOP-HUNG A4 E1200 VC3
OPENING
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1. Architect: Luis Pérez Salamanca Photography: DR Technal

2. Architects: Espagno & Milani Photography : Sylvain Mille
3. Architect: Jean Pierre Meignan Photography : Willy Berre

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