Key principle: improved sightline temperatures

When the Living Shangri-La building project in Vancouver, British Columbia, was being conceived, everyone involved knew it was going to be something special. The 60-story building is nearly 270 feet taller than any other in Vancouver’s skyline making it a true focal point for all who visit. Aesthetics and solace are a premium for the intended clientele who would not tolerate any negative conditions, such as condensation.
Living Shangri-La was designed to include a four-sided, structural-glazed fenestration product, immediately eliminating most of the warm-edge spacer choices (most lacking the strength to withstand the strains and forces—a requirement in structural glazing). In the end, only stainless steel and Warm-Light® by Azon warm-edge spacer fulfilled the structural requirements. Through thermal simulations, the Garibaldi Inc. insulating glass unit incorporating Warm-Light® spacer was proven to be more than 2.5ºC (4.5ºF) warmer at the sightline, while lowering the overall U-factor. The selected combination of efficiency and comfort will allow the future occupants to truly be Living Shangri-La.