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Tessellate™ is a self-contained, framed screen whose perforated pattern can continually shift and evolve; creating a dynamic architectural element that regulates light and solar gain, ventilation and airflow, privacy, and views. It is designed for walls, glass and glazing systems, and dividers as a versatile, multi-purpose façade.
Tessellate™ consists of a series of stacked panels that can be constructed of various metals or plastics. As these layers move and overlap, the result is a kaleidoscopic visual display of patterns aligning and then diverging into a fine, light-diffusing mesh.
Creating a living building
When a building physically transforms, it in turn transforms the viewer’s surroundings — through spatial impact or shifting play of light from kinetic surfaces.
Much like the leaves on a tree, Tessellate™ can at once create the effect of dappled sunlight during the summer months, and allow direct light to stream in during the winter
- Applying Tessellate™ to the building envelope can reduce overall energy consumption by 6%.*
- Tessellate™ can reduce a building’s annual cooling load by 15%-20% over fixed shading. This reduces the annual cooling energy required to provide a comfortable internal environment.
- Due to its automated, adaptive response to internal and external daylight levels, Tessellate™ can provide 12-14% more hours per year when day-lighting systems can be used over artificial lights, as compared to fixed shading or traditional blinds.
- When applied to a glass façade Tessellate™ allows glass with a higher daylight transmission value and improved color rendering capabilities to be specified while meeting or exceeding ASHRAE 90.1 2007 SHGC values.
* Based on a typical open office floor plate with floor to ceiling glass using ASHRAE 90.1 2007 envelope performance values for a baseline.
Custom by nature
Tessellate™ is suitable for all building geometries; panel shape and size can be tailored to match your building design and requirements — from non-rectangular profiles, to facets comprising a three-dimensional surface.
Tessellate™ perforations are available in an endless range of patterns. Our R&D team has developed a library of options ranging from regular grids to free-form and non-repeating patterns. We can consult with you to develop custom designs appropriate for your architecture, or create patterns based on your own original artwork.
Tessellate™ can be customized to fit any architectural vision — the options are virtually endless.
The product of a partnership
Tessellate™ is the first adaptive façade system jointly produced by A. Zahner Company and Adaptive Building Initiative (ABI).
ABI, a joint-venture of Hoberman Associates and Buro Happold, is a worldwide industry leader in the design, engineering, physics, and integration of complex architectural structures and systems.
Zahner has pioneered advances in the architectural metal industry for well over 100 years, providing solutions for its clients through an integrated organization combining design services, engineering, fabrication and manufacturing.
To learn more about Tessellate™ and how to get it for your building, contact us.
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info@tessellatesurface.com
Craig Holland
+1 212-349-7919 X223
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