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ALUMINIUM JOINERY - A REVEALER OF SENSES

* Source: ARCH VISION. ** Study entitled “Les Français et les nuisances sonores” (French people and sound pollution), conducted for the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy

The 30th edition of the BATIMAT fair is confirmation once again of the pioneering and committed spirit that drives TECHNAL, a specialist in aluminium building systems. TECHNAL uses this event as a platform on which to experiment and exhibit its innovative solutions and places great emphasis on providing architects, purchasing advisors and contracting authorities with solutions tailored to their requirements. For several years, the brand has stood out on its markets, combining the ideas of well-being, design and elegance in the development of its tailor-made joinery products. Having previously focused on thermal performance and accessibility in accordance with successive regulations, TECHNAL has for the last two years concentrated its research efforts on auditory perception.

At the heart of this research is acoustic protection, which has become a key social issue with the verticalisation of cities and urban densification, both of which exacerbate noise pollution in work and home life. Over 80%* of architects say that sound insulation is a key criterion when working on building or renovation projects. According to an IFOP** study, French people are increasingly looking to protect themselves against noise. 86% have felt discomfort at home and 85% at their place of work. Considering vehicle traffic and neighbours (everyday life, work, children, animals, etc.) to be the primary sources of noise pollution, 92% think that closing their windows is the right solution to protect themselves against noise.

The two trend-setting acoustic concepts from TECHNAL, which will be revealed at the BATIMAT fair, were designed and developed based on this global vision. The brand's goal is to provide effective tools and solutions to professionals and private individuals.

n TECHACOUSTIC® BY TECHNAL SOFTWARE The first on the market to measure joinery products' acoustic performance to an accuracy of 1 dB.

n ACTIVE ACOUSTIC CONCEPT A patented system that guarantees the acoustic attenuation of joinery products, even with the window open. Based on the combination of complementary "passive" and "act ive" technologies, this system enables an acoustic attenuation of up to 25 dB.

Hearing and the other senses will be the central theme on the BATIMAT stand. Designed by Alain Moatti of the MOATTI-RIVIERE agency, a majestic 450 m2 window beckons you to a sensory experience through the interplay of reflections, large dimensions and the feeling of verticality. In designing this stand, the architect used four e vo c a t i v e t h e m e s ; " M o n u m e n t a l i t y " , "Disappearance", "Threshold" and "Scent". These themes reveal TECHNAL's values of innovation, design, comfort and quality of life. The stand will be both a meeting space that is suitable for business exchanges and an exhibition area for several new products such as a façade, a fire door, a folding door, etc.



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A MAJESTIC ARCHITECTURAL STAND �� 4

ALAIN MOATTI , SOME KEY DATES . . . �� 5

MONUMENTALITY �� 6

DISAPPEARANCE �� 6

THRESHOLD �� 7

SCENT �� 7

IMMATERIALITY AND EXPERIMENTATION �� 8 -9

INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS �� 10

TECHACOUSTIC ® BY TECHNAL SOFTWARE �� 11-12

ACTIVE ACOUSTIC CONCEPT �� 13-14

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A MAJESTIC ARCHITECTURAL STANDIn keeping with the tradition of the last 15 editions of the BATIMAT fair, TECHNAL hired a well-known architect to create its stand. This year, it is Alain Moatti of the MOATTI-RIVIERE agency that is designing the stand. He has that special talent of being able to draw upon the brand's DNA to find the impetus for an architectural project.

The 2015 stand, covering an area of 450 m², reveals TECHNAL's values of innovation, design and comfort. To design the stand, Alain Moatti used four evocative themes that define the essence of the brand: Monumental i ty, Disappearance, Threshold and Scent.

14 TECHNAL STANDS DESIGNED BY RENOWNED ARCHITECTS

2013 Frédéric BOREL, FRÉDÉRIC BOREL ARCHITECTE

2011 Nicolas MICHELIN, ANMA (AGENCE NICOLAS MICHELIN & ASSOCIÉS)

2009 Anne LACATON & Jean-Philippe VASSAL, LACATON & VASSAL

2007 Jacques FERRIER, JACQUES FERRIER ARCHITECTES

2005 Jean-Paul VIGUIER, JEAN-PAUL VIGUIER ET ASSOCIÉS

2003 Manuelle GAUTRAND, MANUELLE GAUTRAND ARCHITECTURE

2001 Reine SAGNES & Jean-Marie PETTES, SCM SAGNES REINE & PETTES JEAN-MARIE

1999 Françoise-Hélène JOURDA, JOURDA ARCHITECTES

1997 Albert VIAPLANA & Helio PINON

1995 Norman FOSTER, FOSTER & PARTNERS

1993 Dominique PERRAULT, PERRAULT ARCHITECTE

1991 Jean-Michel WILMOTTE, WILMOTTE & ASSOCIÉS

1989 Jean NOUVEL, ATELIERS JEAN NOUVEL

1987 Dominique CHATELET, DOMINIQUE CHATELET ARCHITECTES

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ALAIN MOATTI , SOME KEY DATES . . .Alain Moatti graduated from the UP6 Architecture school in 1988 and has 30 years' experience in the fields of architecture, interior architecture, scenography and design. After gaining experience between 1985 and 1994, he opened his own agency in 1994. In 2001, he met Henri Rivière (1965-2010) with whom he founded the MOATTI-RIVIÈRE agency. With backgrounds that complemented one another and similar artistic sensibilities, these two men shared a taste for the "manifest". The imaginary, emotion, sublimation and history of the place lie at the origin of the project to which they give a face rooted in reality.

The agency is recognised for its ability to work on places that are steeped in history and symbolic value. The agency respects the identity of each project while giving it a new lease of life and a contemporary face. From cultural facilities to institutions, via shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, offices, design products or business or commercial furnishings, the customer's identity is at the heart of each project. This talent has been recognised in the worlds of culture, fashion, hospitality and gastronomy (Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Akris, Galeries Lafayette, Baccarat, the chef Yannick Alléno, etc.) and is displayed through the work undertaken on exceptional sites such as the redevelopment of the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower. The agency is currently developing projects in China, Bahrain and Lebanon.In 2008, Alain Moatti won the National Prize for the "best metal construction work" for the renovation and conversion of a 19th century boilerworks belonging to the SNCF. He also received the National Prize at the "Trophées Designer's Days" for the scenography of the maison Baccarat in Paris. 2011 was a crowning year as it was this year that he was received into the Académie d’Architecture.

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MONUMENTALITYWhen visitors enter the stand, they discover façades 5 metres in height. A mirrored ceiling doubles these heights and makes them seem unknown. These vertical elements monumentalise the products and transcend the scale of the place.

DISAPPEARANCECreating a world in which limits become blurred, and where walls seem invisible and highlight TECHNAL aluminium solutions. The finesse of the joinery products, the simplicity of their mechanisms, the transparency and reflections of their glazing make material disappear.

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THRESHOLDFor Alain Moatti, TECHNAL defines the thresholds. A relationship between the inside and outside is the very basis of architecture. This subtle border between the interior and the exterior is achieved on the stand by the transparency of products and the marks on the ground.

SCENTThe architect plays around with his drawings which are the only graphical representation of the stand. TECHNAL products are the only three-dimensional representations. These drawings represent a garden, the outdoors. The project that the architect proposes is not, therefore, the bottle, an object, but the experience, a scent.

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IMMATERIALITY AND EXPERIMENTATION

Alain Moatti wanted to create an immaterial place where the visitor has a unique experience and loses all notion of landmarks and spaces. “Architecture is the creation of imaginary places; we give them a face in reality", the architect said.

This stand is a project of depth rather than shape, which plays with reflections, large dimensions and verticality. Here, TECHNAL products are not placed on a stage; rather they enter into a refined universe of blue and white hues which serve as a reminder of the brand's logo.

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The main entrance exhibits three full-height façade solutions. This is an architecturally rigorous project, with no limits and significant depths, which epitomises the stand. When the visitor glances skyward, the feeling of t imelessness, unknown expanses and transparency is accentuated by the mirrored ceiling and lights integrated into the product structures (façades, sliding systems, doors, windows, etc.).

THE STAND IS COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING:

n an “Exhibition” area, split into two clear zones by marks on the ground, in which new products are presented. This layout highlights the subtle boundary between interior and exterior. According to the plan, the "outside" will have fine vegetation of various shades of grey. The "inside" contains virtual meeting rooms with tables, chairs and window openings that are sketched and dimensioned like on an architect's drawing.

n a “Backstage” area (equipment rooms, locker rooms, etc.) connected by a cafeteria serving as a central meeting area and linking point. The cafeteria has a green courtyard, around which a translucent curtain gives the impression of an architectural façade reflecting in the mirror. This fourth dimension corresponds with the reflection and gives a feeling of depth.

A part of the stand is exclusively reserved for presenting TECHNAL's acoustic concepts. This is where visitors are invited to enjoy a true sensory experience. On the stand, visitors can move freely in wide, flowing walkways. A nod to the brand, the historic 4114 profile which symbolises the logo w i l l a d o r n e a ch r e c e p t i o n b o o t h .

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Vehicle traffic, local shops, the neighbour's vacuum cleaner or television... all sources of noise in our daily work and home live. These sources of noise pollution are exacerbated with the densification of urban life and the ever-growing number of people per square metre. To ensure comfort inside their homes, 92%* of French people instinctively close their windows. This need for sound insulation is also a major issue for more than 80%** of architects when working on building or renovation projects. To provide tailor-made solutions to professionals and private individuals, for the past three years the TECHNAL Research & Development department has been working on innovative and pioneering projects to optimise acoustic properties of openings. The department will unveil two exclusive solutions at the BATIMAT fair:

n TECHACOUSTIC® BY TECHNAL SOFTWARE, the first on the market to be able to measure joinery products' acoustic performance to an accuracy of 1 dB. This software can be used to optimise the definition of a TECHNAL window to ensure conformity with French acoustic regulations, which set a minimum value of 30 dB at the façade for insulation against external airborne noise (DnTA,tr)***. A certificate of recognition of this regulation is mandatory in France for all dwellings subject to a request for a building permit after 1 January 2013 (French Decree 2011-604 of 11 May 2011 and the Order of 27 November 2012).

n THE ACTIVE ACOUSTIC CONCEPT enables a joinery product to retain its sound insulation properties when it's in an open position. This innovative and patented system is based on the combination of complementary "passive" and "active" technologies. It can achieve acoustic attenuation levels of up to 25 dB. This reduction is the same as going from the noise of a busy road to that of a quiet office, for example.

INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS: TWO NEW PIONEERING SOLUTIONS ON THE ACOUSTIC MARKET

* According to an IFOP poll conducted for the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy in September 2014.** Source: ARCH VISION.*** This insulation value reaches 45 dB DnTA,tr for façades of buildings adjacent to rail or road transport infrastructure.

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TECHACOUSTIC ® BY TECHNAL SOFTWARE:FOR AN ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF A WINDOW'S ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

In partnership with GAMBA ACOUSTIQUE - the most renowned acoustics engineering agency in France -, TECHNAL has developed new software which checks the acoustic performance of a joinery product based on a given configuration. This reliable tool is the only one on the market that can provide an assessment* to an accuracy of 1 dB, regardless of the composition (dimensions and glazing). This is the equivalent of a laboratory test. This saves time and money for prime contractors and contracting authorities, who get their desired performance in just a couple of clicks. This advanced software also performs accurate modeling of complex assemblies (window above fixed light with side fixed lights, etc.) and large joinery products.

A simple and intuit ive sales tool, the TECHACOUSTIC® BY TECHNAL software is designed to facilitate the work of TECHNAL technical support and sales teams. It ensures a quality of service for prime contractors and contracting authorities and optimises their choices of joinery products. This software is currently designed to calculate the performance of SOLEAL fixed and casement frames, while the complete version will feature doors, sliding systems and curtain-walls.

* The calculations are performed using a semi-analytical method with a dedicated algorithm. The calculations are determined using a calibrated extrapolation principle based on tests performed in the laboratory.

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RESULTS IN JUST A COUPLE OF CLICKS

Users begin by entering their choice of frame. They select the range, version (single or composite) and the type of opening (tilt/turn, open-in, bottom-hung, window or patio door, one leaf or two). A "freestyle" option also enables them to create a bespoke joinery assembly according to their requirements.Users then specify the dimensions required and select their type of infill using the predetermined glazing and panels database (4-16-4; 4-16-8; 6-16-10; 10-16-44-2 SI…).

Once these items have been entered, the TECHACOUSTIC® BY TECHNAL software instantly provides the values of the product's acoustic reduction under the European standard Rw (C; Ctr) and the American standard (STC). It plots the acoustic reduction curve across the entire frequency spectrum, from 100 to 3,150 Hz. These results can be published as a report and handed to the customer.

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ACTIVE ACOUSTIC CONCEPT: OPEN UP TO THE OUTSIDE AND PROTECT AGAINST OUTDOOR NOISE AT THE SAME TIME!

This innovative sliding window concept* provides sound insulation against airborne noise even when open. This is a real asset for occupants who want to ventilate a room while protecting against external noise. Its patented system, developed in partnership with GAMBA ACOUSTIQUE and the Mechanical and Acoustic Laboratory (LMA) of the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), is based on the combination of "passive" and "active" technologies. These complementary technologies are harnessed to treat the entire frequency spectrum, between 500 and 4,000 Hz for the passive technology and 80-500 Hz for the active technology. For a window with a 10 cm opening and acoustic glazing 44.2/14/10, there can be a reduction of up to 25 dB; that's the equivalent, on average, of 300 times less noise inside. For comparison, without the "active/passive" treatment, this window provides sound reduction of 10 dB when open 10 cm and a reduction of 35 dB when closed. The "active/passive" system is fully integrated into the joinery structure and when closed it retains a similar look to a conventional window.

* This concept could be applied to other types of sliding system as well as to casement windows.

PASSIVE TECHNOLOGY

The concept was developed and tested on an opening of 10 cm in accordance anti-defenestration safety standards. To absorb noise, this opening or "slot" has two side walls which create a tunnel acting as a silencing device. These side walls are made up of sound-damping material (mineral wool 6- 20 cm thick and around 25 cm deep) placed on the outer mullions of the opening frame and the frame mullion. When sound enters the silencing device, it is absorbed by the walls as it travels through. In the end, the noise is reduced in medium and high frequencies (corresponding to high-pitched sounds such as the voice).

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ACTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Sound is a pressure wave, comprising of "peaks" and "troughs", which spreads through the air like waves on the surface of water. The principle of the active technology is to sense this wave, analyse it in real time and then generate an inverse sound: "peaks" become "troughs" and vice versa. This counter-wave is emitted onto the incident wave, and the peaks and troughs offset. The unwanted sound and the inverse sound cancel each other out, reducing the noise.

Microphones* record the incident sound that passes through the tunnel. A computer analyses it and produces the counter-sound which is emitted through speakers*. This system constantly monitors sounds and automatically cancels out low frequencies (low-pitched noise such as traffic). The computer implements an active checking algorithm (filtered reference) to optimise the control signals sent to each speaker.

* The number of microphones and speakers varies according to the height of the window. Speakers may have different diameters according to the useable volume required for each speaker and the frequency range.

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