Develops and markets facade products with phase-change material, fluid glass and vacuum glass for energy-efficient buildings.
GLASSX AG
Zurich (CH)New on Amplifa
About GlassX
GLASSX AG, headquartered in Zurich, develops and markets facade products whose optical and thermal properties make buildings energetically sustainable while also meeting comfort and design requirements. Core products are PCM facade elements (GLASSX®comfort/crystal, GLASSX®store), in which a thin 15 mm layer of translucent phase-change material can absorb as much heat as a 25 cm thick concrete wall. The portfolio is complemented by Fluidglass, a system with circulating fluid between transparent panes that converts passive facades into active collectors, as well as vacuum glass with a slim design, high thermal insulation and sound protection. Product development was carried out in cooperation with research institutes such as ETH Zurich, EMPA Dübendorf and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. Production is handled by GLASSX AG through strong production partners; distribution takes place via an international network. Reference projects are located in Switzerland, Germany and Italy, including residential, commercial and school buildings.
- Site
- Zürich
- Processes
- GLASSX®comfort/GLASSX®crystal facade elements with PCM (phase-change material) in the glazing, GLASSX®store (interior element with PCM, optionally printed glass), GLASSX®prism facade element, Fluidglass – fluid-permeated transparent facade/collector systems, Vacuum glass (glazing with vacuum interlayer), Development and marketing of facade products (PCM facades, Fluidglass, vacuum glass), International distribution network, Production via partners
- Materials
- Glass, Phase-Change Material (PCM), Fluid (heat transfer fluid for Fluidglass), Heat transfer fluid
- Founded
- 2002
- Industries
- Construction / Architecture, Building services / Energy efficiency, Residential construction, Commercial and school buildings
- 01
Research & development
- 02
Engineering of facade systems
- 03
Production via partners
- 04
Distribution via international network
- 05
Project support
Materials & Technologies
Glass
Base material of all facade and glazing elements.
Phase-Change Material (PCM)
Translucent layer in the glazing that stores heat and prevents overheating in summer.
Heat transfer fluid
Circulates between the panes in Fluidglass, turning the facade into a solar-thermal collector.
Locations
Zurich
CHHeadquarters / Administration
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLASSX®comfort/GLASSX®crystal facade elements with PCM (phase-change material) in the glazingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Glass, Phase-Change Material (PCM) |
| GLASSX®store (interior element with PCM, optionally printed glass)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Glass, Phase-Change Material (PCM) |
| GLASSX®prism facade elementEngineering | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Fluidglass – fluid-permeated transparent facade/collector systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Glass, Fluid (heat transfer medium) |
| Vacuum glass (glazing with vacuum interlayer)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Glass |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 2002
GLASSX AG was founded in Zurich by Prof. Dietrich Schwarz with the aim of developing novel solar facade systems for sustainable architecture.
- 2004
Market entry of GLASSX products; since then placement in construction projects in Germany and abroad.