Deutscher Bundestag Berlin

Architecture

Building Owner: Bundesrepublik Deutschland

Architect: Lord Norman Foster, London

Planer: Kuehn Bauer and Partners, Munich

Location: Berlin, Germany

Task

Renovation of the Reichstag building destroyed in 2nd World War
Refurbishment of existing glazed roofing in original dersign from Paul Wallot
Creation of a suitable indoor climate on the top floor of the building

Solution

Opening of parts of roof glazing with a micro sun shielding louvre
Lower glass row constructed of sun protection glass to ensure an uninhibited view
With use of a micro sun shielding louvre, uniform daylight conditions are created without ingress of direct sunlight
Energy transmission is reduced to 14% with the louvre