FLOA

The first Passivhaus-certified wood-aluminum lift-and-slide system of its kind in the region, representing a new generation of design.

Contemporary architecture demands the nearly impossible

Heavy glass panels move smoothly and quietly with minimal effort, creating a sense of uninterrupted space. The interior and the landscape merge into a single whole.

Projects increasingly require:

  • Panoramic glazing and maximum natural light,
  • Clean lines and minimalism without visual “clutter”,
  • Visual integration of the interior with the terrace or landscape,
  • High energy efficiency.

However, traditional sliding systems impose technical limitations. Profiles become bulkier, thermal bridges appear, thresholds disrupt the continuity of the floor, and heavy sashes require significant effort or an electric drive.

Architecture has to adapt to the structure, not the other way around.

More glass, less frame—more light and energy

FLOA eliminates the very idea of compromise by combining engineering solutions that are typically at odds with one another.

  • The slim profile preserves the facade’s proportions.
  • Large-format glazing increases natural light and solar heat gains, improving the building’s energy balance.
  • A fully integrated, threshold-free solution creates a continuous floor level.
  • Frame thermal insulation certified by the Passivhaus Institute reduces heat loss to Uw = 0.65 W/(m²K).

Aesthetics and physics begin to work in harmony.

FLOA is based on pure mechanics, not electronics

  • The magnetic guide reduces friction and ensures smooth, quiet sliding even for heavy doors.
  • The soft-close mechanism guarantees gentle and controlled closing.
  • The system has no motors, sensors, or complex drive mechanisms.
  • It requires no power supply, and maintenance is simpler.

Fewer moving or complex components mean less risk of service and repair needs and more predictable long-term operation.

An opening up to 12 m wide with a smooth manual operation

There are two approaches to operating large-scale sliding systems on the market: electric drive or mechanical operation. To objectively assess the differences, let’s compare them based on their key operational parameters.

Electric drive systems increase project costs, complicate installation, and require regular maintenance.

Every additional electronic component is a potential point of failure and a source of future costs.

FLOA provides the same level of comfort mechanically—without relying on an electrical supply.

Windows can be a source of energy rather than a spot of energy loss

In an energy-efficient building, glazing becomes an active energy component.

During the heating season, approximately 2,800 kWh of energy enters a building through 20 m² of glazing if it faces south.

By comparison, 11 kW of solar panels in an identical location generate about 1,900 kWh.

The larger the glazing area and the fewer the frames, the greater the building’s energy gains.

With FLOA glazing, the proportion of glass area is larger, and when thoughtfully installed, it becomes not a source of energy loss but a source of gain. This is confirmed by Passive House certification.

FLOA is an innovative system created based on real-world experience

It was developed in collaboration with Archideco and i2—a manufacturer with more than 15 years of experience in high-energy-efficiency window and facade solutions.

i2 solutions are used in schools, libraries, and public buildings in Latvia and Sweden, where requirements for quality, durability, and energy efficiency are particularly high.

FLOA was born out of practice, not theory.

  • More light.
  • More energy.
  • More freedom for architecture.
  • Fewer losses.
  • Fewer complications.
  • Fewer limitations.


FLOA — when sliding becomes a flow

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