Torre Rioja building, located in Madrid, showcases a world-class green building with noise-absorbing glass technology. Because Torre Rioja is located inside an up-and-coming very busy industrial neighborhood, Saflex Acoustic PVB interlayer was used to create an optimal workplace environment.
The glass windows on all five floors of Torre Rioja were replaced with new windows featuring Saflex Acoustic PVB interlayer in conjunction with traditional glass interlayers to produce enhanced acoustical glazing systems.
Product Benefits
- Reduction of up to 10 decibels in the critical frequency range versus conventional interlayers
- Deliver a new exterior aesthetic with increased noise abatement for the interior
- 50% reduction in perceived loudness
- Delivers the well-known characteristics of laminated glass—safety and security, enhanced UV screening, and exceptional durability
- Gives the Torre Rioja multi-functional, high-performance glazing for the façade
Certification
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification evaluates sustainable strategies that have been implemented in the building according to its location, water consumption, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, innovation, CO2 footprint, material and resources, and waste management throughout its useful life.
After a total rehabilitation that included the replacement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as the replacement of its glass façade, Torre Rioja received the award in the LEED category of Core & Shell with 97 out of 100 possible points.
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Year | 2015 |
| Architect(s)/Firm | Ignacio Cristos Ayala |
| Featured Products | Saflex Acoustic |
