A first embodiment of an aluminium extrusion framing system comprises a first wedge member and a second wedge member made of resilient material for securing and sealing a panel in the framing system. The framing system also comprises an aluminium extrusion having a channel adapted to receive an edge of the panel therein. A first side wall is formed with a first elongate retention means extending the full length of the extrusion for receiving the first wedge member in connection therewith. A removable cover plate is adapted to be secured to the extrusion and received in close proximity to a top edge of the first side wall of the channel whereby, in use, when the panel is installed in the channel with the first wedge member received in connection with the first retention means, the first wedge member is substantially concealed when the removable cover plate is secured to the extrusion.

A first embodiment of an aluminium extrusion framing system comprises a first wedge member and a second wedge member made of resilient material for securing and sealing a panel in the framing system. The framing system also comprises an aluminium extrusion having a channel adapted to receive an edge of the panel therein. A first side wall is formed with a first elongate retention means extending the full length of the extrusion for receiving the first wedge member in connection therewith. A removable cover plate is adapted to be secured to the extrusion and received in close proximity to a top edge of the first side wall of the channel whereby, in use, when the panel is installed in the channel with the first wedge member received in connection with the first retention means, the first wedge member is substantially concealed when the removable cover plate is secured to the extrusion.

This door assembly (29) comprises a frame (31), extending along a frame plane (P1) and comprising: at least one frame beam (35) defining a frame axis (X35) along the frame plane, the frame beam comprising a main body (39) elongated along the frame axis and having a substantially constant cross-section (S39) along said frame axis, the main body comprising a beveled portion (55) inclined relative to the frame plane; and a swing door (33), pivotably secured to the frame between an opened position and a closed position, said swing door comprising at least one edge beam (63) comprising a main body (139) elongated along an edge axis (X63) of the edge beam and having a substantially constant cross-section (S139) along said edge axis, the main body comprising a beveled portion (155) which is brought to rest against the beveled portion of the frame beam when the swing door is brought to the closed position, wherein the cross-section (S39) of the main body (39) of the frame beam (35) is identical to the cross-section (S139) of the main body (139) of the edge beam (63).

This door assembly (29) comprises a frame (31), extending along a frame plane (P1) and comprising: at least one frame beam (35) defining a frame axis (X35) along the frame plane, the frame beam comprising a main body (39) elongated along the frame axis and having a substantially constant cross-section (S39) along said frame axis, the main body comprising a beveled portion (55) inclined relative to the frame plane; and a swing door (33), pivotably secured to the frame between an opened position and a closed position, said swing door comprising at least one edge beam (63) comprising a main body (139) elongated along an edge axis (X63) of the edge beam and having a substantially constant cross-section (S139) along said edge axis, the main body comprising a beveled portion (155) which is brought to rest against the beveled portion of the frame beam when the swing door is brought to the closed position, wherein the cross-section (S39) of the main body (39) of the frame beam (35) is identical to the cross-section (S139) of the main body (139) of the edge beam (63).

An insulating glazing unit that has at least two glass panes and a circumferential spacer profile between them near their edges, for use in a window, a door, or a façade glazing, which has in each case a frame surrounding the edges of the insulating glazing, into which the insulating glazing is inserted using spacers, wherein at least one RFID transponder is attached to the insulating glazing unit as an identification element, wherein the a least one transponder is positioned at the edge or on the boundary edge of a glass pane such that, in the installed state of the window, door, or façade glazing, it is positioned on or above a spacer in the surrounding, in particular metallic, frame.

An insulating glazing unit that has at least two glass panes and a circumferential spacer profile between them near their edges, for use in a window, a door, or a façade glazing, which has in each case a frame surrounding the edges of the insulating glazing, into which the insulating glazing is inserted using spacers, wherein at least one RFID transponder is attached to the insulating glazing unit as an identification element, wherein the a least one transponder is positioned at the edge or on the boundary edge of a glass pane such that, in the installed state of the window, door, or façade glazing, it is positioned on or above a spacer in the surrounding, in particular metallic, frame.

Thermally broken fenestration systems are provided that improve performance characteristics or combinations thereof, including strength and thermal conductivity. Embodiments disclosed include one or more fenestration frame assemblies, each having an interior frame member and an exterior frame member. The interior frame members and exterior frame members are coupled together via a plurality of bridges distributed along the length of the respective fenestration frame assembly. The bridges provide structural rigidity, while providing a plurality of air gaps between interior frame member and the exterior frame member to provide a thermal break.

Thermally broken fenestration systems are provided that improve performance characteristics or combinations thereof, including strength and thermal conductivity. Embodiments disclosed include one or more fenestration frame assemblies, each having an interior frame member and an exterior frame member. The interior frame members and exterior frame members are coupled together via a plurality of bridges distributed along the length of the respective fenestration frame assembly. The bridges provide structural rigidity, while providing a plurality of air gaps between interior frame member and the exterior frame member to provide a thermal break.

A vacuum glazing includes a vacuum layer formed between a first glazing and a second glazing, a spacer provided in the vacuum layer, a frame provided at edge portions of the first and second glazings, and a sealant interposed between the frame and surfaces of the first and second glazings to perform sealing of the vacuum layer. The insulating performance of the vacuum glazing is improved.

A vacuum glazing includes a vacuum layer formed between a first glazing and a second glazing, a spacer provided in the vacuum layer, a frame provided at edge portions of the first and second glazings, and a sealant interposed between the frame and surfaces of the first and second glazings to perform sealing of the vacuum layer. The insulating performance of the vacuum glazing is improved.