From now on, Janisol Arte 2.0 single and double side-hung windows, both inward- and outward-opening versions, as well as bottom-hung windows, now offer comprehensive burglar protection up to RC2.

The ultra-slim profile system was tested by gbd Dornbirn according to DIN EN 1627 and passed with flying colours. The Janisol Arte 2.0 RC2 represents a consistent enhancement to the steel profile series for narrow windows. The second generation of Janisol Arte boasts stainless steel profiles as well as weatherresistant Corten steel. The integrated sealing groove makes processing quicker and easier. The wide variety of different types of opening makes the range ideal for renovating period windows, but also for modern residential construction. Thanks to the slim profiles, measuring just 25 to 40 millimetres in width for fixed glazing, along with a construction depth of just 60 millimetres, it is possible to implement designs that are delicate and yet robust, with a high proportion of glass and excellent thermal insulation.

Building information modelling (BIM) facilitates the continuous planning and shared use of digital building models over the entire life cycle of a building – from planning through to implementation and operation, all the way to demolition. BIM offers a whole host of benefits. It enables a more efficient interaction between different disciplines, reduces the risk of planning errors and – by automatically calculating the quantity of components for any given project – it offers more security when estimating costs for tenders. For the rest of the building life cycle, the planning models can be transferred directly to facility management, making it much easier to carry out any maintenance or renovations in the future. As a supplier of steel systems, Jansen offers an extensive range of BIM models for windows, doors and façades in order to supports architects and planners from the very first phase of conception, planning and specification. In 2019, Jansen won the Architect’s Darling Gold Award for being the best provider of BIM models.

“Sicherheit und Risiko” (Safety and risk) brings together some of the most important voices in the social, cultural and human sciences, to examine our approach to danger in the 21st century. This book, from the series on social theory from German publisher ‘transcript’ offers an introduction into the subject of safety and provides answers to questions about our changing relationship with danger, threat, uncertainty and risk. “Although safety and risk may – at first glance – seem like opposite concepts, they actually originate from exactly the same place: the desire to limit or avoid danger and to defend ourselves against threat, [...].” The book contains a series of different essays, examining both theoretical perspectives and real- life threat scenarios.

Herfried Münkler, Matthias Bohlender, Sabine Meurer (Hg.): Sicherheit und Risiko. Über den Umgang mit Gefahr im 21. Jahrhundert.

Transcript Verlag, Bielefeld 2010,
ISBN 978-3-8376-1229-5.

While the wide variety of tested glass variants, sizes and corner connections mean that the EI30 façade offers even more design options for architects, it has the added benefit of fewer components to deal with during processing. For example, there is no fire protection laminate in the fastening profile area (as it is only required in the glass rebate) and the range of support anchors has also been condensed (they can be used for several glass sizes). The optimised processing of VISS EI30 saves time and money, giving construction companies an even greater competitive advantage. Jansen also offers processors a comprehensive training programme, which also includes licensing for processing fire protection systems.