Chapter 2 - PLUG and USE Kits
SmartWall is a multifunctional wall system that combines active with passive technologies, including fully prefabricated walls, high-performance windows, balcony doors, slim-type fan coil for heating and cooling, split units, air ducting systems, radiators and convectors, PV panels, batteries, control and fire protection systems. It is a compact versatile prefabricated kit which can be installed externally or internally (in case there are space or aesthetic restrictions) in existing building envelopes, introducing an innovative, dynamic, and flexible retrofitting solution that reduces installation time and construction faults.
The SmartWall systems are easily adjustable to any dimension up to 4m of height per module and can be decorated with any kind of finishing material. SmartWall systems are suitable for almost all building types and climatic conditions, while it is more effective for climates with significant cooling demand. Furthermore, some but not limited, technological devices that could be incorporated (prefabricated to reduce actual installation time) within the SmartWall systems, are:
· Fan coils
· Air condition/split units
· Air ducting systems
· Radiators
· Heat panels
· Solar panels
It has to be noted that almost 98% of the materials used for SmartWall production are recyclable and eco-friendly and only the air purification filters of the ventilation system cannot be recycled.
A comprehensive description of SmartWall Systems capabilities, technological devices and SmartWall modular combinations have been extensively presented in Deliverable – Technologies and Material selected for demo sites.
