A new highlight of Berlin’s skyline: Estrel Tower will stand 176 m tall after its completion. fischer InnoLock FES RS-S cast-in channels were used In order to secure the element façade to the concrete columns. Accompanying FBC-S-225 Innolock t-head bolts create a positive fit with the serrated lip of the rail. The system guarantees maximum load-bearing capacity in every direction. Credit: fischer

Modern building envelopes must meet a diverse array of requirements, combining functionality, durability, and aesthetics. Fischer delivers innovative, high-quality all-in-one solutions for secure and visually appealing installations of rear-ventilated rainscreen façades, solar façades, anchor channels, passive fire protection systems, and external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS).

Rear-Ventilated Rainscreen Façades

Rear-ventilated rainscreen façades offer a sophisticated blend of modern design and advanced technology, excelling in energy efficiency, noise reduction, durability, and sustainability. Fischer’s façade systems are engineered to provide superior performance, combining safety, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness with flexible design options.

The solutions cater to all façade cladding materials, offering both exposed and concealed fixings tailored to customer and project needs. The comprehensive system of tested and approved components enables extensive prefabrication, streamlined application, and fast installation. Highlights include:

  • Thermally Decoupled Solutions: Certified passive house components, including secure wall holders like the FLH-R, approved by the Passivhaus Institute.
  • FZP II Undercut Anchors: Concealed fixing systems that reduce bending stress by up to 50% compared to edge fixings, allowing for thinner, lighter panels or larger-sized panels.
fischer all-in-one solutions for rear-ventilated rainscreen façades
The buildings of the future: All-in-one solutions by fischer BWM secure buildings with versatile cladding and modern technical façades around the globe, such as the Landsbankinn new build in Iceland. Credit: Landesbankinn Hf / Arkþing-Nordic & CFMøller architects

Complete Subframe and Fixing Systems

Fischer offers a complete range of subframe solutions, including stainless steel and aluminum components, ensuring compatibility for diverse façade materials and structural needs. Key features include:

  • Exposed fixings: clamps, rivets, and self-drilling screws.
  • Concealed fixings: undercut anchors enabling aesthetic and structurally optimized installations.
  • Integrated anchors and connection elements for seamless, cost-effective construction.

Innovations in Solar Façades

Fischer extends its expertise to solar façades, providing secure and efficient solutions such as:

  • PV Clip System: Quick and cost-effective fastening for framed PV modules.
  • ATK 103 PV Clasp System: A horizontal, aesthetically pleasing solution for solar façades.

Advanced Safety and Fire Protection

Fischer’s range includes:

  • FES Anchor Channels: High-load cast-in solutions for anchoring façade elements in concrete.
  • FireStop Portfolio: Advanced fire protection systems to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases, ensuring safety in both simple and complex façade applications.

Innovative Solutions for ETICS

Fischer’s intuitive insulation fixings are tailored for versatile ETICS applications, ensuring wind load protection and thermal efficiency. The Thermax stand-off installation system further allows secure fastening of medium to heavy fixtures with minimal thermal loss.

Intelligent insulation: Innovative insulation fixings are efficient to install into versatile external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) thanks to their intuitive and quick application and protect the ETICS against wind loads. Credit: fischer

Comprehensive Project Support

Fischer provides end-to-end support, from consultancy and calculations to approvals and installation, ensuring the successful completion of façade projects. With its extensive range of innovative solutions, Fischer empowers architects, engineers, and contractors to meet the demands of modern building envelopes efficiently and sustainably.

Rajiv Pillai is the Co-founder and Editor of Builtenvironmentglobal.com, a premier source for news, insights, and analysis on the built environment. With a passion for architecture, urban planning, sustainable...