At Metal Design, we are committed to environmental preservation and the protection and well-being of our employees, customers, and community. Environmental responsibility and the reduction of environmental impact are fully integrated into our company’s business strategy and the entire product lifecycle. Our production facility is thoughtfully and sustainably designed to minimize energy consumption, utilize renewable energy sources, and reduce potable water usage, while ensuring proper waste separation. All waste materials generated during production, such as plastic and metal remnants and shavings, are transported to designated collection sites for recycling.
1 - Solar Power Plant
On the roof of our facility, 300 photovoltaic panels rated at 330 W each are installed. On the sunniest days, they generate enough electricity to make us completely self-sufficient. Surplus energy produced during weekends is sold to the public grid, reducing our monthly electricity bill by more than half.
2 - Rainwater Harvesting
A special pump installed in the storm drain on our premises collects rainwater. The pumped water is stored in dedicated tanks and used in the washing section of our paint shop. Due to its chemical composition, rainwater is more suitable for washing processes, while also contributing to water conservation.
3 - Heat Recovery Ventilation
The building’s ventilation system uses heat recovery technology. Two recuperators capture, filter, and return clean, appropriately cooled air back into the workspace.
4 - Fans with Differential Thermostats
Three fans with special differential thermostats are installed on the building’s western façade. These devices monitor both indoor and outdoor temperatures and automatically activate to maintain optimal indoor air temperature.
5 - Vacuum Solar Collectors for Process Water
Vacuum solar collectors on the facility’s roof are used to heat process water for the paint shop’s washing section.
6 - Filtration and Reuse of Exhaust Air from Machines
As you can see, our building has no chimneys, since our operations generate no exhaust fumes. All machines are modern, technologically advanced, and energy-efficient. The exhaust air produced during operations is filtered in a special system and either recirculated indoors or vented outside through small façade grilles.
7 - Energy-Efficient Building Design
The main façade of the building faces south, while overheating is prevented by the shape of the overhang. This design keeps the building comfortably shaded during summer months, while in winter, the low-angle sun provides natural warmth through the façade. Believe it or not, during the summer of 2019, we hardly ever used air conditioning in our offices — the rooms remained pleasantly cool!
8 - North-Facing Roof Windows
The roof design was also planned with workspace illumination in mind. Windows in the so-called sheds (single-pitched sections), facing north, ensure optimal lighting throughout the production area, reducing the need for artificial lighting while preventing glare and overheating.
9 - Thermal Envelope of the Building
The entire facility is equipped with thick thermal insulation — fireproof beneath the photovoltaic panels, of course. The concrete façade elements are prefabricated and inherently thermally insulating. All glazing is triple-pane, and the main glass façade at the entrance features special solar-control glass. This ensures a continuous thermal envelope around the entire building, minimizing unnecessary heat loss.
