Frequently Asked Questions

A kinetic façade uses wind-responsive moving louvers or panels that shift with the breeze, turning the building skin into a living surface of changing light and shadow. INDECO's system is passive — driven by wind, not motors — so it animates the elevation with zero energy consumption.

INDECO kinetic louvers are passively actuated by wind. Once the breeze reaches a low activation threshold (under 2 mph / about 0.9 m/s), the fins begin to rotate and return to their resting position when the wind drops. No motors, sensors or power supply are required.

The system begins responding at very low wind speeds — under 2 mph (about 0.9 m/s) — and continues across the normal range of site winds. The passive mechanism is engineered for long-term outdoor service and high system reliability.

Yes. As the louvers move with the sun, they cut solar gain on the façade and lower cooling loads in hot climates. Independent references suggest shading-driven solutions can reduce cooling demand by 20–40%, depending on orientation and climate.

The fins are extruded from marine-grade aluminium alloy (6063-T5) and finished with anodising or PVDF fluorocarbon coating for long-term colour and corrosion resistance. All pivots and fixings use stainless or treated hardware suited to outdoor exposure.

Yes. The aluminium and coatings are selected for salt-spray, UV and thermal-cycling resistance, making the system suitable for coastal cities such as Dubai and Doha as well as high-humidity sites. The design life is 25+ years with minimal maintenance.

The system is fully passive, so it needs no controls, sensors or BMS integration. It is often paired with fixed architectural shading, or used alongside motorised systems where active control is also wanted — the passive layer keeps working even if powered systems fail.

Yes. The lightweight aluminium fins are engineered for the wind loads of tall buildings and have been specified for towers in Nairobi (design wind ~26.9 m/s) and Doha (up to 45 m/s). Each installation is verified by wind-load calculation and FEA — see the Nairobi CBD tower and Doha pavilion case studies, and the full kinetic louver facade specification.

We start with the architect's elevation and climate data, run wind-load and FEA studies, build a prototype for sign-off, then fabricate and pack the modules for container shipment. Full shop drawings and installation guidance are supplied.

Pricing depends on façade area, louver density, finish and project location. INDECO works on a per-square-metre basis and provides a fixed quotation after the design is confirmed — contact us with your elevation and we will scope it.

A unitised curtain wall is a glazed façade built from large modules assembled and sealed in the factory, then craned into place on site. Because the weather-tight unit is completed off-site, quality control is higher and on-site installation is faster than stick-built systems.

INDECO unitised glazing is tested for structural wind load, water penetration, air leakage and cyclic movement. In the Waterfront Commercial Tower (Dubai) specification, the system was engineered for peak structural wind pressure up to 4.5 kPa (ASTM E330 / ASCE 7-22) and water tightness at 750 Pa with no leakage (ASTM E331). The test regime is explained in our curtain wall performance testing guide, and the system itself is detailed on the unitised glazing page.

A typical INDECO unit pairs a Low-E tempered outer pane, a warm-edge argon-filled cavity and an inner lite — for example 6 mm Low-E + 12 mm argon + 6 mm (6+12A+6). The Dubai specification used 8 mm Low-E + 16 mm argon + 12 mm laminated for higher security and acoustics.

Yes. Low-E coatings and argon-filled cavities keep solar heat gain low (SHGC ≤ 0.22) while letting in daylight (visible transmittance ≥ 40%), with U-values around 1.4 W/m²·K — reducing both cooling and lighting loads.

In a unitised system the entire module — frame, glass and seals — is assembled and tested in the factory, then hoisted into place. Stick-built systems are assembled piece by piece on site. Unitised delivery is faster to install and offers higher, more consistent quality control.

With laminated inner lites the system reaches STC 42 in the Waterfront Commercial Tower (Dubai) specification, cutting outside traffic and façade noise. Higher ratings are available using thicker acoustic interlayers.

Frames use marine-grade aluminium with anodised or PVDF finishes, stainless fixings and tropicalised gaskets. This protects the system against salt, humidity and intense sun — important for Middle East and African coastal projects.

Modules reach up to 1.5 × 4.0 m per unit, with options for double-skin, low-E, solar-control and acoustic-laminated glass. The exact size is balanced against wind load, crane capacity and the building's grid.

Every project is verified for structural wind load (ASTM E330 / ASCE 7-22), water penetration (ASTM E331), air leakage and cyclic movement, plus EN permeability (A4) and watertightness (RE 1200). Four standard tests confirm façade integrity before delivery.

Because units are factory-built, most projects move from approved drawings to container shipment in a predictable window; lead time depends on area, glass type and site programme. We confirm a schedule after the specification is frozen.

Aluminum cladding and ceiling panels form the visible skin of a building — exterior façades, soffits, feature walls and interior ceilings. INDECO fabricates them to order in custom sizes, shapes and perforations, with finishes for both indoor and outdoor use.

Yes. INDECO aluminum panels use non-combustible aluminum with weather-resistant, fire-safe and moisture-proof finishes, making them suitable for façades exposed to sun, rain and humidity. Coatings are selected for long-term colour and corrosion resistance.

Our range covers lay-in tile ceilings (exposed grid), clip-in tile ceilings (concealed), deep-type combination ceilings and composite honeycomb / mineral-wool panels — for façades, soffits, feature walls and interiors.

Panels are finished in PVDF fluorocarbon, powder coat or anodised aluminium, with the full RAL range plus wood-grain and stone-effect transfers. Coastal projects use PVDF for the longest colour and gloss retention.

Yes. INDECO fabricates to order in non-standard sizes, curved and 3D forms, and CNC perforation patterns for screens, branding and daylight control. Send us the elevation or pattern and we will engineer it.

The panels use non-combustible aluminium, and fire-rated (A2 / fr) core options are available to meet current cladding fire-safety regulations for high-rise and public buildings. See our note on cladding fire safety and the full aluminium cladding specification.

For Middle East and African coastal sites the aluminium is anodised or PVDF-coated and salt-spray tested, resisting sun, rain and humidity with minimal maintenance over a 25+ year design life.

At a fraction of the weight of stone or concrete, aluminium panels add little structural load, making them ideal for recladding, soffits and interior ceilings where weight matters.

Ceiling systems use a suspension grid (lay-in or clip-in) for fast, tool-friendly assembly and easy access to services above. Façade panels fix to concealed rail or bracket systems supplied with the package.

Everything is made to order, including non-standard sizes and perforations. Lead time depends on finish, quantity and project location; we confirm a production schedule after the shop drawings are approved.