Most buildings add daylight as an afterthought — punched openings, curtain wall frames, thermal bridges. SoleraWall® flips that model. The glass is the envelope. It attaches directly to primary structure, spans large expanses, and delivers glare-free, insulated daylight at building scale.
Centre-of-glass insulation up to R-18—unprecedented for a glass-based translucent wall system and comparable to insulated metal panel insulation levels in selected configurations.
Up to R-9 total-system performance, compared with R-1.9 in a 93% vision aluminum pressure-plate curtain-wall example.
Designed for large, continuous openings—not small punched-out windows. Attaches directly to primary structure.
Solera® is a glazing component that fits inside any framing system. SoleraWall® is the framing system. It is applied directly over primary structure in a manner highly similar to insulated metal panels — making it the right choice when you want daylight to define the building, not just punctuate it.
SoleraWall® works with intentionally located vision glass and opaque cladding to create large areas of soft, diffused daylight while preserving views, privacy, and operational zones where they matter. Glass-based panels are designed to retain their appearance and daylighting performance over the long term. The final balance of daylight, glare control, solar performance, and views is tailored through the selected configuration and project daylight modelling.
Light Diffusing Power™ (LDP™) is a proprietary measurement system developed to compare the light-diffusing ability of various glazing products. Higher LDP™ scores mean greater light diffusion, more evenly distributed daylight, and less glare for occupants.
By specifying an LDP™ target and modelling the project, you can select the exact glazing combination needed to eliminate glare while meeting the thermal performance and daylighting levels required by the energy model.
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Place Vision glass only where occupants need a direct connection to the outdoors — at eye level, at key destinations, and where the view adds real value. Keep view zones intentional.
Use SoleraWall® translucent panels around and above view zones. It frames the views, distributes soft daylight across the interior, and backlights the elevation without turning the facade into a glare source.
Use opaque cladding where neither daylight nor views are needed — including service areas, storage, washrooms, and operational zones that should be concealed. Every material earns its place.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Centre-of-Glass Thermal Insulation (R-Value) | R-5, R-12, R-18* |
| Nominal Thickness | 3″ (76mm)* |
| Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) | 7% – 55%* |
| Shading Coefficient | 0.08 – 0.61* |
| Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) | 0.07 – 0.51* |
| Centre of Glass U-Value | 0.2 – 0.055 Btu/hr·ft²·°F |
| Centre of Glass U-Value (SI Units) | 0.31 – 1.14 W/m²·K |
| Total System U-Value | 0.3 – 0.11 Btu/hr·ft²·°F |
| Total System U-Value (SI Units) | 0.64 – 1.7 W/m²·K |
| Sound Transmittance Class (STC) | May exceed 52 |
| *Subject to glass, insulating core and veil combination. | |
| Maximum panel width: 8′ (2,440 mm). Maximum panel height: 12′ (3,660 mm). Dimensions are configured independently for each project and subject to wind loads of the building. | |
SoleraWall® brings full-spectrum natural daylight to building-scale spaces. Artificial LEDs provide illumination, but they do not provide natural daylight. Light is more than a design feature: it is a biological signal that helps regulate circadian timing and shapes how people sleep, focus, and feel indoors.
That is why daylight quality matters. SoleraWall® diffuses daylight through glass-based panels while selected configurations manage glare, views, solar heat gain, and thermal performance. Glare-free daylight isn’t a feature, it’s a performance standard.
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LISTEN NOWCommon questions from architects, engineers, and building owners about SoleraWall® translucent glazing systems.
SoleraWall® is designed for a different job than standard curtain-wall glazing. Rather than treating daylight as a series of framed openings inside a façade, SoleraWall® is a frameless, glass-based insulated wall system whose translucent panels and vision-glass option attach directly to primary structure. It makes daylight a performance layer of the building envelope at the scale of large architectural expanses—not an afterthought added through punched windows or broad areas of clear vision glass.
SoleraWall® includes a vision-glass option for seamless integration where people need direct views, alongside translucent panels that deliver soft, diffused natural daylight across larger areas of the envelope. For its translucent daylighting panels, R-5, R-12, and R-18 centre-of-glass configurations provide a range of thermal-resistance options. Together with opaque cladding where daylight and views are not needed, the system gives the design team a deliberate façade strategy: views where views matter, diffused daylight where it adds value, and opaque enclosure where it works hardest. The selected configuration and project daylight modelling set the final balance of daylight distribution, glare control, solar performance, privacy, and thermal performance.
SoleraWall® is a frameless, panelized system that attaches directly to the primary structure of the building. We provide the system components and technical support required for the selected configuration. Our team provides full shop-drawing support and can work with the project’s structural engineer early in the design process to develop anchorage and installation details for the project.
SoleraWall® is available in R-5, R-12, and R-18 centre-of-glass configurations, as well as vision glass where clear views are needed alongside diffused panels. Product Data lists both centre-of-glass and total-system values. There are no standard panel sizes: every system is configured for the project. Maximum panel width is 8′ (2,440 mm) and maximum panel height is 12′ (3,660 mm). Panel dimensions, layout, and the balance of diffused panels and vision glass all affect daylight distribution, thermal performance, structure, and installation. Speak with our technical team early to develop the configuration that best supports your application.
Yes. SoleraWall® can support LEED v5 strategies where the building envelope affects energy efficiency, occupant experience, acoustics, material disclosure, embodied-carbon analysis, and early integrative design. For the selected configuration, our team can provide thermal, optical, and acoustic performance data, the applicable Solera® EPD, technical documentation, and Radiance daylight modelling to support the project team’s energy model, daylight studies, whole-building life-cycle assessment, and LEED submission.
Credits and points are awarded to the project, not to a product. The applicable LEED v5 rating system, selected credit pathway, project design, modelling, documentation, and review determine the outcome. Contact us for the Solera® and LEED v5 guide and the documentation relevant to your project.
Yes — we offer complimentary Radiance modelling to help evaluate daylight distribution and explore configuration options for a project. Our team can generate illuminance maps and performance data to support design decisions and energy-modelling workflows. Results are project-specific. Contact our team to get started.
Lead times vary depending on panel configuration, quantity, and current production schedules. We recommend engaging our team early in the project timeline to confirm availability and coordinate with your construction schedule. Reach out to discuss your project.
Polycarbonate and fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) are polymer-based materials. Over time, UV exposure, heat, oxygen, and weather can alter their molecular structure, affecting clarity, colour, light transmission, and mechanical performance. UV exposure accelerates this ageing process, even where coatings and stabilizers are used to extend service life.
SoleraWall® uses glass-based Solera® panels rather than a plastic panel. The glass itself does not yellow or undergo the UV-driven polymer degradation characteristic of polycarbonate and FRP. This helps SoleraWall® retain its optical quality and architectural appearance over the long term.
SoleraWall® is configured for each project’s thermal, structural, daylighting, and design requirements. Our technical team can provide the applicable product data, drawings, and test information for the selected configuration.
Whether you’re designing a new building or retrofitting an existing one, our team can model the daylight performance and help you find the right configuration.
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