Product Name
Glow in the Dark
Manufacturer
St. Joris Keramische Industrie B.V.
Facade systems

“Illuminates façade without consuming any energy.”


Illuminating a façade without the use of energy. This is possible with the new series of glow in the dark façade bricks. The Dutch company presents a glazed façade brick that absorbs the light of the sun during the day and emits it during the evening. This way in the evening the “glow in the dark façade brick” shines and creates an atmospheric façade.


architects and designers are always looking for new and innovative materials; Materials with special characteristics that give façades a distinct character. The “glow in the dark façade brick” has got such a distinct character: The special glazing takes in the light of the sun and emits a beautiful glow in the evening that gives the façade


a unique appearance. Unique appearance.Once again st.Joris lets architects, designers and principals become acquainted with a very special product. Bas van de Venne, commercial manager: Our R&D department is always in close contact with architects and other parties in the construction and real estate sector and constantly looking for new and innovative façade products. Illumination and appearance are very important esthetic items for façades, the combination lead to the development of the “glow in the dark brick.” Which gives a beautiful illuminated façade without consuming any energy.


Positive reactions. The first reactions of architects, designers and principals are very enthusiastic: Besides the architectural appearance of the “glow in the dark” effect it provides additional security. A building that lightens up in the evening will suffer less from vandalism as a building which is shrouded in darkness. Certainly in industrial area’s and office complexes, one can achieve with the “glow in the dark façade brick” a very special appearance. “Glow in the dark” has a timid and graceful appearance, which blends in pleasantly with it surroundings.

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