Innovation & Technology

Integrated Engineering for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Artur Petkov develops engineering solutions for energy-efficient window, door and building-envelope systems, with a focus on thermal performance, climate-specific adaptation, integrated ventilation and intelligent building technologies.

Mechanical Engineer · Building-Envelope Technology · Energy Efficiency

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Modern multistory building with a glass curtain-wall facade under construction

An Integrated Engineering Approach

Rather than treating windows, glazing, sealing, drainage, ventilation and the surrounding building envelope as isolated components, Artur Petkov’s engineering approach considers their interaction as part of a coordinated building system.

Smart Thermos

Integrated Energy-Saving Systems for Buildings

Smart Thermos is an engineering methodology developed around the coordinated performance of the building envelope, climate-management systems and energy technologies. Its purpose is to approach the building as an interconnected system rather than a collection of isolated components.

High-Performance Building Envelope

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Advanced window, glazing, insulation and thermal-control solutions designed to reduce unwanted heat transfer and improve building-envelope performance.

Intelligent Climate Management

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Integrated ventilation, heat recovery, sensors and automated climate-control strategies designed to maintain indoor comfort while managing energy use.

Energy System Integration

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Coordination of building energy demand with renewable and autonomous energy technologies where appropriate to the project.

Component technologies may be supplied by third parties. Smart Thermos describes their project-specific coordination as a building methodology; it does not replace product testing, engineering design or regulatory approval.

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Energy Saving Systems for Buildings

U.S. PATENT FILING

Inventor: Artur Petkov

U.S. Provisional Patent Application

Application No.: 64/042,539

Filed: April 17, 2026

The U.S. provisional patent filing covers engineering developments associated with energy-saving systems for buildings and the continued development of the Smart Thermos methodology.

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ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT

From 2014 to 2019, Artur Petkov served as Chief Engineer at ViknoPlus, with responsibility for engineering development, technical oversight and implementation of window systems, metal structures and related manufacturing technologies.

During this period, his work included the development and implementation of engineering concepts related to thermal performance, indoor microclimate and energy-efficient window systems, including developments associated with Smart Thermos.

Engineering Development · ViknoPlus · 2014–2019

Key Engineering Areas

Thermal Performance

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Profile geometry, glazing and thermal-separation strategies.

Ventilation & Moisture Management

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Air exchange, heat recovery, condensation control and drainage.

Intelligent Control

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Sensors, automation and climate-responsive system management.

Climate-Specific Adaptation

CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGY

Engineering configurations adapted to different climatic and project conditions.

U.S. Development & Adaptation

The Smart Thermos methodology identifies climate-specific configuration, engineering documentation, component selection, testing and code review as separate project requirements for selected U.S. climate zones.

Configurations for cold, mixed and hot climates are described as engineering examples. Each product and application remains subject to applicable U.S. testing, ratings, certifications and regulatory processes.

Artur Petkov is continuing the engineering development and adaptation of energy-efficient window, door and building-envelope systems for U.S. construction conditions through Vikno Plus LLC.

Oleksandra Naryzhna

INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT

Architect and Urbanist · Former First Vice-Rector, Kharkiv School of Architecture

Based on direct collaboration and comparative evaluation, Oleksandra Naryzhna provided a professional assessment of Artur Petkov’s work in energy-efficient window systems and construction materials.

GlobalInvest, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

U.S. INDUSTRY INTEREST

GlobalInvest, Inc., a Chicago-based real estate development and construction company, has expressed interest in evaluating Artur Petkov’s building-envelope technology for potential application in current and future residential projects, subject to applicable U.S. testing, engineering, regulatory and commercial requirements.

Innovative Energy-Saving Systems: SMART THERMOS

FROM ENGINEERING METHODOLOGY TO PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION

The Smart Thermos engineering methodology is further presented in Artur Petkov’s professional publication addressing building energy efficiency, window systems, integrated climate management and adaptation for different construction conditions.

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From Engineering to Product Systems

Explore the window, door, sliding and building-envelope systems associated with ViknoPlus manufacturing and product development.

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Engineering Application Experience

Earlier engineering solutions associated with Artur Petkov’s work were evaluated and applied across residential, commercial and industrial projects in multiple European markets.

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