Vermiculite Expansion

Description:

Vermiculite is a natural mineral that expands with the application of heat. The expansion process is called exfoliation and it is routinely accomplished in purpose-designed commercial furnaces. Vermiculite is formed by hydration of certain basaltic minerals.

Application:

Vermiculite expansion purposes : insulation materials, fireproofing material, seeding, flowers and trees, friction materials, sealing materials, electric insulation materials, paint, sheets, paints, rubber, refractories, hard water Softener, and refining, construction, shipbuilding, chemical and other industries.

Content:

Expanded Vermiculite is layered structure, crystalline layers containing water rate in the 5 -25 times the thermal conductivity of small, -200kg/m3 density at 50, is a good insulating material. The good quality of the expanded vermiculite, the maximum temperature of up to 1,100 ℃. In addition, the expansion of vermiculite has good electric insulation.

Suistainability:

Natural Material

Availability:

Large commercial vermiculite mines currently exist in South Africa, China, and Brazil

Filed under: Materials, Energy Efficient, insulation, natural, Wall System

Sandbags (econstruction)

Description:

The sandbags in combination with a light Ecobeam structure can be seen as a modified timber frame house. But once the roof is in place and the building is plastered, the whole structure performs monolithic and appears exactly like a common brick house.

The system is not dependent on any kind of industrial grid measurements. That means that any specific measurements that are required for wall thickness, size and height of the building or for wall openings, can easily be achieved. This is just one of many more advantages, that makes this new building technology perfectly suitable for building projects around the world.Using sandbags to pile up a kind of wall is nothing new.

For decades or even centuries people are aware of the good qualities of sandbags for flood protection, for sound insulation or in providing shelter against bullets.But the idea of using sandbags as a construction material for ordinary housing is pretty young. It was developed as a complete building system during the last twenty years in Cape Town, when Michael Tremeer and his Company Ecobeam Technologies searched for a cheap way to assist South Africa in its endeavor to house millions of homeless residents. The result was the simple idea of building the walls of houses out of sandbags.

Filed under: Materials, Skins, Energy Efficient, exterior, insulation, recyclable

(ARPRO) Expanded Polypropylene

Description:

Almost all of the impact from ARPROmaterial inputs or the moulding process. This is explained by the fact that the mainmaterial input for ARPROproduct of “cracking” naptha – a derivative of crude oil and an energy-intensive process)and (steam-chest) moulding which requires generation of high pressure steam.The contribution to the total potential impact of ARPROinputs and moulding) is therefore relatively small and electricity generation is responsiblefor the majority of the remaining potential impacts.The CO2 where CO2 The impacts from the moulding phase are mainly due to the extraction and combustion offuel and, to a lesser extent, the generation of electricity. Compared to actual ARPRO  production is the result of either ARPRO®’s raw is polypropylene (propylene and therefore polypropylene is a® production (excluding material2 used in ARPRO production is sourced from other manufacturing industries2 is a by-product and is therefore already a recovered product. production, the moulding phase is more energy intensive.The wireframe production is responsible for the majority of the total potentialenvironmental impact in the remaining three out of the nine impact categories presented.The production of steel and polyamide (a polymer coating on the steel frame) dominatethe potential impacts of wireframe production in all categories. It should be rememberedthat the alternative design solution uses far more (more than 10 times more) steel.The end of life stage of the seat core life cycle is insignificant relative to other life cyclestages. It should also be noted that ARPRO is 100% recyclable

Content:

Life cycle assessment is the most widely recognised technique to assess the environmental impacts of aproduct or service. In the case of ARPRO, this means assessment:

From raw material supply, Through the point of use, Applied correctly, a life cycle assessment will improve environmental awareness and performance throughoutthe production chain, demonstrating where raw material, resource and energy consumption can beminimised as well as minimising disposal and management costs and eliminating environmental exposuresand liabilities.To end of life (recycling or disposal)

Application:

seating itself, replacing the traditional metal structure andflexible vehicle platform.‘s mechanical properties enable the seat-core to be incorporated into thecontributing to a more

Sustainability:

Calculating global warming potential for an ARPRO® seat-core shows an environmental benefit to impact ratio of 12:1. An environmental saving of nearly 16 million tonnes of CO2(e) could be achieved.  Just changing the seat enables net reduction in CO2(e) of 2.65 g/km, over 13 per cent of the 2012 EU target reduction. CO2(e) savings result from the ability to deliver component weight reductions of up to 35 percent.

Filed under: Materials, Skins, Energy Efficient, interior, walls

ThermaGreen Steel Structures

 

Discription:

ThermaGreen Steel Structures is a leading innovator of “Build Green” Structural Insulated Panels, using steel and expanded polystyrene, both of which are 100% recyclable. 

Content:

 ThermaGreen Steel Structure System is a unique process, utilizing the power of composite technology.  A structural grade double steel frame with rigid, fire retardant, polystyrene bonded to the steel frame with a heat activated adhesive, produces a light weight composite panel that provides structural framing, insulation, sheathing and a vapor barrier in one hi-tech step. 

Application:

These energy efficient wall panels are designed for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional construction applications. ThermaGreen Steel Structures panels may be used for interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs.  Combinations of panels are screwed together, along a tongue and groove connection from one panel to the next, to form a building system that is extremely fast, light weight, and extremely strong.

  Sustainability:

   Stronger than conventional construction
• Saves up to 40% energy savings
• Tested & proven to be hurricane resistant in hurricane prone areas
• Mold resistant
• Not a food source for termites
• Meets & exceeds building codes (ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI, HUD, South Florida)• Decreases construction time by an average of 30%
• Reduces framing time by at least 50%
• Labor cost is reduced as panels are lightweight and panels can be handled by one person
• Quick and simple component connection
• Almost totally eliminates project waste and clean up
• Decreases HVAC requirements
• Materials are 100% recyclable
• Door & window openings are pre-framed
• Meets & exceeds building codes (ICBO, BOCA, SBCCI, HUD, SOUTH FLORIDA)
• Lateral & vertical load-bearing capabilities are exceptional
• Panels can be clad with standard fi nishes
• Walls are straight
• Can be used for wall, fl oor, or roof systems
• Rapid installation learning curve

Filed under: Materials, Energy Efficient, exterior, insulation, wall

SIP – Structural Insulated Panels

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high performance building panels used in floors, walls, and roofs for residential and light commercial buildings. The panels are typically made by sandwiching a core of rigid foam plastic insulation between two structural skins of oriented strand board (OSB). Other skin material can be used for specific purposes. SIPs are manufactured under factory controlled conditions and can be custom designed for each home. The result is a building system that is extremely strong, energy efficient and cost effective. Building with SIPs will save you time, money and labor. http://www.sips.org

Below are DWG details

Questions about SIP’s?

How much faster can I build with structural insulated panels?

A: SIP homes go up faster than traditionally framed buildings. A properly trained SIP installation crew can save a significant amount of time in a build cycle[1]. Panels can be manufactured as big as 8- by 24-ft., so entire walls can be put up quickly, reducing dry-in time. SIPs can be supplied as ready to install building components when they arrive at the jobsite, eliminating the time needed to perform individual jobsite operations of framing, insulating and sheathing stick-framed walls. Window openings may be precut in the panels, and depending on the size, a separate header may not need to be installed. Electrical chases are typically provided in the core of panels, so there is no need to drill through studs for wiring.

[1] Edminster, Ann and Yassa, Sami. Efficient Wood Use in Residential Construction: A Practical Guild to Saving Wood, Money, and Forests. Natural Resource Defense Council, 1998.

How much labor can I save with structural insulated panels?

A: Because SIPs are prefabricated, the amount of additional framing required is minimal. SIPs are always straight and true, there are far fewer callbacks, no culling studs, or need to straighten walls. SIPs also provide a uniform nailing surface for both interior and exterior finishing.

How much money can I save with structural insulated panels?

A: Builders can save money through decreased construction and labor costs. The superior whole wall R-values and building tightness capable with SIPs allow HVAC equipment to be downsized and ductwork to be minimized. Builders can also significantly reduce jobsite waste disposal and temporary heat during construction. Homeowners that incorporate other energy efficient features with SIP construction can benefit from the energy efficiency of a SIP home with reductions in heating and cooling costs of 50 percent or more possible and may, qualify for Energy Efficient Mortgages, and enjoy higher appraised value.

How are structural insulated panels supported? Are there studs in the panels?

A: For most applications, SIPs are structurally self-sufficient. The structural characteristics of SIPs are similar to that of a steel I-Beam. The OSB skins act as the flange of the I-beam, while the rigid foam core provides the web. This design is extremely strong and eliminates the need for additional framing.  In cases where a point load from a beam or header requires additional support, a double dimensional lumber spline [link to construction detail] or engineered wood spline is field installed at in-plane panel connections.  SIPs are also used as curtain walls for steel frame or timber frame structures. In large commercial applications SIPs can minimize the amount of structural support needed and reduce material costs.  In roof applications, SIPs rely on beams and purlins for support. SIPs can span long distances, allowing a minimal amount of structural supports to be used

For more FAQ’s about SIP: http://www.sips.org/content/about/index.cfm?PageId=40#Q2

Filed under: Materials, Cost Efficient, Energy Efficient, Insullation

Give Back Curtain

Description

This is a cotton polymer fabric with optical treatments. It can be used to screen and illuminate spaces. It has the ability to recycle light due to its fabrication process that embeds photo-luminescent pigments into the fabric. It is environmental friendly in the sense that it requires zero power consumption.

Aplications

Energy harvesting curtains, luminous privacy enclosures. Alternative to solid partitions

Availability

This material is available through its inventors  Sheila Kennedy with Sheetal Khanna-Ravitch at 160 North Washignton Street, 8/F. Boston, MA 02114.

TEL-617-367-3784

Source

Trsnsmaterial

Filed under: Materials, Energy Efficient, Fabric, Partitions, Sheet Material