(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

Greenscreen

Description:

Greenscreen  is a three dimensional, welded wire trellising system.The distinctive modular trellis panel is the building block of the greenscreen^® system. Rigid and lightweight standard 3″ or 2″ thick panels are 4′ wide x 6′, 8′, 10′,12’, or 14′ tall. Greenscreen^’s unique wire space frame configuration can span between structure members- thus fences, free standing screens and gazebos are just some of the many applications. The panel’s depth creates a “captive growing space” for supporting plants and promoting healthy growth.

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Application:

Exteriors + Interiors
Retail + Office Environments
Residential Projects
Industrial Buildings
Tennis Courts and Golf Courses
Hotels and Restaurants
Schools
Hospitals
Stadiums and Arenas
Highway Improvements
Parking Structures
Creating a living tapestry on a building facade
Garden Rooms
Fencing
Roof Top Gardens
Creating Enclosures
Security
Privacy Screening
Graffiti Protection

Sustainability:

Filed under: Skins, green roof, natural, walls

Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS)

Description: 

Sto markets an exceptionally wide range of traditional hardcoat stucco, cement board stucco, exterior insulation and finis systems (EIFS), and architectural coatings. Sto also offers a spray-on air & moisture barrier for substrate protection and a variety of concrete restoration products, providing builders and owners a single source for a complete line of materials for the restoration, protection and enhancement of buildings. For interior applications, the company also produces abrasion resistant coatings for high traffic public spaces, such as airports and schools, as well as a wide variety of textured and smooth coatings to bring added richness to rooms. 

Content: 

Sto’s latest product innovation is StoCoat Lotusan, an architectural coating with pronounced self-cleaning properties. The StoCoat Lotusan exterior coating possesses a highly water repellant surface similar to that of a lotus leaf. On the lotus plant, dirt particles don’t stick on the surface, and simply flow off with the rain droplets that fall on the plant. On a building coated with StoCoat Lotusan, dirt simply runs off with the water that falls on the facade. The facade remains dry and attractive. 

Application: 

wide range of traditional hardcoat stucco, cement board stucco,  exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), and architectural coatings and spray-on air & moisture barrier for substrate protection and a variety of concrete restoration 

Sustainability: 

Another recent innovation is our StoGuard spray-on building wrap. StoGuard provides a seamless air and moisture barrier beneath exterior wall claddings including EIFS, stucco, brick, fiber-cement board, vinyl and wood siding.
It protects plywood, gypsum sheathing, Dens-Glass® Gold, or cement board sheathing before, during and after construction. A structural, continuous air and moisture barrier, StoGuard outperforms fabric building wraps and can save up to 40% in energy costs, according to a 2005 NIST report.

Filed under: Materials, Skins, exterior, insulation, interior/exterior finish, Lightweight, ornament, walls

Radiant Wall System

 

Description:

The Corvid Radiant Wall System is a new technology based on the tried and true insulated, concrete sandwich panel which has been proven efficient over the last thirty years. Our wall consists of 3 to 4 inches of exterior concrete, 2 to 3 inches of THERMOMASS Dow Styrofoam insulation, and 4 to 6 inches of interior heated or cooled concrete.

Content:

THERMOMASS synthetic pin system for attaching the two layers of concrete together eliminates any thermal bridging between the outside and inside layers of concrete, creating the most energy efficient sandwich wall available today. The interior layer of the Corvid Radiant Wall System is poured with radiant tubes to allow the passage of hot or cold water to course through the wall. The interior of the structure now becomes an extremely efficient thermal mass for storing hot or cold energy.

Application:

poured in place, tilt-up, and precast concrete construction.

Sustainability:

Nothing beats concrete for its ability to store energy in the form of heat or cold. The most efficient way to heat the wall is through the use of hot water solar panels or a geothermal heat pump system.

Filed under: Materials, Skins, concrete, exterior, insulation, walls

Light-Extending Polymer-Matrix Panels

Description

Hundreds of light guides are carved into a transparent block of acrylic polymer to create each scintilla tile. Together, these fiber-optic bands shimmer and sparkle in response to moving light and shadow. Scintilla also picks up and disperses nearby colors.-sensitile.com

It does not require electricity to work. This is a recyclable material. Standard Sizes: 1/2″ Thick Tiles (4×4″), (4×6″), (8×8″); 1″ Thick Tiles (6×6″), (6×12″), (12×12″). For custom sizes and colors contact SensiTile Systems.

Applications

Interior and exterior panels, room dividers, light fixtures, signage, furniture

Durability

Scintilla is made of PMMA-the same acrylic used in hockey rinks and many aquariums-so it is very strong  and naturally resists abrasion. It successfully resists stains, scratching, and general wear. It will not “yellow” in direct sunlight or with intense UV exposure.-sensitile.com

Availability

SensiTile Systems

1604 Clay Avenue, 3rd Floor

Detroit, MI 48211

TEL: 313-872-6314

www.sensitile.com

info@sensitile.com

Filed under: Materials, plastic, recyclable, walls

Photocatalitic Self-Cleaning Ceramic Tiles

Description:

Ceramic tiles with a titanium-dioxide coating

Content:

Titanium dioxide is baked into the surface of the ceramic tiles. When exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, it decom­poses organic compounds, including soot, grime, and oil. The treated surface also becomes hydrophilic, meaning that a thin layer of moisture prevents dirt ad­hesion. As a result, mere rainwater washes away the dirt ­particles—no scrubbing or harm­ful deter­gents required.

Application:

Self-cleaning building facades

Sustainability:

Hydrotect tiles may even help reduce air pollution: the chemical reaction removes nitrous oxide and sulfuric oxide from the air. In fact, Toto claims that a 10,000-square-foot patch of the tiles reduces the same amount of air pollution as 70 medium-size deciduous trees.

Filed under: Materials, Skins, walls

Foam Lite Concrete Encasement

Description:

Foam Lite Industries makes extremely lightweight concrete.  The ASTM define lightweight concretes as having density ranges from 60 to 100 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). Foam Lite concretes are classed as super lightweight concretes since the upper density range of these concretes is usually less than 60 pcf (as low as 18 pcf).

Content:

Up to 88% lighter than traditional concretes. Consisting of  expanded polystyrene (similar to small Styrofoam ® balls) as aggregate in place of sand and stone. Concrete using expanded polystyrene (eps) is known as epscrete or eps concrete.

Application:

Today, manufacturers, contractors, builders, artisans, and individuals use Foam Lite concretes for buildings, homes, walls, water features, architectural elements, statuary, theme structures, insulating infill for standard concrete block, and green build applications. 

• Artificial or synthetic stone and rock
• Building panels
• Cast or hand formed architectural elements
• Free or hand formed statuary/sculpture
• Insulated walls and roof panels
• Sculpture blanks for hand or mechanical carving
• Theme structures
• Underground pipe encasement
• Walls and fences with Bas reliefs
• Water features and waterfalls
• What your imagination might see

Filed under: Materials, Skins, walls

Rammed Earth

Description

Rammed earth is a technique used in the building of walls using the raw materials of mud,chalk, lime and gravel. It is an ancient building method that has seen a revival in recent years as people seek more sustainable building materials and natural building  methods. Because of the nature of the materials used it is incombustible, thermally insulating and very strong and hardwearing. It also has the added advantage of being a simple way to construct walls

Filed under: Materials, thermal mass, walls