Hemplith hempcrete building block by von Hanf. The hemp block is a non-load-bearing glued masonry product designed for the production of healthy and natural insulating envelopes, partition walls and counter-partitions.
Hemplith hempcrete building block by von Hanf. The hemp block is a non-load-bearing glued masonry product designed for the production of healthy and natural insulating envelopes, partition walls and counter-partitions.
Cross-section through the Kvadrat Acoustics Soft Cells Broadline panels. The framed wall mounted units are constructed from extruded recycled aluminium, a recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), polyester, cover, and recycled glass wool absorbent. Using extrusions means the dimensions of the product can be tailored to the application. The fabric is held onto the frame by a mechanical locking feature.
Camelux is a high performance nonwoven insulation made by Imbotex Lab using waste camel hair mixed with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). Image Imbotex Lab.
Lavanlan insulation produced with virgin wool. Providing an alternative to synthetic fibrefills it is used in a range of applications including jackets, gloves, ski bags, sleeping bags, ski helmets and home textiles. It is mixed with polylactic acid (PLA), biodegradable polyester, to provide a durable nonwoven structure.
Black expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation is made with added graphite. The advantage of this material, BASF Neopor graphite polystyrene (GPS), is that not only does it slow down heat transfer the same as EPS, but the graphite additive reflects the heat internally. This further increases the insulation efficiency of the material. It contains 10% recycled material.
Cross-section through an insulated pipe, made with extruded and cross-linked high density polyethylene (XLPE) filled with polyurethane resin (PUR) foam.
Cross section through a wood fibre insulated wall, using various products from Steico, with thermally modified timber (TMT) pine cladding. This setup removes the need for toxic ingredients and contributes to improved indoor air quality.
Flocus monwoven textiles made with kapok fibre, held between lightweight plastic scrim. The ultra soft fibre, derived from the kapok seed pod, is traditionally used as a stuffing filler.
A sandwich panel for interior application, consisting of hempwool core for insulation and acoustics, combined with decorative oak veneered hardboard skins.
The IsoHemp hempcrete block is a non-load-bearing, glued masonry product designed for the production of healthy and natural insulating envelopes, partition walls and counter-partitions. As well as providing thermal and acoustic insulation, hempcrete construction helps to regulate temperature due to its excellent ability to diffuse the accumulated heat, and regulate humidity due to its high permeability to water vapour.
Silentlith hemp acoustic panel by von Hanf. It is made with hemp and minerals and is formaldehyde free, providing a sound-absorbing solution for indoor use. It is used as a wall and ceiling-forming element for thermal, sound and fire protection as well as a plaster base in loft conversions, interior fittings and wooden beam ceilings.
Hemplith hemp building board by von Hanf. It is made with hemp, straw and minerals and is formaldehyde free. It is used as a non-load-bearing cladding panel or plaster base and is suitable for interior finishing (like living rooms and bathrooms) and planking.
Hemplith hempwool hemp insulation panel by von Hanf. This product offers excellent protection from the cold and summer heat. Its fine-pored structure provides good acoustic properties. Minerals have been added to improve protection against fire, fungi and insects.
Hemp (hempwool) insulation boards. Hemp is one of the most resistant insulations against rodents, mites, moths, and termites. It is available with added fire retardant.
Grass insulation bat made from fibres from annual crops. It can absorb more moisture than synthetic equivalents, and does not contain any adhesives, and so contributes to improved indoor air quality. About 1 hectare (2.4 acres) of land yields around 200 m3 of insulation.
Eden Project, Cornwall, UK, designed by Grimshaw Architects and completed 2001. Produced by Vector Foiltec, each bubble consists of layers of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), welded around the perimeter to trap a layer of insulating air within. ETFE was selected for the transparent envelope, because it enabled an extremely lightweight and efficient structure. The film allows a high level of light transmission, is extremely resistant to UV and weathering, self-cleaning due to its low surface energy, and can tolerate abrasion from grit in the wind. Image Vector Foiltec.
Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Centre) by PTW Architects, constructed to host the aquatics competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. It consists of a steel space frame, clad with cushions made up of welded ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), produced by Vector Foiltec. The ETFE pillows allow more light and heat penetration than traditional glass, which resulted in a 30% decrease in energy costs. Images Vector Foiltec.
Cross-section through hempcrete timber frame construction, revealing the layers from left to right: lime render, hempcrete, formaldehyde-free engineered wood, structural timber frame with grass insulation, hempcrete, and cork expanded insulation as the interior finish. Altogether, these materials provide superior thermal and acoustic insulation, while promoting healthy indoor environment.
Cork aggregate mixed with lime based render or plaster provides a lightweight, insulating and vapour permeable surface finish for interiors. Here is it applied to hempcrete to provide a breathable, acoustic interior finish.
Cross-section through hempcrete construction for an interior wall, revealing the layers of clay render, hempcrete and formaldehyde-free engineered wood. Altogether, these materials provide thermal and acoustic insulation, while promoting healthy indoor environment.
Cross-section through interior wall, revealing clay board with a thin layer of plaster, formaldehyde-free engineered wood, and grass insulation between timber studs. Altogether, these materials provide thermal and acoustic insulation, while promoting healthy indoor environment.
Drywall board made of clay for cladding of wood and metal post structures of inner walls, facing shells, ceiling and roof surfaces. Consisting of clay, wood fibre and reinforcing jute fabric, it can be smoothed over with clay plaster and finished with clay paint. Clay drywall brings a lot of clay into the house, with all the indoor air quality and thermal benefits.
Cross section through a mineral wool (Rockwool) insulated exterior wall system, with extruded clay tiles mounted on timber and extruded aluminium brackets.
The Thermoplan S75 monowall block by JUWO Poroton. An extruded clay brick, the thin-walled cavity construction provides high thermal insulation - 0.08 W/mK at a density of 600 kg/m3 - used to construct walls without additional synthetic insulation.
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