{ Week 11 } Material Research and Selection: ETFE

+Lava, Images ©DOUG & WOLF


Benefits in Summary

  • High solar gains
  • High light transmission
  • Maintains temperature
  • Appropriate for plant growth

Negative: Rain Noise


Solution: Noise Suppression Systems

Image: http://inhabitat.com/lavas-home-of-the-future-is-a-neon-geodesic-plant-filled-bubble/
ETFE Reference: coonscholgroup.wikispaces.com/file/view/ETFE.docx