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Innovative Building Materials Designed by Engineers

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Page 1: Innovative Building Materials Designed by Engineers

Innovative Building Materials

Designed by Engineers

Page 2: Innovative Building Materials Designed by Engineers

Aerogels

• One ounce has the surface are of 10 football fields

• It is the lightest existing solid material• It is an excellent thermal insulator

because it is mostly trapped air• Essentially made of sand

http://eetdnews.lbl.gov/cbs_nl/nl8/Aerogel.html http://eetd.lbl.gov/ECS/Aerogels/aerogels.htm

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Smart Windows

• http://www.sage-ec.com/

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Smart Windows

• Windows cut the glare when the sun is too intense• Can reduce 98% of solar radiation from entering home

through windows

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Radiant Barriers

• Can be applied anywhere in attic space of house

• Keeps heat out in summer, warmth in during winter

• Usually made of aluminum

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/radiant/index.html

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Solar Panel Roofing Tiles

• Make and sell electricity

• Government rebates

http://www.premierpower.com/solar_energy_residential/roof_solar_tile.php