Etfe cushions are finally being recognized as a striking piece of architecture in themselves not just being chosen to form roof structures and rooflights they can be used to create striking canopies.
Etfe retractable roof.
As designs developed base were also commissioned to provide a triple skin etfe cushion insulated atrium roof system to provide a high level of light through into the central core of the building together with an internal retractable blind system to handle solar gain and glare.
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Using the nation s largest etfe roof and pivoting glass doors the new home the nfl s minnesota vikings u s.
Etfe is a transparent material and has an approximate 85 light transmission.
Significant energy and operational savings.
Also a single layer of etfe drapes.
The etfe foil is not used everywhere in the world but it is becoming more popular tawa sulaiman roof structure superintendent turner aecom hunt join venture said at a jan.
Etfe or ethylene tetrafluoroethylene is a creative and lightweight alternative to glass with a high corrosion resistance and ability to.
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In the case of etfe cushions they are kept continually pressurized by a small inflation system the size of a washing machine which maintains the pressure and gives the foil a structural stability and the roof some insulation properties.
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For the atlanta falcons new mercedes benz stadium set to open in june 2017 architects at hok designed an eight panel retractable roof that mimics a pinwheel.