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Innovative Building Materials

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.

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Innovative Building Materials

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  1. Innovative Building Materials Designed by Engineers

  2. 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

  3. Smart Windows • http://www.sage-ec.com/

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

  5. 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

  6. Solar Panel Roofing Tiles • Make and sell electricity • Government rebates http://www.premierpower.com/solar_energy_residential/roof_solar_tile.php

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