Kalwall+ Nanogel® Translucent
Aerogel Lights Up the Kitchen
The
latest innovative use of Kalwall+ Nanogel translucent
aerogel is a monopitch skylight for a new, residential kitchen
extension in south London. This is the first application of
its kind in Europe.
The size of the project required a large area of daylighting, but due to current energy-saving regulations, use of conventional glass was not an option. The ideal solution was to find a highly insulating and light-transmitting daylighting system that would maximize the amount of daylight.
Through
a search on the Internet, the customer found information on
the Kalwall+ Nanogel daylight diffusing system and determined
that it met both the energy and daylighting requirements. Nanogel
translucent aerogel is a silica aerogel and the world's lightest
and best-insulating solid material. Incorporated within Kalwall's
standard daylighting system, the product provides as much energy
savings as a solid roof or wall. In addition, the material is
translucent which allows natural, even daylight to be transmitted
into surrounding areas. With an achievable U-value of 0.28 W/m2K
(.05 btu/ft2/°F), the system provides insulation that is four
times better than insulating glass units or any other light-transmitting
system.
The combination
of Kalwall+ Nanogel daylighting insulation provided a
physical and aesthetic solution that meets all the requirements
of the British Building Regulations. Unlike glass, Kalwall daylighting
panels eliminate shadows, glare and hot spots, and radically
reduce maintenance. Increased privacy is an added benefit, as
the Kalwall translucent panels provide soft, natural, even light
while obscuring the view from the house next door.
Kalwall+
Nanogel systems are available as skylights and wall systems
in an endless variety of sizes and configurations.
New South London Residential Kitchen Extension
For
more information, contact:
Bruce Keller
Kalwall Corporation
603-627-3861 (800-258-9777 N. America)
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