The Radiant Heat Barrier from Outer Space 12 Membranes chosen these buildings 8 9 Long life Heat Reflecting Membranes (HRMs) made from various sheet materials were conceived by NASA space scientists to protect orbiting craft from solar radiation. This heat control technology has spawned a variety of terrestrial applications. These include the famous ‘space’ blankets that keep athletes and accident victims warm, low-E window films to control heat loss or gain, heat-reflecting sheaths for water tanks, air-conditioning ducts, heat-sensitive equipment and even high-performance racing car components. Heat Reflecting Membranes from Apollo Energy Research are a further development where mass production techniques have provided tough, cost-effective membranes for use within structures. 11 10 THERMO-FOIL® THERMO-FOIL ES ECO-BRITE® Installing these HRMs will reduce a building’s carbon footprint. The main reason for fitting an Apollo HRM is to stabilise a building’s internal temperature and humidity levels, allowing both to be controlled more easily. This will result in cutting the building’s energy requirement, thus reducing its carbon footprint. Shuttle with module of the International Space Station Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Raffles Hotel Thermo-Foil ES seals an attic room, eliminating air leakage and infiltration Living room lined with Thermo-Foil ES prior to fitting plasterboard Hypermarket ceiling Poultry house with HR Agricultural building liner Cold store application Warehouse Loft conversion lined with Thermo-Foil prior to fitting plasterboard Eco-Brite under-floor application Thermo-Foil being installed in a factory wall Shopping mall roof Ice rink ceiling Mediwrap blanket LATEST CERTIFICATION DETAILS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST 3 previous page next page