Vector Foiltec invented the use of Texlon, the climatic envelope, over twenty five years ago and has successfully developed and promoted the use of this innovative technology worldwide. Texlon consists of pneumatic cushions restrained in aluminium extrusions and supported by a lightweight structure. The cushions are inflated with low pressure air to provide insulation and resist wind loads. Texlon combines exceptional light transmission with high insulation. Each layer can incorporate different types of solar shading, enabling the designer to optimise the aesthetic and environmental performance of the building envelope. They can even create cladding systems that react to the sun and change their transmission and insulation throughout the day. Using air to support and clad buildings is not a new idea, however it was not until fluoro polymer foils, that do not degrade under sunlight that a permanent structure was feasible. What is so attractive about this technology is it allows the designer to make full use of the products innate flexibility, there are almost no restraints; the sky is the limit.
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