Comments on: Cellulose Aerogel: Strong, Flexible & Magnetic

By: The Lightest Material in the Entire World | ARCHITERIALS

The Lightest Material in the Entire World | ARCHITERIALS — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:38:47 +0000

[…] In fact, “with a density of just 0.9 mg/cm3 the material is around 100 times lighter than Styrofoam and lighter than … ‘multiwalled carbon nanotube (MCNT) aerogel’ – also dubbed ‘frozen smoke’ – with a density of 4 mg/cm3″ (Quick). Learn more about aerogels here. […]

By: Tensotherm with Nanogel: for Lightweight Insulated Tensile Roof Structures | ARCHITERIALS

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:26:33 +0000

[…] is as light as a feather and as an insulator it makes whale blubber look pathetic (please do read this post for more on the awesome characteristics of […]

By: New: Biodegradable Foam made from Milk Protein and Clay | ARCHITERIALS

New: Biodegradable Foam made from Milk Protein and Clay | ARCHITERIALS — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:05:46 +0000

[…] third of the material breaking down within 30 days” (Physorg.com). You can read more about aerogel […]

By: Nick Brown

Nick Brown — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:02:30 +0000

We’re testing Thermablok aerogel right now, which is a NASA-developed thermal break tape being used to short-circuit thermal leaks through metal stud framing in commercial construction. The Thermablok is applied to the metal studs prior to application of the exterior cladding system, is incompressible, and provides an R-value of 10.3 per inch of thickness. Their standard thickness is 3/8 inch, and it is a nice alternative to full foam board attached outside the studs, commonly known as EIFS, since foam production is a nasty process and it’s the thermal short-circuiting at the studs that’s the real problem.