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ETFE Membrane Facade Double Skin Solar Collector

Petr Franta Double Skin Solar Collector Architecture

ETFE Membrane Facade

ETFE Membrane Facade is a double skin facade designed for a research and teaching building. The outer skin is formed by welded transparent cushions of ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, three metres wide and up to sixty-two metres long, kept under constant air pressure and installed diagonally on a secondary steel structure with aluminium clamps. The facade cavity acts as a solar collector, and warm air is drawn into the ventilation units, reducing energy use by up to 30 percent. The membrane is cleaned by rainwater and adds acoustic protection from street traffic.

ETFE Membrane Facade Double Skin Solar Collector by Petr Franta was recognized as a creative example of architectural design by the A' Design Award. ETFE Membrane Facade Double Skin Solar Collector earned the Bronze A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design in 2022. The A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design competition that recognizes excellent design of skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions, religious structures, infrastructure designs, landscaping projects and more.

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