ARCHITECTURAL MEMBRANE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM
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1. An architectural membrane structure comprising aerogel.
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Abstract
An architectural membrane structure preferably includes an aerogel material disposed, for example, between two outer layers. The aerogel can be in monolithic or granular form or can be present in an aerogel composite. A method for manufacturing an architectural membrane structure includes securing an insert, e.g., an aerogel blanket, composite or granular aerogel, between a first and second layer. The architectural membrane structure can be used as a tensioned panel in envelopes such as roofing, overhangs, canopies or in other architectural or structural fabric applications.
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- 1. An architectural membrane structure comprising aerogel.
- 40. An architectural membrane structure comprising a granular material.
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44. An architectural membrane structure having a thermal conductivity that remains essentially the same or decreases with load or compression.
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45. An architectural membrane structure comprising a substantially load bearing insulator.
- 46. An architectural membrane structure comprising a first membrane layer, a second membrane layer and a nanoporous material between said layers.
- 49. A method for manufacturing an architectural membrane structure, comprising securing an aerogel material between a first and second layer.
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