Design - Chosen Materials

Hey everyone. Well the Product News magazines came out over the last week and we picked out and further researched the materials and products that we thought were ideal for this project. That being environmental or adaptable etc etc...

So the materials are -:

- USG Powerscape Health wall and ceiling linings: (http://www.powerscape.com.au/health.asp)

- Impact toughness of masonry
- Fire protection and wet area capacity of specialty plasterboard
- Design and installation convenience of standard plasterboard
- Comprise of 95% recycled materials and are 100% re-usable






- Urbanline Euro Selekta Cladding

- Durable, safe and eco-friendly
- Requires no maintanence
- No nails, screws or glues required
- Can be installed horizontally, vertically or diagonally


- Karndean Flotex Allergy Free Carpet: (http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Karndean-International/
Karndean-Flotex-floors-the-air-pollution-solution-n761040)

- Caries the Sensitive Choice butterfly symbol
- Traps allergens, reducing risk of allergic reactions
- Significantly reduces affects of asthma via carpet
- High durability and stain resistance


- Makrolon Multiwall Window Film

- Imapct strength 250 that of glass
- 99.9% protection from harmful UV rays
- High heat reflectance rate


- Dulux Armourspray AG Graffiti Resistant Paint: (http://www.duluxpowders.com.au/powd/cda/powd_cda_product/
0,,158,00.html)

- Resists most forms of graffiti
- Speedy removal of graffiti deters re-sprays
- Resistance to scratching, abrasion and UV damage


- Kingspan Insulated Panels

- 'Secret-fix' option removes visible joins
- Arrive cut-to-size reducing on-site installation time and costs
- Purpose designed high insulation exterior wall cladding
- Large span capabilities reducing in fewer purlins



- Fujitsu Energy Efficient Cooling:

- Absorbs dust, mould spores and harmful micro-organisms
- DC motor allows greater air-flow with quieter operation
- Ranges from 5.2kW - 9.7kW
- Automatic airflow adjustments respond to changing room temperatures



- Resene Environmental Paints: (www.resene.com.au)

- Company gained Environmental Choice in 1996
- Contains no heavy metals such as lead
- Highly reduced risk of poisoning to people, animals and the environment


- Tilling Timber Smartjoist I-Joists: (http://www.tilling.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=37)

- Cost effective with unsurpassed strength
- Large range of section sizes
- Full range optimises Douglas fir flanges

- Silent Gliss Tess motorized fabric system: (http://www2.silentgliss.com.au/fts/tess100.htm)

This is a heavy duty motorized fabric system that acts much like a blind. Used in place of shade cloths, it can cover an area of 16 square metres. The advantage is that it is retractable and so obviously light can in external spaces can be controlled.