January 20, 2006—Cabot Corporation has announced that Cabot Nanogel aerogel material is now available in multi-wall polycarbonate vertical glazing systems developed by Duo-Gard Industries Inc., a leading innovator in advanced translucent daylighting systems and modular site shelters. This new collaboration expands daylighting design options to architects, designers and contractors, the companies say.
Duo-Gard’s custom design/build daylighting systems, marketed for commercial, industrial and educational facilities, as well as unique residential applications, integrate the industry’s widest range of multi-wall polycarbonate glazings in engineered structural framings. The systems create diffused daylight, balancing natural light transmission and energy efficiency, as they minimize glare and heat gain for vertical walls in exterior and interior applications.
Nanogel aerogel is the world’s lightest, light transmitting and insulating solid material, says Cabot. Duo-Gard daylighting systems in combination with Nanogel aerogel bring a wide range of benefits to architectural applications, including impproved thermal and acoustic insulation of the building structure and sound dampening qualities to create quieter indoor environments.
Duo-Gard Industries Inc, is a leading innovator in advanced translucent polycarbonate technologies. For more on the company, visit its Web site. Cabot Corporation created Nanogel translucent aerogel to insulate thermally inefficient glazing systems. Visit the company Web site for more information.
