Aerogel is among the lightest and most effective insulating materials in the world. Lumira® aerogel is a solid which consists largely of air (>90%) contained in a structure with pore sizes less than the mean free path of air molecules, which severely inhibits heat transfer through the material, enabling worldclass performance.
Translucent Lumira® aerogel maintains and enhances energy efficiency while enabling a wide range of commercial and residential building design choices, allowing architects and building owners to proactively reduce the carbon footprint of their buildings. The inclusion of Lumira® aerogel in SKYDOME® daylighting systems virtually eliminates the historical trade-off of insulation vs. natural light by providing 3 to 6 times the thermal performance of traditional, poorly insulated fenestration products, while maintaining optimal light transmission. As a result, even large daylight surface areas can maintain high energy efficiency by reducing thermal loads.
Properties of Lumira® aerogel : • Unsurpassed thermal insulation - R-value of 8 per inch / U-value of 0.75 W/m2K per 25 mm • Increased natural light transmission - > 90% per 3/8 inch or 10mm • Superior light diffusion – elimination of glare • Improved acoustic performance • Reduced solar heat gain/loss • Decreased energy consumption - heat, air conditioning, lighting, ventilation, carbon emissions • Unmatched moisture resistance - 100% hydrophobic • Exceptional color stability and insulation performance
