ETFE in Middle East - Global remarkable projects from Taiyo MakMax group

ETFE in Middle East – Global remarkable projects from Taiyo MakMax group

ETFE (ethylene-tetra-fluoric-ethylene) film is a transparent polymer which is highly transparent and very lightweight in comparison to structures using glass. It can transmit up to 90% of sunlight, is highly durable, fire resistant, and is ecologically friendly due to its easy maintenance and recyclability. ETFE film can be appled as a single layer system reinforced with either wire cables, light weight steel or aluminum to maintain shape and stability, or they can be applyed in a double, triple or four layer system incorporating a pneumatic system to maintain air between the layers of film attached in aluminum extrusions and supported by a lightweight structure creating inflated cushions. These cushions are filled with low-pressure air, providing thermal insulation and structural stability against wind or snow loads. See below for some of ETFE film applications to facades by MakMax group.

GS Xi Model House (2007)