For the insulation of the building, we will be using recycled denim much like the insulation we saw being used by The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California.
Denim would be an interesting choice! Have you done any research that shows how well this type of insulation performs compared to more traditional fiberglass, mineral fiber, or even foam insulation?
For many LEED buildings, the firm I work for specifies polystyrene insulation which has an R-Value of 5 per inch. Denim is typically around 3.5 per inch. Polystyrene resists moisture, which means it will retain its insulating properties for much longer, therefore delaying the need for replacement down the line.
By jonhoward, Architect at 09:53 am, 19 September 2011
Love the idea of using the recycled denim. It would look very nice and would save the material :)
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Denim would be an interesting choice! Have you done any research that shows how well this type of insulation performs compared to more traditional fiberglass, mineral fiber, or even foam insulation?
For many LEED buildings, the firm I work for specifies polystyrene insulation which has an R-Value of 5 per inch. Denim is typically around 3.5 per inch. Polystyrene resists moisture, which means it will retain its insulating properties for much longer, therefore delaying the need for replacement down the line.
Love the idea of using the recycled denim. It would look very nice and would save the material :)