Polli-Brick™
Name: Polli-Brick™
Client/Project: EcoARK
Material: Mechanically Recycled PET from Drink Bottles
Polli-Brick™ is a revolutionary building material made from 100% recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Polymer. It is translucent, naturally insulated, and durable. The modular 3-D honeycomb self-interlocking structure makes it extremely strong without any chemical adhesives, while only weighing 1/5 of the standard curtain wall systems. The invention of Polli-brick represents an incredibly low expense and lightweight alternative to conventional curtain walls.
To achieve this high-performance module, Miniwiz had to create and combine a unique tooling and entirely reconfigured a pre-form injection and stretch blow molding line, a truly innovative manufacturing recipe. This cross-industry R&D hybridization keeps the recycle process economically efficient when mass manufactured on-site, which dramatically reduces the carbon footprint compared to conventional glass and steel structures.
With the unique honeycomb shape interlocking units, Polli-Brick™ can be assembled into standard size or rectangular modules, which can easily be shipped or installed. The performance enhancement films enforce the panel strength while it provides extra protection against UV, water and fire. The PC coating makes the Polli-Brick™ panel scratch-resistant and easy-clean. The Polli-Brick™ panel sustains radical lateral force, up to 1.5 times the worst hurricane, without any damage and seepage.
Polli-Brick™ has the absolute cost advantage: 1/5 the price of conventional curtain wall system. Moreover, solar powered LED lighting can be integrated into the Polli-Brick™ system. Thus, consolidating all-in-one green energy lighting solution continuously reduces the structure’s carbon footprint over time.
CERTIFICATION
- ASTM E-330/331
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
- AAMA 501.4
Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
- UL Certification E 98658
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