Owner of data set Sioen Industries NV |
Technical purpose These products are (mainly) applied in tensile architecture. Tensile structures typically consist of 3 main components: a primary structure, connectors, and tensioned fabric, such as the Type II technical textile.
These structures may be stand-alone or integrated with (existing) regular buildings. Many different construction forms are possible, such as faade coverings, sun-shading elements, roof coverings,... either for permanent or temporary use.
The standard lifetime of the fabrics used in tensile architecture ranges from 15 to over 30 years. For lightweight Type II fabrics, the lifetime is typically 15 years.
This EPD (and the underlying LCA) has been made to allow customers to quantify the ecological impact of their constructions, as well as to allow comparison with other material types. |