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| Panelite | Researcher/Designer | Eric Zambrano | |
| Product | Panelite | ||
| Type | Translucent Panel | ||
| Reference | Here is where you can find more information | ||
Product Summary: Panelite panels make cheerful company. But this material is no floozy. Constructed of a honeycomb core of polymer, fiberglass, or aluminum sandwiched between fiberglass facings, it's strong and consistently rigid for its weight. A 4-by-8-foot panel, 3/4-inches thick, is 32 pounds, a feather compared to acrylic (144 pounds), or plate glass (316 pounds) in the same dimensions. What's more, the gumdrop colors and honeycomb cells produce vivid visual effects when light passes through the material. |
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Summary: Designed for interior applications, such as partition walls and furniture, Panelite can be cut, drilled, and machined with standard woodworking tools. Recently, the manufacturer also developed an exterior grade, IGU (insulating glass unit), with weather-resistant glass facings and a tubular polycarbonate core. |
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Architectural Applications: Panelite can be lit in many different ways, and the light really brings out its dimensional qualities. Some panel types have a reflective aluminum cell structure. Others have a clear cell structure. Others are custom. It seems the sky's the limit. Our rendering shows a type that's not yet exterior-rated, but we had to take some leaps of faith. |
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