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Permea™

Permea™


Dynamically permeable surfacing

Permea™ is a unitized, self-contained system that controls its permeability, varying smoothly between a completely covered and a largely open state. It can be configured to create a seal to protect against dust and debris over large areas; and customized for non-rectangular shapes and installed in a non-vertical orientation.

Permea™ panels move parallel to the building’s surface, allowing its layers to be completely hidden when retracted. Additional benefits include unitized integration with the building, and an unprecedented level of control over patterning. For special situations, Permea™ can be engineered to function as a protective blast shield.

US Patent 7,584,777
International Patents Pending

Adaptivity Benefits


  • Ventilation and airflow control
  • Dust and debris protection
  • Reduced solar gain and glare
  • Shading control
  • Privacy control

Applications


  • Façades, roofs, awnings, building skins
  • Vertical / Horizontal
  • Exterior / Interior
  • Blast/fire shields
  • Freestanding structural shades

Projects

Aldar Central Market
Abu Dhabi, UAE (2010)
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Competition Entry for Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, UAE (2006)
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