T2 Thermalwall Technology
Intergrated Concrete Insulation System

Thermalwall Technology Introduction

The general consensus that climate change or global warming is happening at an alarming rate has brought to our attention how we as a society must adapt to help slowdown or reverse the effect these changes will have on our lives.

• We have all been made aware that our collective actions can make a positive difference if we take the steps to live a lifestyle that is conscious of our role in the causes of Global Warming.
• We all know that a reduction in energy consumption and the development of renewable energy production are vital in the fight against climate change.
• We also know that more efficient transportation and recycling waste materials are key changes that have received much attention over a number of years.

Another area of concern that has received less attention is the energy consumption of the buildings we live and work in.

Many of us are not aware that the buildings in our lives use more energy than the automobiles. Heating, air conditioning, lighting and electrical use consume enormous quantities of energy and much of this energy is produced from fossil fuels. 

There is work being done to improve the efficiency of our existing buildings and emerging new construction techniques will ensure that the homes we live in and the buildings we work in will consume less energy and provide safer and more comfortable shelter. The subject of site is one such technique using high thermal mass walls.

The methodology outlined in the following pages is a new way to combine materials that have existed on the market for many years into a time saving, energy efficient construction technique. The buildings constructed with this technology consume half the energy of conventional buildings while dramatically increasing comfort levels. 

An added benefit of buildings constructed with this technique is safety from fire, and protection from severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, typhoons and tornados, which unfortunately are a side affect of climate change.

Throughout history mankind has made advances that have profoundly affected his lifestyle.  The last one hundred years has seen changes so magnificent that one has to wonder if we have much left to discover.  Fortunately for us there will always be someone or group that won’t rest until they have improved every aspect of our existence. 

We are currently seeing a major shift in housing technology that is both amazing in human benefit and ecological consciousness.  The awareness that we now have towards Climate Change and Fossil Fuel consumption has set in motion a new respect for energy reduction and alternate energy production that has changed our perspective for ever. This change in thinking not only involves the materials we use, but also an attitude towards what we want and how we expect our homes to perform after we build them. 

Three main issues at the forefront of consumer expectations are comfort, security, and of course efficiency in energy performance.  In the past five or more years many of us have heard of or know someone who has made a conscious choice to use concrete to build their home. 

The stigma of concrete as a damp and cold material is coming to a close.  More of us are seeing it as a strong, sound-proof, energy efficient material to build with.  The truth is it can be all of these things because it is an inert material that is affected by the conditions it is exposed to. Concrete in contact with damp cold earth will become cold and damp, on the other hand, concrete that is protected from the elements by insulation and water barriers will be warm and dry.  Concrete houses can provide the owners with a living environment that no other building material can match. 

The T2 Thermalwall Technology is an integrated approach to constructing insulated concrete buildings where the objective is applying the insulation layer to the exterior of the concrete structure. The process involves the use of conventional concrete forms in conjunction with a plastic connection system that allows polystyrene foam insulation to be installed as part of the process of forming the concrete wall. This creates thermal mass walls. Where the thermal mass is on the inside of the building envelop where it is most effective.

Comparative Analysis of Concrete Insulating Configurations