#2 | Thermal Screen or "Curtain"


Concept: To create a complex 'wall/ surface' that is designed to support climbing plants as well as to act as a thermal screen/ barrier. A thermal screen has at least one reflective side that acts to insulate a space from extreme heat or cold as well as to maintain consistent temperatures and humidity within a space. This screen surface can double-purpose as walls for a temporary indoor/ outdoor greenhouse. Indoors, the screen could be made partially from 'seed paper'. This is a hand-made paper with plant seeds embedded in it. Scraps of this paper may be planted in soil - from which plants will grow. Solar panels may be included to power LED lighting at night.

 Links:  Thermal reflecting screens, Hortisystems Products, Gintec Retractable Thermal Screen, The Tracker Thermal Screen,  The Tracker Thermal Screen 2
Alt Usage: Rain Collection Wall, for rain water purification through passive solar (UV) exposure.

Possible Materials: Wood, laser cut metal, mylar, plastic, clear tubing
Power from: Solar Cell or Wind Generator
Light from: LEDs, EL (Electroluminescent) Wire or Panels, or Fiber Optics
Possible Fabrication Methods: Laser cut from
both sides, weaving, stacking, gluing, or ?

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