superinsulation
Ultra-efficient thermal barrier
Superinsulation is thermal insulation far exceeding standard building requirements, typically using thick layers of high-performance materials to minimize heat loss.
Buildings with superinsulation need minimal heating systems even in harsh climates: The passive house achieved its efficiency through superinsulation and airtight construction.
The term appears most often in discussions of energy-efficient construction and green building design.
Gas-filled porous solid
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
cellulose · perlite · vermiculite · blown-in · multilayer
Ultralow temperature science
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- superconductingHaving zero electrical resistance
- cryopreservationLow-temperature biological preservation
Insulation effectiveness measure
- weatherizationSealing a building's envelope
- U-valueHeat flow rate measure
- airtightnessQuality of preventing airflow
Balanced emissions state
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
aerogel
Gas-filled porous solid
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
- polystyreneLightweight synthetic foam plastic
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
rockwool · cellulose · perlite · vermiculite · blown-in · multilayer
cryogenics
Ultralow temperature science
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- refrigerationHeat removal for preservation
- superconductingHaving zero electrical resistance
R-value
Insulation effectiveness measure
- weatherizationSealing a building's envelope
- U-valueHeat flow rate measure
- airtightnessQuality of preventing airflow
net-zero
Balanced emissions state
- cost-effectiveGiving good return cheaply
- retrofitUpdate existing equipment
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