Curved roof system THE AVENUES, KUWAIT

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‘The Avenues’, Kuwait, is The Gulf’s premier shopping and leisure destination. It is set to become the “in” meeting place catering for families and professionals alike. Vector Foiltec’s Texlon® ETFE technology provides a relaxed sanctuary in a challenging and harsh climate. It enables the local population to engage in a wide variety of social, leisure and business activities enhancing ‘The Avenues’ commercial success.Vector Foiltec has extensive know-howThe performance requirements for solar transmission through the ETFE cladding were complex and challenging. Vector Foiltec has extensive know-how in this field and was able to provide a technically superior yet economic solution. We developed a new high specification ink, which combined with foil and print arrangements effect a subtle reduction in solar transmission through the mall – allowing sunlight to be reflected and harmful UV radiation to be shielded; whilst bathing the streets in natural daylight. The innovative technology provides a natural outdoor experience due to its thermal and shading performance; creating the perfect indoor environment.Texlon® ETFE is extremely environmentally friendly. Not only does it care for the environment, it cares for the people in it. With a carbon footprint of less than 10% of glass, Texlon® is 100% recyclable.