Design significantly reduces environmental impact, and one effective solution involves using insulating curtains to lower energy consumption in buildings. Heating and cooling account for a large portion of global energy use, often relying on materials like glass wool, cellulose, and polystyrene foam for insulation. Similarly, insulating curtains can economically create comfortable indoor environments by reducing heat loss from drafts, thermal bridges, and windows.

This project uses 3D weaving techniques with recycled PET yarn from Kvadrat to create lightweight curtains with small air-trapping tubes, forming an insulating barrier between the window and room. The 3D woven fabric features three yarn axes arranged orthogonally, with the third yarn reinforcing the fabric’s thickness, creating empty air-trapping pockets. These Augmented Curtains minimize heat loss in winter and moderate temperature gain in summer.

Exploring fabric construction has provided creative opportunities, such as experimenting with color contrasts between warm and cold tones within the fabric’s layers. Despite challenges in finishing the edges due to the fabric’s four-layer composition, the use of recycled PET yarn enabled heat sealing, resulting in a contemporary final product.

2024

Collaboration with Camille Blin