Q1. What does LCA stands for?

A. Life cycle assessment

Q2. What is building cladding system, explain with examples.

Cladding in construction is material applied over another to provide a skin or layer and used to
provide a degree of thermal insulation and weather resistance, and to improve the appearance of
buildings. Between the cladding and the wall there is a cavity where rain can run down.

Texlon® ETFE foil cladding system & glass cladding systems

Q3. Explain membrane structures.

Membrane structures are spatial structures made out of tensioned membranes. The structural use
of membranes can be divided into pneumatic structures, tensile membrane structures, and cable
domes.

Q4. What does ETFE stands for?

Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene

Q5. What is the role of foils in sustainability?

As more solutions exist to reduce the environmental burden related to the use phase, the ETFE foil
membranes can be considered as a more ecological solution than glass and can still be further
optimized.

Q6. Write a Summary for the paper.

This paper explains about the LCA,LCIA of ETFE and usage of cladding systems used in modern
architecture. Most importantly it explains about the sustainability regards to Environmental,
Economical and social sustainability. Due to both the environmental and economic performances,
combined with the optical, thermal and acoustic properties of ETFE cladding systems this technology
in terms of sustainability will create new possibilities for architects and engineers for new buildings.