This is not just a wall panel
THIS IS A SOLAR COLLECTOR AND FRESH AIR HEATING SYSTEM
DARK COLORS WORK BEST FOR HEAT ABSORPTION.
Preferred InSpire colors: 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 30
FUNCTION OF THE INSPIRE WALL SYSTEM
The InSpire wall panel, a transpired solar collector, is mounted a few inches from the building's outer wall. The precision perforations in the wall panels allow outside air to travel through the face of the panel. Solar heated air at the surface of the panel is drawn through the perforations where it rises between the two walls and enters the building's ventilation system. The InSpire wall panel also helps to cool in the summer by preventing normal solar radiation from striking the building's main wall. Hot air is thermally siphoned up the wall and vented through holes at the top of the system, leaving the main wall cool. By-pass dampers in the summer allow fresh air to be drawn into the building, maintaining indoor air quality.

• Heats Fresh Air
• Utilizes Free Solar Energy
• Lowers Heating Costs by $3-$5 per sq. ft. of Panel per year
• Qualifies for LEED® Credits
• Destratification of Indoor Air
• Payback Generally within 3 Years
• Tax Incentives
• Reduces Incoming Drafts
• Reduces "Sick Building Syndrome"
• Converts up to 80% of Solar Energy
• Recaptures Heat Loss through Walls
• Can be Used for Crop Drying
• Helps to Cool in Summer
  • "Transpired Collectors provide the most reliable, best performing, and lowest cost solar heating for commercial and industrial buildings available on the market today."
    - US Department of Energy
• The InSpire wall panel is available in
  • .032 Aluminum
  • .027 Zinc.
    • *31-1/2” coverage for Zinc.
• Inquire for availability

The InSpire wall system is used to pre-heat outside air before it enters the building to provide fresh air changes and natural humidification, as well as opportunities to reduce energy consumption.  The wall panel is mounted at a specified distance of several inches from the outer wall of the building.  InSpire features proprietary engineered perforations which allow outside air to be transpired (drawn through the wall panel) into the wall cavity via ventilation fans.  InSpire wall panels are coated with a fluoropolymer (PVDF) coating system in a wide variety of colors which allow absorption of the sun's energy to pre-heat surface and cavity air.  The solar generated pre-heated air transpires into the wall cavity and is drawn into the building's interior through conventional ductwork.

Does InSpire apply to your project?

Do you have large ventilation requirements? Do you have a long heating season? Are your utility rates for heating high? Does your facility feature an appropriate south, southeast, or southwest oriented wall? Does your facility utilize heated air for processes (such as crop drying)?   Why consider InSpire?

Reduces annual energy consumption Reduces annual energy costs Cost effective way to meet code requirements for ventilation Improved air quality (increased air changes) Virtually maintenance free Favorable environmental impact Reduces greenhouse gas emissions Potential for LEED credit Favorable investment incentives How does InSpire save energy?

Active solar heating Recaptures wall heat loss Insulating effect on building inner wall Utilizes hot, stratified air trapped at ceilings Lowers temperature of air exhausted through the roof Shields inner wall from direct sunlight during summer season Economics of Solar Heating – How much does it cost? How much do you save?

Reduces annual energy consumption by 2 to 3 therms per sq. ft. of collector Reduces annual heating costs by $1 to $5 per sq. ft. of collector, depending on fuel replaced Simple payback of 3 to 12 years Approximate cost $12 to $15 per sq. ft. of wall, installed. Fans, dampers, ducts, etc. are extra. Typical Installation

Panels are installed 4”-8” from wall Can be installed over or around existing wall openings Can be installed over any non-combustible wall material Easy installation – no special skills or tools needed

Ideal Applications

Industrial Hospitals/Institutional Schools/Gymnasiums Arenas Laboratories Maintenance facilities Government/Military Warehouses Theatres/Conference Centers Other commercial buildings   Endorsements

“It simply works – The simplest, most efficient, and least expensive way to preheat outside air for industrial and commercial applications is through the use of a perforated plate absorber” (Natural Resources Canada) “Transpired collectors provide the most reliable, best performing, and lowest cost solar heating for commercial and industrial buildings available on the market today.” (U.S. Department of Energy) “Renewable energy will play an increasingly important role in Canada’s future energy needs. The use of renewable energy is a cornerstone of sustainable development – the integration of economic and environmental goals. Canada is a world leader in applying sustainable development principles to the area of natural resources.” (Natural Resources Canada) Awards

1995 Manning Innovation Award: recognizing excellence in Canadian innovation 1994 Popular Science Magazine Best of What's New Award: The year's 100 greatest achievements in Science & Technology 1994 R&D Magazine Top 100 Award: for the most significant new product of the year 1994 CANMET (Natural Resources Canada): 1994 Technology Transfer Award 1994 Toronto Construction Association Innovative Product & Technology Award •1992 US Department of Energy: SOLARWALL rated in the top 2% of all energy innovations 1990 ASHRAE Regional Technology Award: for the Oakville Ford Assembly Plant Education ATAS offers an AIA/CEU seminar on the Transpired Solar Collector. The seminar is worth 1 HSW Hour and 1 CEU Qualified instructors conduct the seminar and encourage a question and answer session. Training may be held at an architect's office, an AIA chapter meeting, CSI chapter meeting or another convenient location. Contact your local representative to schedule one. Outline of seminar:

Introduction to solar heating and fresh air ventilation system Function Heating season benefits Cooling season benefits Important design considerations Ventilation Orientation Wall area Components and installation Case studies Government incentives

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• Design Guide
• InSpire Spec Data
• Project Evaluation Sheet
• InSpire Brochure
• Preliminary Packet (large file)

Case Studies

• ATAS - Grant Way