MODULAR, SELF SUPPORTING EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE SYSTEM WITH INSULATING, EVACUATED TUBES HAVING SOLAR COLLECTOR RODS

摘要

A tubular building enclosure system with thermally-broken glass modules having evacuated air spaces assembled in rows and/or columns to form a structurally self-supporting, thermally insulating, and solar energy collecting facade.

主权项

1. A modular wall system, comprising:
a plurality of thermally isolated glass tubes, the thermally isolated glass tubes comprising:
a tubular outer layer thermally isolated from a corresponding tubular inner layer and an interior space defined by a top end plate and a bottom end plate and the tubular inner and outer layers,a plurality of horizontal and vertical connectors;
wherein the plurality of thermally isolated glass tubes are interconnected to form the modular exterior wall via the plurality of horizontal and vertical connectors.