education posites have been used for years in high-performance applications where durability and reliability are necessities. There are four categories of case studies available on the site: 1) Composite building products – showcase how the use of composites can contribute important properties to a variety of applications. 4) Composite applications in other industries – show the broad range of applications that use composites as well as their performance over many years. The case studies provide insight into the wide range of applications that can benefit from the use of composites, as well as the design flexibility and durability that these materials provide. The composites industry has a tremendous opportunity to grow in building and construction applications. The building industry has increasing needs for materials that are durable, low weight, thermally insulating and flexible in design. To make the most of this opportunity our industry must help educate the building community on the solutions that composites offer. n More information : www.ashland.com www.compositebuild.com In November 2010, the CompositeBuild.com exhibit was shown at Greenbuild in Chicago providing the 25,000 attendees with information on composites use in residential and commercial building applications ding industry. But, how do we address the concerns heard in the original OBIC survey about the fear of being an early adopter? One method to help the building industry feel more comfortable with composites is by leveraging the existing CompositeBuild.com tool and expanding its original scope to include case studies. These case studies help site visitors understand that com- 2)Architectural applications – help inspire architects and designers by demonstrating the design freedom composites allow. 3) Composites and sustainability – inform those interested in green building and provide insight into the durability and lifecycle impacts. New AIREX ® T92 Seal X Save resin to the Max! Your best choice for cost optimization Reduction of resin uptake by over 50% (saving cost and weight) The ideal core material for all infusion processes EXCELLENCE IN CORE SOLUTIONS HYBRID CORE CONCEPT® Our comprehensive range of products allows for intelligent material combinations to taylor each structure to your very specific needs. TIE PER PRO S SUSTAINABILITY HYBRID CORE CONCEPT® PRI CE www.corematerials.3AComposites.com 24 jec composites magazine / No77 December 2012http://www.ashland.com http://www.compositebuild.com http://www.corematerials.3AComposites.com