A panel can be a billboard.
The term panel has two broad uses, which correspond to different etymological origins: one that comes from Old French and others from English, both written in the same way as in Spanish, panel , although equipped with the characteristic pronunciation of each language.
The concept derived from the French term is used to refer to compartments , limited by moldings or strips that divide a compartment and element; for example, the different receptacles within a wall or the leaves of a door. It is also the prefabricated element that allows the vertical division of homes or offices ( "Because of the panel, I couldn't realize when the supervisor was watching me" ) and the billboard that is mounted on a metal structure for the dissemination of messages or advertisements ( "I'm going to leave a notice on the university panel about the concert we're giving tomorrow night" ).
On the other hand, in the marine field, the term panel is used to refer to the boards that make up the movable floor of certain small boats: “We have to replace that panel or we are going to suffer leaks.”
Panel as debate
In Anglo-Saxon etymology, a panel is a debate in which a group of people has gathered to discuss a matter publicly. The speeches of the protagonists are transformed into exhibitions and, at the end, the public usually has the right to ask questions and the guests to answer them.
When presenters debate among themselves, the panel is known as a round table . It is common for a coordinator or mediator to be included to organize presentations and debates. On the other hand, it is important to keep in mind that, beyond audience participation, panels usually feature participants who are at a higher level, due to their knowledge, than the rest of the attendees.
A debate or round table where several participants participate is called a panel.
An ecological structure
From an environmental perspective, the concept of an ecological panel exists to refer to a structure with characteristics that allow better quality in terms of acoustics, thermal quality and lightness , and it is also much more economical and resistant than the rest of the construction materials to which it is used. we are used to it.
This panel is also called a thermal wall and its measurements can be from 1.22 m. x 2.44 x 2”,3”,4” or even more. It has a three-dimensional structure made of steel that contains inside it material with thermal qualities obtained from recycled material, mainly paper, cardboard and plastic.
This type of panels can be used in any type of project, especially because its construction is extremely simple , so basic notions of architecture and masonry and good advice would be enough.
It is worth mentioning that this thermal wall can be used as a load-bearing wall or as a slab for a mezzanine or roof; However, it is important to keep in mind that each one requires a particular assembly. In the case of the slab, the same panel can be used as for the wall, making sure to mount it on the existing joists. Furthermore, if it will be used as a dividing wall, the mixture for leveling must be 1 cm thick, while for load-bearing walls, it is required to be 2 to 2.5 cm thick.
The importance of the thermal panel for the environment
Due to the serious imbalances that the planet has suffered in recent decades, it has been necessary to think of alternatives to reuse those materials that are unusable and collaborate with ecology ; The thermal wall is a fabulous option to continue building without the need to further damage the ecosystem.
We can point out, in conclusion, that this ecological panel is not only friendly to the environment because it is made from recycled material , but it is also not flammable or combustible ; Furthermore, for each thermal wall used, we are collaborating with ecology by reusing about 30 kg of recycled waste .