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Sustainability in Development
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hen it comes to construction processes, the development of a new build often follows the same pattern. Architectural drawings are made up and materials are sourced, the foundations are laid, the building is erected, the interior is fitted and furnished and tenants are moved in. Seldom is a new building modelled over and around its existing occupant. However, this was the case for the new Mary Rose Museum. Set in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the striking new centrepiece encases the ships hull, which was raised from the Solent in 1982. Due to the delicate nature of the exhibit, the design team skillfully crafted an aesthetically striking, but sympathetic, structure to house the ship. As part of the on-going conservation, the hull had to remain in a carefully-controlled environment whilst all building works were carried out. To read more about this impressive landmark building and the challenges overcome by the project team, turn to page 28. Pushing the boundaries of design is continued in this months Sustainability in Development focus. LCT ONE, the recently-opened CREE GmbH headquarters, is the worlds first eight-story timber hybrid building. It showcases an innovative prefabricated and modular construction system centred on the concept that the future of tall buildings is in engineered wood. CREE gives FC&A an insight into the benefits of this innovative building method and ultimate energy efficiencies. Elsewhere in this issue, we round-up the highlights of Londons newest design exhibition, the May Design Series, plus Maxwood Washrooms considers the key regulatory issues associated with designing communal washroom facilities. I hope you enjoy this issue. If you wish to comment on any of the articles featured in this months edition, please do not hesitate to get in touch at the usual address. Dont forget you can also interact with FC&A via its social media networks, Twitter (@FCAMagazine) and Facebook (facebook.com/fcamagazine).
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Balfour Beattys BIM Director Peter Trebilcock emphasises the importance of embracing BIM as an innovative technology to deliver customer value.
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With a BREEAM rating of Outstanding,The Co-operative Groups HQ in Manchester is quite rightly proud of its commitment to sustainability. From start to finish, every element of the build was sourced with the environment in mind.
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LCT One is the worlds first eight-storey timber hybrid building. This modular construction system is leading the green building movement, which is set to raise the standards in the construction industry.
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It is hoped the building will help The Co-operative to reduce their current energy costs by up to 50%
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From start to finish, every aspect of design in the building was concerned with increasing its sustainability
n June 2010, BAM Construction was appointed to build The Co-operatives new head office complex on Miller Street, comprising 325,000ft2 of office space for over 3500 employees. Designed by 3D Reid, the building forms the centre piece of NOMA, an 800m mixed-use development scheme across 20 acres in the citys Northern Gateway. One of the main selling points about 1 Angel Square before and during construction was its commitment to environmental sustainability. Not only would the building become one of the most sustainable commercial buildings in Europe with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of A+, but it would
also be the UKs first to be built to the BREEAM Outstanding rating. Once complete, it is hoped the building will help The Co-operative to reduce their current energy costs by up to 50%, becoming the biggest single expression of their corporate values and acting as an outstanding environmental commitment to tackling climate change.
Sustainable supply
From start to finish, every aspect of design in the building was concerned with increasing its sustainability, and when selecting sub-contractors and suppliers, BAM Construction had to ensure that they were aligned with the overall aims of the
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building. Every design choice would impact on the buildings sustainability. The building boasts a number of ecofriendly features, including heat recovery from the atrium and IT systems, combined used water and rain water recycling and low water consumption appliances. High efficiency lifts have also been fitted to reduce energy consumption, but to encourage staff to take the stairs instead, Delta Balustrades was brought on board to create clean, modern stairways and terrace areas. Appointed in June 2011, Delta Balustrades was contracted to work on over 20 different areas of the site, with work being phased to increase efficiency of installation. The company started on site in July 2011 and completed in December 2012. Sustainability is one of Delta Balustrades key values, and the company is committed to a forward-looking approach with the future in mind, using every opportunity to contribute towards the profitability and sustainability of the business. This is supported by accreditations from key industry bodies and organisations such as Achilles, which works to identify, qualify, evaluate, and monitor suppliers on behalf of major organisations worldwide to ensure they are taking a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a range of areas including environmental practices and sustainability. Large buildings require large volumes of products, and Delta Balustrades manufactured and installed almost 400m of bespoke handrails for the external terraces, around 800m of its Orbis balustrade system on internal staircases, and Vista structural glass balustrades to the main feature areas, worth a total of 500,000. With the buildings unique triangular shape, Delta Balustrades was required to install stainless steel balustrades on each of the double staircases at each point of the building. For a clean and graceful balustrade system, Delta Balustrades selected its Orbis range, which is crafted from stainless steel or mild steel tubing. Due to its high functionality and low maintenance, Orbis was used for the majority of internal stairways, matched with Vista structural glass infill systems that combine strength and visual stimulation. Installing these systems was no tall order, even though main stairway one climbs 72m to the top of the building.
Unique challenges
Out of the thousands of projects the company has worked on, 1 Angel Square was the most intensive in terms of its scale and sustainability focus. At all stages, Delta Balustrades was required to confirm how its products were sourced and assess their impact on the environment. For example, in the main entrance area
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Delta Balustrades was required to confirm how its products were sourced and assess their impact on the environment
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Delta Balustrades was brought on board to create clean, modern stairways and terrace areas
Balustrades on the external terraces played an important part in reducing the buildings energy consumption using an innovative yet aesthetically-pleasing system
and auditorium, the designers chose Delta Balustrades high-specification hardwood finish from the Delamere range due to its elegant appearance and minimal cold to the touch quality, making it fully compliant with DDA guidelines. Although these handrail systems are manufactured in-house using Delta Balustrades unique high-strength jointing method, the timber is sourced from an external supplier. To ensure the product met the sustainability standards at 1 Angel Square, Delta Balustrades had to verify that their supplier was accredited by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC), which is responsible for the management of the worlds forests through the standard setting, certification and labeling of forestry products. External balustrades in the rest of the building were all bespoke design, with the architects specifying a stainless steel square hollow section rather than tubular. This presented a new challenge for Delta Balustrades as the handrails had to be manufactured exactly to the designers specification. In addition, handrails on the roof terraces required the glass to be clamped to the front using a square upright. Balustrades on these external terraces also played an important part in reducing the buildings energy consumption using an innovative yet aesthetically-pleasing system. Waste air is extracted over the balcony edge using the natural stack effect created by the atrium meaning that there was no need to install large extract risers and heat is then recycled to warm incoming air by passing the waste air through a heat-
exchanger. A Delta Balustrades spokesperson commented: We are proud to have worked on such a significant project. This fits clearly with our vision to embrace sustainability as a priority in the business and of working with like-minded clients that share these same values. We are delighted that the quality of our products has been recognised on such a major landmark development. BAMs site manager commented: I am
impressed with the Delta Balustrades experience, installation progress being very quick with a positive approach, helping to accelerate the projects completion. For almost 30 years, Delta Balustrades has been designing, manufacturing and installing high quality bespoke balustrades and handrail systems, and has supplied over 5,000 projects across the UK.
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External balustrades in the rest of the building were all of a bespoke design
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oday, the construction industry is responsible for using roughly 40% of the worlds total energy, CO2 and resource consumption, as well as the global waste production. Considering this, the LCT ONE represents a fresh perspective on urban architecture to meet the needs of a growing population. Its one of a handful of tall timber buildings around the world that are leading the green building movement to raise the bar in the building industry. Construction for the LCT ONE started in September of 2011, in Dornbirn, Austria and was finished within a year. Built to Passive House standards, the award-winning building has received a pre-certificate for the Gold designation from DGNB, the German Sustainable Building Council, and the highest level of standard from the Austrian counterpart, GNI. Additionally, it is expected to receive Platinum LEED certification by the US Green Building Council.
Award-winning status
To date, the building and its Lifecycle Tower system have won numerous awards, including the European Environmental Press Award (EEP). The LCT ONE is an eight-story building with a footprint of approximately 12.1292m by 24.38m. Due to the
Engineered wood provides equal structural strength and fire protection, as well as lower environmental impact
LCT ONE represents a fresh perspective on urban architecture to meet the needs of a growing population
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systematic, prefabrication approach, LCT ONE demonstrated that the construction schedule of tall buildings can be cut by 50% or more. Due to the low embodied energy to manufacture wood products and the end of life potential to generate energy from wood, the life cycle research determined that 39% fewer resources are used over the life of a wood building compared to a reinforced concrete building. Additionally, due to the passive house approach, focusing on super insulation, air-tightness, high performance windows, elimination of thermal bridging and heat recovery, enables the building to use much less energy during its operational life, while increasing durability. 1500 years old. Engineered wood provides equal structural strength and fire protection, as well as lower environmental impact, lower embodied energy, compared to concrete and steel.Today buildings comprised almost entirely out of engineered wood, like glulam and cross-laminated (CLT) timber, are standing tall in Austria, Australia, and the UK, with a new one recently approved in Canada. The LCT system revolves around wood/ concrete hybrid slabs, which can span up to 30 feet. On the exterior, the slabs bear on glulam posts. On the interiors, they hang on a central stiffening core where the elevator, stairs and shafts are located. Research shows the LCT Systems core can be designed out of wood, however, to expedite the permitting process, the core of the LCT ONE was built from reinforced concrete. The building system transfers structure loads from the exterior posts, to the hybrid slab and then to a central stiffening core. This long span design, allows for a wide variety of floor plans and layouts, since interior load bearing walls are not required. The use of timber for the major structural members (columns and decks) in the LCT ONE marked a true milestone for the global construction industry. Never before had timber been used for load bearing components in modern buildings of this type.
To date, the building and its Lifecycle Tower system have won numerous awards
Solid foundation
The LCT system can also substantially reduce the amount of concrete used in construction, resulting in a lighter structure, with a smaller foundation, resulting in up to 90% lower CO2 emissions over the life of the building.While the LCT ONE is eight stories, research shows the CREE building system has the ability to support as many as 30 stories. The use of wood for tall building construction is not a novel idea. In fact, the five-story Horyu-ji pagoda in Japan is over
The main difference between the CREE timber-hybrid and other multi-story timber buildings is that the load bearing wood elements of the Cree building are exposed, says renown Austrian architect Hermann Kaufmann, who helped develop the system and was responsible for the design of the LCT ONE.The exposed timber structure, which is not covered by gypsum board, offers the benefit of making wood an enjoyable, visible part of the interior, while also conserving resources. Additionally, the structural members of the LCT ONE are oversized, giving them an additional exterior charring layer to protect the members in case of fire.The CREE hybrid slabs were tested in a full size fire chamber and passed a two-hour fire test.
LCT ONE demonstrated that the construction schedule of tall buildings can be cut by 50% or more
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LCT ONE is optimised for general illumination based on the amount of daylight available to a room
The panels were assembled horizontally on tables, including the frame, insulation and sheathing.They were then stood up vertically to install the windows and complete taping all the joints for an airtight assembly. After the foundation and central core were completed, the building envelope was erected one story a day. Each floor was assembled by interconnecting the slabs and wall units together with the preset tubes, pins and holes of the components. The last six months of construction saw the completion of services and interior finishes.The glulam posts and ceiling beams were designed to remain exposed and reveal their natural finish, making the LCT ONE one of the tallest, modern wood office buildings with exposed structural timber. This remaining interior work consisted of installing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, floorcoverings, doors and fixtures, among other items.The MEP services were integrated seamlessly into the available ceiling spaces between each glulam beam and covered with stylish aluminium facing, eliminating any need for an additional dropped ceiling. Built to passive house standards, the LCT ONE is extremely energy efficient and because of the precision prefabricated process was able to pass the required blower door test. Lighting commonly accounts for up to 40% of an office buildings energy needs. Thus, the LCT ONE is optimised for general illumination based on the amount of daylight available to a room, and on using smart lighting
sensors, motorised window shutters and other controls. Additional energy costs for heating and cooling are also automatically optimised. Room temperatures and indoor air quality are maintained with a highly efficient heat recovery system and automatically controlled CO2 measurement. Currently, the building industry continues
to rely on on-site manual labour and labour-intensive processes, which often results in low productivity, waste and the use of antiquated technology. Conversely, the LCT ONE surpasses prior construction methods with its revolutionary building methods and design.
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2 as a minimum by 2016. It seeks to be a leader in the field of BIM by utilising the expertise of its organisational strength and depth, covering all aspects of BIM through the project life cycle from design to construction and including operations and maintenance. Balfour Beatty sees BIM as a cradle-tocradle tool, and ultimately a way of mapping out every aspect of what we do, says Peter Trebilcock. For us, BIM is our default way of working but for the industry as a whole it is a big step change, in much the same way that computer aided draughting
St. Silas CE Primary School was the first BIM project to be handed over since Balfour Beatty adopted a strategy to utilise BIM on all new projects
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Overcoming barriers
Heathrow Terminal 2 was an exceptionally complex project but the use of BIM resulted in savings of 10m, improved coordination with over 30 active stakeholders through 13 interfacing projects and enabled a peak workforce of 1600 to complete work ahead of schedule. Some say the biggest barriers for the implementation of BIM, are the cost and time to train staff. Its a fear factor, especially for some of the smaller SMEs but according to Balfour Beatty those who embark on the journey have no regrets. There are polarised views. Among some of Balfour Beattys clients including the University of Birmingham, University of Sheffield and University of Leeds they have defined BIM as a requirement on their project, whilst for some others, outside the public sector, dont
yet fully understand the benefits of BIM and carry the perception that it may cost them money. Balfour Beatty does not charge clients to use BIM and ultimately feels it will win more work if they use it and reduce costs. BIM will pre-empt the issues you might encounter in a building project, even before you lay a single foundation. It allows us to digitally model the different elements of a building in real time, sharing all information between partners so that potential building integration issues and on-site clashes are eliminated, and construction and installation activities are streamlined, added Peter. All of Balfour Beattys selected designers, architects and engineers are BIM literate. A range of staff training is offered across the company, from hands-on software training for users of the toolset, to more strategic training with the project teams enabling them to deliver the benefits of BIM on a project. Finally there are discussions at board level so all senior management understand the business case for BIM. To help maintain best practice and leading edge innovation in this area Balfour Beatty has as a BIM Centre of Excellence, where expert practitioners offer advice, training and hands on support to project and bid teams. Each of the Balfour Beatty divisions maintains a group of BIM experts who function as a core resource for their projects and teams and share knowledge with the rest of the company through monthly BIM leadership meetings and via intranet portals. The adoption of BIM for the construction of a school for example means that Balfour Beatty can build a theoretical model which can predict how the building will perform. This in turn eases integration of building services and the elimination of any issues
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As well as superior heat insulation and sustainability, the SL 97 door also offers exceptional comfort; superb weather protection (sealing against wind and rain with a triple wraparound seal), with external aluminium cladding to minimise maintenance; excellent stability; outstanding security, and flexibility in terms of width adjustment (via a movable hinge), opening constellations and materials (aluminium and wood). Elegant and sleek, the SL 97 is particularly aesthetically pleasing, with a wooden interior
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folding glass doors, providing them with an unbeatable vote of confidence.The use of various materials (all-glass, aluminium, wood or wood and aluminium) enables a whole array of different designs that can be customised to enhance individual building projects. extensions that incorporate Solarluxs highly engineered bi-folding doors into its unique configuration.The Wintergardens are manufactured from a combination of wood and aluminium, with a wide selection of colour tones and roof designs. The Wintergarden range offers complete design flexibility, with the heat-insulated roofing system available in roof pitches from 5 to 45 and roof glazing from 28 to 42mm.The glass extension can be built with a variety of rafter heights/eaves sizes with different light designs. Thermal efficiency is impressive. Indeed, when the appropriate vertical elements, glazing, ventilation and shades are installed, the Solarlux Wintergardens meet the requirements of the European Energy Saving Ordinance, which regulates energy performance in buildings in Germany, one of the toughest environmental regimes in Europe.
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With more than 30 years experience in home improvements, Solarlux is a pioneer in glass element technology. Company founder and owner Herbert Holtgreife demands the highest standards in terms of design, quality and energy efficiency of the impressive Solarlux product range. All Solarlux products including glass canopies and glass houses, sliding walls, pool glazing, room dividers, balcony glazing and aluminium curtain walls hold recognised certificates from national and international testing institutes and are constantly tested, developed and improved. Solarlux also supplies Wintergardens, premium quality, custom-made glass
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stated that the environmental and energy impacts of the existing building stock remain a huge challenge. This is an area where the adoption of energy efficient continuous flow gas water heaters in place of wasteful storage systems can have a positive effect on overall carbon reduction. Do you leave your car running overnight just because you are going to use it in the morning? So why store large volumes of hot water just in case you might need it at some point when you can use energy only as and when you draw hot water? The fact is, we all need to be smarter about energy consumption. Rinnais new additions include the Infinity range of continuous flow gas fired water heaters in heavy duty and condensing units engineered specifically to give high levels of efficiency and expansive ranges of modulation to maximise energy usage. Continuous flow water heating units have the ability to save huge levels of energy and carbon, especially when using a technologically advanced Rinnai Infinity condensing model. Also new to the Rinnai range is the Infinity 16i gas fired continuous flow water heater which is perfectly placed to meet the hot water needs of dwellings and light commercial users, such as hairdressing salons, providing a constant flow of cost effective safe hot water with precision temperature control. Rinnai has also recently launched a common header flue system to streamline manifolded installations of its awardwinning Infinity condensing continuous flow gas water heaters. Previously multiple installation in an interior plant room would have meant each unit had to have its own flue and that meant punching a hole through the building fabric for each individual unit, a time consuming and expensive necessity.
The environmental and energy impacts of the existing building stock remain a huge challenge
A low carbon future across the complete built environment can only be achieved if the manufacturing industry meets its responsibilities to assist and wholly support this aim, says Chris Goggin, Operations Manager at Rinnai UK, manufacturer of continuous flow gas fired water heaters.
efficiencies of 90% for Natural Gas and 92% for LPG for new and existing buildings. This was later retracted after discussions with some parts of the industry when it was concluded that this wasnt the best way forward. The separation of new and existing building requirements for efficiency thresholds was agreed by some, but by no means all, says Chris.
Identifying weaknesses
This is a missed opportunity by Government as it would have also provided the ideal platform to counteract one of the key weaknesses of Part L reducing installers opting for the cheapest first option or like for like replacement. Instead we are maintaining a lower energy efficiency efficient appliance market. Chris continues: In the recent CIBSE presidents annual address George Adams
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his breadth of choice was essential when Polypipe Ventilation was asked to supply an MVHR system for Mill Meadow, providers of bespoke, high-end holiday properties, who were looking to incorporate the energysaving benefits of heat recovery as part of a new development of luxurious 5 star eco cabins. Situated on the edge of Somersets Quantock Hills, just a few miles from the county town of Taunton, Mill Meadow Eco-Homes is a luxury, self-catering eco lodge development. Built using a traditional Scandinavian log house system, with timber sourced from sustainable Finnish forests, these stunningly beautiful and highly efficient houses have a carbon neutral footprint and are available for holiday makers to rent or buy. The latest property is called Flycatchers,
a six-bedroom Gold Award-winning eco lodge built to improved quality standards and flooded with natural light due to extensive glazing throughout. As part of the numerous sustainable technologies built into the design, including underfloor heating, solar hot water, solar PV, rainwater harvesting and an air source heat pump, Chris Heayns, Managing Director of Mill Meadow, was keen to incorporate a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system due to the additional environmental benefits it could offer.
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Chris explains: We decided to use MVHR as the homes are very air tight, so it didnt make sense cutting holes in the walls and inserting trickle vents. The MVHR system has allowed us to optimise energy efficiency and make the property all the
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The lodge is built using a traditional Scandinavian log house system, with timber sourced from sustainable Finnish forests
more reliable. For example, in Flycatchers where we would have had four extractor fans, which can be inefficient, require maintenance and not always be reliable over the long term, we instead have one Heat Recovery appliance. However, one of the issues we had was that the wood in these lodges continually moves, which could be a problem for rigid ducting. Thats why we were particularly keen on Polypipe Ventilations Domus Radial Duct system, as its duct is more flexible and will move with the house. It is also simple to install, which was an added bonus. The basic concept of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery is the extraction of waste stale air, in addition to the collection and re-use of heat, which in residential properties is largely generated as a result of steamy bathrooms and kitchens. The Flycatchers property incorporates three en-suite wet rooms which can generate a lot of heat, particularly if the house is at full capacity and all occupants are showering regularly. In fact, figures show that a bathroom full of moist air can contain over 600W of heat energy. Polypipe MVHR systems use a heat exchanger to transfer the heat from this waste stale air to the fresh air drawn into the building, resulting in up to 95% of waste heat being recovered. This clean warm air is then used to heat other rooms in the property such as the Flycatchers bedrooms, dining area and open plan lounge. The most obvious benefit of MVHR is the reduced need for heating and a subsequent decrease in fuel bills, the savings
of which Mill Meadow can then pass on to those looking to buy or rent the property. In addition, MVHR systems significantly increase quality of life within the home by delivering fresh, oxygenated, pre-warmed and filtered air to the living and sleeping areas and reducing condensation, thereby enhancing the experience for guests. MVHR also put Mill Meadow one step further towards achieving a carbon neutral residence.
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One of the most important aspects of the MVHR system chosen for this property was the use of a Domus Radial (semi-rigid) duct system. Currently, most UK domestic ventilation systems use a traditional branch design, with rigid ducting to rooms branching off a main trunk duct that is connected to the MVHR unit. However, certain methods of construction can make this traditional system problematic. This is particularly true in the case of the Mill Meadow log house system, which continually moves as a result of seasonal changes in relative humidity (RH), causing the wooden structure to shrink in the winter and expand in the summer. Although the movement is unlikely to be noticeable by sight, it would most likely cause issues with a rigid duct system which offers little flexibility for movement once installed. The effective answer was to take the alternative approach of a Radial duct system, where each room terminal in Flycatchers is served by its own semi-rigid duct (typically 75mm). The individual duct runs then connects directly to a manifold
unit, providing balanced airflow. As well as the ability to be installed in smaller voids, Domus Radial duct systems benefit from reduced air leakage and improved air flow, which also makes for easier commissioning and a quieter system. As noted in the Governments Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide, semi-rigid duct systems rarely suffer from cross-talk noise between adjacent rooms due to the use of longer individual duct runs taken back to the manifold. Furthermore, Radial duct systems with their longer, semi-rigid, flexible duct lengths and easy to assemble push-fit joints can be up to 60% quicker to install than traditional branch ducting. In August 2011, Radial (or semi-rigid) duct systems were officially recognised by the BRE and added to the SAP Appendix Q database. In the SAP programme, semi-rigid duct systems are entered, as are rigid duct systems, as the aerodynamic performance has been proven to be comparable, thereby achieving a lower in-use factor and a higher SAP rating than inferior flexible PVC hose systems. Chris Heayns intends to use the Polypipe MVHR solution in future Mill Meadow properties. He comments: The very first house at Mill Meadow was certified as Excellent under BREEAM EcoHomes standard and we have been improving every property since then. Flycatchers is the latest of 18 properties, but uses heat recovery for the first time. Its something we will look to use in further lodges.
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Securing compliance
eeping property and offices secure as well as managing access is an important consideration for any organisation, but with many businesses employing a green agenda, using a secure electric solution can also bring enhanced energy efficiency benefits. A compliant solution is one that meets the needs as laid out in the various building regulations. The most important elements here are related to fire
Do you use, install or specify door magnets in access control doors? If so, you could be breaking the law, advises Jon Burke, Marketing Manager at Abloy UK. Here, he talks to FC&A about the route to compliance.
Using a secure electric solution can bring enhanced energy efficiency benefits
compartmentalization within a building and the ability to escape through mechanical means in case of emergency, and not just a fire emergency; it could also be a gas leak, pollution, terror threat, etc. Those standards directly linked to life safety are: EN179 Emergency Escape for when the building occupants are aware of the building environment and EN1125 Panic Escape for environments used by the general public. These standards state that even if a door is electronically controlled for access there must be a compliant mechanical means of escape in case of emergency. The most cost-effective solution is not necessarily a compliant solution. Unlike electro-magnets, electric locks provide a compliant solution, satisfying the needs of both fire doors and emergency/panic situations where a mechanical means of escape is the essence. Exit doors should not be reliant on a fire alarm or some other power trigger allowing egress. The most effective electric locking can be delivered with either solenoid or motorised locks. Solenoid locks work by controlling either the latch or the handle, and are
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Mike Stevenson, Development Director for off-site manufacturing specialist Sidey Limited talks to FC&A about how only a holistic, systems approach to the design and practical delivery of a building envelope can ensure a fabric first design will deliver an effective and healthy building in practice.
hhave no doubt whatsoever that only by taking a holistic systems approach to the design and the practical delivery of a building can we deliver what we are supposed to in practice. In fact coming at it the other way, along with many other people in the construction industry, I would argue that it is not possible to ensure an effective and healthy building in practice unless you take this approach. For far too many years constructors have procured products based upon standard documented test certification in relation to performance in the hope, or perhaps the belief, that if all products meet a certain agreed performance standard then the building as a whole will perform accordingly. Nothing could be further from the truth in reality; a building constructed with 20 different individually accredited products does not guarantee you anything in terms of the performance of the finished building envelope.
parts. In other words each supplier needs to offer its products to the team and make changes to their individual specification if required to ensure that all elements integrated into the fabric of the building are working in harmony with the products of other trades for the good of the entire structure. Design team involvement from the earliest possible moment is critical. For example in terms of our particular
Our product has become a complete solution for the fenestration element including frame, glass, air-tightness membranes and bespoke installation methods relative to the particular wall construction of the individual project. For each scheme we calculate the performance figures of not only the bespoke window or door styles, but their individual sizes as well. There are absolutely no one size fits all solutions when constructing fabric first, and it is this level of detail and involvement amongst all parties, putting the performance of the finished building above individual product specifications, which guarantees the ultimate performance of the finished building in practice. It is only when all parties working together take the holistic view, that fabric first designs can be guaranteed to deliver the superb performance levels that are claimed in theory. It is a different, significantly more detailed approach to design and construction that requires commitment and dedication from all levels of the delivery team, but at the end of the project everybody can be confident that the construction performance as built is exactly as it was designed.
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ortsmouth Historic Dockyard remains one of the worlds most important harbours. It is the only place where visitors can experience first hand what it was really like to serve and fight on board the ships that shaped Britains history. Situated with famous warships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860, the presence of the Mary Rose is the result of the largest underwater excavation project. To this day, historians still do not know exactly what caused the Mary Rose to sink. On 19th July 1545, while leading the attack on the French invasion fleet in the Battle of the Solent, it is thought the Mary Rose was caught by the wind, forcing her open gunports below water. King Henry VIII and the wife of Sir George Carew, who watched the battle from Southsea Castle, spoke of the cries of drowning sailors that could be heard on land and the deep sense of loss for the noble ship.
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Despite several attempts to raise the wreck, it was not until 1979 that The Mary Rose Trust was formed with the remit to find, excavate, raise and preserve for all time such remains of the ship Mary Rose as may be of historical or archaeological interest. In total over 19,000 artefacts were brought ashore and almost 28,000 dives were carried out. The most monumental raise was that of the hull where over 60 million people watched the wreck being lifted live on television. In 1994, active conservation work commenced on the hull of the ship. Up until recently, a Polyethlene Glycol (PEG) water-soluble wax was continuously applied via a spray coating system. This two-stage process allowed the wax to penetrate into the core of the wood, and seal the surface. In 2008, the Heritage Lottery Fund announced a 21m grant to complete the conservation of the ship and build a permanent museum. Dedicated to those who lost their lives, the new museum presented several challenges. The design of the new 27m Mary Rose Museum, designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects, is a story of collaboration, with the project team combining delicate conservation, contemporary architecture and specialist technical expertise to create a truly unique design. Like crafting a jewellery box to house a precious gem, the design team has together created a building and interior that protects and showcases the Mary Rose. Designed from the inside-out, the
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The challenges of the sites historic context, adjacent to HMS Victory and the listed Admiralty buildings, are compounded by the nature of the site itself: a late 18th Century Dry Dock that is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Care has been taken to keep the height of the museum as low as possible to remain sensitive to the proportions and scale of the surrounding buildings. The low-profile, shell-shaped metal roof follows this logic and reduces the internal volume of space which has to be environmentally controlled to precise standards to ensure the
conservation of the hull. Two rectangular pavilions are attached to each side of the main building, one housing the main entrance reception, cafe and shop, and the other occupied by the Learning Centre and main plant room. The overall composition is a piece of contemporary architecture, an elegantly simple form with an air of mystery that encourages visitors to enter and explore. Chris Wilkinson, from Wilkinson Eyre Architecture, says: When you have a treasure like the Mary Rose, which continues to capture the worlds
building takes many of its cues from the historic ship, allowing its hull, artefacts and exhibitions to take centre stage and create a visitor experience befitting this piece of history. At the heart of the project, within a carefully-controlled environment, is the starboard section of the hull of the Mary Rose. Alongside it, a virtual port-side has been created over three levels to view the ship and house the context gallery. Encasing the Mary Rose, and the largest collection of Tudor artefacts in the world, is an architectural form that alludes to the historic significance of the museums collection and announces the arrival of a major cultural attraction. When working with a treasure like the Mary Rose, the architecture needs to complement rather than distract. In this case, the challenge was finding the right architectural language to help articulate the story being told by the museum, whilst adding a confident piece of contemporary architecture to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
The design team has together created a building and interior that protects and showcases the Mary Rose
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The simple, pure elliptical form of the new building is derived from toroidal geometry echoing the shape of the Mary Rose; its timber is reminiscent of the ships historic hull, showcasing the innovative Carvel construction methods of the 16th Century. Further embedding the building in its maritime heritage, the exterior has been stained to reflect Englands vernacular boat shed architecture. Inscriptions drawn from the ciphers used by the crew of the Mary Rose to identify their personal belongings have been carved into the shell. A balcony to the west offers a spectacular vantage point over the Historic Dockyard and its numerous 18th and 19th Century Grade I and II* listed buildings as well as modern warships docked within the Portsmouth Naval Base.
A balcony to the west offers a spectacular vantage point over the Historic Dockyard
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A virtual port-side has been created over three levels to view the ship and house the context gallery
imagination, the architecture of the building takes a supporting role. However, the building has a very significant part to play in projecting the museum and its remarkable collection to the world, creating intrigue and heightening the visitor experience of this major cultural attraction.
Encasing history
The essence of the design of the interior evolved from the frozen moment in time seconds before the Mary Rose capsized and sank. When she capsized on her starboard side, she along with tens of thousands of objects quickly settled into a scour pit, covered by layers of protecting silts in the Solent. This provided a time capsule of the ship, her fittings, weaponry and armament, and all the possessions of her 500 crew and soldiers from the
Admiral to the common soldier. The interior concept was based on the painstaking archaeological excavation and recording of the exact location of every find. A section through the ship from keel to upper deck allowed the project team to see inside the Mary Rose and reunite the original contents deck-by-deck at the moment before she capsized.Visitors to the museum walk in between the conserved starboard material section in context as though they are on board the Mary Rose. The end galleries then interpret the context gallery deck by deck in more conventional museum display cases. Chris Brandon, Principal of PBP+W comments: This museum is unique the only one in the world to take its inspiration from the archaeological finds of the Mary Rose and the ship itself. Our role was to
create a showcase for the Mary Rose and her artefacts befitting their significance, so we designed a museum that would recreate the experience of being on board the ship hundreds of years ago and created a context gallery to highlight its precious contents. The construction of the build was led by Portsmouth-based Warings. The team understood the importance of preserving a good design whilst ensuring all risks were fully considered. Warings, along with its design team ECE Architectures and CSC Engineers, redesigned the original structure from a heavy steel structure, which was supported from four piled support points outside the line of the existing dock, to a lightweight frame solution, partially bearing within the dock itself. The design reduced the risk and ensured the project was on time and on budget.
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Washrooms for multiple user groups can be a practical solution for all kinds of public and commercial environments, increasing usable or rentable space and saving the cost of separate male and female facilities. Andrew Taylor of Maxwood Washrooms explains the key design and regulatory issues associated with designing communal washrooms.
he provision of sanitary conveniences and hand washing facilities in sufficient numbers, and of the appropriate type for all users of a building, is included in Part G of the Building Regulations. In addition, guidelines for workplace washrooms, such as cleanliness and hygiene standards, provision of lockable doors, adequate lighting and ventilation, are covered in the Governments Workplace (Heath, Safety and Welfare) Regulations. Generally speaking, separate toilets need to be provided in workplaces where there are both male and female employees. However, if the total number of employees based at a particular location is 10 or less,
number of washbasins down the centre as a means of separating the space. The use of feminine and masculine colours can be an effective way to distinguish between male and female cubicles in a mixed use washroom. Also, each cubicle run should have an ambulant disabled cubicle to comply with Document M Building Regulations relating to access and use of buildings. These cubicles must be wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair, incorporate grab rails, and have both a lowlevel and standing height washbasin. Preserving user privacy is particularly important when designing unisex washrooms. In order to address this, full height cubicles are often the preferred choice, and the gap at the base of the cubicle is reduced from the traditional 150 to 20mm as an additional privacy measure. Needless to say, all toilet cubicles must be capable of being locked from the inside. On the practical side, slip resistant flooring is worth considering in this type of washroom, while wall coverings made from large sheets will reduce the number of joints, which will assist cleaning and inhibit unhygienic areas. Although good lighting and ventilation are essential in all washrooms, they are primary design requirements in the enclosed environment of a unisex superloo. Maxwood has developed space-saving vanity suites specifically for this application, with a pan and basin combined in one linear unit which also conceals unsightly pipework. Like all washrooms, whether they are in a college, office, or shopping centre, unisex facilities need to combine style with functionality and should be designed to ensure the comfort, privacy and respect of all users.
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and there are two or fewer employees of one gender, then unisex washrooms may be provided. These can be what are known as superloos, which are single units complete with toilet and washbasin, or larger washrooms designed to be used by men and women, with lockable toilet cubicles and shared hand-washing facilities. The latter option raises a number of design considerations to ensure they meet the needs of both genders.
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Typically, a unisex washroom will have a bank of male toilet cubicles along one wall, female cubicles on the opposite wall and a communal vanity unit with an appropriate
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he last 20 years has seen a significant rise in the popularity of hard and soft landscaped podiums, roofs, terraces and balconies integrated into residential and mixed-use developments alike. The challenge for both designer and developer is how to protect your building successfully when you are burying the all-important waterproofing. Hot Melt Rubberised Bitumen Membranes have established a firm hold in this market over the last 25 years, but are all systems truly equal and approved? In accordance with FRA Information note No 31 concerning hot melts and the NHBC Roofing Guidance note 7.1, they are liquidapplied rubberised bitumen membranes applied in two (nominal) 3mm coats, including reinforcement and substantial reinforced bitumen protection sheet/root barrier and should only be used in buried applications, such as inverted roofs, green
roofs, podium areas, etc. They are, therefore, used almost exclusively over structural concrete decks. These products are monolithic in nature, having no overlaps, and bond so tenaciously to the prepared substrate that it is not possible for water to track beneath the membrane should it be damaged in any way. Note that minor damage is self-healing because of the retention of the tacky characteristics of the product throughout its whole lifetime. These properties make hot melts ideal for buried applications. Good quality hot melts will be the subject of BBA Certification which confirms that the product will last for the lifetime of the building (no replacement cost within the buildings life-cycle), and zero falls installation (no waiting for costly, heavy screed to falls to cure). Some products will additionally carry FM approval, and all must carry European Technical Approval to comply with
compulsory CE marking from July 2013. Top quality hot melts will have excellent resistance to chemical erosion (e.g. acid rain, fertiliser, building washes) through the inclusion of inert clay filler, whilst inferior products may use cheap filler such as calcium carbonate, having much less resistance.
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The highest quality products will have a wide workable temperature range, making application at both lower temperatures (ideal for detail work) and higher temperatures (ideal for optimum field area installation) possible. These higher performing products may also require less product per square metre in order to be effective more product does not necessarily mean better value or protection. Ensure that the product is installed by a manufacturer registered contractor
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employing fully trained operatives and contract managers who will issue frequent site visit reports including records of both depth and bond tests. Intermediate and final electronic leak testing must be provided by qualified professionals using certified, calibrated equipment, and should include all upstands and detail work as well as main field areas. Note that failure to calibrate for the correct di-electric rating of the membrane could actually result in damage to the product. The test method must be appropriate to the project in question and would normally consist of a low-voltage wet electronic leak detection method to the horizontal areas, where the roof surface is wetted during the test in order to create an electrical field, and a high-voltage dry method to upstands and details where wetting is not possible. Areas to be tested must either have been exposed to rainfall or soaking in order for the test to be effective, so the provision of a water point at roof level is therefore beneficial. The locations of potential water entry pathways are pinpointed by the detection of earthing of the signal and must be marked, repaired, re-tested and certificated as watertight prior to installing the coverings. It is important to note that testing is recommended both immediately after
completion of each area, and also again, immediately prior to the application of coverings, if not installed within 24 hours of waterproofing.
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also attend each test to ensure the validity, completeness and authenticity of results. In addition to the length of warranty, it is important to consider the levels of indemnity offered, whether the offer is insurance backed, and whether the terms and conditions cover not only product defect, but also workmanship and design. Applications which are the subject of longterm warranties should also be inspected by the supplier at regular intervals, in addition to the clients own annual visual check. Establish the credentials and track records of the manufacturer, supplier and contractor and ask yourself can I completely rely on these organisations to deliver and support this package for the full term of the warranty? Promises have no value unless theyre kept, so ask the supplier to provide a comprehensive handover package which confirms that all of the above have been complied with. This could include such items as: product certification, data sheets and brochures, safety data sheets, maintenance schedule, bespoke detail drawings, copies of intermediate and final site reports, leak test certificates and, most importantly, confirmation of warranty release. Theres more to this exceptional and versatile product than meets the eye. Care in assessment and selection of the full package on offer will be paid back many times over with a trouble-free system you can sit back and be sure of.
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The late night opening on Monday brought visitors and exhibitors together to toast to the shows success in the DX bar, kick started by Musicitys session. It provided a relaxed setting for industry professionals to cement business relationships and get to know each other over a few drinks. The renowned international designer Karim Rashid brought a touch of glamour to the event, taking to the decks to entertain the crowds into the night. The May Design Series has firmly put itself on the map for the future European show cycle for the time- and designconscious with its convenient single destination for related design events.
he exhibition provided visitors with the perfect opportunity to make informed purchasing decisions at the end of the European show season. Pulled in by big brands and up and coming companies, visitors were able to meet the likes of Timorous Beasties, Justin Van Breda, Ligne Roset, D*Haus, Poggenpohl, Leicht, ERCO and iGuzinni. Graham Hopper the UK Sales Director at Leicht, a company which had not exhibited at any trade event for 18 years, commented: We hoped to see a good cross section of customers and that has proved to be the case from high end retailers to property developers and interior designers. We have had an excellent level of enquires with good quality leads. In addition to the exhibitors stands, visitors were also able to take advantage of the exhibitions feature areas. The show provided insightful and thought-provoking
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Bournemouth City has recently refurbished and improved one of its busiest toilets as part of a 1m Smart Streets campaign
o help ensure compliance, Closo-Mat, a leading UK supplier of disabled toileting solutions, has produced an informative white paper: Considerations & Specification of Changing Places Accessible Toilets. Judging from the emails and telephone calls we are receiving, a huge number of people arent fully aware of what these new requirements/desires are, and how they should be implemented, elaborates Clos-o-Mat Marketing Manager Robin Tuffley. They are turning to us for help, knowing we have been involved in the large proportion of hygiene rooms/Changing Places toilets already successfully installed. We have pooled that knowledge into the white paper, to give them a valuable, easy-to-access resource, to make their job easier. The white paper covers all requirements
for compliance in one place, and can be downloaded direct from Clos-o-Mats website. Bournemouth City has recently made full use of the facilities on offer from Clos-omat having just refurbished and improved one of its busiest toilets as part of a 1m Smart Streets campaign. The new accessible Changing Places toilet is sited in the Lower Gardens one of the most popular public venues.
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Hydratech, a specialist in heat transfer fluids, delivers a fluid maintenance programme Sureflow, which is essential in the maintenance and preservation of any closed loop heating or cooling system.Opting for specialist heat transfer fluids offers users and specifiers the immediate benefits of corrosion, scale and biological inhibitors. However, rigorous monitoring of temperature and pressure is not enough to prevent damage by degraded heat transfer fluid. The direct correlation between the quality of a fluid and its performance means that its regular analysis is paramount, and to ensure the optimum performance of its fluids, Hydratech offers its Sureflow programme free to all direct customers.
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BEAMA has published a guidance document challenging all Green Deal Providers to specify continuous ventilation with insulation packages. Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems Associated With Fabric Improvements outlines the health risks associated with poorly ventilated buildings and is available to download at www.beama.org.uk. BEAMAs Marketing Director Kelly Butler says: Continuous ventilation is a simple solution to air quality and we have met a number of Green Deal providers to make them clear that by not addressing ventilation adequately when renovating homes they are putting the building and the occupants at risk.
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A high performance smoothing compound and adhesive from F. Balls range were used in the recent refurbishment of an outdoor batting area at Paultons Cricket Club in Ower, Southampton.The surface was cleaned and primed with Stopgap P131, ready to receive a 5mm application of Stopgap 850 Exterior.The worn subfloor required the specially-formulated smoothing compound to produce a sound and level surface. Contractors then specified water-resistant Styccobond F74 adhesive to secure the artificial grass carpet. A one-part, moisture curing polyurethane adhesive, F74 is ideal for outdoor flooring installations as it is resistant to grease and oil.
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Safesite has added the Kee Walk rooftop walkway system to its portfolio of fall protection products. Kee Walk provides an anti-slip, level, walking surface for anyone requiring access to a roof as well as a demarcation route which protects the roof surface from unnecessary foot traffic and potential damage. Kee Walk is designed for use on flat, barrel and sloping roofs and features step and traverse options to allow access to be created for virtually any roof configuration. The system can be either free standing or fixed to the roof covering and is designed with open tread to ensure that water drains away.
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Timber specialist, Timbmet, has been instrumental in supplying a unique look to one of the key developments in Harlow, Essex be:Newhall. In association with developers, Galliford Try and Linden Homes Eastern, the buildings have been specifically designed for high visual impact as well as incorporating sustainable considerations. The specification of black cladding required a timber that could be coated to provide a consistent appearance, and be fire retardant treated to meet exact fire performance standards. Timbmets experts recommended Larch as the ideal solution and were assigned to supply large quantities of its Larch weatherboard cladding to create a bespoke and unique external appearance.
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Specialist rainscreen cladding manufacturer Steni UK is marking almost 50 years of manufacturing with the launch of a peerless 40-year functional warranty.This has been extended from 25 years on both its Nature and Colour panels, which allow a modern, dry-trade approach to cladding, and dwarfs the typical guarantees of 10 to 15 years that are offered on traditional render systems.Both the Nature and Colour panels are designed to perform for more than 60 years and are resistant to weather and climate, impact, moisture and water, chemicals, heat and UV light.They also feature excellent fire performance and environment credentials.
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The quality of the protective coating applied to a metal rooflight is directly linked to the lifespan of the product
hen specifying rooflights there are other aspects to consider beyond its shape, size, and the materials that it is made from. If you are specifying a metal product then choosing the paint for your rooflight is more than just colour dependant and your specification will benefit from identifying the correct application for the location. The quality of the protective coating applied to a metal rooflight is directly linked to the lifespan of the product. Steel rooflights should receive zinc or iron phosphate coatings prior to painting as these help extend the corrosion protection and overall life of the rooflight. Getting the paint durability wrong on your rooflight could be costly, as if the system doesnt last long enough, rectification could be expensive. However, with a more robust paint covering, you can be specific in terms of the robustness and investment required and durability ranges can be broken down into three-year intervals, enabling a
more accurate coating specification. For less aggressive or corrosive environments, rooflights will normally receive a primer undercoat and then a topcoat. In locations where more protection is required it is necessary to apply a third intermediate coating. It is also worth remembering the industrial coatings used on rooflights are no different to the paint on your car they need cleaning and maintaining. Accumulated dirt may affect the design life of the system, and any mechanical damage almost certainly will. Therefore regular inspections should take place and minor damage must be touched up. At the end of the design life, major maintenance must be carried out. Glazing can also be a tricky subject when specifying a rooflight, not least because there are so many different types of glass and glazing system available. Whatever your site considerations, be that for example, solar control, safety, fire protection, or sound control, there is a glazing system to
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Building envelope specialist, Schueco UK, has launched the FW 50+ SG.SI, a large-scale, aluminium, structural glazing facade system which combines a flush-fitted appearance with outstanding insulation values. The system optimises thermal insulation through the use of double- or triple-glazing up to 64 mm thick with enhanced isolator technology and features a new economical option for fixing the glass units to the aluminium structure. This fixing option can also be used with existing Schueco SG facades. Another innovation is a new cruciform glazing support system that means the facade can accommodate glass units up to 2.6m wide and 4.2m high and weighing up to 650kg.
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Be in control of your working enviroment Autoslide screens put you in control at the touch of a button
Autoslide provide bespoke electrically operated sliding screens for a wide variety of applications: From Hospital Receptions, Royal Mail Callers Ofces, Police Stations, Doctors Surgeries, to serving hatches in high street food outlets, and ticket booths in sports arenas, Autoslide has the solution.
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The clean, contemporary lines of glass and stainless steel balustrades from Sapphire Balustrades are part of the cutting-edge design of a confectionery research and development centre for a world leading company. Sapphires unique balustrade design and off-site manufacturing service was combined with fast track installation, helping to reduce construction time and cost. Detail planning and sequencing of on-site works enabled frameless structural glass balustrades from Sapphires Crystal range to be installed to gallery-style landings over two storeys without the need to use access scaffolding.
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Sixty-eight new build apartments at the prestigious Port Marine development in Portishead, Bristol feature windows, doors and curtain walling fabricated by Solar Windows using REHAUs PVC-U and composite systems.Developers Crest Nicholson specified the REHAU systems on the basis of their quality, performance and aesthetics. Solar fabricated and installed a mix of casement and tilt and turn windows in the REHAU TOTAL70 system, sliding patio doors in REHAUs S717 system and composite curtain walling in the REHAU Polytec 50s system, all of which have been coloured grey on the exterior and white on the interior to match the contemporary design scheme.
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high windows. At night the water can be illuminated in different colours to create its own ambiance. The use of large glazed areas and terraces effectively merge the interior and exterior spaces. One of the key criteria in the design is sustainable energy efficiency and this is achieved in large measure by means of an air-to-water heat pump system, which supplies energy to heat the underfloor system throughout the house. Integral to this is the foundation plate, which utilises concrete core activation.
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The floor slabs are charged with heating or cooling energy by means of hot or cold water circulating through the integrated tube heat exchangers. As the water flows through the tube system, it transfers heating capacity or cooling capacity to the slab depending on the water temperature. As a result the building structure itself effectively stores thermal energy and releases it when required. For optimum insulation the entire building is clad with a 160mm layer of insulation material. However, the garage attaches directly to the building facade and in thermal bridging terms this was a potential problem. Externally the house and garage appear to be a single architectural unit, but internally the cold garage ceiling requires thermal isolation from the warm residential area. The preferred solution was a specially
designed version of the Schck Isokorb thermal break module type Q a classic load-bearing connector for the connection of reinforced concrete slabs with thicknesses between 160 and 250mm. The Isokorb type Q type is particularly suitable for this project as it provides thermally insulated protection and at the same time transmits positive shear forces for full-length support. Consequently, by installing the units in the ceiling above the garage, they act as connectors to the outer wall of the house in the form of reinforced concrete binding beams.
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Estate in west London, owned by the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, have undergone a 12m refurbishment to extend their life by 40 years. Structural repair specialist, Helifix, undertook reinforcement of the calcium silicate brickwork in all stairwells to ensure that these areas were strong enough to take the weight of external over-cladding and render. HeliBars were bonded into the mortar joints every third course on both sides of each stairwell and grouted ResiTies, which secured both leaves, were then hooked over the bars and bonded into the perp ends of the brickwork.
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Fila Deterdek is a safe, fumeless allin-one descaling detergent that gives an exceptional deep clean. The versatile treatment removes groundin dirt and grout residues, lime deposits, saline efflorescence and rust stains, without causing surface damage or altering appearance. Unlike traditional descalers, it is free from muriatic acid, so it will not erode aluminium or steel or present a hazard to users or the environment. Fila Deterdek can be used on porcelain and ceramics, as well as terracotta, quarry tiles and acid-resistant natural stone. During application, it can be applied using a single-disc professional cleaner or with a cloth or brush. filauk@filasolutions.com 01584 877286
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Dulux Trade paints have been used to create a vibrant, long-lasting finish at Wellington College Chinese Centre; a dedicated mandarin teaching building at the school in Berkshire. Dulux Trade Weathershield Ultimate Woodstain and Weathershield Exterior Gloss System (WEGS) were used on the project. Gerald Burbidge, Works Bursar at Wellington College comments: Vermilion red was used on the pergolas and some of the cladding of the main building, along with gold to pick out some of the detail. Weathershield Ultimate woodstain in walnut was also used on the cladding to give the appearance of a traditional Chinese building.
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Abet Laminatis compact grade laminates are colouring the new Westminster Lodge leisure centre in St Albans. S&P Architects specified a combination of laminates from the Plain colours and Legni woodgrain ranges. Together these have created bright, colourful and dramatic cubicles, lockers, vanity units and benches, all fabricated by specialist manufacturer Prospec. Abet Laminatis High Pressure Laminates are a popular choice for this type of heavy duty application and are commonly specified for lockers, table tops, vanity units and cubicles. Their finish provides a tactile, hardwearing and attractive surface coupled with excellent resistance to impact, scratches and abrasion.
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Vandersanden Group has launched a new range of high quality water struck bricks for the UK market, uniquely coloured using an engobing technique. The water struck brick manufacturing technique involves using water to lubricate the moulds creating a finish smoother than when conventionally lining moulds with sand. Marco Solberg, Sales Manager at Vandersanden says: Whilst we have gone back to the past to create something new and modern for todays market weve updated the process to adhere to regulations and meet 21st century demands. Vandersanden sells in the UK through its distributor Hoskins Brick.
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Maple has launched a new range of wood and wood-effect options for its horizontal and vertical brise soleil systems. Maples Strata Horizontal Panel Rack and Vertical Climate Facade systems are now available with elliptical or rectangular blades in a choice of natural wood types and a new timber-look printed on aluminium.With No. 2 Clear & Better Grade Western Red Cedar becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, Maple can now offer blades in Siberian Larch, European Oak and West African Idigbo.These high grade timbers provide cost-effective and more sustainable alternatives to Western Red Cedar without compromising aesthetics or stability.
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