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FRONT COVER n THE TEAM

Panasonic is always striving to find new solutions to help society both have sustainable products and be focused on carbon reduction, the new R290 L range of Aquarea heat pumps that has recently joined the Panasonic line up has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of only 3, this will open up the refurbishment market to more easily replace a gas boiler and utilise existing radiators because they can operate at high temperatures. See pages 14-15 to find out more.

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Building Specifiers can subscribe free of charge to this magazine. To receive HA Magazine please visit: www.euromediaal.com/housingassociation-magazine n PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT n HEATING, VENTILATION, CONDENSATION & MOULD CONTROL

14. Retrofit into heat pump technology for a more sustainable future n EXTERIOR BUILDING ENVELOPE n DOORS, WINDOWS, ACCESS & SECURITY

Paul Taylor, Head of Renewables for Panasonic UK, takes a closer look at the latest developments in heat pump technology for a more energy efficient heating and sustainable future.

28. Quality Housing with Nordic Copper Nordic Copper offers competitive and sustainable cladding materials, with natural surfaces and alloys that can be applied in numerous ways to all types of housing, delivering high-quality, tenure-blind architecture – as copper provider Aurubis explains.

36. James Latham introduces FERRO n FIRE PROTECTION & TENANT SAFETY

Responding to UK/Ireland specifier calls for high-performance door components, James Latham introduces FERRO, a premium range of highly durable and weather resistant external door blanks from leading brand Moralt. HA hears more...

38. Go Beyond for fire safety n KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, INTERIORS & INCLUSIVE DESIGN

Siderise believes when it comes to fire safety, doing ‘just enough’ is never enough. HA hears how the company are dedicating themselves to creating a safer built environment by delivering products, systems and services that Go Beyond®.

44. Bathroom design for stroke rehabilitation n REFURBISHMENT & MAINTENANCE

According to the Stroke Association there are 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK. Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, a leading provider of inclusive solutions, shows how housing association bathrooms can accommodate the needs of stroke survivors.

54. Public Sector Construction: is best value longevity and performance - or reducing costs?

Construction projects in the public sector are often subject to intense pressure to cut costs, forcing them to maximise value for money but often at the expense of the longevity and performance. Waterproofing, insulation and soundproofing solutions manufacturer, Soprema provide proactive solutions at competitive rates to ensure your system provides essential protection throughout the lifecycle of buildings. HA hears more...

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