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Notes from the Comar design team... Standard profiles range allows Capped, 2 or 4sided Structural Glazing.
High span profiles keep same box sizes throughout the facade with greater spanning ability.
BIM ready Models. Comar keep all profiles in stock = market leading delivery. Highest Ix and Iy values in the industry. Concealed vent for discrete ventilation. Facetted options 7.5 o convex or concave. Reassurance: CWCT Tested, Audited and Certified to 3600Pa Sequence B. Enquiry 1
comar 6EFT Curtain Walling - Capped, 2sided SG and 4sided SG Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have designed additional mullions, transoms and feature cover-caps to Comar 6EFT to launch the most comprehensive 50mm curtain wall system available today. After extensive research with our architectural and fabricator network we are pleased to offer additional high span mullions and transoms with the highest Ix and Iy values in the industry, allowing you to span further or keep the same flush box size throughout glazed areas. From one range of profiles Comar 6EFT offers capped, 2sided structural glazing with vertical or horizontal capping and 4sided structural glazing. Comar 6EFT 4sided SG offers the slimmest structural glazing joint available today and can be either silicon or EPDM gasket sealed. For details and downloads, take a look at www.comar-alu.co.uk today. We are pleased to offer BIM families to our architectural and contractor colleagues, please email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk for further information.
For more information about comar6EFT please contact us: + 44(0) 20 8685 9685 Tel: Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk
Contents News ECOBUILD opinion interiors FLOORS Environmental control Doors & Glazing Fire Protection roofs walls Structures EXTERNAL WORKS Gallery PROJECTS
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Johnson & Starley Wins The British Gas Steps Award - Again!
Sika – Single source for construction solutions
Johnson & Starley has received a major industry accolade. The company has been judged by British Gas to be the overall winner in the Supply of Spare Parts category in its prestigious 2013 STEPS (Suppliers Towards Excellence Programme) Awards. Glyn Williams, General Manager, Supply Chain of British Gas (pictured on right), made the STEPS Award presentation to Chris Yates, Managing Director of Johnson & Starley (pictured on left). Other key members of the British Gas team were in attendance, including Peter Beer, Inventory Manager. STEPS is designed to encourage suppliers in the domestic heating market to provide customers with the best possible care and service in the delivery of goods. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk
Sika – a global leader in products and solutions for the construction industry – has developed a new Key Project Management Team to provide support for professionals working on large construction projects. The aim of the Key Project Management Team is to provide a single contact on large projects, through which clients can gain guidance on which products to use as well as design advice and a full range of technical services and support. To help launch the new service Sika has also developed a CPD presentation, which is available to anyone who wants to learn about the full range of solutions and how Sika can support large scale projects. For further information please visit the website at www.sika.co.uk or call 0800 1123863 to book a CPD appointment. Enquiry 3
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Ronacrete receives third ISO accreditation OHSAS 18001 Specialist construction manufacturer Ronacrete has scored an accreditation hat trick by achieving BS OHSAS 18001:2007, the third industry standard accreditation achieved by the company. OHSAS 18001, covers Occupational Health and Safety Management, and was assessed and registered by the NQA. The standard guarantees that equipment is being maintained, safe working practices are being adhered to, laws and standards are being obeyed and, importantly, that there is a safe working environment for staff. Ronacrete has also been assessed and registered by the NQA for ISO 14001, which deals with Environmental Management and ISO 9001, the Quality Management standard. www.ronacrete.co.uk Enquiry 5
BAMBOO – AN EXCEPTIONAL BUILDING MATERIAL IN EVERY SENSE NO SCHOOL SHOULD BE WITHOUT ONE A Rotherham High School has given its backing to Martek Medical, which is calling for all schools to fit an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), in order to save more young people’s lives who may suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Oakwood High School had a Lifeline AED from Martek Medical presented to them by World Cup referee Howard Webb last year. The AED is located in the school’s reception, so it is easily visible and can be accessed quickly not only by the school but also members of the public requiring its use in the community. The Lifeline AED is ideal for school environments as it is safe to use on young people. It’s been designed to be extremely straightforward to use and the talk-through guide helps people to relax when using it. AEDs are the only proven treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm and the speed of delivery is vital as the chances of successful defibrillation decline at a rate of around 10% with each minute that passes. www.martek-medical.com Enquiry 4
When we think about building materials – flooring in particular - bamboo probably isn’t the first option that comes to mind. Bamboo from Moso however, outperforms many conventional finishes in a number of areas. Firstly, bamboo is one of the most sustainable alternatives to traditional timbers. From a design perspective, bamboo is a highly attractive natural material and can greatly enhance a contemporary interior. Bamboo also helps to facilitate a healthy indoor environment – it is an anti-static and anti-allergenic product. Bamboo is also one of the most versatile of building materials. It’s most popular and wide use is for flooring or walling where a highly contemporary, durable and natural feel is desired, and it is also an extremely tactile finish which makes it an interesting choice for a number of other design projects and items. Bamboo from Moso is the only bamboo company which has full carbon footprint and LCA certification which guarantees that all its products are carbon neutral (or better) over their full life cycle. www.mosobamboosurfaces.co.uk Enquiry 6
Armourcoat at Greenbuild USA The United Kingdom showcased its vast experience and leadership in green building and design through a UK Trade & Investment-led delegation at the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo in Philadelphia last week. Armourcoat, a UK manufacturer of polished plaster and high performance surface finishes, has found a receptive market in the US over the past decade with clients including Choice Hotels International. In 2009 the company established a formal office in Las Vegas, Nevada to serve as a base for its US operations. www.armourcoat.com Enquiry 7
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Trend Group Joins Kohler Co To Form Sustainable Partnership Trend Group, a leading international manufacturer and distributor of glass mosaic tiles and agglomerates headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, has partnered with Wisconsin-based Kohler Co to further each company’s eco-friendly mission of keeping unnecessary waste out of landfill. With this collaboration, Kohler, a forward-thinking leader in plumbing products, will provide pre-consumer porcelain from its bath and sink manufacturing to be re-purposed for the production of Trend’s newest line of exclusive agglomerate surfaces, at its Sebring, Florida plant.
Trend’s development of new product lines sets industry benchmarks for the use of postconsumer recycled content in agglomerate and glass tile products, reaching levels as high as 78%. The Group’s manufacturing facilities were designed with sophisticated recycling systems that significantly reduce water consumption and the proliferation of pollutants, while the consumption and cost of packaging materials has been reduced through the use of recycled or reusable packaging. Most of the product lines are created with a low carbon emission manufacturing process using recycled materials whenever possible.
This two-year partnership has resulted in the creation of Trend agglomerate products that are made with up to 51% of recovered Kohler porcelain, along with recycled glass and granite, a cooperative effort that has already kept nearly one million pounds of waste porcelain out of landfill.
Trend collaborates with the world’s leading environmental organizations, architects and designers to promote sustainable building practices and its product lines contribute measurably to LEED Green Building Council ratings, based on credits for Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation and Design.
The finished product is an incredibly unique and durable surface that is universally appealing and earthfriendly, as a versatile option for home and commercial improvement projects. The new porcelain surfaces are nonporous and incredibly resistant to stains, scratches and heat, helping to ensure lifetime usage of these products. These materials will also be marketed and installed through Trend’s global home improvements franchise, Granite Transformations, which will back them with a lifetime warranty.
Granite Transformations is recognized for its exclusive line of granite-based surfaces, crafted to be stronger and more durable than traditional granite slab, and for its recycled glass product line, made with up to 72% post-consumer tempered glass. All Granite Transformations work surface and mosaic makeover products are manufactured by the Trend Group.
“Trend Group is proud to partner with Kohler, incorporating its unused materials into our exclusive products to create stylish and dependable surfaces for building and remodelling projects,” says Danny Hanlon, COO of Trend GB and Granite Transformations. “This collaboration mirrors our mission to be one of the world’s largest producers of decorative glass and agglomerate surfaces, using advanced technology to create inspiring materials that make for for beautiful and sustainable environments.”
For further information, telephone 0800 044 5395 or contact Trend GB, 28 Decimus Park, Kingstanding Way, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3GP, email info-gb@trend-group.com. www.trend-group.com
Long before it became fashionable, Trend Group, which has its UK headquarters in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, declared a commitment to implementing real-world processes that protect and preserve the planet’s resources. Trend products are thus designed specifically to consume fewer raw materials and to have extended durability. Its innovative agglomerate surfaces require 60% less raw material and incorporate both geologic waste and recycled glass that would otherwise be destined for landfill, with more than three million pounds of recycled glass already repurposed into decorative products.
This outlook is also evident in Trend’s global franchise network, Granite Transformations, which is known for its ability to install products over existing kitchen and bathroom surfaces in as little as a day. The unique installation process eliminates the need for demolition during the remodelling process, keeping unnecessary waste out of landfill.
“We applaud Trend and Granite Transformations for seeking ways to create materials that can sustain the test of time,” says Rob Zimmerman, Kohler’s Senior Channel Manager of Sustainability. “Kohler’s alliance with these companies is consistent with our business model to maintain the highest standards of manufacturing products, while being environmentally conscious.”
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Yorkon Delivers 99.7% Of Projects On Time And On Budget And Reaffirms Its Commitment With Launch Of New Customer Charter Research carried out by Yorkon, a member of the Portakabin Group, shows that it is performing well ahead of the construction industry, having consistently delivered 99.7 per cent of building projects on time and on budget over the last decade. This performance is in stark contrast to the 2012 industry figures released by Constructing Excellence, which revealed the industry’s worst performance for 12 years. Just 34 per cent of projects were delivered on time and 61 per cent on cost, which is actually a decline since 2011 (source: UK Industry Performance Report 2012, Constructing Excellence/Glenigan). As part of its commitment to delivery on time and on budget, Yorkon has launched a ground-breaking Customer Charter, reaffirming its long-term pledge to providing the highest possible service standards. The new Charter states that if Yorkon fails to meet the agreed deadline, one per cent of the contract value will be refunded for every week a project is delayed*. Commenting on the launch of the new charter, Simon Ambler, Director at Yorkon, said, “We are passionate about ensuring every project is delivered on time and on budget, which is why we are going a step further to provide our customers with even greater peace of mind. We believe the new charter sets a clear benchmark for the industry, as well as demonstrating our commitment to customer service excellence.” The new charter follows the recent extension of the structural warranty protection for Yorkon buildings to 30 years, which is unmatched by site-based construction. This gives customers additional assurance of the quality, strength and long-term performance of this advanced off-site system and ensures that in the unlikely event of a structural failure during that time, Yorkon will rectify it. Yorkon now offers the widest range of building modules currently available from any off-site manufacturer in the UK. This provides architects, contractors and construction clients with the unprecedented flexibility to meet almost any building footprint or design. Yorkon is a market-leading supplier of off-site building solutions across a diverse range of sectors, including transport, retail, industry, health and education. It provides bespoke steel-framed buildings, which are manufactured and fitted out off site in significantly less time, with less disruption and less impact on the environment. Its projects have been recognised by numerous awards and accolades for design, build quality, project performance and health and safety. www.yorkon.info Enquiry 9
Fire Protection coatings for Timber Substrates Allows existing wood to be upgraded to comply with both UK and European Fire Regulations
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30 & 60 minutes fire protection
External and Internal -
Spread of Flame Rating Class 0&1 | SBI: B/s1/d0
The first category is to ensure that the structural elements of a building designed to support a load (i.e. floor joists that bear the overall floor structure), maintain their loadbearing capacity. The fire ratings required for loadbearing elements is generally measured in an amount of time that that building element is required to maintain its structural strength; commonly a 30 minute or 60 minute fire rating.
The second category is commonly known as ‘Spread of Flame’ protection. This is a fire-rating that is specific to how a particular substrate can prevent a fire from spreading across its surface. An untreated wooden panelled wall would have no resistance to the spread of flame across it’s surface and cause the fire to spread into the rest of the building. This rating is measured in two classifications: Class 1 or Class 0 Spread of Flame. These two categories are now being replaced with a new internationaly recognised test, now known as an SBI Rating.
The Envirograf® product that satisfies these requirements is Product 42 - The HW Coating Range.
The Envirograf® product that satisfies these requirements is Product 92 - The ES/VFR Coating Range and the Q/VFR Coating Range
HW Range available in Clear or Colour, with wide range of Top Coats HW Intumescent Paint achieves Scandinavian test requirements The Envirograf® HW02E intumescent paint system was recently used in one of the most rigorous fire tests designed for testing coating systems, known as the K210 test. The HW system was applied at 2 coats 8m² per litre per coat onto 15mm tongue and grooved pine-wood profiles, a typical surface cladding (or wooden lining) used in the Scandinavian house sector. The test is designed to evaluate the coverings ability to protect the construction behind the covering. According to regulations a K210 rating is required, ensuring that wooden linings of this type resist the fire for a full 10 minutes ensuring that more flammable material behind the covering does not ignite for that set time, in this way reducing the intensity of the fire for the first critical 10 minutes, allowing the occupants effective escape to safety. The HW system successfully passed the EN 14135 test at the Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology (DBI) in Copenhagen, and is now being specified throughout the Scandinavian housing sector market.
www.envirograf.com
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WIDEST RANGE OF PASSIVE FIRE PREVENTION PRODUCTS
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Commended Copper Two of the four prize-winners recently announced at a major international design competition in Paris - the European Copper in Architecture Awards - feature Nordic Copper products from Aurubis Architectural. JKMM Architects’ Seinäjoki City Library in Finland, a thoroughly contemporary addition to the most extensive cluster of Alvar Aalto buildings in the world, received a Commendation at the Awards. The external skin of the new library is dominated by Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper, contrasting with the whiteness of the surrounding buildings. Copper has been used comprehensively across facades, plinth and roofs – creating a singlematerial skin. A special shape of copper shingle was designed for the facades to give the building a unique and lively surface. In some situations, the shingle surface is formed into ventilation slots. Nordic Brown Light copper is also used to form vertical grilles and as a door facing to maintain material continuity. Also Commended was the Dolomitenblick project in Sexten, Italy designed by Plasma Studio. Here, Nordic Brown copper and larch timber provide a restrained, local material palette that defines the sculpted mass of this apartment building in the Dolomites, growing out of the natural topography and reflecting traditional roof forms. Copper balcony balustrades wrap around the building, meeting at a central incision that announces the entrance. The Nordic Brown copper surrounds the mass on all sides, defining the roof as a continuation of the overall façade and building volume. Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper gives either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in the environment. Other Aurubis Architectural surfaces include Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ as well as Nordic Green and Nordic Blue factory-applied patinas - developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. Copper alloys include the new Nordic Bronze, Nordic Brass and the innovative Nordic Royal - an alloy with a long-lasting golden colour. Aurubis Architectural is part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural Enquiry 11
Internal - 30 & 60 minutes fire protection
Timber Ceiling at Clifton Hill House, University of Bristol 60 minutes fire integrity to BS476 Part 21 (1987) 1 coat clear primer 3 coats HW02/E 1 coat HW03/UV clear matt AM mastic (brown) in joints between floor boards
To keep the appearances and to be able to use upper floors at University of Bristol, the open joists and floor boards were again coated with 3 coats of HW02 at 8m族 per litre per coat and brown AM mastic between joints which had shrunk over the years, giving 60 minutes integrity, insulation and load bearing.
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Upgrading doors to FIRE rated status
Internal - 30 & 60 minutes fire protection
Envirograf 速 provides Certification to satisfy Building Control
Clear or Coloured system allowing to upgrade Raised and Fielded Doors, existing Panelled Doors and Ledged and Braced Doors Together with intumescent door seals will upgrade existing doors to 30 or 60 minutes Fire Doors ( depending on the requirement )
Complementing the Coating Range HW Range can be used on insulation board, MDF board, plasterboard, wood, and some woodderived products. There is no need to strip off the existing paint or varnish, as Envirograf速 adhesion primer can be used. Contact us for more details
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Product 147 Timber Frame Fire Coat Product 105 Coating for upgrading Plasterboard and Lath and Plaster to 1 hour protection Product 83 Intumescent Coating for Steel and Aluminium Protection Product 81 Fire Protection Coating for Fibre Glass and PVC
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Howe Green celebrates a first for accesscovers.com
Non-allergic acoustics Troldtekt’s acoustic ceiling panels have been awarded the coveted ‘Allergy Friendly Product Certificate’. This has been given by Allergy UK, the leading national charity dedicated to supporting the estimated 21 million allergy sufferers in the UK. The only ceiling panel on the market boasting such important recognition, Troldtekt acoustic panels have received the Award because they not only provide excellent sound absorption in all types of building but also a healthy indoor climate because the panels do not contain any harmful materials or potential allergens. In order to receive the recognition, a product has to be assessed by Allergy UK’s panel of advisors as well as an allergy expert in order to confirm its suitability. Danish manufactured Troldtekt tiles are made from 100% natural wood fibres. Their benefits include high sound absorption, high durability and natural breathability coupled with low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. They are available in various sizes and three grades, from ultrafine to coarse, and can be installed unpainted or painted in virtually any RAL colour. www.troldtekt.co.uk Enquiry 13
Having celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, UK access cover specialist Howe Green is marking a mini milestone this month; the first birthday of its e-commerce site www.accesscovers.co.uk The site was introduced in response to growth in global e-commerce and customer demand for maximum availability. It features a range of Howe Green’s most popular metal fabricated access covers and hatches for floors, walls and ceilings. From simple magnetic wall access hatches costing less than £10 to a range of top quality aluminium floor access covers, capable of withstanding 5 tonne wheel loads, Howe Green’s best selling lines and standard sizes are all online. Same day dispatch is also available on orders placed before 1pm. “The site has been a valid bolt-on to our core business and has enabled us to provide customers with service around the clock,” said Richard Centa, Sales and Marketing Director at Howe Green. www.accesscovers.co.uk Enquiry 14
IPP Acquires Black Mountain Insulation Black Mountain Insulation, the UK’s only dedicated manufacturer of premium natural sheep’s wool and hemp insulation materials has been acquired by Essex based IPP Ltd. IPP’s strategy of developing a range of sustainable building products fits perfectly with the Black Mountain range. BMI sheep’s wool and hemp materials are recognised for quality in the natural insulation market. They attract the VOCs which contribute to sick building syndrome and, unlike man-made materials, sheep’s wool insulation can absorb 30% of its own mass without adversely affecting thermal performance. Moisture is released naturally as the building warms thereby minimising risk of condensation forming in the roofspace. Materials have a high natural fibre content, use up to 90% less embodied energy and are ‘carbon negative’. www.blackmountaininsulation.com Enquiry 15
Resort – featuring Hygiene+ joins RAK line-up for KBB 2014 RAK Ceramics is set to launch a stunning new bathroom collection at KBB 2014. Resort will feature RAK’s next generation rimless design – Hygiene+ and will be available in a variety of formats – from space saving designs to comfort heights –alongside matching basins. A wide range of complementary accessories, as well as new luxury shower enclosures, baths and porcelain surfaces, will also be introduced to the RAKextra range and RAK’s Tile Collection. New Hygiene+ is set to revolutionise the sanitaryware market, offering the cleanliness benefits of a rimless format, in a more aesthetically pleasing design. It will feature across six different WC configurations, which include close-coupled maxi and mini projections, in close and open backed formats, as well as back to wall and wall hung designs. Resort also includes six contemporary style hand basins, in a variety of widths and with taller pedestal options. Other new launches will include freestanding and built-in baths; pale wood and white gloss cabinets; low pressure taps, mixers and bath fillers; illuminated mirrors; showers enclosures in a variety of formats and new porcelain tiles and slabs. For more information, please contact RAK Ceramics on tel. 01730 237850, email marketing@rakceramics. co.uk, visit www.rakceramics.co.uk or meet RAK at KBB Birmingham 2014 on Stand no. E80. Enquiry 16
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Air Design - the new name in air handling and heat recovery
Mapei paves the way at Birmingham New Street A complete system of Mapei products has been specified in the flooring build up of new public concourses within Birmingham’s New Street Station. The £600m redevelopment scheme will include a new concourse, exterior façade and entrances. On behalf of principal contractor - Mace – Grants of Shoreditch and UKS Group Ltd prepared and installed 20,000m2 of new flooring. A series of Mapei systems were chosen to enable fast installation and provide a surface suitable for exceptionally high levels of foot traffic. Phase 1 refurbishment was completed in April 2013, with overall project completion in 2015, along with further Mapei specifications. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry 18
A new name has emerged in heat recovery. Air Design is an innovative manufacturer of air handling units (AHU) and heat recovery units (HRU) based in Netherton, West Midlands. Part of the £90 million Elta Group, Air Design primarily fulfils the requirements of the Building Services market. With ranges encompassing the latest technologies in component parts - plug fans with variable speed drives, fans with EC motor control drives, high efficiency thermal wheels, plate-to-plate heat recovery, plugand-play control options - Air Design also has the capabilities to meet the requirements of specialist and bespoke applications. The new specialist supplier is located in production and office premises in excess of 3000 square metres, close to Elta Group headquarters in Kingswinford. The production and office facilities are laid out with accuracy and flexibility in mind in order to maximise efficiency in meeting customers’ technical needs and demanding delivery schedules. www.air-design.com
LEADING COMPANY ACHIEVES ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STANDARD Harrison Thompson & Co., whose well-known building products include Yeoman Shield, the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection and Yeoman Rainguard, one of the UK's leading providers of rainwater systems, has achieved ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System (EMS). Speaking on behalf of Harrison Thompson, which also has Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008 accreditation, director Phil Christopher, said: “We are delighted to have achieved the ISO 14001 Standard which demonstrates to customers and staff our commitment to reducing our environmental impact”. For further details on Yeoman Shield products visit www.yeomanshield.com, email sallyann@yeomanshield.com or Yeoman Rainguard products visit www.rainguard.co.uk or email sallyann@rainguard.co.uk. or telephone 0113 279 5854. Enquiry 19
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designs by mother nature biomimetic products What is biomimicry? Derived from the Greek word bios meaning ‘life’ and mimisis, meaning ‘imitate’, biomimicry refers to the copying, emulating and imitating of nature in all its forms and functions. Dedicating an exhibition to highlight the many everyday products, objects and buildings that have used nature as a source of inspiration, Designs by Mother Nature presents an intelligent, interactive and thought-provoking display of objects, videos and photographs that demonstrates the power of biomimicry. Divided into three categories; Form, Function and Future, the exhibition considers the varying ways that nature influences design. From imitating the shape of a Mallard’s beak to develop an aerodynamic high-speed train, to copying the natural echolocation ability of a bat to create a radar, the exhibition also considers what the future will bring with a selection of potential design ideas. Curated by Barcelona-based design and architecture studio, Estudi Ramon Folch (ERF) experts in sustainability, together with ‘Materials Man’ Chris Lefteri, as a curatorial consultant, the exhibition highlights the many ways nature has facilitated effective, attractive, value-added product designs, such as the LG GG-Flex mobile phone concept, which was inspired by human skin. Designed by the world-renowned FAT Architecture, the exhibition layout responds to the unique interior of the Roca London Gallery and also explores the concept of biomimicry. Using the mathematical Fibonnaci sequence as a basis for the framework, the formation unifies the exhibition categories with a dynamic and striking spatial experience through which visitors move. Highlighting the wealth of solutions that nature offers designers, architects and engineers; the exhibition displays examples that demonstrate the plethora of designs that have been inspired by nature, including: Velcro: When the burdock thistle clung to the George de Mestral’s dog’s hair, he discovered a natural hook system that he later developed into Velcro. Norman Foster’s Gherkin: Inspired by the Venus Flower Basket Sponge, a fibrous latticework that helps to disperse stresses on the organism in various directions. Glowing Plant: Contemplate ideas for the future including the concept of light-producing plants grown from seed that would eliminate the need for electric lighting. Can we use trees to light up our streets? http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antonyevans/glowing-plants-natural-lighting-with-no-electricit Enquiry 20
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Brick Production Not To Blame For Fall In Construction Output The Brick Development Association (BDA), the body that represents the clay brick and paver industries in the UK and Ireland, has strongly rejected claims by the Royal Institute of Surveyors (RICS) that a fall in UK Construction Output is due to shortage of bricks. Simon Hay, Chief Executive Officer for the BDA, commented: “You only have to look at the statistics and forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA) to prove that these claims from the RICS are completely unfounded. Housing starts in Great Britain during 2013 are estimated to have increased by 24% and forecast to increase further in 2014 by 16% and 10% in 2015. Clearly house builders have been able to acquire sufficient brick supplies to significantly increase house building. Construction output is expected to rise by 3.4% in 2014 and by a further 5.2% in 2015, so there is no anticipation of supply problems causing problems in growth. If the brick industry was in ‘crisis’ as suggested by some areas of the media last year, this recovery would simply not have been possible.” The CPA has also reported that the largest constraint to industry recovery continues to be public sector construction. Public non – housing output fell 27.2% between 2010 and 2012 with recovery not anticipated until 2015 when the impacts of capital investment growth begin to feed through. “The lack of investment in public sector projects is what is really affecting the industry, not a shortage of bricks,” continues Simon. “The initial success of the government’s Help To Buy scheme and the growing pace of the economic recovery has meant that the construction industry has faced an upswing in demand. However, there is absolutely no suggestion that brick manufacturers will be unable to cope with the increased demand.” The BDA reports that many manufacturers as well as stepping up production have continued production right through the winter to meet demand, but demand is being met. It urges builders to work closely with manufacturers and merchants to plan their deliveries and place orders in advance as was standard practise prior to 2008 and the credit crisis. “The construction industry is in a phase of growth and optimism,” concludes Simon. “We are seeing a much needed lift in activity which is a really positive development and something our members are well placed to manage.” www.brick.org.uk Enquiry 21
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Portakabin Achieves Another Sustainability Award Success The Portakabin Group has been awarded its third accolade this year in recognition of its commitment to sustainability. It has succeeded in achieving a Gold Award in the Business in the Community Environment Index 2013. This puts the Group among the UK’s highest performing businesses for environmental management. The Index assesses participants’ integration of an environmental strategy into their operations and their performance in reducing impact on the environment. Over the past 15 years, the Index has enabled businesses and organisations to measure their environmental management and benchmark against competitors and other companies in their geographical region. The survey looks at all aspects of an organisation’s environmental performance, including: • Corporate strategy – demonstration of strong leadership to address sustainability issues • Integration – the inclusion of environmental issues in strategic decision making • Environmental management – the provision of sustainable products and services, and the engagement of the supply chain to improve environmental performance • Assurance and disclosure – established reporting criteria for sustainability and the sharing of information • Reductions in energy and water consumption • Waste and resource management – preventing waste wherever possible and making more sustainable use of waste produced. The Gold Award represents a score of 90 to 95 per cent, which compares to an average score among participants of 80 per cent, and follows a Silver Award that was presented to the Portakabin Group in 2012.
Commenting on the award, Derek Carter, Chief Executive of the Portakabin Group, said, “This award is another opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment to being even more environmentally responsible. Our progress in the Index over the past year is a tremendous achievement, going from silver to gold. We were also delighted to score higher than the average for the construction sector which is further recognition of our pioneering position in reducing impact on the environment in the provision of building solutions.” The Portakabin Group’s sustainability achievements over the past year have included: • Succeeding in its objective of zero waste to landfill at its manufacturing centre in York a year ahead of its December 2013 target • Using new materials in the manufacture of Portakabin buildings that have a recycled content of 35 per cent • The launch of the new Energy-Saver range to enable Portakabin customers to reduce energy usage by more than 60 per cent, and benefit from some of the UK’s best-performing sustainable buildings • Designing out the use of painted components, reducing airborne solvent emissions by 20 per cent • The development of the revolutionary new Yorkon off-site building system, which can reduce heat loss by 32 per cent compared to Building Regulations requirements • The introduction of a sustainable food service at its international headquarters and production centre in York. Initiatives include chefs’ clothing made from recycled PET; the use of fish from sustainable sources; recycling of coffee grinds; cooking oil re-used to fuel food delivery vehicles, and the anaerobic digestion of food waste. www.portanews.co.uk Enquiry 22
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Bishop Edward King Chapel Takes The Wood Awards 2013 Gold Award Bishop Edward King Chapel by Niall McLaughlin Architects has taken the Gold Award in this year’s Wood Awards 2013 competition. Announced at the Wood Awards winners’ ceremony held on the 19th November hosted by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters in the City of London, Bishop Edward King Chapel, Ripon College, Oxford took the Structural category prize before being crowned the winner of winners in front of more than 200 leading industry and architectural figures. Chairman of the judges, Michael Morrison of Purcell UK said, “Niall McLaughlin’s Bishop Edward King Chapel is a stunning and worthy Gold Award winner. It embodies the Wood Awards celebration of excellence in design and craftsmanship in wood, and even exceeds the hope that the building might be ‘a work of art which would touch the spirit’.”
‘Ripples’ in 3D veneer European ash took the Bespoke Furniture Award. ‘Worldscape’, a second Atmos Studio project comprising 16 metres of continuous integrated furniture as a map of the world in Latvian birch plywood with seating for 80 people, was given the Wood Awards Judges’ Special Award.
The independent judging panel, which includes previous Wood Awards winners Adam Khan and last year’s Gold Award winner David Morley, Hopkins Architect’s Jim Greaves and Andrew Lawrence from Arup, praised the team for its attention to detail, careful use of materials and elegant curved glulam columns and beams which create the light and soaring internal timber structure.
Chair of the Wood Awards furniture judges, Sean Sutcliffe of Benchmark Furniture, said, “Pengelly Design’s Theo chair is a remarkable piece of design and manufacturing. Ripples by Edward Johnson beautifully exploits this relatively new material of 3D veneer and is an excellent combination of restraint and flamboyance, and the extraordinary translation of a huge idea into a functional product that is Alex Haw’s Worldscape is deliciously mad and completely refreshing.” The furniture judging panel includes Katie Walker of Katie Walker Furniture and previous Wood Awards winner, Rod Wales of Wales & Wales and renowned furniture designer John Makepeace. >>>>
The Wood Awards category winners included The Colyer-Fergusson Building in Kent by Tim Ronalds Architects for the Commercial & Public Access Award; Church Walk in London by David Mikhail Architects for the Private Award – the second year in a row this practice has won the Private category; Magheralin Parish Church in Northern Ireland by Waddington-McClure Architects for the Repair & Adaptive Reuse Award, and the undulating RoominaRoom in London by Atmos Studio for the Small Project Award. In the Wood Awards furniture categories, the Production Made Furniture Award was won by Pengelly Design’s ‘Theo Chair’, and EJ Bespoke Furniture’s chest of drawers
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>>>> For the first time this year, a surfboard maker was highly commended for their work in wood. Otter Surfboards from Cornwall was praised by the judges for their creativity and exceptional woodworking as well as their work with the National Trust, and “using wood’s best properties – naturally beautiful, strong and light”. This year, the Wood Awards was launched at Ecobuild in March, the shortlisted Furniture categories pieces were exhibited in person at 100% Design - the biggest event during the London Design Festival, and the full shortlist was showcased at Timber Expo in Birmingham, along with a series of talks from selected shortlisted projects. Chair of the judges, Michael Morrison said, “All the projects we inspected were showcasing both the versatility of timber as a building material as well as the great pool of talent in the design and construction industries. Two things were particularly pleasing – the high standards of craftsmanship that we saw and, perhaps more importantly, that we were able to give awards this year to some modest schemes where the selection of timber, the design and the workmanship have produced a splendid result on a tight budget. This must surely be the message that these awards are design to spread – that wood is a beautiful and economical material that can be used to great advantage in any building project.” As the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design, the Wood Awards is made possible by the major sponsorship of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), Canada Wood, the Carpenters’ Company, TRADA and Wood for Good. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, BRE and the Forestry Commission. For full project information on the shortlist and winners, visit www.woodawards.com
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The Wood Awards Launch Call For Entries At Ecobuild 2014 Building on its continued success and following its most successful awards year to date, the national Wood Awards will once again launch its 2014 Call for Entries at the world’s leading event for sustainable design, construction, energy and the built environment – Ecobuild. From 4-6 March, the nation’s premier design competition for the world’s only naturally sustainable material will showcase the 2013 shortlist and winners at the Ecobuild event, held at ExCeL in London. David Venables, European director of the American Hardwood Export Council and founding major sponsor said, “The Wood Awards’ role - to inform and inspire - is even more vital now than when the event was first created. Timber is increasing its share within the construction industry and is a major part of the materials pallet for furniture designers. These trends are set to continue as the real environmental benefits of using wood become more apparent. Our aim is to inspire as many people as we can to consider and use wood in their designs, and we encourage those who already do, to enter!” With Ecobuild attracting the design and construction industry’s most influential professionals, the Wood Awards anticipates a bumper crop of entries for 2014. The national Wood Awards showcase excellence in wood design and construction and the Awards’ ever-growing credibility within the design community is a great endorsement to that. The Awards are made possible by the major sponsorship of AHEC, the Carpenters’ Company, TRADA and Wood for Good. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, BRE, Canada Wood, and new from 2014, combined sponsorship of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC). The Wood Awards is free to enter, and building and furniture entries completed in the last two years and not entered before, can be submitted from 4th March via www. woodawards.com. Visit the website for details. Enquiry 23
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Viessmann to showcase pioneering fuel cell domestic heat and power system at Ecobuild 2014
Inta’s plumbing and heating range hots up Ecobuild Plumbing and heating equipment manufacturer Inta is showcasing its premier product range at this year’s Ecobuild, with the bestselling iTherm, IntaKlean and IntaVent set to take centre stage. iTherm, Inta’s range of thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), have been designed to give plumbers complete post-installation peace of mind, by eliminating operating noise through an innovative anti-chatter mechanism. New to the catalogue is IntaVent, an automatic air vent designed to remove trapped air in sealed fluid based heating systems. From its bathroom range, Inta will be featuring a selection of its industry-acclaimed Safe Touch showers, which stop users from burning themselves on the valve body. www.intatec.co.uk
At Ecobuild 2014 (4th-6th March at the ExCel; stand N1820/21) Viessmann will unveil the first mass-produced, commercially available, domestic fuel cell in Europe. Viessmann and Panasonic have jointly developed the Vitovalor 300-P polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC)-based micro combined heat and power system (mCHP), which goes on sale in Germany this April. The fuel cell system, comprising a fuel cell unit, peak load boiler and hot water tank, reduces CO ²emissions by 50 per cent compared to the separate generation of heat and power. Several other new products across the Viessmann range will be showcased at Ecobuild, together with products from Viessmann’s established range. www.viessmann.co.uk
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Visit CMJ at Ecobuild, Stand S34 Coloured Movement Joints and Movement - Joint are exhibiting at Ecobuild this year. CMJ are available in the RAL chart colour range, M-J economy range come in black & grey. Our profiles are the choice of designers on all types of projects. Ford, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo are just some of the Automotive brands that have used our profiles in their showrooms and workshop areas. Retailers, leisure centres, restaurants and airports are other areas where M-J and CMJ have been specified for their durability and appearance. Come and meet us in person at the show and see our full flooring accessories range including, CI+ Matting, Linear Drainage and Stair Nosing. CMJ and M-J are part of the Dural UK flooring accessories range of products. Contact us on 01924 360110 to discuss your next project. www.colouredmovementjoints.co.uk
Ancon focuses on low energy solutions for Ecobuild 2014 Ancon, the UK’s leading manufacturer of stainless steel masonry support and restraint fixings, is to team-up with the country’s largest brick manufacturer, Ibstock, to present a range of sustainable and low energy construction solutions at this year’s Ecobuild exhibition (4-6th March 2014, ExCeL, London). Due to be launched at the show is a new version of the company’s ground-breaking ultra-low thermal conductivity TeploTie which features a stainless steel L-shaped upstand for connecting to steel, concrete or timber frames. This new tie will be displayed alongside the original TeploTie and other stainless steel wire ties from the company’s extensive range of thermally efficient cavity wall ties. Also on show will be Ancon’s range of thermally insulated connectors, designed to maintain structural integrity while minimising heat loss at balcony locations. Standard solutions are available for concrete-to-concrete, steelto-concrete and steel-to-steel applications. Other Ancon products on display will include thermal breaks for masonry support systems. Stainless steel bed joint reinforcement and windposts will also be featured, which benefit from the same low thermal conductivity, 100% recyclability and long, maintenance-free service life associated with all of the company’s market leading stainless steel products. Ancon technical experts will be on hand to discuss CEcompliant fixing systems for a full range of building types and designs. www.ancon.co.uk Enquiry 27
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Certified performance standards from Schöck on Stand N820 With the Schöck Isokorb range of thermal break elements you are guaranteed fully certified performance standards. All products are BBA approved and LABC registered, with thermal performance verified by Oxford Brookes University. In addition, the advanced technology of the Schöck XT range offers such a high level of insulation that balcony design can be incorporated into even the most demanding Passivhaus projects. Members of the Schöck team will be available on Stand N820 to discuss any aspect of these innovative solutions and offer advice on project specific information requirements. www.schoeck.co.uk Enquiry 28
Ecobuild Showcase for Smart Once again, commercial systems specialist Smart Architectural Aluminium will have a dominant presence at Ecobuild, with the company showcasing a number of new and existing products at the exhibition, as well as presenting its sustainability credentials. A six metre run of Smart Wall curtain walling will form the spine of the company’s stand with a range of window and door products being framed by the system. Featuring prominently will be the recently-launched Alitherm Heritage range of windows and doors, the display including a new pivot window. Also on display will be products from the Alitherm 700 range, with both parallel opening and top-swing reversible windows installed. Concluding the window display will be a tilt-turn system from the Eco Futural range of high performance commercial windows. Other doors on the Smart stand will be the Visoglide Plus and Smart Wall rebated products. Enquiry 29
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Klober roofing airtightness demonstrations at Ecobuild Klober, on stand N540G alongside the NFRC, will be demonstrating how roofing airtightness and solar installation accessories can help achieve high CSH and BREEAM ratings. SAP calculation and condensation risk analysis services are available to support use of specialised products which include tapes, sealants, sealing collars, vapour control layers and roofing underlays. In addition to being used for roofs, such accessories can also be used to seal wall penetrations and membrane tears. Ecobuild will also see the launch of a Permo® underlay for low pitch roofs, Permo® RS SK2 extreme. www.klober.co.uk Enquiry 31
Pegler Yorkshire, market-leading manufacturer of plumbing and heating products, will be exhibiting on stand N1750 at this year's EcoBuild. ‘Connect and Control’ will be Pegler Yorkshire’s theme as they display a range of technologically advanced products and showcase how the firm offers both systems and solutions for connecting and controlling flow for plumbing and heating applications. Connect helps to improve building installation processes for contractors and installers and Ecobuild 2014 will see the unveiling of INSIGHT, Pegler Yorkshire’s innovative new online selector tool designed to help them identify the most effective way to join pipe work in any given situation. Control, on the other hand, features products that are especially aimed at improving building performance through energy and water management. To promote the leading performance of Terrier TRVs, Pegler Yorkshire is running a national promotion to tie in with this year’s Yorkshire Festival of cycling featuring the Tour de France, visit stand N1750 to find out more. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk Enquiry 30
A. PROCTOR GROUP ATTEND ECOBUILD The A Proctor Group will be exhibiting Roofshield at the EcoBuild exhibition, within the NFRC stand N440/41. Roofshield’s unique vapour and air permeability characteristics allow even the most complex of pitched roofs to breathe – without the need for traditional air gaps or venting products, which may spoil the aesthetics of your building. Roofshield carries both NHBC & BBA approval for use in nonventilated warm & cold pitched roofs, without the need for a VCL or vents. No additional labour, no additional products. www.proctorgroup.com Enquiry 32
Dryseal - the ideal CompetentRoofer and Green Deal solution See the unique Dryseal GRP component based roofing system for flat and low pitched roofs in the NFRC’s Roofing Pavilion (N440/41) at Ecobuild and find out how the market-leading UK manufactured Hambleside Danelaw product can help save customers money under the CompetentRoofer scheme whilst taking advantage of Green Deal work. A long proven presence in domestic, commercial and public sectors, the BBA approved system is ideal for meeting the ECO/CSCo requirements and carries a 20-year insured guarantee. The carbon footprint of the GRP materials in the Dryseal system is 80% lower than traditional metal materials and it can be installed in a warm roof configuration to achieve a U-value as low as 0.18w/m2K. Easy to fit, Dryseal is aesthetically attractive and perfect for tackling diverse detailing requirements. Whether for new build or over-roofing, the system can totally encapsulate the roof with a single material and it is very cost-competitive. marketing@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk Enquiry 33
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Kemper System Showcases Complete Sustainable Roofing Solutions Kemper System’s stand (S1520/21) at this year’s Ecobuild (4-6 March) continues to promote the market leading solvent-free, sustainable and odourless Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing system and Stratex Warm Roof System. Kemper System’s innovative Kemperol 2K-PUR solvent-free and odourless system is the first solvent-free wet-on-wet cold liquid waterproofing system available on the UK market and remains the only product of its kind commercially available. The past year has seen continued growth in sales for the hard-wearing and durable waterproofing membrane, which bonds to almost any substrate to create a totally seamless, monolithic, U/V stable, elastomeric membrane. Based on an 80% castor-oil formulation derived from sustainable sources, the liquid system also incorporates a flexible non-woven reinforcement fleece, which is manufactured using 25% recycled plastic bottle content. As the resin saturates the fleece in a single application process, the cured membrane cannot delaminate. Offered with a 20-year warranty, the ground-breaking system is both solvent-free and odourless, making it not only ideal for sustainable new builds but also perfect for upgrades to occupied buildings as the lack of nuisance odours means that work can be carried out while the building remains in normal use. Suitable for application on top of virtually all existing roofing materials, eco-friendly Kemperol 2K-PUR can even help to prevent excessive waste from being sent to landfill during roof upgrades by avoiding the need to strip out the existing failed substrate.
Complementing the sustainability credentials of the Kemperol 2K-PUR system, Kemper System’s Stratex Warm Roof System offers a completely integrated warm roof system that incorporates primers, vapour barrier, insulation and waterproofing with a range of optional surfacing. Featuring a rigid PIR insulation board with a unique tongue and groove interlocking joint, the system significantly reduces cold bridging and gives a much smoother surface finish. Kemper System will also be showcasing the company’s Kempergro Green Roof System, a three-section system comprising a reservoir attenuation composite, growing medium and vegetation. The reservoir attenuation layer includes an upper filter fleece, central reservoir core and lower protection fleece, which are manufactured from 90% recycled materials and factory bonded to maximise performance and simplify installation. Suitable for use with the Kemperol 2K PUR waterproofing membrane, Kempergro has a growing medium that is 100% composed of recycled brick, tiles and green compost, which is processed and graded to support an extensive range of sedum, meadow and lawn roof media. Visitors to Kemper System’s stand will be able to see how each of the systems have been used in practice, including how the Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing membrane and Stratex Warm Roof System have been used together on various high profile projects. There will also be a number of display areas where visitors to the stand will be able to view samples of the cured product to experience first hand the flexibility and durability it offers. Comments marketing manager of Kemper System, Stuart Hicks: “Ecobuild is a fantastic event. There is such a strong appetite for genuinely sustainable products and eco solutions amongst both specifiers and end users and Ecobuild is the UK focal point. The growth in Kemperol 2K-PUR and our Stratex Warm Roof System really demonstrates that specifiers are no longer playing lip service to sustainable construction but are genuinely putting sustainability at the heart of our built environment: Kemper System is delighted to be part of that move towards a greener future.” www.kempersystem.co.uk Enquiry 34
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Selectaglaze, the leading secondary glazing specialist is making its Ecobuild debut. The UK’s carbon reduction commitment can only be met if the energy performance of the current building stock is massively improved via a range of retrofit solutions. Large numbers of these buildings are traditional or listed properties with inherently poor window insulation where replacement glazing is often inappropriate for both heritage and economic reasons. Selectaglaze’s bespoke secondary glazing offers a rapid and minimally disruptive solution. The incorporation of low emissivity glazing more than halves the heat loss through the window combination and highly efficient seals markedly improves air tightness, resulting in greater comfort levels, better usage of space and lower energy costs.
Thermographic imagery demonstrating the effectiveness of secondary glazing within a single glazed 1960's office block. Ar1 denotes the area treated with secondary glazing, showing minimum heat loss. Ar2 demonstrates the untreated area.
The use of this technology in conjunction with air tightness measures and mechanical ventilation using heat recovery could allow a refurbished listed building to get close to EnerPHit standards.
Image courtesy of David Le Lay Architects
Selectaglaze has worked in conjunction with English Heritage on a programme of research including the Bolsover Test House where a secondary window glazed with Pilkington’s Spacia sealed units recorded a centre of pane U-value of 0.8.
Selectaglaze - The sECOndary Glazing Specialist
Secondary glazing is regarded as a reversible adaptation, thus acceptable to a range of conservation bodies including English Heritage, Historic Scotland, SPAB, The Victorian Society and The Georgian Group. In addition to improving energy performance secondary glazing will deal effectively with environmental noise problems, achieving attenuation levels in the region of 45dB; highly desirable to many inner city regeneration schemes. Security can also be an important issue for many building occupants, so products fitted with appropriate locks and strengthened glass are offered that achieve a Police preferred specification under the ‘Secured by Design’ initiative. Established since 1966 and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is the UK’s leading designer, manufacturer and installer of secondary glazing systems and submits products to rigorous independent testing. The Company has worked with a very wide range of public and private clients and in many fine buildings, including those listed at Grade 1. Selectaglaze’s Chairman, Meredith Childerstone says: “We decided to exhibit at Ecobuild this year because not only do we have exciting products to offer but we also feel that this year’s event is going to be the best ever, particularly with the selection of BRE as the show’s official Research and Innovation Partner. We will be exhibiting within the “Sustainable Design & Construction” zone which is an area where visitors can learn about the latest design ideas, future construction materials and solutions to sustainable construction challenges.” SELECTAGLAZE – Stand No. S830 - Visitors to the stand will be able to view samples of a number of Selectaglaze’s products and see the Spacia unit. Technical advisors will be on hand to answer questions and provide advice. A range of free literature will be available. www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry 35
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Ultrascape exhibiting at Ecobuild Ecobuild celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with several exciting new plans, featuring mortar paving specialist Ultrascape, for the first time. Each year Ecobuild hosts the most comprehensive showcase of sustainable construction products in the world. In light of this, Ultrascape will showcase their BS 7533 mortar paving system. This includes their ECO products as well as their upcoming permeable paving system. This new system is a paving innovation that contains recycled glass, all will be showing on stand N502 within the Sustainable Design and Construction section. Would you like to eliminate risk from your paving projects and their costly repercussions? Do you need advice on selecting appropriate materials? Do you need assistance achieving an ‘excellent’ CEEQUAL award, or is a BREEAM assessment to be conducted on your building? Visit Ultrascape at Ecobuild to discuss how their materials can provide these solutions. You will also be able to find out more about the brand’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Their latest efforts have meant the successful implementation of zero waste to landfill from January 2014. Details of their renowned RIBA accredited CPD ‘Paving the Way: The Benefits of BS 7533’ will be available and bookings can be made at the show. Very recently Ultrascape has had their article on this subject approved by RIBA. The document offers an overview of the seminar and their stand staff will be happy to provide more information. Industry associate BALI will be in attendance at the show too, this year in the green infrastructure area, stand number S1604. www.instarmac.co.uk Enquiry 36
MARMOX AT ECOBUILD 2014 Marmox Specialist Building Products will be exhibiting at this year’s EcoBuild on Stand N1210 at London’s Excel centre between the 4th and 6th March 2014. Well known as experts in insulation – waterproofing, sound minimising, thermal insulation and fireproofing – Marmox will show a wide and diverse array of products including several recent additions to their range. Especially featured will be the lightweight Multiboard range that is equally suited to wetroom applications and for sound insulation elsewhere in the home. Multiboards are EPS coated on both sides with close-woven fibreglass finished in a cement polymer mortar that is completely impervious to water penetration. They are easily installed, very light yet strong enough to hold tiles up to 62kg/sq.m. twice the loadbearing of plasterboard. Additionally specialised insulation products will be demonstrated such as Showerlay panels ideal for creating sloping floors in wetrooms ready for tiling, Thermoblock, thermal bridging blocks for areas where load-bearing insulated walling is required. Bath Panel Kits and many others, including their recently launched Multibond Sealant, will also be displayed plus other products such as their Heraklith wood wool and insulation panels. The Marmox Stand promises to be an interesting experience for anyone in the industry and a must for those directly involved, as most are, in areas involving insulation in all its forms. www.marmox.co.uk Enquiry 37
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Epwin Group Raises The Standard At Ecobuild 2014 Restricted by your supply chain? Feeling the pressure of reduced capacity? Margins not what they used to be? Epwin Group understands the importance of partnerships, and the critical role they play in the future and long-term success of a business. So as the recovery builds momentum, it’s time to re-think, re-evaluate and re-consider this vital element. Join the Epwin Group (Stand N1110/1) to hear why ‘standard’ just isn’t good enough in 2014, and learn why its sector specific, niche and specialist products and services set it apart from the competition. 10 Facts about Epwin Group (and reasons to visit Stand N1110/11) 1 - Established in 1976 by chairman, Jim Rawson, Epwin Group has nearly 40 years of experience, offering its customers both reassurance and stability. 2 - The Group has evolved to become one of the UK’s most significant and diverse building products suppliers, comprising over 30 businesses and market leading brands. 3 - In 2013 the Group featured in the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table ranking #103. This is the eighth time that the Epwin Group has been listed out of the nine times the league table has been published. It is recognition of its success and profitability as a UK business. 4 - It is a specialist supplier to the social housing sector; new build arena; DIY market and refurbishment contracts. 5 - Its products are designed and developed to suit customer needs as well as marketplaces resulting in a niche product portfolio, from everyday windows, doors and roofline, to more specialist items such as meter cabinet doors, PVC-U Tudor board and super deep guttering. 6 - Due to the size and diversity of the Epwin Group many of its businesses are specialists within their own sector; from Permadoor, supplying doors to local authorities and housing associations; to Windowbuild, a supplier of PVC-U windows and doors to the new build market. 7 - As well as employing a skilled workforce, the Epwin Group supports its customers with specialist technical, sales and marketing teams who understand the needs and demands of individual markets. 8 - The Group has dedicated British manufacturing facilities covering around 1.2 million square feet. 9 - It employs 2400 people across its businesses and has a turnover of £265 million.
10 - Epwin Group recognises the importance of securing a future for the wider building, construction and engineering industry, and so it continues to run a successful apprenticeship scheme across a number of its businesses. What to expect on stand N1110/11 The original composite door manufacturer, Permadoor will be displaying a selection of its shed, out-house and meter cabinet doors for the very first time, alongside its increasingly popular communal doors. While sister company and retail brand, Safedoors will be exhibiting a range of ‘A’ energy rated GRP composite doors. The stand will also feature PVC-U Thermo (fire) doors available from Permadoor and as a retail offering from Safedoors. The new fully reversible window from Profile 22 will also be showcased on the stand. The new energy efficient, easy-to-clean window is ideal for both high and medium-rise applications, and for when space and access is restricted. It has a rotational 180 degree pivot action allowing residents to safely clean the outer window panes from inside their home. BES6001 accredited, Swish Building Products will be exhibiting its pioneering roofline, cladding and drainage ranges including the newly launched SuperDeep 170 commercial guttering system from Kayflow. The company will also be showing its contemporary and heritage fascia systems as well as PVC-U Tudor board. The latter is ideal for replacing the mock-Tudor timber boards of the 1980s, a style which is still popular with self-builders and property developers. Its new cast-iron effect rainwater system will also feature. For more information and to keep up to date with goings-on across the Group in the run-up to Ecobuild please follow @EpwinGroup. Visit the Epwin Group at Ecobuild on stand N1110/11 at London’s Excel Centre 4-6th March 2014. Alternatively please visit the Epwin Group stand at the Building Centre, London throughout the year. www.epwin.co.uk Enquiry 38
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OPINION|WINDOWS Sash Window Design Innovation Achieves Perfect Balance Stuart Braid, Managing Director, The Clearview Group Recent developments in aluminium profile design, combined with high specification glazing, put the vertically sliding sash window in the frame for increasingly widespread use according to Stuart Braid, managing director of The Clearview Group. Vertically sliding sash (VSS) windows hold a special place in British architecture with the oldest surviving examples dating back to 1670. The longevity of this window design says a lot about its versatility to suit many different types of property, residential and commercial, as well as its visual appeal for those
designing buildings and using them. Today’s energy efficiency agenda has shifted priorities in almost every area of building product specification to put thermal performance ahead of aesthetics. That’s hardly surprising given that Part L currently demands a window that achieves a U-value of 1.6 W/m2K for refurbishment projects. So clients, developers and architects face the challenge of balancing long term sustainability - including energy performance in-use with aesthetics and budget. Such a challenge has at times suggested the scope to use VSS windows could be more limited in future and posed many questions. How can traditional timber sash windows match the long term low maintenance properties of aluminium and PVC-U? How can PVC-U versions match the aesthetics of timber and aluminium? How can the design of VSS windows in any material meet the tough thermal requirements
of the latest Part L? And how can the VSS window compete with the popularity and usually lower unit cost of casements, reversible and tilt and turns? As thermal insulation standards for windows have been continuously rising since the arrival of double glazing in the mainstream in the 1970s, forward thinking window manufacturers have always been ahead of the curve and prepared to invest to meet architect and developer needs. In the case of the VSS, that means continuously improving thermal performance without detracting from looks or making the window prohibitively expensive. That gives today’s generation of aluminium VSS window the edge over timber and PVC-U alternatives for a number of reasons. Striking the optimum balance With its long term visual appeal combined with low maintenance requirements, aluminium is often the material of choice for windows and doors for all kinds of projects – heritage, modern and contemporary. In many cases, aluminium windows can be regarded as ‘fit and forget’ as they retain their exterior appearance without the need for regular repainting and their structural and mechanical design keeps technical maintenance to a minimum. Aluminium is the only alternative to traditional timber when it comes to replicating slim sightlines. Unfortunately the design of PVC-U box sashes will struggle to achieve the same result, especially on smaller VSS windows, as the profile requires larger chambers to deliver the thermal insulation necessary. There is also the question of colour fading or discolouring over time on PVC-U frames, a fate that powder coated or anodised aluminium frames do not suffer. Timber VSS windows will need some form of surface re-coating as frequently as every five years in some cases. It is not only a costly exercise to appoint contractors to undertake this repainting but it also causes unwelcome disruption to tenants, homeowners and - in the case of commercial and public properties – building owners and users. The more maintenance cycles that are required for a window installation, the more likely it is that its long term sustainability rating will suffer. Planner-friendly design Traditional timber sash windows feature slim framing elements throughout so any replication in alternative materials must do the same. Often planners will start with the requirement for exact replacement on refurbishment projects in sensitive locations or listed buildings and in some cases only timber will fit the bill. There are many other occasions, however, where aluminium is perfectly acceptable to planning officers, subject to meeting specific approvals, such as in the London Borough of Westminster in the case of Alumatherm VSS windows. Aluminium profile has a major advantage over PVC-U when it comes to slimness. The Alumatherm aluminium profile, for example, features a meeting
rail with a height of just 36mm compared with 48mm for a typical PVC-U VSS. Frame depth is 114mm for the aluminium version compared to 125-136mm for PVC-U. Importantly, these reduced dimensions deliver a whole window frame slimness which helps to maximise available daylight within homes and buildings without compromising high levels of thermal insulation. Rising thermals With the continuous toughening of thermal performance, innovation has been the key to ensuring architects and specifiers can use their preferred materials throughout the whole build process, not just windows and doors. Aluminium VSS windows continue to keep ahead of requirements thanks to a combination of profile improvement and a sealed unit configuration that’s already proven to insulate extremely well. Part L 2013 is expected to demand a B Window Energy Rating (WER) and a 1.5 W/m2K
U-value for dwellings, a performance level which is already available with products including Alumatherm. The key to continuously improving the insulation properties lie in several elements of the window. One of the most important being the thermal break that features in all today’s aluminium window systems. In the case of Alumatherm, that is a 25mm polyurethane section bonded using high performance Azon resins to stop heat transmission through the frame. But the glazing specification must also be capable of providing superior thermal insulation without eliminating beneficial solar gain. Fortunately the glass processing industry already has the products available through a consistently reliable supply chain. 24mm double glazed units typically feature in the B rated aluminium VSS. This is configured with a 4mm low iron glass on the outside pane, a 16mm warm edge space bar, 90% argon gas fill and a 4mm Planitherm low-e softcoat interior pane. Ultimately these innovations give the VSS a bright outlook. Other window styles may have grown in popularity but they do not necessarily meet aesthetic goals. Choosing the latest generation aluminium VSS will strike the balance perfectly.
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OPINION|HEATING AND VENTILATION The Building of a Sustainable Nation Phil Marris, Managing Director, Jaga Heating Products
Phil Marris looks at why architects need to become more involved in the selecting of heating and ventilation systems, to ensure a project’s sustainability.
of an 80% reduction in C02 emissions by 2050, the government has introduced several incentive schemes, one example being the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Buildings are responsible for around 48% of the UK’s C02 emissions and Building Regulations have also been closely reviewed, with Part L - referring to thermal efficiency standards of a project – requiring all new domestic builds, extensions and renovations, to show a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2016. These considerations, along with many others a few, have resulted in architects now needing to consider the future-proofing of a project, the reduction of its energy consumption and how it can deliver comfort and well-being benefits to its occupants. To ensure the overall sustainability of a building meets these requirements, it is essential architects become even more involved with the design of heating and ventilation solutions to deliver optimal thermal comfort, with minimal energy consumption.
Architecture as we know it has been forever altered in the face of climate change. Government incentives, changes in regulations and green-building measurement schemes such as BREEAM and LEED that means projects are facing increased pressure to fulfil environmental, social and economic requirements – resulting in a need for low-energy, sustainable buildings.
Through rapidly growing public interest in BREEAM benchmark standards - with high scoring assessments increasing property and rental value - clients are now demanding low-energy buildings in both performance and design. Additionally, to reach the UK’s target
It’s good to know then, that radiator technology has advanced dramatically in recent years. The biggest area of improvement is in energy-efficiency with the introduction of Low-H20 heat emitters. These have less than 5% of the thermal mass of traditional radiators and operate with 90% less water running through them - meaning they buffer less heat and react at least three times faster to fluctuations in temperatures.
More recently, the introduction of Jaga’s unique Dynamic Boost Effect technology means Low-H20 radiators can perform efficiently at temperatures as low as 35˚C when twinned with renewable heat sources like heat pumps. The DBE unit is integrated with the Low-H20 heat exchanger and its thermal activators help to deliver the required room temperature up to nine times faster than a standard radiator. When compared to traditional heating systems, the use of DBE technology can dramatically reduce energy use and it means that a designer needn’t compromise on aesthetics when specifying an energy-efficient low temperature heating system. Additionally, architects need to consider the maintenance of good IAQ in highly insulated and sealed buildings. A build up of CO2 – a key factor determining IAQ – can cause headaches, poor concentration, and lethargy which is best controlled by the installation of highly responsive, demand controlled (DCV) combined heating and ventilation solution. This type of system monitors environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and CO2 level and introduces fresh air pre-warmed if required, when and to the extent that is necessary. This creates a healthy environment without wasteful overheating or over ventilating. As aesthetics are also proven to influence the comfort and well-being of a building’s occupants, it is important that the overall ‘look and feel’ of a building should still be thoroughly considered. The versatility in radiator design now available – from adaptable, trench heating systems, to low-profile freestanding radiators, to artistically inspired wall-mounted units - means that architects and interior designers not only have the heating technology to ensure greater sustainability, but can choose the aesthetics that best match their design concept With the global spotlight focused on carbon emission reductions, clients are now expecting architects to create more environmentally sustainable buildings in both design and operation. To do so, architects must become even more involved in the design of heating and ventilation systems in order to ensure their designs are sustainable and long-term energy-efficient. www.jaga.co.uk
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Stannah – Taking The Legwork Out Of Shopping In Sainsbury’s Once again, a pair of Stannah moving walkways has taken the legwork out of shopping in the brand new branch of Sainsbury’s in Leigh, Lancashire. Built on the site of its smaller predecessor, this bigger, better store delivers a streamlined retail experience that caters for shoppers of all mobility levels. The moving walkways operate between the ground-floor entrance area and food hall and first-floor clothing, café, pharmacy and click and collect. They deliver secure, efficient movement for shoppers and their trolleys over a vertical rise of 4250mm at a 10° angle, and at rated speed of 0.5ms. For those unable to use the walkways, store access is further complemented by a passenger lift. Supported by clear, 10mm-thick tempered safety glass panel balustrades, the extra slim handrails feature strategically-sited, tactile white markers to assist the visually impaired.
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Secure travel is furthered assured by an MP3 voice announcement system that automatically broadcasts guidance and safety messages. The full VVVF (variable voltage, variable frequency drive) system enables slow speed control when low traffic usage is required – in full compliance with BREEAM ENE9, the world's foremost environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings. A store manager in Leigh comments: “Our new store provides a positive shopping experience with the Stannah moving walkways delivering vital access over two floors for customers and their trolleys. So many more people can be catered for this way; they really make a difference to the smooth-running of the store.” Working in partnership with lift consultants, Lerch Bates, the Stannah Escalator and Moving Walkway team completed the project in just four weeks. This is the latest installation on behalf of Sainsburys, with Stannah lift products already operating in numerous branches throughout the UK. All access products help Sainsbury’s comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and, of course, make shopping so much easier for all their customers. www.stannahlifts.co.uk/news-and-resources/news-centre/476/ stannah--taking-the-legwork-out-of-shopping-in-sainsburys/ Enquiry 39
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TAPER-LOC System Eases Balustrade Installation At New Olympia Swimming And Leisure Complex, Dundee C.R. Laurence’s TAPER-LOC™ System has facilitated a speedy and simple installation of a new glass balustrade system at Dundee’s eagerly awaited new Olympia swimming and leisure complex. The brand new complex features a 50 metre competition pool, wave pool, rapid river, dive pool, flumes and fitness suite. The Main Pool incorporates a movable floor and end walls to enable it to be reconfigured into a 25 metre Training Pool for clubs and public lane swimming. The TAPER-LOC System was used to create a beautiful frameless balustrade in several areas of the pool and leisure complex. The clean lines of balustrade solution offered a simple but effective method to enclose the different types of seating and staircase arrangements. TAPER-LOC is the simple way to install glass railings and balustrades it is 50% faster to install than traditional alternatives and as it is a totally dry glaze system there
is no need for wet cement. The product is completely unique because it uses a horizontal TAPER-LOC design, which allows the system to be adjusted, dismantled and re-set easily and efficiently. The TAPER-LOC™ System conforms to BS6180:2011 and is ideal for replacing scratched and broken panels in existing applications. Wattie Milne, of METALtech – Architectural Metalwork and Structural Glass Specialists who installed all the metalwork and the TAPER-LOC system, commented, “CRL’s range of Architectural Hardware is first-rate. In particularly, their TAPER-LOC™ System enabled a fast and efficient installation, which not only makes our job easier but keeps costs to a minimum. Their products are also backed up with an excellent Technical Support division.”
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Chris Pepper, Business Development Manager for CRL commented: “This was a great project to be involved with and we are pleased the TAPER-LOC system was the preferred method for installing the balustrading. The TAPER-LOC system has been used for a number of years now on numerous high calibre projects” For further information regarding C.R. Laurence’s TAPER-LOC Dry Glaze Balustrade System, or any other product from their extensive Architectural Hardware range, contact them on freephone 00 800 0421 6144, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or refer to www.taper-loc.co.uk Enquiry 40
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decoflame® bioethanol fires - no chimney – no smoke – no mess Committed to exceptional design and quality, the Danish craftsman and designer Kjell Thomsen started to draw his first range of flueless bioethanol fireplaces in 2007. Today, Decoflame is the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bioethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior. The exclusive range of decoflame® bioethanol fireplaces has been designed for the discerning customer who values the outstanding quality and functionality of Danish Design and Craftsmanship and the benefits of an environmentally friendly product. Designed and produced in Denmark with focus on quality, functionality and safety, a decoflame® bioethanol fireplace can be positioned literally anywhere - without the need for a chimney, flue or bearing wall. With the introduction of patented cutting-edge CEVB Technology (Controlled Ethanol Vapour Burning) in spring 2012, the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire revolutionised the market for bioethanol fires. In close cooperation with architects and interior designers on an international scale, Decoflame has realised a significant number of made to measure bioethanol fireplace installations in restaurants, hotels, offices, homes and palaces world-wide. Decoflame thrives for an optimum of customer service, which is provided by creating a quality product which aesthetically meets the requirements of architects and designers as well as being functional and safe in operation. Enquiry 41
SKYFOLD ‘ZENITH’ PARTITION DELIVERS UNIQUE ADVANTAGES Well recognised for delivering innovative partitioning solutions, Style is delighted to announce the addition of the unique Zenith Skyfold to the range of vertical-rising moveable walls for which they are the sole UK supplier. All Skyfold partitions neatly unfold from the ceiling cavity at the touch of a button but the Zenith is designed for locations where minimal disruption to the furniture in a room is crucial, or where space is particularly limited. Rather than descending as concertinaed panels, the Zenith slides automatically into place almost entirely as flat, vertical panels. This extremely thin path of travel totally negates the need to move tables and chairs in order to create private areas with an exceptional acoustic barrier of up to 59dB Rw – a new industry record for partitioning walls. “We are extremely excited by this addition to the Skyfold range,” enthuses Julian Sargent, Group MD of Style partitions “The Zenith really is an incredible system because it divides an area so quickly and with virtually zero disruption. It’s ideal for meeting rooms, busy lecture theatres, crowded conference halls and other areas where the space needs dividing for multifunctional use.” To view the new system in action, visit the Skyfold page of Style’s website and watch the short video in the “Product Videos” section – www.style-partitioning.co.uk Enquiry 42
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Introducing Contemporary Display Cabinets And Counters From The Shopkit Group
Design, innovation, attention to detail and high quality manufacture are the core values of the Shopkit Group, and these especially apply to our cabinet range. We offer contemporary frameless display cabinets and counters in a variety of materials, beautifully finished with high quality satin and mirror polished stainless steel and satin anodised aluminium components, all designed and manufactured by us in the UK. Refined detailing and minimalist construction define this range, which feature lockable doors and integrated low-voltage lighting with discrete transformers, secured beneath their base. They are elegant yet robust and they are designed to suit all types of interior applications, including office, retail, museums, hospitality and contemporary home environments. Recently, some of our most popular cabinet designs are now available to purchase online, with all you require to install them onsite. http://shop.shopkit.com Made to Measure options available We can also customise our existing range, as well as design, manufacture and install many other different styles of cabinets and counters to suit all types of interior applications, for further details please contact our Sales Team on +44 (0)1923 818282 or email us on sales@shopkit.com www.shopkit.com Enquiry 43
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A bright solution from Encasement for Zeus nightclub One of the country’s hottest nightclubs is using unique LED backlit ‘Circa’ column casings from Encasement to not only conceal structural columns, but also help create a lively and stylish interior to the dance floor and bar areas. The interior of Zeus nightclub in Basingstoke was conceived by leading designer Steve Howie Design and uses Mediterranean colours, soft curves and more than 2,000 colour changing LED lights to create a sophisticated atmosphere. The 450mm diameter column casings used on the interior were manufactured from 12mm thick pre-formed plywood and incorporate a laminated finish to provide a durable and aesthetic solution. In addition, for this project, a series of opaque plastic strips were also incorporated into the design, which enables lighting within the column casing to shine through into the bar‘s interior. These unique casings were manufactured and installed by Encasement to the client’s precise specifications and the installation of the internal lighting was also part of the project to ensure an eye-catching finish was achieved and the casings integrated with the nightclub’s distinctive interior design. Encasement’s Managing Director, Martin Taylor explained: “This is an exciting and creative use of column casings, where they’re adding to the dynamic environment and style of a top nightclub. Our column casings are used in an incredibly diverse range of projects to provide a decorative and aesthetic finish, while also serving a practical purpose of concealing unsightly steel or concrete structural columns.” Encasement specialises in the supply of decorative casings, interior wall linings and cladding for the architectural, contracting and construction sectors. www.encasement.co.uk Enquiry 44
NEW BESPOKE BASINS PROVIDE CORPORATES WITH DESIGN EDGE Specialist Basin Service from a Robust, Eco-Sound, Made-to-Measure Solution designed to give Corporate washrooms the edge. A standard range of Miranit basins from Franke Washroom Systems have been available for specialist applications for 2 years. Now with the addition of Miranit Bespoke it is possible to have either a run of basins made to measure for use in washrooms situated in corporate receptions, for staff washroom facilities or in a board-directors personal bathroom. Miranit Bespoke provides tailored bowl choices, in a choice of Matte and High-Gloss white along with four styles of washbasins; straight, D shape, L shape and corner-convex and are available in lengths up to 3.6 metres. High Gloss white has a gelcoat surface made from 80% natural minerals and 20% unsaturated polyester resin. The smooth, nonporous surface means that lime scale and stains cannot cling – making the bowls easy and very quick to clean. The solid Matte finish is made from 2/3 aluminum hydroxide and 1/3 polyester resin and is the same material and colour right through. This means it is robust and resistant to scratches and importantly, extremely hygienic. Franke Washroom Systems has developed a new moulded manufacturing process which allows designers and architects to specify both the size and the shape of the bowl/s. Bowls can be with or without a tap hole to allow for wall mounted or electronic taps, with or without a front apron and include a waste disposal barrel if required. Other options include; the distance between bowls, depth and width of basins and height of design. For further information about the Miranit product line-up from Franke Washroom Systems, please request a product guide, price list or individual brochure from ws-marketing.gb@ franke.com. Follow on Twitter @FrankeSissons. www.franke.com Enquiry 45
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Granite Transformations, the home makeover specialist that deals exclusively through its own network of showrooms, has announced the debut of its new porcelain work surface collection. A completely new raw material for the brand and amongst the first on the market, porcelain is smooth and refined to the touch, but one of the hardest materials on Earth, making it beautiful and durable for kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Porcelain is a ceramic material made with kaolin, a fine white china clay, which is fired at temperatures up to 1400°C. Its properties include outstanding hardness, strength and durability, as well as high resistance to chemical attack and thermal shock. The new material meets the same technical specifications as Granite Transformations’ granite, quartz and recycled glass surfaces, if not slightly superior toughness. There are three new work surface colours in the Porcelain Collection: Terra Chiara (1606) and Terra di Siena (1607), each with varying flecks of gold, brown, black and white, and the finely grained Sierra Nevada (1624), which is lighter and more neutral in colour, like a ‘snowy range’. All feature the brand’s characteristic ¼” (6.7mm) slimline profile, enabling the material to be fitted directly over existing worktops and tiled surfaces, and a composite construction of porcelain granules and a high tech polymer resin that ensures outstanding strength, flexibility and durability. The new porcelain finishes are perfect for kitchen worktops and splashbacks, vanity units and wash basin countertops, bath panels and surrounds, shower liners, and hard flooring, the large 3m long slab sizes enabling virtually seamless decorative surfaces. In common with all the brand’s surfaces, they are fabricated and installed by Granite Transformations showrooms and come with a lifetime warranty.
Granite Transformations Announces Porcelain Collection
“Granite Transformations prides itself on providing stylish, high quality and environmentfriendly products and our new Porcelain Collection captures these attributes and has a distinctive, welcoming feel,” explains Danny Hanlon, the company’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our manufacturing arm was approached by a major high-end producer of bathroom products about the possibility of incorporating remnant porcelain into our product line. Considering we are already at the forefront of using recycled raw materials to design stronger, more durable, eco-friendly granite, quartz and glass worktops and finishing surfaces, this was a natural progression for us.” Supplied by one of the world’s largest manufacturers of designer bathroom furniture, the recycled porcelain comes from reject bathtubs, sinks and sanitary ware, which are crushed to workable fragments and used in the distinctive Granite Transformations manufacturing process. Beige and brown colour tones are contributed by the ‘bisque’ or central section of the porcelain, while the white flecks come from the enamel used to glaze the material. The proportion of post-industrial porcelain content is 51%, together with recycled glass and granite, underlining the material’s ‘green’ credentials. Porcelain has been used in bathrooms for centuries, because it is super strong and durable, as well as being waterproof, clean and sanitary, not allowing dirt or bacteria to penetrate. It is also easy to clean, will withstand aggressive cleaning products, and lasts a lifetime, typically put through the equivalent of 20 years’ performance testing, or 80,000 scrubs. What better then for bathroom rejects, than becoming stylish bathroom finishes? For nearest showroom call 0800 044 5393 or visit the website at www.granitetransformations.co.uk Enquiry 46
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Coram’s Innovative Glass Options For NEW Premier Range Premium British manufacturer of quality shower enclosures, showertrays and bathscreens, Coram Showers, triumphs its exclusive StayClean Glass, available across its entire range of enclosures and bath-screens. The creator behind this highly innovative and unique glass treatment, Coram Showers can proudly boast that its StayClean Glass showering solutions make for easier cleaning and between 50% and 70% less often. Coram’s finest toughened safety glass is treated with a microscopically thin coating which is applied to the inside of the glass, creating a permanent protective layer. Preventing the build-up of limescale and grime, Coram Showers StayClean Glass treatment is crystal clear and will never peel or flake. When applied, the molecules of the coating and the glass bond together to create a protective layer 80,000 times thinner than a human hair! IGA (Intelligent Glass Application) is another revolutionary step Coram has taken to ensure faster, easier installation, allowing it to reduce the weight of the glass. 8mm glass is used, where required, but thinner, lighter weight glass is used in Coram Showers curved and bi-fold doors, where heavier 8mm glass would do nothing to increase the rigidity or strength. Most of the glass used in application for luxury cars is less than 4mm thick for the same reasons, making Coram’s thoughtful design and practice a great way to minimise product waste and environmental impact. Coram offers a vast choice of size, height and configuration to complete your ideal shower room, with the option to use single or multiple glass panel combinations. For the height of privacy, opt for Coram Showers stylish collection of satin or modesty glass panels as this will add extra seclusion whilst showering.
Coram’s StayClean Glass in more detail: • Glass: Treated with silicon dioxide to create an anti-bond barrier increasing its resistance to dirt and grime • I.G.A: Intelligent Glass Application to save unnecessary weight with thickness from 8mm to 4mm • Strong: Toughened Safety Glass - Approved to BS EN 12150 – 1:20000 • Finishes: 3 different glass options; - Plain Glass - Satin Glass (fully opaque) - Modesty Panels (as pictured) These innovative glass options are available across all corner, alcove and stand alone enclosures; • Square • Rectangular • Pentagon • Quadrants Designed and built in Britain, Coram is the preferred choice for fast and easy shower installation. Offering an extensive range of easy-fit features, Coram Showers proudly boasts its new Premier shower enclosures and shower trays can be fitted as a one person install, in only an hour! To find out which Coram product is the right bathroom solution for you, visit the new look website www.coram.co.uk and let the high-tech makeover do some of the work for a change. Enquiry 47
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Laminates Help TV Creators Create High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to furnish the Media Café in the newly refurbished BBC Broadcasting House in central London. This popular eating and social area has been equipped with a range of furniture created by London designer James Burleigh. The furniture is clad with easy maintenance laminate surfaces using a mix of different options from Abet’s Colours range. Manufactured in 0.9mm thickness and in large 3050mm x 1300mm sheets sizes, the Colours range is a popular choice for surfacing both static equipment and moveable furniture, such as tables. With over 130 different shades and patterns available, designers have an impressive range of colours from which to choose.
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School Counts On Yeoman Shield Wall And Door Protection Maintenance staff at Ormesby School in Middlesbrough figured out that they could count on Yeoman Shield (the UK’s market leader in wall and door protection) to provide a long term solution to expensive and time consuming maintenance and re-decoration. Yellow Yeoman Shield FalmouthEx wall panels, which have a fine stippled surface for effectively ‘reducing’ unsightly scratches and abrasions, were installed in corridor areas along with complementary panels (in Yellow and Black) complete with inlaid room numbers to help guide pupils to their classrooms. The school’s site manager, explained: “Rather than embark on a costly repainting programme, we decided to use Yeoman Shield products.” www.yeomanshield.com Enquiry 48
GET FLUSHED AWAY WITH STYLE The newly extended Multikwik range of flush plates offers a design solution for any bathroom – from infrared sophistication to stylish glass and wood materials. From colourful bright designs for schools and nurseries to muted earthy tones and finishes that would not be out of place in the most luxury of spa bathrooms. With a choice of over fifty flush plates and many buttons, the Multikwik range offers a flush plate for any bathroom backdrop. The range also includes a comprehensive infrared range. Perfect for public facilities including urinals, these flush plates combine a vandal-resistant covering with touch free technology for improved hygiene, all allowing ample access for maintenance. www.multikwik.com Enquiry 50
RAK to launch new porcelain tile designs at KBB Birmingham 2014 RAK Ceramics is launching a series of new porcelain tiles at KBB Birmingham 2014, this spring. The new products will include cement and rock effect tiles – Cementina and Basics - as well as a new abstract marble collection - Saran. New urban-look Cementina will be available in a 60x60cm format. Colour options include mottled tan, anthracite, beige and light grey. Meanwhile, the new Basics range has a distinct rock-look similar to RAK’s best selling Lounge collection and will be available in various sizes and colours. Saran – an abstract marble – will also join RAK’s tile collection and options will include an exceptionally commercial mosaic. Many of RAK’s existing luxury porcelain and ceramic tiles will also feature at the show, with a variety of pre-fabricated solid polished porcelain worktops and up-stands, alongside new sanitaryware and accessories. For more information, please contact RAK Ceramics on tel. 01730 237850, email marketing@rakceramics.co.uk, visit www.rakceramics.co.uk or meet RAK at KBB Birmingham 2014 (NEC, 2-5 March) on Stand no. E80. Enquiry 51
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De-Mountable Wall Panels In DuPont™ Corian® Offer Peace Of Mind In A Flood-Risk Zone For The Burmington Mill Christian Centre Old mill buildings can offer fascinating potential for restoration and repurposing, but as by nature they are located near water sources, they can be at risk from flooding. Such was the dilemma faced by the Green Hill Outreach Trust, a Christian charity that runs a community and conference programme from the Burmington Mill, an 18th century former flour mill. In July 2007 the worst floods in the Shipston on Stour area of Warwickshire in over one hundred years washed seven feet of muddy water into the ground floor, destroying the fixtures and fittings and resulting in a major insurance claim.
be necessary to easily remove the panels, dry out the walls and then replace the panels quickly and easily, with a minimum of disruption to the daily life of the centre, and minimal financial implications. Challenges included the uneven walls of the old building and the fact that the panels would have to sit above non load-bearing plinth heaters 9 which can simply be hosed down and dried out after a flood), so would need to be both de-mountable and fully supported by the wall structure. Furthermore, the renovation design for the ground floor, including a new refectory, kitchen, chapel and main foyer (159 square metres in all), incorporated some curving stud walls and decorative features which would require individual customisation.
While the claim was fully settled by the insurance company, the risk factors meant that costs were bound to escalate and the centre was faced with two choices: A doubled premium with an excess of £22,000 – or renovations to make the interior of the ground floor more ‘water-friendly’ and therefore not requiring cover against flooding.
DuPont™ Corian® proved to be typically adaptable in meeting all the key requirements for this unique project. Easily workable into the size, shape and form required and being lightweight yet robust enough to serve this particular purpose, the material was fabricated into panels that were then mounted using an ingenious system of aluminium rails and ‘industrial-strength’ Velcro for rapid removal in emergencies. Each panel is numbered and cross referenced to the mounting system for equally easy replacement into the correct position.
The latter seemed the most sensible and affordable choice for the charity, although it meant some careful research into the most appropriate solutions for such an adaptable design. A concept began to crystallise to create de-mountable wallpanels that could be removed in the event of a flood warning and then replaced afterwards – preferably in a sturdy material that could survive any damage should the waters rise too quickly. The answer soon presented itself in the form of DuPont™ Corian® high-tech surface.
The colour chosen for this application was Mojave, a subtle neutral tone from a carefully developed and exclusive palette for DuPont™ Corian® of over eighty choices, and the material has also been used to create bespoke furniture features in the Mojave and Medea colours, as well as seamlessly integrated worksurfaces and sinks for the refectory kitchen.
Fran Wilson of the Green Hill Outreach Trust explains, “It was while at the Grand Designs Live exhibition in Birmingham where we looking for a ground source heating system that we first came across DuPont™ Corian® and on finding out more about this beautiful, silkyfeeling, non-porous material, it became clear that it might be the ideal solution for our new wall-coverings.” The charity began discussions with Geoff Swift, Technical Consultant at CD UK Ltd, the distributors of DuPont™ Corian® in the UK, as to whether the material was suitable for the intended use and how best to apply it. In the event of another flood it would
Fran Wilson continues, “We are absolutely thrilled with the choice of DuPont™ Corian® for our ‘water-friendly’ renovation. This design is not only highly practical, but also has resulted in a quiet, minimalistic elegance, which is a delight to the team and all our visitors. We are very peaceful about the possibility of any future floods, knowing that our key fixtures, fittings and equipment – including cookers and fridges on wheels - are easily movable, and that as soon as any flood water abates, we can dry out and get back to normal as soon as possible, with minimal costs for restoration. We would very strongly recommend this use of DuPont™ Corian® to any business in a flood area, it really is a fantastic solution.” www.cdukltd.co.uk Enquiry 52
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Compac’s quartz worksurfaces specified for high specification student accommodation development in Manchester
LG Hausys flooring range from David Clouting –covering all applications The LG brand is one of the most powerful and fastest growing brands in the world. In the UK, David Clouting Ltd is LG Hausys largest distributor of surface materials including an innovative range of vinyl floor coverings for a wide range of applications. LG Hausys have heavily invested in technology to create a superb range of vinyl floor coverings designed to work in an array of demanding environments from schools and offices to hospitals and retail outlets. Whether your requirement is for a floor covering with acoustic properties, design flexibility, safety and good slip resistance, durability, cost effectiveness, wear resistance or ease of installation and removal, the LG Hausys flooring range exclusively available from David Clouting, will meet all your requirements at a cost effective price. The LG Hausys vinyl flooring range is available in a wide range of colours and designs in sheet or tile formats. www.davidclouting.co.uk Enquiry 53
Riverside House is a high specification student accommodation development in Manchester. It features 50 self-contained apartments, grouped into clusters of 3-7 rooms, with a wellappointed kitchen and common room for each cluster. COMPAC’s 20 mm thick quartz worksurfaces in Plomo and Luna finishes were specified for all the kitchen worktops, and for the building’s reception area, COMPAC’s Portora quartz worksurface was specified. COMPAC’s pioneering ‘engineered stone’ technology has enabled the company to harness the natural colours and beauty of quartz, to offer a range of quartz worksurfaces with a virtually zero porosity surface and without the need for antibacterial chemicals. This versatile, high performance product maintains extraordinary hardness, resistance to abrasion and is easy to clean and maintain. www.compac.es Enquiry 54
NEW ELECTRIC SHOWER RANGE LAUNCHED BY MX MX Group has unveiled its new ‘QI’ electric shower range – a ‘quick installation’ range of electric showers that sets new standards for simple installation. Featuring eight entry points for water and electric – these showers are the simplest and most effective electric shower installation option in today’s marketplace. Ideal for new build or retrofit opportunities, these attractive showers are up to 30% slimmer than other units on the market. They’re an ideal replacement product where an old shower has been removed or for shower replacement programmes for social and private landlords. Models are available in 7.5kW, 8.5kW, 9.5kW and 10.5kW models. Full details of the IQ range can be found on the comprehensive MX Group web site at www.mx-group.com You can get more information or brochures by calling 01684 293311 or by emailing sales@mx-group.com Enquiry 55
Ultra Tile’s service triumphs again Ceramic Tile Merchants Ltd. has completed another stunning installation using Ultra Tile adhesives and grouts after receiving advice from the brand’s technical department. Right Car of Hull and Beverley, one of the top Ford dealerships in East Yorkshire has just completed a major refurbishment of their Beverley showroom, in readiness for the arrival of new Ford fixtures, fittings and models. TTA member, Ceramic Tile Merchants were selected to supply and fit 600x300mm ‘Ford Lightstone’ porcelain tiles in the new 500m² showroom floor. Car showrooms are in constant and demanding use and it is essential that the floor can withstand the pressures of vehicle and foot traffic for many years. Ceramic Tile Merchants sought advice from the Ultra Tile Technical Department on the most suitable adhesive and grout for this project. Following recommendation they used best-selling adhesive, ProFlex SP and FlexJoint grout. There are many ways to contact the Ultra Tile Technical Department, an instant chat service has recently been added to the company’s website, with the more traditional methods of email, telephone and in person also still available. Trained and experienced representatives are happy to conduct site visits if required. www.ultratileadhesives.co.uk Enquiry 56
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New Spotlight On Media Space Gallery Art The newly-launched ArtLED has been specified by Kevan Shaw Lighting Design and installed by DHA Designs for ‘Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr’, the opening exhibition in the new Media Space Gallery at the Science Museum. It has also been shortlisted as ‘Interior Luminaire of the year’ at the Lighting Design Awards 2014. Manufactured from extruded and diecast aluminium with an epoxy polyester powder-coated finish, the ArtLED uses the latest Xicato XSM 1,300lm Artist series LED and combines a highly crafted and designed lighting fitting with high CRI (Ra ≥ 95) and colour consistency. The fitting is available with a self-dim facility or Dimmable Via Analogue 1-10V and DALI. Beam reflector options include 14°, 27° and 52° and a special Wall Wash Reflector allows the ArtLED to be used for a range of different lighting tasks and applications. The advent of a Glare Guard Baffle for both narrow and medium reflectors eliminates the large quantity of glare traditionally associated with LED fittings. In addition, a unique forward throw heat sink, also designed by Light Projects, ensures the cool running of the module while maximising the reflector depth. A proprietary ‘Easy Clip’ cassette facilitates quick change of reflectors and easy addition of accessories. The ArtLED is fully compatible for use on many existing single and 3 circuit tracks including Eutrac, Erco, Staff, Concord, Global, IGuzzini and Hoffmeister. It is also suitable for both ceiling and wall mounting. Information about this innovative new range is available from Light Projects on 020 7231 8282 or visit www.lightprojects.co.uk Enquiry 57
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Armstrong Ceilings Top A Public To Private Sector Refurbishment Braintree District Council’s former offices in Witham, Essex, have been refurbished with Armstrong Ceilings. A combination of mineral and metal tiles and canopies from Armstrong Ceilings were specified for the refurbishment of a former council building for their costeffectiveness, aesthetics and acoustic properties. Some 3,000m² of Armstrong’s white Ultima MicroLook BE 600mm x 600mm tiles in a 6mm Silhouette grid were used in the open office areas while Axiom KE (Knife Edge) canopies with Ultima SL2 planks feature in the reception and corridors, 20 Optima circular canopies in the café and break-out areas, and metal Tegular 2 tiles in the kitchen. The Ultima mineral tiles meet sound absorption Class C while the Optima mineral canopies provide 2.00 sabines of sound absorption per piece as well as 82% recycled content. Both feature 87% light reflectance. They were specified by architects Swanke Hayden Connell for the redevelopment of former Braintree District Council offices in Witham, Essex, into a new home for the 600 employees of Cofunds, now part of Legal & General. The brief was to create a cost-efficient, modern and comfortable place of work for Cofunds staff. Project leader Angela Sasso said: “A mineral fibre ceiling tile met the cost plan and we chose to upgrade some client-facing areas with the plank system in the reception and corridors. The canopies were used in the break-out areas and café to provide interest, acoustics and to take the eye away from areas where we proposed an exposed ceiling. “They were proposed in the staff areas as we felt these areas could be a bit more daring in the design for this particular client. The client is very happy with the result.”
Colleague Bob Bissett added: “The Armstrong products were costeffective and cover the services, making the office environment more attractive. They met the design criteria set at the outset of the project.” The refurbishment of the 70,000ft² brickfaced building over four storeys took main contractor Como Group seven months and specialist sub-contractor BPC Interiors three months with an average 14 operatives to install the ceilings. BPC’s QA/H&S manager Alan Edwards said: “Every project has its challenges and Cofunds was no different. Part of the second floor was occupied throughout the project which required some construction activities to take place out of hours. Due consideration was given to the residents and public who live close to the site and any impact our works could have had on them. “The Armstrong products used on this project were excellent and the assistance we were given was invaluable, not only because the reps visited site to advise but because they were interested in how the project was progressing throughout and made themselves available to the site team whenever needed.” www.armstrong.co.uk Enquiry 58
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Bamboo Is The Perfect Material For Interior Flooring For interior flooring projects, bamboo may not be the first material that comes to mind. However, its exceptional performance, aesthetic and environmental attributes make it a strong alternative to traditional wood. One of the leading UK distributors of bamboo flooring is Moso Bamboo Surfaces sole UK distributor of Moso bamboo products and can also provide expert design, product and installation advice, and has in-house capability to re-manufacture any bamboo product for bespoke design and applications. The company stocks one of the widest ranges of traditional engineered bamboo and other bamboo flooring types. Bamboo panels are made by splitting carefully selected bamboo stems into strips, which are first treated against mould and insects and then steamed to caramelise the sugars which results in a beautiful natural caramel colour. The strips are then heat pressed and glued into panels. To make into panels, strips can be connected in a number of ways; plain pressed, side pressed, or density/ strand woven, depending upon the required finished look. Panels are then ready to use in a wide variety of ways, flooring and internal cladding being the most common, but this versatile material is also used to make kitchen and bathroom units, furniture and doors. If the bamboo is additionally heat thermally treated, it can be used for external landscaping projects such as decking or exterior cladding. The performance of bamboo is equal to any real wood or wood veneer, and in the case of the strand woven or density type, it is in fact harder than the best tropical hardwood species, thus making it the perfect choice for areas of heavy traffic – domestic or commercial. Bamboo flooring is exceptionally good looking and durable, and offers a wide variety of styles, sizes and finishes. For instance, longer length and wider boards are available using three layers of solid bamboo to maximise stability. If a seamless surface is required, choose a 2-ply tongue and grooved system, or if ease of fixing is important, there is a choice of Uniclic
system types which is constructed to provide great stability and easy installation. Moso flooring is exceptionally versatile and answers most design requirements. For instance, Unibamboo combines the benefits of vinyl with the charm of bamboo flooring, where thin bamboo strips are pressed onto a latex backing, providing a flexible, light, sound-absorbing, low cost flooring solution. Skirting boards and accessory strips are available for most flooring types. In the fitting and maintenance of flooring, bamboo outperforms solid wood. In the strand woven/density type, its composition is made up of individual strips of bamboo which are compressed under extreme pressure and then cross pressed to achieve great hardness and density. As a result of this treatment, bamboo is less susceptible to shrink, warp and swell than solid wood species, thus providing a much more stable floor. It is also anti-static, which if used in flooring projects where electrical components such as computers are present, the damage and danger from static is considerably reduced. Bamboo can also help to facilitate a healthy indoor environment as it has anti-allergenic properties, which can make a difference where large numbers of people gather. Any product used in the design or construction of buildings which have anti-allergenic properties, should consider bamboo as a preferred material choice. Environmentally, bamboo outperforms wood every time. Moso bamboo is probably the most environmentally friendly and sustainable species in the world, due to its harvesting and production processes which are carried out to the highest standards of environmental and manufacturing control. The species of bamboo used is exceptionally fast growing, therefore making it non-viable as a food source for Panda’s which graze off low, slow-growing varieties. Leading manufacturers Moso produces top quality products that meet the highest technical, functional and aesthetic requirements and provides a product guarantee of up to 30 years. Products are made in production facilities that are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, thus meeting the most stringent requirements for quality, human wellbeing, safety and the environment. Bamboo from Moso is the only bamboo company which has full carbon footprint and LCA certification which guarantees that all its products are carbon neutral (or better) over their full life cycle. If these products are used in ‘green premium’ projects, they will contribute to a higher score in the leading sustainable building certification systems LEED and BREEAM. www.mosobamboosurfaces.co.uk Enquiry59
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Carpet Recycling UK beats landfill diversion target two years early Latest figures released by Carpet Recycling UK reveal a record-breaking 107,000 tonnes of waste carpet were reused, recycled and recovered in the UK during 2013 – up 21% (22,000 tonnes) on the previous year. This landfill diversion rate of 27% means that CRUK has exceeded its original target of 25% by 2015 two years early. This target was set in 2008 when the industry’s award-winning not-for-profit organisation was launched to tackle the 400,000 tonnes of waste carpet arising annually in the UK. Increased volumes have been helped by a three-fold rise – from 15 to 45 - in the number of local authorities providing dedicated carpet collection facilities, as well as the creation of new outlets and innovative end uses for recycled carpet waste encouraged by CRUK. With the support of key UK manufacturers and distributors keen to demonstrate producer responsibility for their products, CRUK has been instrumental in changing the perception of carpet waste for the better; from uplifted materials to post-production and installation off-cuts. Reuse and recycling of waste carpet increased 19% or by 7,000 tonnes and energy recovery rose 31% or by 15,000 tonnes in 2013 compared to 2012. CRUK’s new ambitious
landfill diversion target is 60% by 2020. Domestic households are the main source of carpets, which are recovered at end-of-life via local authority recycling centres and bulky waste collections. Over the past 18 months, more unitary and disposal-based local authorities in the UK that are now collecting carpets at HWRC sites means that around 25% of local authorities in the UK are now separating carpets and avoiding landfill. According to CRUK research, more than 200 Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) sites are now involved in segregating carpets, giving more than seven million households the opportunity to recycle their carpets. The average household carpet disposal rate is 6.7 kgs per year, with a range from 3.8 to 9.6 kgs dependent on catchment area size, plus length of time collections have been established. Collection levels are higher in the more densely populated areas. For more information, call 0161 440 8325 or visit www.carpetrecyclinguk.com Enquiry 60
NEW RESIN FLOORING IS A NATURAL SOLUTION FOR GREENHOUSE PROJECT Specialist resin systems supplier Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) has tackled one of its greenest briefs yet and has supplied flooring to the UK’s largest greenhouse project, Thanet Earth. Thanet Earth, which is based in Birchington in Kent, boasts the accolade of being the country’s biggest single production site of salad crops such as tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. RSL supplied a Chablis resin flooring in the canteen and offices owned by tomato specialists, Kaaij Greenhouses UK Ltd, who shares part of a 50% stake in the project and has its own plot at the site. Resuflor was chosen because it is a self-smoothing, seamless floor which combines outstanding wearing properties with an attractive finish. Resupen was then applied to provide a matt appearance. Martin Wroe, commercial director, at RSL explained: “Resin flooring isn’t always commonplace in the commercial sector, so this project was a very interesting one for us. We worked closely with the client and installation team, as we do with all challenging tasks, to ensure we could provide the best specification for the project. “Kaaij Greenhouses wanted flat flooring in areas subject to lots of natural light, so we gave them a matt system with a UV-stable finish which fits with their aesthetic brilliantly.” Martin Pakvis, senior consultant at Horticultural Greenhouse Consultancy, who commissioned the project, said: “We approached RSL with a unique tender and they presented us with an excellent solution. They have a great portfolio and it was good working with people who shared our vision.” Established in 1982 RSL is renowned for developing proven floor and wall resin formulas and now boasts one of the largest ranges of resin surfaces products in Europe. For more information please visit www.resinsurfaces.co.uk or call 0161 483 1232. Enquiry 61
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Even Elephants Like Biomass! At Skanda Vale, a multi-faith ashram in Wales, an unusual resident – Valli the elephant – is enjoying toasty new accommodation thanks to a wood burning boiler from Euroheat. Simon Holden, co-founder of Euroheat, explains the project. Skanda Vale, ‘The Community of the Many Names of God’, resides near Carmarthen in Wales and was founded in 1973 by Sri Lankan Guru, Sri Subramanium. Apart from Skanda Vale’s 90,000 pilgrims, an important area of work is animal care. There are a large number of different animals, including Valli the temple elephant, a herd of cows, buffalo, deer, goats, plus many birds, rabbits and dogs – many of whom have been rescued from slaughter or neglect. Valli was found as a baby by Sri Lankan villagers, sheltering with a herd of wild buffalo. She was taken to an elephant orphanage and a year later donated to the Guru by President Jayawardena, in recognition of his service to Sri Lankans living in the UK. Last year, Valli was built a spacious new home, including deep-filled sand pits to dig for treats, a knobbly tree trunk, for scratching those hard to reach places, and a heated waterfall and plunge pool, kept warm by a 30kW HDG Navora log biomass boiler, combined with a 2,500 litre accumulator. The boiler also heats the walls of Valli’s house, giving her a nice warm place to lean against – one lucky elephant!
Why biomass? Wood fuelled heating, logs in particular, was the ideal choice for Skanda Vale thanks to the vast amount of trees grown on the ashram’s land. Its green credentials also fitted with the ethos of Skanda Vale and once the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive kicks off, the scheme will be eligible for RHI returns. About the boiler: The HDG Navora is a down firing gasification split-log boiler, with a front loading fuel chamber. The large refuelling and cleaning doors have an opening angle of over 100 degrees which makes for simple operation. An ingenious rear ventilation feature has been integrated, resulting in low surface temperatures, keeping the heat where it belongs; in the heating system. HDG boilers feature Lambda controls to ensure efficiency, as much as 90%. The controller optimises combustion and emissions levels by using information provided by a sensor. Flue gas is continually sampled allowing precise primary and secondary air actuator adjustments, resulting in low fuel consumption and maximum efficiency. Put simply, as wood burns its composition changes; Lambda adjusts the airflow to meet its changing requirements. “Euroheat have been great all the way from design to installation and commissioning of our Navora 30kW boiler,” said Brother Stefan from Skanda Vale. “The boiler is easy to use, highly efficient and the boiler controller gives us an incredible amount of information on the state of the boiler and buffer tank.” www.euroheat.co.uk Enquiry 62
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British Manufacturer Vent-Axia Welcomes Prime Minister David Cameron Sussex-based British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia, a leader in low-carbon ventilation, was delighted to welcome Prime Minister David Cameron on a visit to its headquarters in Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, on Thursday 23 January 2014. Mr Cameron visited the successful Sussex firm to view its assembly lines that were brought back to the UK from China. The new production lines create 35 new site jobs in a tough economic climate and increase the number of its assembly staff on site employed by 50% compared to before the reshoring.
“Increasing our UK manufacturing capacity goes to underpin Volution’s ambitions to be a more substantial international player in the ventilation market, which is illustrated by our acquisition of two Swedish ventilation companies during the last 18 months. Moving VentAxia’s manufacturing back to the UK allows us to both supply products abroad to the wider Volution group and prepares us for further international expansion. I was therefore delighted that TowerBrook Capital Partners backed this initiative practically on the first day of new ownership.”
Vent-Axia completed the reshoring of the balance of its domestic fan manufacturing, from China back to the UK, in January 2013 with the launch of three new production lines at its Crawley site. The culmination of a two-year project, the new assembly lines doubled the company’s on-site manufacturing of its residential unitary fans. The company invested over £350k in tooling for the new production lines, as well as investing in building works to incorporate the new manufacturing.
Also present at the visit was Henry Smith MP for Crawley who opened the three new production lines last year. The new UK production lines have improved Vent-Axia’s service offering allowing the company to manage stock levels to help with stock availability. The UK location also makes it easier for Vent-Axia to undergo the continuous development of products and on-going design enhancements to meet customer needs, with the lead time for introduction of product enhancements or improvements reduced. Vent-Axia employs 270 staff at its headquarters in Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex. The addition of 35 jobs at its Sussex site, including 20 new production staff and 6 service support staff, has been a welcome boost to the local Crawley job market.
On his visit Mr Cameron toured the production lines with Ronnie George CEO of Volution, Vent-Axia’s parent company, and spoke to new staff that had joined the company since the reshoring. Prime Minister David Cameron said: “I was very pleased to visit Vent-Axia to see what a positive effect reshoring has had on the company and meet the people who work there. Vent-Axia is a great example of a company that has brought manufacturing back to the UK, creating jobs for hard-working people. As part of our longterm economic plan, we will continue to do all we can to make Britain the best place to start, grow and do business.” While at Vent-Axia Mr Cameron was also very interested to see a cheque written to the company by the former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, which paid for fans installed in 10 Downing Street in 1945. Having never been banked, the cheque takes pride of place in Vent-Axia’s reception. Ronnie George, CEO at Volution Holdings, the group that owns Vent-Axia, said: “We are delighted Mr Cameron was able to visit our headquarters at Crawley yesterday and view our production lines. Reshoring the balance of our residential fan production to the UK made sense due to a number of factors not just from a competitive position, but also customer service and responsiveness is substantially enhanced when manufacturing our products locally.
As well as investing in the local economy Vent-Axia’s commitment to British manufacturing has seen the company further investing in UK logistics which has helped lower the embodied energy of products by reducing carbon emissions. A reduction in international shipping and flights has resulted in a saving of up to 15 Tonnes of CO² a year. Headquartered in Crawley, West Sussex and with more than 75 years as an influential industry leader, Vent-Axia continues to set the standard in controlling the flow of fresh air, its temperature, humidity and cleanliness. Each year the company supplies air management solutions for over half a million installations across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors in the UK and around the World. www.vent-axia.com Enquiry 63
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Panasonic’s Heat Pump Manager (HPM) ensures easy installation and configuration
NEW X100 FROM SENTINEL... nOW EVEN MORE EFFECTIVE Leading water treatment specialist Sentinel has launched its new improved strength formula X100 Inhibitor. One of the industry’s leading system inhibitor and protection products is now even more effective, providing the best ever heating system protection. The new X100 inhibitor still provides the same benefits it has always delivered – outstanding scale and corrosion protection for all system metals, in tandem with robust stabilisation of system water pH which together ensure optimum boiler protection. It also helps to prevent boiler noise, pin-holing and the formation of hydrogen gas in the system. The product reformulation upgrade to X100 Inhibitor has seen overall product effectiveness increased by almost 10%. www.sentinel-solutions.net Enquiry 65
The new generation of smart controllers from Panasonic are designed to ensure your Aquarea heat pump system delivers maximum performance. Panasonic’s Heat Pump Manager (HPM) is one of the most advanced heating control accessories to be supplied with an air-to-water heat pump. HPM brings together many facets of a heating system to provide centralised control of heating and/or hot water. As part of the new Panasonic HPM range, there are new controllers, available with or without a built-in display, available with both wired and wireless thermostatic controls and optional external touch screen display. Panasonic Heat Pump Manager comes pre-programmed with up to 600 applications, configurations and system diagrams to save design and commissioning time. By following the simple on-screen diagrams and selecting the settings that are relevant to your system, the online software will automatically adjust the programming to suit your specific project requirements. www.aircon.panasonic.eu Enquiry 64
HELIX BOOST FOR WILO A key new product introduction for leading pump manufacturer Wilo, is the introduction in the UK of the Wilo-Helix Excel. Another Wilo contribution to building energy efficiency, it's a new series of high-pressure multistage centrifugal pumps. Its fields of application include water supply, pressure boosting, industrial circulation systems, process water, cooling water circuits, washing systems and irrigation systems. The Wilo-Helix Excel already more than meets the legal requirements that will not come into effect until 2017 and already beats the IE4 limit values which are only available as a draft. It also offers up to 70% less maintenance expense with easy and convenient access to the gasket without uninstalling the motor. www.wilo.co.uk Enquiry 66
SUMMIT PLACE REACHES THE PEAK OF SAFETY WITH SE CONTROLS An advanced smoke ventilation system from SE Controls Africa, based in Durban, South Africa, is helping ensure that in the event of a fire, occupants of Pretoria’s prestigious Summit Park office development are provided with smoke free escape routes to optimise evacuation times and enhance safety. Designed by architects, Boogertman & Partners and constructed by GD Irons, the new Summit Place development is a landmark multi-use project in the area incorporating a hotel and offices and is located opposite Pretoria’s well known Menlyn Shopping Centre. The three, multi-storey office buildings within the development, use high end energy efficient glazing in the design, which includes the high level glazed atriums that run along the length of each building. SE Controls worked closely with the project’s specialist glazing contractor, Diri Aluminium and Smoke Ventilation specialists Curvent International to create a fully automated system for the three buildings, which is linked into Summit Place smoke and fire monitoring system. Using compact SECO N 24 40 actuators with a 600mm stroke length in all the buildings, together with 24 Volt dc OS2 controllers and manual control point (MCP) switches, the glazed atrium and window vents automatically open in the event of a fire, enabling smoke to be released and keep escape routes clear. Russell Cramb, General Manager with SE Controls Africa, explained: “fire safety is a key consideration for any building, not just major prestige developments, such as Summit Place. By taking an integrated approach and working closely with the architects, contractors and Smoke ventilation specialists such as Curvent International, the final solution is extremely effective and was created specifically around the individual needs of Summit Place. This is one of a number of major projects that we have completed and we were delighted to have played our part in such an important development.” www.secontrols.com or telephone +27 (0)31 4661857 or +27 82 451 7001 Enquiry 67
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Cambridge Self-Builders Choose Timoleon To Deliver Underfloor Warmth The owner of an aspirational self-build home, featured on the television series, “Building the Dream”, has made use of two different systems from underfloor heating specialist Timoleon to create a comfortable and controllable environment within the highly insulated German manufactured structure. The single and two-storey residence, located in one of the UK’s fastest rising property hot-spots at Over near Cambridge, has been constructed using an advanced off-site manufactured timber framed system offering optimum levels of sustainability as well as style. The elevations display a blend of white render, timber boarding and high performance glazing, including three sets of sliding doors facing onto the courtyard style garden. In harmony with the high performance building envelope, the designers for the project have specified a very energy efficient heating system. Installed on the ground and upper floors respectively, it features both the Staple and the Foilboard Batten systems from Timoleon designed to deliver the space heating. Pure Heating and Plumbing of Cambridge carried out the installation work. It is a characteristic of both heat pumps and modern condensing boilers that they operate most efficiently in combination with underfloor heating systems, due to their flow temperatures. In this case the space heating demands are relatively low and the M&E contractor decided to specify two of the options from the Timoleon product portfolio; enhancing the efficiency and facilitating the responsiveness required. The Staple system has been developed primarily for the installation of underfloor heating pipe coils over screeded sub-floors, with the pipework itself being held in place using barbed clips, which bite into the insulation. The Timoleon Gridded Insulation boards feature an aluminium foil surface that offers enhanced retention characteristics as well as a convenient grid guide, which assists in achieving a regular pattern at the specified 150 mm centres. The Foilboard Batten system’s panels are intended to fit between timber battens and feature soft-temper aluminium heat diffusers. This construction ensures that when chipboard, OSB or other flooring is fixed across the top that it is in direct contact with the Foilboard diffusers; improving efficiency of heat delivery. The pipe runs are rapidly pressed into the channels in the Foilboard panels at 200 mm centres. Timoleon’s technical department provided layout drawings to enable the creation a total of nine separate heating zones across the four bedroom house, fed from one of the manufacturer’s A class Axios manifolds located in the property’s own plant room. The system was designed to perform with flow and return temperatures of 55º and 45º degrees Centigrade. www.timoleon.co.uk Enquiry 68
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Architectural seals reimagined – Lorient’s new AURA® range
New Videx S-Prox Access Control System - Advanced Features And Easy To Manage For residential or commercial properties requiring a high specification, stand alone shadow card proximity access control system, Videx Security now offers S-Prox. Designed for up to two entrances, it can be used where residents or staff need access to a property through a single door or through front and back doors. The entrance mode can be set as required. The S-Prox is ideally suited for smaller applications where there are around 100 users, although it can cater for up to 4000. A major advantage is the use of shadow cards for easy management of the S-Prox system. This method, which is used to manage the issue of card readers to staff or residents, uses a copy of each user's card which is retained by management. A user's own card can then be easily disabled or invalidated as necessary without the original card. www.videx-security.com Enquiry 70
ARE YOUR FIRE DOORS UP TO SCRATCH? For almost 35 years, Lorient has been designing and manufacturing the highest quality sealing systems for performance doors across the world. Today Lorient is unveiling a new and exciting range of contemporary architectural seals under the brand name of AURA®. The AURA® range embraces a discerning selection of drop seals, perimeter seals, door bottom seals, threshold plates and ramps - all with strong design accents. A number of signature design details feature within the AURA® range; including a distinctive curved profile, which not only creates a sophisticated visual aesthetic, but also spreads and diffuses sound. AURA® threshold plates and ramps incorporate hardwearing tread strips which deliver greater grip under foot. Wherever possible, AURA® fixings are completely concealed, enhancing the overall finish, preserving clean lines and curves, while also improving security and safety. www.lorientuk.com
If they are Vicaima 3rd party accredited and audited, then the answer is yes. However, if they are not, then it is worth checking the credentials and fitness for purpose of the door or doors in question, according to Vicaima. It’s vital that only accredited and audited fire doors are specified and fitted. All Vicaima fire doors are identified with two key marks. Firstly, every Vicaima fire door is fitted with a tamper evident and fully traceable BWFCertifire label which guarantees 3rd party accreditation and audit. The label clearly states the fire rating and carries the Vicaima name and certificate number. Secondly, the door will also carry a BM TRADA plug which provides certification under its Q-Mark scheme. Vicaima Portaro & Easi-Fit kit and set solutions include door, frame, ironmongery and ancillary items to match every application and can meet the most stringent demands of fire, security, acoustics and design. www.vicaima.com Enquiry 71
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TORMAX GIVES ACCESS FOR RUGBY SCHOOL 6TH FORMERS The entrance to the newly refurbished Collingwood Centre at Rugby School benefits from a set of two-leaf automatic sliding doors, designed and installed by Dotcom Glazing Ltd and powered by the technologically advanced TORMAX iMotion 2301 operator. “We have found TORMAX iMotion operators really do deliver when it comes to reliability in high foot traffic locations like this,” comments Ray Kemp, Commercial Manager for Dotcom Glazing. A busy site, the Collingwood Centre has given Rugby School an extra 3,000m² of teaching space set within a beautiful mid-19th Century building. It also houses a 6th Form social centre with common room and café, as well as a dining hall capable of seating up to 200 pupils. To the east of the Collingwood Centre is the Sports Centre which also features a TORMAX iMotion automatic entrance, installed in 2012 as part of a rolling programme of improvements. “Although much of the School is situated in period buildings we are committed to ensuring clear and easy access for all pupils, staff and visitors,” explains Paul Barnes, Project Manager at Rugby. “Installing automatic entrances wherever possible is an essential to improving accessibility.” Designed to operate continuously with minimum maintenance, iMotion operators feature a range of internal self-monitoring functions which not only check the sensors every single cycle but also automatically adapt door operation to take account of external factors such as high winds or a build-up of dirt, which may otherwise impede smooth operation. The motors themselves feature none of the parts that usually need regular replacement such as gears and brushes, significantly cutting out down time for maintenance. www.tormax.co.uk Enquiry 72
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A historic arcade in Leicester which is one of the only examples of its kind in the UK has reopened following a £3m refit involving multiple glazing installations by GLASSOLUTIONS. The Grade II listed Silver Arcade, which features 20 units, was built in 1891 and is believed to be one of only two four-storey arcades in the UK. Despite being an iconic Leicester building, it has been closed for more than 10 years and consequently fell into disrepair before a redevelopment project started in 2009. GLASSOLUTIONS’ Contracting and Commercial Glazing teams collaborated to deliver a huge array of glazing for the awardwinning project, including a full length patent glazed rooflight, fire-rated doors, screens and shop fronts. The brief also included full-height structurally bolted entrance screens, automatic glazed door sets, balustrades and stunning glazed folding sliding doors featuring within shop fronts. Shaun Chawla, owner and company director of Silver Arcade developer Lukegate Limited said: “We are extremely pleased with the result of the Silver Arcade project. It’s a beautifully restored Grade II listed building that will enhance the character and appearance of Leicester’s Market Place and High Street Conservation Areas, as well as preserving, and in many ways enhancing, the architectural and historic importance of Silver Arcade. GLASSOLUTIONS played a key role in the successful project delivery, with the numerous glazing elements being crucial in achieving the desired aesthetics, safety and security. The refurbishment has given the building a new lease of life and guarantees its future for decades to come as a well-loved piece of Leicester's City Centre and historic identity.”
Glassolutions Helps Victorian Shopping Arcade’s Transformation Hot on the heels of winning in the ProCon Leicestershire Awards, Silver Arcade has now picked up a Forum for the Built Environment (FBE) award and it has attracted praise from across the region’s property and development sector. This includes Stuart Bailey, chairman of Leicester Civic Society, who described Silver Arcade as “a very fine, very clever building” and “significant nationally.” With a choice of vacant units still available, Silver Arcade is currently being marketed by Lambert Smith Hampton with full details of availability on their website. www.glassolutions.co.uk Enquiry 73
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TOWERING SUCCESS Architect Broadway Malyan selected concealed TECTUS hinges from SIMONSWERK for its ‘The Tower’ Project in London’s Vauxhall to allow heavy American Walnut doors in the luxury apartments to achieve a flush finish with the eye catching timber panelled walls. ‘The Tower’ is a prestigious new 180m tall 50 storey residential block containing 223 luxury apartments forming part of the St Georges Wharf development and will be the tallest residential block in the UK. The luxurious interiors feature extensive use of highly polished timber paneling into which many of the internal doors are set. To achieve an uninterrupted timber face, SIMONSWERK TECTUS concealed hinges were specified for internal doors as well as the front door from the lift lobby into the apartments. Finishes included polished stainless steel, antique bronze and stainless steel effect. TECTUS hinges were initially specified for the lift lobby entrance doors and some interior cupboard doors and as work progressed they were also selected for additional doors as Architectural Ironmonger Interior Hardware explains “These are extremely high specification apartments and the designers were very clear that the fittings and finishes should be of the highest order. The large American Walnut doors required a heavy duty hinge which was also concealed so the TECTUS 528 was the obvious choice. They liked the product and the technical back-up provided and expanded the specification to include the majority of the en-suite bathrooms and dressing room doors.” The doors were supplied pre-mortised and the hinges fitted on site by joinery contractor Houston Cox. The entrance doors use TECTUS 528-3D 1 hour fire hinges in polished stainless steel while the internal doors have TECTUS 540-A8 units in bronze metallic antique finish and stainless steel effect. The TECTUS fully-concealed hinge range, designed for unrebated residential and heavy-duty doors, is available in an unrivalled range of high quality surface finishes. Options include the Tectus A8 version for glass or laminate door designs with door fascias and claddings up to 8mm, the Tectus “Energy” system integrating permanent power transfer, the Tectus FR fire rated range which incorporates the intumescent material within the hinge body and the Tectus TE 645 3D hinge which will carry door weights up to 300kg. www.simonswerk.co.uk Enquiry 74
FAÇADE INSERT WINDOW IS NEW ADDITION TO SCHUECO UK RANGE Schueco UK has just launched AWS 114, a façade insert window that can be fitted into all types of Schueco façades including stick, unitised and add-on constructions. Its design benefits include large vent sizes, high levels of thermal insulation and the option of ‘TipTronic’ automatic actuator operation. The AWS 114 window is available in three formats – fully framed, structurally glazed and structurally glazed with a glass retention frame. All can be specified with standard insulation or super insulation (.SI). Typical Uf values range from 1.8 Wm2K (AWS 114, AWS 114 SG) to 1.3 Wm2K (AWS 114.SI), with sound insulation up to 47 dB Rw using double-glazed units. The vent can accommodate double- and tripleglazed units from 28 mm to 52 mm. Two opening types are available: projected top-hung and parallel opening. Both use new hinges that are unique to Schueco and both can be operated by hand or by ‘TipTronic’ motor drives. In order not to compromise the clean lines of the façade, the latter are completely concealed within the frames. The largest vent size for top-hung manual vents is 2.2 m x 1.4 m or 1.5 m x 2 m; for parallel vents it is 1.2 m x 2 m. ‘TipTronic’ operation increases the maximum top-hung dimensions to 2.7 m x 2.5 m or 1.5 m x 3.6 m, while parallel vents can measure 2.2 m x 2.5 m or 1.3 m x 3.6 m. Maximum vent weights for ‘TipTronic’ automated systems vary from 250 kg (top-hung) to 200 kg (parallel opening); with manually operated versions, the figures are 160 kg and 100 kg respectively. Finally, security is assured by means of Schueco’s multipoint locking system which can deliver security up to EN 1627 RC2. www.schueco.co.uk Enquiry 75
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Clearview Glass Balconies Take On New Film Role As the name would suggest, NEACO’s Clearview glass Juliet balconies are renowned for providing an unobstructed outlook, but an office conversion project at Stirling House in Northampton required the opposite effect with a bespoke specification incorporating an orange privacy film on the toughened glass panels.The design by GSSArchitecture brings eye-catching colour to Clearview’s minimalist aesthetic, producing an attractive contemporary façade for the three-storey former offices at Cliftonville Road, which have been transformed into a new 14,000 sq ft annex to Abington Vale Primary School. Northamptonshire County Council bought Stirling House for £1.6m last year to address a shortage of primary pupil places and the completed conversion accepted its first intake of pupils in September. Ben Asbury of GSSArchitecture said: “We chose NEACO’s Juliet balconies largely due to their elegant, clean and contemporary finish with a high level of transparency. The bespoke fixings required for our installation have worked very neatly and we are pleased with the results.” NEACO’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, said: “Our Clearview Juliet balconies have become a very popular alternative to heavily railed Juliet balconies and one of their best attributes is their ability to allow maximum sunlight penetration. Some projects feature the addition of bespoke etching or film on our glass panels and the Stirling House conversion is an unusual example of this as the film covers the whole panel. This particular film still allows excellent sunlight penetration.” All NEACO products come with a class-leading Lifetime Guarantee – further information is available at www.neaco.co.uk Enquiry 76
Contemporary Façade is Cool Solution
Photo credit: Fotohaus and GSSArchitecture
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Durham University Business School’s new £16million fit-for-purpose building utilises NSG Group’s world class Pilkington Planar™ to create an inspiring space for students to learn. Approximately 500m2 of Pilkington Planar™ was specified incorporating Pilkington Planar™ Sun 70/39 coating, which was double glazed, laminated and connected to Glulam beams structure by articulated Pilkington Planar™ 902 fittings and stainless steel spring plates. The use of Glulam beams layers of wood glued together to create the support structure for the glazing rather than steel work adds warmth and a contemporary feel to the building. This challenging project was installed by O.J Taffinder Ltd Durham University’s world-renowned Business School is one of an elite group of UK schools with Triple Accreditation. However, its existing facilities were in need of expansion and modernisation to underpin the success of the courses offered and GSSArchitecture was commissioned to create a fit-forpurpose facility to enable the School to achieve its strategic objectives. To do this the architects wanted glazing that was both visually striking but also energy efficient and Pilkington Planar™ fitted the bill. James Elliot of GSSArchitecture said, “GSSArchitecture specified Pilkington Planar™ Sun on a geometrically challenging façade for Durham University Business School, to provide a contemporary look which would limit solar glare and overheating. The service Pilkington United Kingdom Limited provided from inception through to completion was impeccable and this is reflected in the completed building which the client is delighted with.” Pilkington Planar™ systems remain the world’s market leader for structural glazing systems. With its unrivalled stability and safety, this innovative product allows architects to build entire structures out of glass, allowing architects design flexibility to create bright and highly attractive working environments, with more light and a greater feeling of space. For more information on Pilkington Planar™ please visit: www.pilkington.co.uk/planar Enquiry 77
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LCD Privacy Glass As UK interior designers continue to embrace the use of glass as an interior feature, ESG are predicting a rise in demand from residential customers for its ESG Switchable Glass range. Switchable glass is seen as perfect room divider where design requires a feel increased light and feel of space when privacy is not required. Another feature of ESG Switchable is its ability to be used in wet areas more and more people are seeing this as a perfect material for modern bespoke bathroom installations. As the market sees a rise in the number of bespoke shower fittings, ESG has seen the rise in the number of ESG Switchable panels being ordered to create exterior shower panels. When switched on, the panels give the feel of a standard clear glass, when switched off the panels turn opaque allowing the user complete privacy when showering. ESG Switchable panels can also be made with coloured glass panels allows them to perfectly blend with any bathroom colour scheme. Where space allows, the panels can also be used as a rear projection screen. Installing a projector on the rear side of the glass means that TV and film can be safely viewed in your bathroom without the need to install costly AV equipment in the wet environment. An increasing number of en suites are now being designed with the dividing wall being ESG Switchable and a projector mounted in the bedroom, giving a large sized viewing screen across the bathroom wall, with no evidence of it being there if the glass is switched to clear. All ESG Switchable glass is made to order allowing for any bespoke shape and size and comes with a five year manufactures warranty. All panels are made in our Essex based production facilities and are delivered by our own fleet of vehicles. Ensuring your glass is treated with the upmost care from production line to delivery. To see the full range of ESG Switchable glass applications visit www.esgswitchableglass.co.uk Enquiry 78
WER A+ RATING FOR REYNAERS CONCEPT SYSTEM WINDOWS Successfully achieving the new, top energy efficiency rating, Reynaers Concept System windows scored a Window Energy Rating (WER) A+ from the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC). “Putting our systems through the BFRC rating programme clearly identifies the capabilities of our Concept System windows, in keeping with our aim to supply innovative, market leading aluminium system solutions”, said John McComb, Director Technical Services, Reynaers Aluminium. Introduced by the BFRC the new A+ Window Energy Rating is the top band for window systems which have to achieve a rating index of 10 or above to be awarded the A+ grade. The BFRC Rating method includes all of the relevant factors that contribute to the energy efficiency of a window system, including ‘loss factors’, such as U-value, as well as gain factors, such as solar heat gain. “The introduction of the BFRC A+ rating band allows architects, specifiers and fabricators to clearly select the most suitable window system for a development. This is particularly important today when developers of new and refurbished buildings are looking to achieve the best possible energy efficiency,” added John McComb. A thermally improved three-chamber system, Reynaers CS 77 HI utilises industry leading technology along with multiple chambers in order to achieve its high insulation levels. It can be used for inward and outward opening windows and has a double butt strip between the frame and vent and a lowered drainage to ensure superior wind and water tightness. The High Insulation option brings the Uf Value down to 1.2 W/m2K. www.reynaers.co.uk Enquiry 79
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The Crittall Prize - Judges Praise Entries As Winner Is Announced Northwest Peach Farm, a stunning ‘upscale’ modern family home in New York State, designed by Architects Bates + Masi Architects, has been announced winner of The Crittall Prize 2013. Held first the first time this year The Crittall Prize aims to recognize the best application of Crittall steel fenestration in North America, a market where the British based company, with a history of over 160 years, is a dominant player.
The Crittall Prize, First Place; Northwest Peach Farm, a stunning upscale modern family home in New York State. Architects Bates + Masi Architects. Photography Michael Moran.
The Judging Panel * which met in London to review all 36 entries, were united in their praise for the standard of the entries, which ranged from high end private residences across the USA to refurbishment projects involving schools, commercial premises and hotels. The Winning Entry took the top slot because, to quote one judge “The scale of the composition and its uplighting sense of architectural elegance combined with well-judged and balanced applications of windows to the facade”.
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* The Judging Panel: Peter Miller, Hon.: AIA and Publisher President of Home Buyer Publications (USA) Andrew Hunter: Principal. Hunter Price Architects Mark Kelly: Principal. Hassell Studio Chris Foges: Editor. Architecture Today
Said the architects in the winning submission “This residence is primarily used when the clients’ extended family comes from England for long visits. The clients wanted this to be a gathering place for their family, full of memories for generations to come. Thus the materials were chosen not only for durability but also for their gradual changes over many years. The copper siding and roofing will slowly turn green as the weathering limestone becomes darker. However, the window system from Crittall will stand the test of time unchanged. The British company Crittall has manufactured the same style of industrial steel windows for over 160 years and many early examples are still intact. A geothermal heating and cooling system, green roofs, organic finishes and Crittall Corporate 2000 double glazed windows will minimize the structure’s environmental impact over the generations”. As winner of the first prize Bates + Masi receive a trip to the UK, visiting Crittall Windows’ headquarters, as well as a unique inscribed Dartington crystal bowl for display in their offices. >>>
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>>>> The two runners up in the competition, which were highly commended by the judging panel were: Private Residence in St. John’s Dallas, Texas (Architect: Larry E. Boerder Architects, Texas) and The Hudson River House, New York (Architect: 1100 Architect PC, New York). St John’s Residence Needing a window product that met the needs of the particular rear yard curved turret feature, the architect relied on Crittall Corporate W20 window profiles to meet these requirements. A very crucial need for a radiused unit, curved glazing and intimate, thin lined profiles, perfectly fit into the Louis IVX inspired French limestone chateau. Tall, large paned curved glass lites, set within the backyard facing the breakfast area allows the homeowner to experience the wonderful gardens and morning sun just inside – separated only by the graceful, curved glass window units that Crittall seamlessly achieved. The judges thought this project a ‘highly technical design’ which ‘looked like it had been there forever’
Runner up: Private Residence in St. John’s Dallas, Texas (Architect: Larry E. Boerder Architects, Texas)
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Runner up: The Hudson River House, New York . Architect: 1100 Architect PC, New York.
The Hudson River House This three-story, 7,400-square-foot single family home is situated on a sloping site in the Hudson River Valley. The design of this modern home was guided by its immediate surroundings – both the vistas provided by its perch above the Hudson River and the geological strata of the land. The shifting volumes created by this concept allow for terraced areas that present stunning views of the river and the heavily forested land surrounding the property. An open plan interior is reminiscent of a loft setting, which was driven by the clients’ desire for informality. The slender Profile of the Crittall Corporate 2000 windows in conjunction with a double-height living space enhance the feeling of openness and connection to the landscape and allow natural airflow through the house. The rhythm of the exterior is expressed on the interior through the modular patterns in the built-in cabinetry, the shifting planes of the fireplaces, and the vertical striations in the wood floors and staircase. The house is designed to flexibly respond to shifts in climate over the course of the four seasons – it opens up to catch natural breezes in the summer, and is closed and warm in the winter. The judges were full of praise for this “beautiful house ‘which showed a ‘very smart use of the Crittall window system”. John Pyatt , Managing Director of Crittall says that the success of the competition means that it will become a permanent fixture in the company’s calendar . “We were delighted with the number and quality of the entries in this the first year of The Crittall Prize . We are currently finalizing plans for the 2014 event and will be announcing our detailed plans in the New Year. Submission dates will be 1st April to 30th August 2014 and the judging will take place in September/ October 2014”. www.crittall-windows.co.uk Enquiry 80
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Bonded Corners Give Panoramic View This project in rural Cambridge is a beautiful example of how UV bonded corners can be used to great effect. It incorporates a 5 sided double-glazed screen with a set of Shuco sliding doors and 4 UV bonded corners, ensuring that the view through the glass is second to none This job was tricky to fit, with the largest UV bonded panel weighing in at 250kg, and no possibility of using a crane - but with some careful organisation and team cooperation it was managed without any breakages! The extension is to the rear of the property, and will provide an uninterrupted, panoramic view across the fields, thanks to the innovative UV bonding technique used to seal the interlocking corners. The join is made without any frame or silicone, and is almost invisible when viewed from the inside. This unique touch creates a striking and technically beguiling faﾃｧade, as well as maximising the view from inside. Images by George Sharman Photography www.cantifix.co.uk Enquiry 81
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comar warmly received at care home
Trent Valley promotes the benefits of Assure Nottinghamshire-based installer and Network VEKA member, Trent Valley Window & Door Company Ltd joined the Assure Competent Person Scheme last year, and as Group Managing Director, Gary McCartan explains, has found that Assure offers many benefits above and beyond other similar schemes. “We have found that the benefits it offers both us and our customers are hard to beat. As installers, Assure offers us training that we wouldn't get with other schemes. 26 of our surveyors and fitters recently completed the MTC (Minimum Technical Competencies) training as part of our Assure membership, and everyone agreed that the training was straightforward, easy to understand, and the one day course made the whole process a lot smoother.” Assure is a UKAS accredited Competent Person Scheme, licensed by the DCLG and the Welsh Assembly to enable installers to self certify their work against the Building Regulations. www.networkveka.co.uk Enquiry 83
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with their approved fabricator RTJ Solutions, recently completed a new build residential care and nursing home in Dorset. Naturally in a care home environment comfort and warmth are of paramount importance making Comar systems a natural choice as they have excellent air-tightness and thermal performance. The project was completed using Comar 5P.i tilt & turn and 5P.i ECO casement windows, The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. In the rooms with balconies Comar 7P.i ECO doors were selected and the Comar 7P.i CD Auto Sliding doors were installed in the high traffic communal areas. These entrance doors were also required to comply with the Disability & Equality Act 2010. www.comar-alu.co.uk Enquiry 82
Flexibility The Only Constant “If design engineers for residential and commercial buildings set store by convenience, safety, security and energy efficiency, there is one partner they really need for window and door hinges, and that partner is Roto.” It was with this confident conclusion that Mike Piqeur ended his presentation at the 8th International Trade Press Day, organised by construction industry supplier, Roto. As the managing director of the Western Europe region, he and his team hosted the event in Brussels. According to Piqeur the key success factors are “focusing on what others cannot provide; offering real solutions instead of imitation products; understanding what market requirements will be in the future; as a consequence of “german made” no compromises regarding the quality of the Roto product range and their ability to deliver.” www.roto-frank.com Enquiry 84
Stertil Stokvis Launches FlexiEdge Range Of Fast-Action Industrial Doors Stertil Stokvis has introduced the FlexiEdge range of fast-action industrial doors offering exceptional safety plus unrivalled resistance to wind, weather and impact damage. Stertil Stokvis is acclaimed for its proven range of doors that have been designed and developed to meet the demands of every kind of application and environment. The FlexiEdge has been introduced to complement and further advance the existing door range by offering a unique combination of innovative features and significant user benefits. The new FlexiEdge range comprises 16 models of many different types and styles including internal and external doors, all-weather doors, cleanroom and freezer/coldroom doors plus emergency exit doors incorporating breakthrough curtains. Standard models are available in widths up to 11 metres and heights of 5.5 metres whilst bespoke and special sizes may be specified. Alongside revolutionary design, the new FlexiEdge doors are manufactured from top quality materials including galvanised steel for structural strength allied to reinforced polyethylene side guides. The door curtains, which have been developed to offer flexibility and durability, incorporate no rigid elements. A hi-tech manufacturing process involves the insertion of reinforced polyester within a PVC sandwich to produce a high strength yet lightweight door curtain. These curtains are available in a wide range of standard RAL colours and various style options that include vision panels and windows, translucent curtains, insulated versions for chiller/freezer applications and fly screen curtains, many of which may be specified to incorporate company names, logos and other types of corporate branding. www.stertiluk.com Enquiry 85
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Flamebreak Ticks All The Boxes With Specifiers As popularity of James Latham’s high specification door blanks, Flamebreak, continues to grow, the UK’s largest independent timber and panel products distributor, is now offering them directly from stock at every one of its nine nationwide panel sites. Available as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), Flamebreak door blanks are manufactured with a special three layer tri-laminated hardwood timber core, which helps to eliminate gaps, rippling and telegraphing. They are also lightweight, and have an excellent substrate for easy machining and conversion, making them easy to handle and fix. The Flamebreak range boasts an extensive list of industry recognised accreditations and certifications including; British Standard BS476 (Part 22 1987) and BS EN1634 – 1 as well as PAS23 and PAS24. Flamebreak door blanks also hold DD171 and BS EN 1192 ratings for durability and wear and tear and have been successfully tested to meet the requirements of the BWF Certifire Scheme as well as attaining BMTRADA Q Mark. Plus, the benefits of these high specification door blanks don’t end there. Flamebreak achieves U-values of 0.9/m2K for thermal insulation as well as sound insulation readings as high as 35dB. Latham’s Group Manager for doors, Steven Dennard, said: “The benefits of Flamebreak door blanks are there for all to see. They boast a long list of technical and environmental features and weighing in at only 31kg each for a plywood faced 2135 x 915 x 44mm, means a single door blank can easily be worked and machined by one man.” Flamebreak door blanks are not only technically superior but also aesthetically superior too and can easily be laminated, painted or veneered. www.lathamtimber.co.uk Enquiry 86
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SCHUECO FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS PROVIDE THE COMPLETE SOLUTION Despite the overwhelming need for effective fire-protection in system-built façades, windows and doors, few companies possess a range that is comprehensive enough to provide a complete solution. The exception is Schueco UK whose suite of fire-rated aluminium systems can satisfy even the most demanding requirements. All but indistinguishable in appearance from standard products, Schueco fire-protection systems have been independently tested to EN 1364/1634, meeting all the necessary criteria for Integrity (E) – the prevention of the spread of flame – and Integrity/ Insulation (EI) – the prevention of the spread of flame and the provision of a barrier to heat. The Schueco fire protection range includes single and double Schueco ADS 80 FR doors which can be specified with either a 30-minute integrity or 30/60 minute integrity/insulation rating and, like every system in the range, they meet the performance classification of EN 13501. To upgrade from a 30-minute to a 60-minute specification, special heat insulation material is introduced into the aluminium profiles and the glazing is uprated accordingly. Doors and screens that meet an EI90 rating (90-minute) are also available. The doors are offered with a variety of side and top lights including radiused and angled shapes, allowing a wide range of approved design options. While more commonly employed internally, Schueco fire doors can be supplied for external applications as well. All types of doors can be specified with either face-fitting or barrel hinges and standard or burglar-resistant locking options. In addition to fire doors, Schueco UK also offers aluminium fire protection façade systems (designated FW 50+ BF and FW 60+ BF) and skylight systems with 30- and 60-minute protection, all tested to EN 1364. Also available is a Schueco AWS fire window offering up to 30-minute integrity/insulation (EI). To complement its fire products offering, Schueco UK runs specialist training courses at its Milton Keynes HQ. On completing the SAFE course, a successful trainee gains official certification as a Schueco-Approved Fire Expert. www.schueco.co.uk Enquiry 87
TEN YEAR SMOKE ALARMS FOR SAFER HOMES New research released by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service reveals that fire-fighters attended more than 100 house fires in the last 3 years where smoke alarms were fitted but not working - because the battery was missing or flat or the alarm was faulty or had been removed. To help counter these issues, the fire service now fits Kidde’s TEN-4 smoke alarms with a 10-year life, guaranteed for both alarm and sealed-in battery, and a separate base plate with tamper-proof locking option. When selecting TEN-4, the fire service’s Regulation & Compliance Officer worked with the Community Safety team to: “evaluate and procure a product that met legislative requirements and proved value for money, taking many factors into account”. TEN-4 is a self-contained, state-of-the-art Optical smoke alarm developed for social housing and Community Fire Safety programmes. It takes up around a third less valuable vehicle storage space and has far less visual impact, with just a 4” diameter. Its single, distinctive, large central Test and Hush button is easy to operate, especially by the elderly or infirm. It also has a “reduced sound” feature protecting occupants from the full 85dB when testing the alarm. The research also showed that two thirds of people in the county haven’t tested their smoke alarms in months, with only one in 10 saying they follow national guidance to test their smoke alarms weekly. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service’s findings came as it launched a major ‘Press the Button’ campaign to get people to test their alarms, with a free service set up to remind residents by email, tweet or - for the first time - by text. The research was based on a poll conducted by Ipsos Mori in July 2013, with a representative sample of 256 South Yorkshire adults surveyed. 95% of respondents said that they have at least one smoke alarm fitted in their home; 11% said they tested their smoke alarms weekly; but 62% said they tested their alarm longer than a month ago, with some saying it was longer than 3 months to a year ago - or even more. More information on TEN-4 is available via http://ten4.kiddefyrnetics.co.uk and an updated model will be launched late in 2013. Enquiry 88
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40,000SqM Roof Area Successfully Drained By Dallmer RDC, a world leader as an IT hardware disposal and computer recycling company recently purchased a former Crittall Windows factory in Braintree, opened by Margaret Thatcher in 1990. The building had been left empty for five years and was in a poor state of repair. Due to the nature of RDC’s business, it was essential for the building to be completely water tight. Complete Projects CDM of Sheffield, a family owned and operated specialized construction business, who partner Dallmer Ltd. for installations of their SuperDrain siphonic rainwater drainage, was called in to upgrade the water drainage from the roof coordinated with gutter repairs. A quick but cost effective solution was essential. Over the years there had been several attempts to eradicate leaks caused by gutters over flowing. These were due to drains wrongly located or added as ad hoc overflows instead of being integrated in the various siphonic systems. Pipework, originally installed with inadequate support was sagging in many places and had also been damaged by forklift truck misuse. Multiple leaks from around drains and from gutter joints were also revealed. Complete Projects made a detailed survey and a recalculation of the flows in the different siphonic systems, using Dallmer’s latest SuperDrain siphonic drainage calculation programme. With this updated plan, fully compliant with BS8490 and meeting the requirements of the Siphonic Roof Drainage Association (SRDA), they then organised the replacement of the outlets in the gutters, synchronized with the gutter repairs, as well as the connection of new outlets to the revised and refurbished internal pipework. For this work Complete Projects eventually used a total of fifty-four Dallmer D62 PVC flange siphonic roof drains, each one placed to match the re-calculated siphonic roof drainage system, properly fixed in the gutter and bonded to the lining. Dallmer drains carry a 10 year warranty. Rehanging the entire existing internal pipework with SRDA and BS8490 approved components will eradicate additional problems caused by sagging pipe sections. The result was a refurbished system, which avoided the replacement of the internal pipework, a far longer and more expensive option. The client company RDC were able to hold the opening ceremony in June this year, knowing that they had a watertight roof over their heads, thanks to the skilful work carried out by Complete Projects and the high quality of the Dallmer roof drains. www.dallmer.com Enquiry 89
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53 Electro roof windows and blinds for Essex Academy Two new timber buildings at Ockendon Academy have seen use of 53 FAKRO Electro roof windows with blinds. 16 were installed in the 7-classroom English block while 37 were used on the larger ‘Ockendon Studio School’, a self-contained 6th form facility for year 12 and 13 students. Cabinco, which specialises in eco building, and the construction of sustainable school buildings in particular, was main contractor for both projects. Designs focussed heavily on the provision of large, open plan teaching areas. As a result, it was particularly important to maximise availability of natural light and with both buildings having low pitch roofs the roof windows play a crucial role. Simon Lawrence, Director of Cabinco explained their reasons for using FAKRO windows. “Selection was based on a number of factors in addition to local availability. We had specific technical issues to address including a requirement for wall operated electrical operation throughout. We received the support of FAKRO’s technical team to produce flashing details specific to the roof construction. Based on past dealings, we were already aware that the windows were of a high quality and had confidence that such requirements would be met without difficulty”. www.fakro.co.uk Enquiry 90
COXDOME SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON WAYLANDS ACADEMY The re-roofing of an education building dating from the 1950s has included the installation of nearly 70 Coxdome Trade Range Rooflights in different sizes, improving both the appearance and the thermal performance of the building while offering optimum natural daylighting to areas such as corridors and kitchens as well as classrooms. The work at the Waylands Academy in Norfolk was carried out by Faber Roofing, a specialist in the refurbishment of both flat and pitched roof structures. The Coxdome Rooflights were all delivered to site in March of 2013 and fitted over a period of two weeks as the different deck areas and their openings were addressed. The decision to replace the 60 year old existing rooflights was taken for a number of reasons aside from their actual aged appearance, many of them leaking and offering poor security as well as little insulation. By contrast, the double-skinned polycarbonate enclosures to the Coxdome Trade Range rooflights offers much improved thermal performance and the avoidance of condensation. In addition, while the 67 contemporary Coxdome units offer good standards or airtightness and weather resistance where the domes seal against their frame, they were specified with either trickle ventilators or manually operated vents, depending on their location. The rooflight dimensions also varied with sizes including 1050 x 1050 mm and 1000 x 2200 mm. A proportion of the new Coxdomes were supplied with kerb adaptors to assist with incorporating them into the high performance built-up felt system. The new Coxdome rooflights with their tough but low weight polycarbonate domes proved easy to handle and straightforward to fit for Faber Roofing’s operatives, while the upstands offer an ideal slope up which to dress the roof-covering. The Coxdome Trade Range comprises an ‘out-of-plane’ universal rooflight system available in a choice of shapes and sizes, as well as double, treble and quadruple skinned options. The CE marked range not only meets Building Regulations, but with the roof membrane dressed up the splayed or vertical sides to the PVC-u upstands, the completed installation offers unrivalled resistance to rain penetration. In the case of the double glazed rooflights specified for the different areas of Waylands Academy their construction provides a U-value of 2.6 W/m2 K and a sound reduction figure of 20 dB. High security fixings are incorporated as standard. www.jet-cox.co.uk Enquiry 91
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Klober safety hooks for pitched roof safety
The Roof Tile Has Evolved… and So Has METROTILE’S Website! Metrotile UK is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website at www.metrotile.co.uk. Designed to be a content-rich experience that is as accessible for existing customers as it is for newcomers to the Metrotile brand, the site features details about all of Metrotile’s products, including specifications, a full CAD library, case studies, downloadable eguides and a full image gallery. Metrotile also announces a brand new series of installation guide videos, that will go live very soon. Metrotile manufactures lightweight roofing systems with an industry-leading forty year guarantee. A truly durable roofing material, Metrotile doesn’t just match the benefits of so-called traditional roofing materials - it exceeds them. Visit www.metrotile.co.uk and follow on Twitter @metrotileuk Enquiry 93
Cromar Lead-Free Flashing Klober’s Trapac® tile and slate safety hook has been designed for securing items such as ladders to pitched roofs. It has a D-ring to which safety equipment can be attached and complies with EN 517 – Type A, for ladders, work platforms and simultaneous use as a PPE anchor point. Three versions are available in Antique Red, Anthracite and a plain galvanised finish to suit slates and all profiles of concrete and clay tiles. Colours are powder coated for exceptional durability and fixing nails are supplied. www.klober.co.uk Enquiry 92
Cromar LEAD-FREE is a high performance flashing for use as an alternative to lead in roofing applications. It has a durable, polyurethane outer coating and a polyisobutylene adhesive backing which ensures a permanent, watertight bond, in most cases without priming. Its light weight and flexibility make it ideal for details such as abutments, chimneys, dormers, soakers and valleys. LEAD-FREE can be cut using a knife or scissors and worked using a mallet, roller or by hand. 5 metre rolls are available in widths of 150, 300 and 450mm and the product has a 15 year guarantee. www.cromar.uk.com Enquiry 94
MOSQUE ROOF WRAPPED TIGHT IN WRAPTITE The Proctor Wraptite-SA air tight membrane was used as part of the refurbishment of the Sunshine Mosque dome in Melbourne, Australia. The Sunshine Mosque is an Ottoman/Turkish-style mosque in Sunshine, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia.This complex structure comprises of seventeen domes, a minaret, and a courtyard. The existing concrete dome roofs were leaking and needed to be re-roofed in Zinc. As part of this refurbishment, a watertight underlay and separation layer was required to go under the VMZinc Plus. Local Proctor membrane distributor, Dynamic Composite Technologies, recommended the use of Wraptite-SA. Wraptite- SA was an ideal solution to the water ingress problems on such a complex domed roof. As a result, the domes have been restored to their former glory with mimimum disruption. Wraptite-SA combines the best properties of a vapour permeable membrane and an air-barrier in one innovative, affordable self- adhering product. The membrane fully bonds (no mechanical attachment) to almost any substrate for air tightness and ease of installation, requiring minimal use of sealants or tapes. Installation is quick and easy, offering labour savings to any project. Wraptite-SA air-tight membrane prevents lateral air movement enhancing the buildings thermal performance. It also provides high vapour permeability in a continously sealed, self-adhered, air-tight membrane. For further information related to the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite-SA, or any of their other product ranges, please visit www.proctorgroup.com Enquiry 95
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Riefa Lightweight Living roofs Riefa boards are a new type of green roof substrate. They are a hitech fibre board made from organically grown and sustainable natural resources, including rye flour and tree bark. The manufacturing process is essentially the same as baking: the ingredients are mixed in dough bins and then baked in second- life biscuit ovens. Riefa boards are primarily used as an insulation board in the manufacture of doors and as a sound insulation in partition walls. The dimensions of the boards in their dry condition are 18mm thick and 2400 x 1200 mm, and they only weigh 1kg. This makes them very easy to transport and distribute across the roof. The Riefa organic fibre roof-growing medium is made and produced in a demonstrably sustainable way, it is the light, fits neatly into place, its low depth profile doing away with the need for expensive alterations to parapets. Easily installed over tired or redundant roof covers, a simple rubber membrane overlay eliminates the need for expensive removal and removes the need for the disposal of hazardous oil-based systems. Contractors do not need specialist skills to install the Riefa system. It fits seamlessly onto sloping, pitched or shaped roofs of all kinds. Nutrient rich and superb at retaining water, Riefa boards have been tested to destruction as a growing medium. www.riefagreenroof.co.uk Enquiry 96
RigiSystems provides finishing touch for St Albert the Great RigiSystems Ziplok aluminium standing seam roofing has been used to provide the crowning glory to St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School in Hemel Hempstead. The Ziplok was site rolled in single lengths from eaves to eaves, in lengths of 46m on the main roof in a combined convex and concave wave format. The roof was supported on acoustic structural decking in 0.75mm thick steel x 100mm deep trapezoidal profile, with thermal Insulation material to achieve 0.23 U value. RigiSystems Micromatt finish was used on the Ziplok to provide a pre-weathered appearance to the whole building. RigiSystems Ziplok continues to be used extensively in the education sector, where its acoustic and thermal properties, combined with recyclability and pleasing aesthetics, make it an ideal choice for the specific needs of this marketplace. The roofing was installed by Britannia Site Solutions for main contractor T&E Neville. Architect was Archial Group. For more information contact RigiSystems Ltd on 01905 750500, email sales@rigisytems.org www.rigisystems.org Enquiry 97
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Carea Serves Up A Stunning Cladding System At Wimbledon Park Development
SILKA Elements – Combining Fire-Resistance With Quicker Build Times Xella SILKA elements are BBA-certified calcium silicate blocks manufactured in sizes up to 1000 mm x 645 mm. Used for load bearing and non-load bearing walls, they are available in a choice of standard thicknesses as well as to individual specification. Blocks have a high loadbearing capacity, fire resistance and sound insulation while their size makes construction up to three times faster, eliminating on-site waste. Xella routinely supplies calculations and working drawings and each cut block is identified according to its designated project location. Laid by crane using a thin joint mortar, they have a smooth finish suitable to receive a plaster skim or tiles. www.xella.co.uk Enquiry 98
In London, 150m2 of Carea cladding has helped to provide the finishing touches to a new-build, ultra-modern 19 apartment complex located just yards from Wimbledon Park tube station. The new ‘Ibex House’ was completed in 2013 with the cost-effective Carea Aquila cladding system proving ideal to complete the facade. The redbrown of the ‘Terra’ colour Aquila cladding provided an attractive external façade to the three floors of apartments, whilst the lighter, subtle ‘Sepia’ coloured cladding panels created the perfect finish for the building’s top floor balconies. Whilst providing improved aesthetics and excellent resistance to damage, the sustainable system is also manufactured using around 95% natural minerals for superior environmental performance. www.carea.uk.com Enquiry 99
Recent Storms Cause Dampness in Conservatories and Extensions As a consequence of the recent storms, conservatories and extensions previously unaffected by rain have become damp and wet inside. Rain has penetrated the original property wall area above the conservatory/extension roof, and gravitated below its roofline. Wet inside walls have resulted - in some instances causing much damage. Cavity Trays of Yeovil reports a surge in demand for its Type E and Type X cavitrays offering problem solving solutions for the property owner, plus a beneficial performance warranty. Cavity trays of Yeovil products have been awarded European Technical Approval. This high standard means the approved trays have assured functionality. If you have such a problem take advantage of the Cavity Trays Helpline on 01935 474769 or enquiries@cavitytrays.co.uk www.cavitytrays.co.uk Enquiry 100
Bank is Fully Protected by Remmers The facade of a Grade 1 listed, four storey high building in London required extensive stone and concrete restoration. Concrete & Corrosion Consultancy Practice was appointed as technical project managers for the refurbishment works. The ornate stone and cornice banding of the facade were being corroded through excessive weathering. Remmers protective coating systems were chosen to meet the highly demanding specification and multiple facade finishes including Limestone. Repairs were carried out using Betofix R2, a high build, fast curing concrete repair mortar. Remmers Restoration Mortar was also selected for its ideal restoration and reprofiling properties for masonry as well as ornamental building elements. Finally, Remmers Elastoflex Facade Paint was applied for its excellent anticarbonation characteristics, resistance to weathering and crack bridging ability. The works were completed within budget and ahead of the tight program, to the clients delight! www.remmers.co.uk Enquiry 101
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Shackerley Clads University Square Stratford With Ceramic Granite Shackerley’s ceramic granite ventilated cladding has provided a stunning outer envelope for University Square Stratford, a new £33 million landmark building in the heart of London’s East End. Designed by Make Architects for Birkbeck, University of London and the University of East London (UEL), the new academic and educational hub was delivered in a design and build contract by VolkerFitzpatrick in association with AWW Architects. The multi-functional building brings together lecture theatres, dance spaces, music rooms, teaching rooms, large presentation rooms and open-plan spaces in one architecturally striking development. Make’s bold and expressive design comprises clearly defined interlocking blocks which articulate the internal functionality and organisation of space. Single extruded cantilevers on each side and double-height roof structures add to its distinctive angular geometry. Requiring a premium quality cladding material to give a feeling of permanence and longevity, Make specified Shackerley’s Sureclad® ceramic granite ventilated façade for exterior elevations, selecting contrasting black panels in highly polished and naturally textured finishes. Shackerley’s patented Sureclad® Access ventilated facade system helped the architects to deliver a practical, energy efficient outer envelope, with effective external thermal and acoustic insulation installed in the cavity behind the facade. Achieving a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’, the building is a prime example of sustainable building design. Its many environmentally friendly features include photovoltaic panels incorporated into façade elevations, mounted on a Sureclad® carrier support system in planarity with the surrounding ceramic granite. Make Project Architect James Taylor commented: “The strong ceramic granite exteriors of this new development, which completes the eastern end of the Stratford Cultural Quarter, help to give University Square a calm and confident atmosphere. The building feels like a new landmark, almost civic in scale and character, and the cladding has helped to create this presence in a modern way.” For further information and a copy of the new Sureclad brochure please contact Shackerley on 0800 783 0391, email info@shackerley.com or visit www.shackerley.com Enquiry 102
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Brick - First Construction Product to be Awarded Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Following a Life Cycle Assessment carried out by the BRE for Sustainable Products, the Brick Development Association’s (BDA) generic brick has been awarded an Environmental Product Declaration. The generic brick is the first construction industry product to be verified under BRE Global’s recently launched EN15804 Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) scheme. The EPD was presented to Alan Baxter, the Chairman of the BDA at an Industry Day held in London on 12th December 2013 who commented: ‘“With origins that date back to 7000 BC, the generic brick has demonstrated its continued relevance in this era of sustainable construction. We’ve always known that our material had great green credentials now we have the independent evidence that proves it”. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a Life Cycle Assessment based tool used to communicate the environmental performance of a product. It is based on an internationally-agreed system for calculating and reporting environmental impacts of construction products. All EPD must be third-party verified. The BDA’s EPD has been prepared using a set of product category rules designed specifically for all construction products. David Richardson, Director of the BRE Centre for Sustainable Products who presented the EPD said ’It is great that one of the first building materials ever produced is also the first product to be successfully verified under our EPD scheme. Well done to the BDA.’ BRE Global is internationally recognised for its expertise in the field of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Having worked closely with industry to develop the Green Guide and Environmental Profiles Certification Scheme, it consulted with fellow internationally recognised LCA experts in developing a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment methodology for construction products in line with the European standard EN 15804:2012. www.brick.org.uk Enquiry 103
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Simpson Strong Tie unveils new product range for the Light Gauge Steel frame construction industry
BDA Organises Structural Masonry Day In collaboration with Arup, the Brick Development Association (BDA) which represents the UK Brick Industry, is organising a Structural Masonry Day on 3rd April, as part of its annual seminar series. Leading experts in structural masonry design will be on hand to offer authoritative advice on masonry prefabrications and movement in masonry as well as case studies on innovative structural solutions. There will also be practical demonstrations on thin joint construction. The event will be held at Arup’s Symposium Room, 13 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 4BQ from 10am to 4pm. Tickets cost £75 (plus VAT) including lunch and refreshments and can be purchased by visiting the BDA’s website: www.brick.org.uk/2013/10/ bda-structural-masonry-day/. www.brick.org.uk Enquiry 106
Avoiding structural problems during window replacement and external wall insulation programmes Simpson Strong Tie kicks off 2014 with the launch of a full range of performance tested connection solutions for the steel frame construction industry. Developed for use with light gauge steel, this innovative range of time saving brackets, clip connectors and holdown systems also includes collated fastenings and heavy duty anchoring products - all fully tested and available from one source. Simpson Strong Tie has also developed a new line of connectors within this range especially for buildings which have “over sail” structures, as part of its commitment to expand its range for light gauge steel applications. A new brochure which includes installation advice and performance values is available as a hard copy or as a PDF download from www.strongtie.co.uk Enquiry 105
A new brochure, now available from Helifix, has been produced to help those undertaking window replacement or external wall insulation programmes to avoid potentially expensive and time consuming structural problems. The brochure focusses on the structural preparatory works frequently required when undertaking improvement projects of this type and explains the cost-effective systems offered by Helifix to repair and strengthen the structure. Helifix provides structural strengthening systems that are quicker, more economical and much less disruptive than traditional methods. The Helifix Helibeam bar and grout system reinstates failed lintels and creates new lintels using the existing brickwork, with all repairs being fully concealed and undertaken externally. Call 020 8735 5200 to request a hard copy of the new brochure or visit www.helifix.co.uk to download it. Enquiry 107
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Lindapter Hollo-Bolts used on new Stonehenge Visitor Centre Lindapter’s High Clamping Force (HCF) Hollo-Bolt was used to connect structural glass fins to the primary steelwork of the new Stonehenge Visitor Centre. The fins in turn support the walls of the glass box structure; one of the centre’s two ‘pods’, covered by an undulating roof supported by 211 steel beams. A range of size M16 and M20 Hollo-Bolts were specified by the Designers & Engineers of the structural glazing, Vitrine Systems, to connect the glass fins to the RHS perimeter ring beams supporting the transparent glass panels that formed the exterior of the ‘pod’ housing the Visitor Centre’s café and shop. The Hollo-Bolt connections comfortably fulfilled all load requirements, which ranged from 20kN to 30kN depending on the connection location. The discreet and easy to install Hollo-Bolt provided the ideal connection method for this project where on-site access limitations posed a potential problem. The closed RHS steel made Hollo-Bolts the preferred connection method as they offered a reliable and high strength connection with independently approved safe working loads that could be installed using just handtools; a range of benefits that could not be matched by any alternative connection method. The £27 million Stonehenge Visitors Centre development was completed on time and on budget and opened to visitors in December 2013. The completed structure provides a striking gateway to the monument site for the 900,000 people who visit Stonehenge each year. The Hollo-Bolt HCF features a patented High Clamping Force mechanism that produces three times the clamping force when compared to the same sized product without the mechanism. To learn more about the Hollo-Bolt product range and how the HCF mechanism works visit www.hollo-bolt.com Enquiry 108
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Lanes Group engineers help reduce flood risks in Bolton
Hauraton LANDSCAPING 2014 catalogue The Hauraton 2014 LANDSCAPING 100 page, catalogue is now available. It includes the RECYFIX® PRO drainage channels featuring FIBRETEC® gratings and technical information on other established RECYFIX® channelling, surface reinforcement grids, edging, point drainage, slot drainage and green roof drainage systems. The e-catalogue can be downloaded from www.hauraton.co.uk Enquiry 110
Lanes Group is helping to identify and resolve widespread potential flood problems in a town in Greater Manchester. Bolton Council has called in Lanes drainage engineers to carry out CCTV drainage surveys of culverts, followed by cleaning works, as part of the strategic management of flood risks in the town. The project is being delivered in two phases. Early in 2013, Lanes engineers were commissioned to carry out CCTV drainage surveys of approximately 2,800m of culverted watercourse in 21 locations across the borough. The culverts ranged in size from 225mm in diameter to over 2.1m. They were selected because they are in low spots in the topography, near critical infrastructure or adjacent to property and principal routes serving the town; none had been inspected previously. Lanes engineers are now carrying out phase 2 of the scheme, which involves cleaning several sections of culvert in 16 locations. The survey also identified a small number of other sites where more extensive remedial works will be required. www.lanesfordrains.co.uk Enquiry 109
Howe Green’s HSE 75 Meets German Demand For Precision Engineering An unerring reputation for excellence has always given German manufacturing the competitive edge. Their appreciation of precision engineering and quality is renowned the world over, making it all the more flattering for Howe Green products to have received such a surge of interest from the German market in recent months. Commanding all the attention is Howe Green’s aluminium hinged access cover for hard floor finishes. This high performance access cover is ideally suited for construction projects where a heavier loading combined with the need for regular access is required and health and safety is paramount. Suitable for all hard floor finishes, the HSE 75 is flexible, durable and reliable. www.howegreen.co.uk Enquiry 111
WATFORD JUNCTION BENEFITS FROM TOTAL BRETT SOLUTION FOR PAVING AND BUS KERBS Brett Landscaping has underlined its ability to bring exceptional functionality and aesthetics to commercial landscaping installations with a 15,000m2 project to upgrade the bus interchange at Watford Junction Station. The Brett solution integrates the company’s specialist Kassel bus boarding kerbs with its Omega and Piatto block paving ranges to provide a harmonious palette of colours and textures on the project. Watford Junction Station has undergone an extensive and ambitious overhaul this year to redevelop its facilities and better serve its multiple commuter and domestic customers. Crucial to the paving element of the project was the addition of contemporary kerb solutions at bus stop areas in order to allow for better vehicle positioning and therefore improved customer safety during embarkation, as well as speeding up passenger flow rates. Brett Landscaping was commissioned as the key supplier for the complete hard landscaping project due to its expertise in this field. Brett Kassel bus docking kerbs having already been used at each newly designed bus stopping area, a range of Brett block paving products was then used to ensure a consistent, eye-catching landscape throughout both a 900m2 pedestrian area, and the 650m2 bus station. The ultimate selection of paving combined Brett Piatto modular paving in grey-toned shades of Silver Granite, Dark Granite and Dark Basalt, as well as Omega block paving in Natural. Piatto was chosen by the station’s operating company, London Midland, as it was felt that this alternative solution to natural granite paving would combine striking aesthetics with consistency and outstanding durability. Brett enhanced this choice by recommending the integration of Omega paving to complement the bus docking areas and station’s contemporary stainless steel street furniture. The large pedestrian area now blends seamlessly into the Kassel bus docking kerbs, and has been sealed using Resiblock Eco for simplified cleaning. www.brettpaving.co.uk Enquiry 112
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Car Park Drainage At New Waitrose John Lewis Store, Ipswich The Waitrose supermarket and John Lewis at home store, situated to the South East of Ipswich on the Futura Park development, represents a £12,000,000 investment by the John Lewis Partnership. The investment has creating 375 new jobs in the area. Opened on the 8th November 2012, the supermarket and store are next to each other enabling customers to benefit from convenient access to the vast range of products sold at both premises. John Lewis at home has 4000m² (43,000ft²) of retail space over two floors whilst the Waitrose supermarket provides another 2500m² (27,000ft²). A 340 space car park is available to customers at front of the complex. The asphalted area and paved pedestrian routs are drained by over 383 metres of Hauraton RECYFIX® PLUS 200 surface water drainage channels having Class D400 ductile iron HEELSAFE gratings. A further 43 metres of FASERFIX® KS 150 channels supplied with Class E600 ductile iron HEELSAFE gratings were also installed in the service areas. The channels were ordered through Collier and Catchpole, the leading builders’ merchants in Colchester. The drainage contractor was Mullen and Kelly. The RECYFIX® PLUS channels are made from 100% recycled polyethylene-polypropylene (PE-PP) and are factory fitted with their ductile iron gratings. Each one metre length weighs less than 14 kg, so was easily handled into position. The heavier one metre FASERFIX® KS channels are made from the company’s tough fibre reinforced concrete. To facilitate with site lifting, the half metre gratings are fitted after the channel has been placed in its foundation. Even before the final surface had been laid and despite being trafficked by site vehicles, there were no reported channel breakages during installation of either type of channel. To further reduce installation times, end-of-run caps and pipe connection sockets were also supplied with other connection points moulded into the sides and bottom of each channel. This was a major advantage for the contractor as it helped speed the completion of the project. www.hauraton.co.uk Enquiry 113
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A Warm And Airtight Welcome At The New “Rabothytta” Cabin For Trekkers To Norway’s Glacial North The breathtaking beauty of Norway’s far north now has a first-rate new facility to welcome adventurers to the magnificent Okstind glacier. Commissioned by the Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT) and designed by Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects (www.jva.no), the remote ‘Rabothytta’ cabin has been built to precise specifications to withstand the harsh extremes of weather in the region. Designed to echo the natural forms of its landscape, it is part of a network of self-contained cabins and can accommodate groups of up to thirty people on a self-catering basis. Serving as a ‘base camp’ for high-mountain expeditions, the structure demanded robust solutions to protect against fierce winds, rain, snow and ice and to optimise thermal performance and interior comfort. Two different types of DuPont™ Tyvek® advanced breather membranes have been used in the construction to ensure a wind-tight envelope that is protected against moisture while allowing vapour to diffuse. >>>
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Project: “Rabothytta” Cabin Location: Norway Company: DuPont™ Product: DuPont™ Tyvek® Breather Membrane Web: www.dupont.co.uk Photo: Courtesy of Hemnes Turistforening, all rights reserved.
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>>> The elegant yet rugged architecture of the cabin consists of a timber frame and asphalt board structure with concrete foundations and a façade of 32mm local spruce blanks in a natural finish. Spruce also clads the interior walls and forms the cabin floor, while DuPont™ Tyvek® Soft seals the interstitial envelope, protecting the hut both during and after the construction process. The large ‘viewing’ windows are made from two layers of glass with a further layer of 13mm toughened glass to the exterior, supplied by local manufacturer Trenor AS. The pitched roof structure features Kerto timber rafters with insulation, wrapped in DuPont™ Tyvek® Supro Grid as an airtight wind and moisture barrier – a crucial element to guard the build until completion and to enhance interior comfort once occupied. Further protection is provided by Isola Isokraft, an extremely tough asphalt membrane covered with a finish of Kebony timber planks. Situated at 66 degrees north, 1200 metres above sea level and 60km south of the Arctic Circle, the cabin benefits from all the natural beauty of its surroundings yet is sheltered from its exposed location by the best that modern building technology can offer. Designed for maximum efficiency, its energy is supplied via a wood-burning heating system with electricity from a combination of solar panels, a battery bank and mains supply where necessary. Wind turbines will come online once budget allows. Svein Arne Brygfeld of the Norwegian Trekking Association (www.turistforeningen.no) says, “Robothytta is the missing link in a chain of trails and huts in this important area for outdoor, scientific and educational expeditions. It offers both a goal and a starting point for incredible experiences in these mountains. Only an organisation such as ours would be permitted to build in such an extraordinary location – and out of respect for the opportunity we chose one of the leading architectural practices in Norway, Jarmund/Vigsnæs Architects, to realise our very specific requirements.” In terms of the striking pitched and angular design of the hut, Svein comments, “The structure was conceived both to withstand the elements and to dynamically interact with its environment. It is designed to resemble a large and ancient rock within the landscape, at ease with and yet involved with its surroundings. Wind will work heavily on the structure and during the winter much snow will move around the cabin. We wanted to create an exterior form that could resist a heavy build-up of snow and at the same time, we wanted visitors to fully experience the magical scenery from the comfort of the interior.” Svein explains that, based on a limited footprint, the functional design of the cabin is necessarily compact, but with very thick insulation on all sides. The construction enables scalable use of energy so that a smaller group can heat only a limited part of the cabin – crucial when consumables such as cooking gas and wood etc., have to be helicoptered in! The structure’s ability to cope with wind pressure is critical due to its proximity to a large glacier on one side and steep mountains on the other, with wind speeds of more than 200 km per hour not unusual. “The membranes,” Svein says, “play a vital role in managing these conditions, so DuPont™ Tyvek® was fundamental to the design. Furthermore, when the hut is not in use the interior temperature may be lower than the exterior, thus moisture protection is even more important than in a climate regulated building.” “Rabothytta” will be opened officially in August 2014, but Svein reports that interest is already extremely encouraging, both in Norway and abroad, and he believes that the new shelter will be among the most popular in country. Enquiry 114
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Company: Kronospan Product: Kronodesign’s new Mirror Gloss range Web: www.kronospan.co.uk
Kronodesign’s New Press Process Puts A Gloss On Surface Shine Kronodesign’s new Mirror Gloss range is the result of one of Kronospan’s biggest investments in product research and development. Mirror Gloss required the construction of an entirely new multi-daylight press, a tailored resin formula, and the development of a new process of timings, pressure, heat and cooling to create a remarkable mirror finish. As well as Kronospan’s investment in research and development, the Kronodesign team was able to use its endless global journey - gathering trend intelligence and future market knowledge - to inform the creation of 20 Mirror Gloss decors. The palette includes 14 uni-colours, four wood finishes and two abstract designs for an on-trend interior and furniture collection of surfaces. Paul Duddle, global ambassador for Kronodesign, says: “By specifying Mirror Gloss, designers can achieve bold and intense statements. Our Mirror Gloss range pushes the limits of conventional melamine surfaces to provide an incredible depth of finish. The decors are tirelessly researched and developed - with commercial sense - to help designers add an entirely new dimension and reflection to an interior scheme or furniture piece.” Mirror Gloss is currently being specified across many high-end home, office and leisure projects that demand a startling lustre finish, but the product is not exclusive to the luxury market. The new collection offers high-end lustre finishes from contemporary white, black and greys through to playful uni-colours and rich dark wood surfaces. The varied palette gives designers a crisp Snow White (8685) and Black (0190); on-trend greys like Cool Grey (0191) and Slate Grey (0171); the richly vivid Marmara Blue (5515) and Lime Grass (5519); and the warmth and timelessness of wood grain with a Dark Sevilla Olive (8601) and Dark Lyon Walnut (8754). Mirror Gloss is available on low emission particleboard (PB) - size 2800mm x 2050mm in 18mm - with colour matching ABS edging and HPL. Enquiry 115
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Project: Council Offices, Market Harborough Location: Leicestershire Company: Jaga Product: Jaga Cocoon LST Radiator Web: www.jaga.co.uk
The Heat Is On at Market Harborough
Originally opened in 1983 and nestled in the historic Leicestershire town of Market Harborough the Symington Building houses the local library, town museum and Harborough District Council offices. After careful consideration the building underwent a £5.7 million complete refurbishment to revitalise the council offices creating a more modern work environment and to improve the library and museum services. This upgrade included relocating and extending the building as well as replacing the entire heating system. Due to the building being completely open to the public the first and foremost consideration of Derry Building Services Ltd was the need for safe heating. “We needed to find radiators that ensured any employees with disabilities or members of the public that were visiting the library or museum would not accidentally come into contact with a hot surface, which could be the case with traditional steel panel radiators” commented Jason Turner, Mechanical Design Engineer, Derry Building Services. Additionally due to the intended ‘industrial’ look of the space all surfaces were going to be exposed and on view therefore meaning placement of the radiators was very important. It was finally decided that to keep the design balance throughout the offices a radiator was to be installed beneath each window requiring the radiators not only to be safe but within specified sizes that would still achieve the right output. However with the original single glazing of the building being retained this meant that the required heat output was very high. “The office space has multiple windows which is a great source of natural light but results in heat loss through the glass. We needed a heating system that would compensate for this heat loss by providing a high output but could still fit perfectly within the space beneath the windows,” explained Jason. “Additionally all of these requirements still needed to fit within a specific budget.” Derry Building Services has previously worked on several successful projects with Jaga and knew that they offer high-efficiency Low Surface Temperature (LST) heating solutions with powerful outputs in compact sizes. The Jaga Cocoon LST radiator ticked all the boxes and Derry had over 200 installed throughout the library, museum and council offices. “As this was an older building the heat losses can be quite high so it was crucial that the system was able to combat this and still be as energy-efficient as possible,” said Jason. With only one tenth of the weight and water content of a traditional steel panel radiator the Cocoon LST’s powerful Low-H2O element offers rapid yet regulated heating at a reaction time that is three times faster than the performance of an ordinary radiator. “The Jaga Cocoon was one of the few LST radiators on the market that met all of these requirements.” It was also important for the radiator to be aesthetically pleasing and clean-cut in design. “While we are not architects or interior designers we like to achieve high quality good looking results” said Jason Turner. “The Cocoon’s slim-line design means it is sophisticated and unobtrusive in all spaces which is important when such a large number are installed.” Finally the Cocoon LST casing goes all the way to the floor ensuring all the pipework is enclosed reducing the risk of burns and providing that neat and finished appearance. Enquiry 116
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Project: Wadham College, Oxford Company: Bauder Product: Waterproofing System Web: www.bauder.co.uk Images: Lee Fitzgerald Architects
Roof Revision At Wadham College Produces First Class Results Wadham College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, has recently undergone major renovation in order to bring its new student graduate centre in line with the college’s existing architecture and to replace its failing terrace roof, which had reached the end of its serviceable life. The brief for this project was to not only repair the centre’s failing roof but to transform its windswept passageway into a vibrant and aesthetically pleasing recreational space for students to socialize on and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Given these requirements, the Bauder Bakor Hot Melt System with Intensive Green Roof Landscaping was a natural choice. This structural waterproofing system provides a monolithic, fully bonded membrane that is robust, flexible and self-healing to minor punctures, with a life expectancy in line with that of the building. The accompanying garden landscaping allows the client to have a totally bespoke design with complete choice over the planting and layout scheme. Approved contractor Deane Roofing & Cladding overlaid the existing concrete roof deck with 400m² of Bauder’s Hot Melt waterproofing before installing the striking soft landscaping components. Tim Lee of Lee Fitzgerald Architects explained why he chose Bauder for this significant project, “The Bauder Hot Melt System with Intensive Green Roof Landscaping offers incredible durability, versatility and cost effectiveness. The roof garden has transformed the graduate centre at Wadham and undeniably assisted in maximising the building’s potential. Bauder provided the highest standards of technical support throughout the works and delivered a single point of contact roofing solution that met our exact specifications under one all-encompassing guarantee.” This Grade II listed building is an exceptional example of how modern architecture and roof landscaping can revive a historical monument, which is expertly and intricately intertwined with over 400 years of history. The communal garden was officially opened by alumna and benefactor Heather Stevens in June 2012, on time and on budget. Enquiry 117
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Howe Green Is Up To Speed With Crossrail Project: Canary Wharf Product: Stainless Steel Floor Access Covers Company: Howe Green Web: www.howegreen.com
Howe Green’s involvement with Crossrail is gaining momentum as the specialist manufacturer works to provide easy access to building services at various sites, including those at Canary Wharf. At Adams Place on the approach to Canary Wharf, a series of large linear brick planters spanning over 4m2 each is under construction. They will house contemporary LED lighting designed to add to the dynamics of the area’s striking urban landscape. Howe Green worked with the external stone contractor Szerelmey Ltd, to develop a bespoke wall access cover encasing power supplies and circuitry feeding the lights and ensuring ongoing access for maintenance is quick and easy. The stylish wall access covers are manufactured from 5mm stainless steel, as opposed to 1.5mm for the standard Waldor. These custom-made covers are lockable and feature a broad show edge creating maximum aesthetic contrast against the smooth, glazed planters.
Howe Green’s 1050 Series stainless steel floor access covers have also been manufactured to order for the walkways of Adams Place, each with an additional load bearing specified to accommodate the latest in aerial high-rise fire fighting appliances. Inside the station itself, over 30 of Howe Green’s 5000 series stainless steel floor access covers have been installed within Canary Wharf’s ticket hall and back of house for esy access to essential services. “Howe Green is perfectly placed to meet the evolving challenges of major projects like Crossrail.” said Richard Centa, Howe Green’s Sales and Marketing Manager. “Our skilled workforce and ongoing investment in plant and technology means we can supply tailored designs and individual specs to solve unique access problems from site to site without having to charge any premium”. Enquiry 118
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Gerflor Plays Its Part In The Creation Of Family Firm’s Superstore With the largest of its six outlets measuring 4,700ft2, the decision by independent electrical goods retailer HBH Woolacotts to create a new 18,000ft2 store was a big step in the company’s expansion. And Managing Director Martin Hemmerle, son of the family firm’s founder, had a clear idea of what he wanted to create at the St Austell flagship. He commented: “We wanted the retail environment to look different to the normal superstore. In some stores it’s just about how many boxes you can fit in, but that’s not retailing, it’s about making it an experience.” Helen Morse, senior designer at design, shopfitting and management consultancy AM System Ltd, was responsible for bringing the vision to life for the St Austell store. She used international vinyl flooring specialist Gerflor’s Creation Luxury Vinyl Tile & Plank (LVT) range with its 89 realistic wood and mineral finishes to define spaces, without obvious walkways, which would showcase the goods in similar settings to customers’ homes and create a cafe and cookery demonstration area. Wood-effect Creation Moon Island planks were used to create lounges and apartment floors, while Creation Marble Modena was used for white goods on the ground floor. The darker Creation East Side mineral tiles and wood effect Buxton oak planks were also specified for audio-visual spaces and office environments. The work was carried out by Bodmin Flooring Centre. Helen Morse said: “We wanted to pull out all the stops and do something more adventurous. The vision was to create an apartment on a mezzanine floor to encourage visitors, as it’s hard to get people upstairs. It looks fantastic and when you get up there there’s also a cook shop, a cafe area with space for cookery demonstrations, and eco appliances.”
She added: “Because it’s a big space, it could take a strong finish so we kept it pale, with whites and greys, and got the flooring to work a little harder. I liked the Creation colour palette; the timbers look authentic, and Moon Island is very popular at the moment.” Usually specified for public and commercial areas needing a sophisticated look while coping with high footfall, Gerflor launched its new range of Creation Luxury Vinyl Tiles and Planks after listening to customers’ ideas and demands. The range has many products with bevelled edges for added realism and includes seven unique design concepts and three striking modern themes. With a wear layer of 0.7mm and an overall thickness of 2.5mm for added durability, Creation’s good looks are underpinned by an abrasion group T rating. The application of Gerflor’s unique PUR+ surface treatment as standard allows for easy cleaning and improved resistance to scratching. It significantly delays the need for wax and provides excellent resistance to chemicals. The end result is that 18 months after opening the St Austell superstore, Martin Hemmerle is delighted with how the flooring and store looks. He said: “We have had a fantastic reaction from our customers. It’s the largest electrical retail store in Cornwall and it’s quite different.The suppliers are absolutely delighted as well and we’ve had a lot of visits from national dealers to see what we’ve done.” www.gerflor.co.uk Enquiry 119
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Hunter Douglas Takes Central Role In Extraordinary Redevelopment Scheme
A decade of meticulous planning has gone into the massive regeneration programme in the King’s Cross area of London. Fifty new buildings, 2,000 new homes, 20 new streets and 10 new public squares spread across 67 acres and providing living and working space for 45,000 people make up this impressive programme. As part of the first phase of the ambitious regeneration programme nears completion, Hunter Douglas has taken centre stage in providing eye-catching and innovative shutter systems for the ArtHouse apartment complex. The 143 intelligently planned apartments look out over Regent’s Canal and Handyside Park and the stunning building has benefited from the sliding louvered shutters provided by Hunter Douglas. The company worked closely with award-winning architects dRMM, the client, Argent Group, Weedon partnership and Kier Construction to complete the largest shutter project Hunter Douglas has completed in the UK. The shutters were installed by Astec projects Ltd. This is a key residential scheme which will define the standard for new homes as part of regeneration project. A spokesman for the architects explained the building is formed of four residential clusters, creating localised communities and the ability to maximise dual aspect apartments and the system created by Hunter Douglas was key to the success of the design. "Responding to residents’ needs for shade and privacy, the sliding louvred screens animate the face of the building and allow residents the ability to control their environment with shading,” he added.
Hunter Douglas is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of architectural solutions. For the King’s Cross scheme, 435 sliding shutters with manual and motorised systems were installed. The company also supplied soffits with linear ceilings. The project also presented particular design and installation challenges, such as the double height shutters of over 6m for the ArtHouse’s duplex apartments. ++Hunter Douglas Sliding Shutters blend style and functionality – both inside a building and outside. By providing building exteriors with a bespoke look as well as offering optimal solar effectiveness for maximum internal comfort, Sliding Shutters offer a total building solution. For King’s Cross, a system providing a stylish solution for both sun control and privacy was required and Hunter Douglas combined its knowledge and expertise with the client, architects and contractors to create the right solution. Using the Hunter Douglas heat and energy calculation tools, the company designed a shutter with optimal fin spacing to maximise thermal control and privacy without hindering the view from the apartments. Shutters are a mainstay of traditional construction and with the abundance of glass in modern architecture, proper sun protection and a certain amount of privacy are important to create an internal comfort. The Hunter Douglas sliding and custom designed folding shutters provide these elements while creating distinct looks which add to the building’s appearance. www.hunterdouglas.co.uk Enquiry 120
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VERSATILE PARTITIONS DELIGHT SCHOOL
Diffused daylighting at the National Football Centre
Hebden Green Community Special School in Cheshire were in need of a way to separate areas of their main hall for different types of events and activities that are held there. This large folding or concertina partition supplied by Building Additions provided the perfect solution. The room divider can be very easily and quickly be opened or closed to adjust the room size and close off the corridor area behind to keep noise and distractions from the main hall area. When opened the narrow stack style takes up hardly any valuable space at all. With the noise levels of some concern, Building Additions used the Acoustic 200 (24 dB) fabric. With the colour scheme already set in the hall, the graduated colours of blue where a perfect choice. At the other end of the hall a single leaf fabric partition was installed in the same blue tones to enable that end of the hall to be opened up or closed off. This creates either one large classroom or two smaller ones according to needs. www.buildingadditions.co.uk
One of the world’s largest sporting facilities to use Kalwall® with aerogel insulation technology is St George’s Park, the FA’s National Football Centre and training ground in Burton-on-Trent. The ground has been designed to inspire world class performance and become the international University of Football and a hub where sport and business can interact. Of particular interest is the fullsize indoor football pitch and separate sports hall both of which are side lit by natural light using Kalwall. The cladding admits Museum-Quality Daylighting™, flooding the interior with natural diffused daylight while eliminating glare and shadows to create perfect playing conditions. The architects have also maximised the highest levels of insulation and energy efficiency, whilst still maximising daylight, by incorporating an aerogel within 950sqm of the 2780sqm of Kalwall used on the site. This produces a remarkable insulating ‘U’ value of 0.28W/m2K, equivalent to a solid wall. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall Enquiry 122
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Sika Concrete Admixtures Ensure Fast Turnaround of Concrete Piles Sika’s innovative concrete solutions are helping to speed up production and ensure a fast turn around of moulds at the Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering precast plant in Nottinghamshire. The plant produces precast driven concrete piles, where high early strength of the concrete is required to allow early release of the piles from the moulds. This not only speeds up production, but also enables the end user to drive the piles as early as possible. Incorporating Sika® ViscoCrete® Premier®concrete admixture technology in the mix helps not only with early strength development but produces a self compacting concrete (SCC). The use of SCC eliminates the need for vibration by increasing the workability and easing the flow of the concrete around the steel reinforcement. In addition, a superior surface finish is also achieved. The further addition of Sika® Rapid-2 and Sika® Plastiment® 180 concrete admixtures enables the early set of the concrete to be accelerated and gives improved handling and less waste during the construction process. www.sikaconcreteadmixtures.co.uk Enquiry 123
Edenhall Brick used for Development of the Year
Blackfriars’ stunning “Miner on the Moon” building is clad in Sterling OSB Celebrated artist Alex Chinneck’s latest amazing project “Miner on the Moon” is a remarkable upside down house in London. Just south of Blackfriars Bridge, the project was completed as the finale to Merge Festival 2013 and Norbord’s Sterling OSB once again proved invaluable to Alex, a fan of the OSB panel product. Built in 1780, the site was originally used as livery stables housing horses and carriages for hire. Alex Chinneck explains “We built the entire structure off the existing building. This involved the erection of a scaffold bolted to the original facade. Onto this scaffold, we installed a grid using 800 metres of timber, which was then clad in 45 sheets of 18mm Norbord OSB3. On the right side of the façade featuring brickwork we then installed an insulation/cladding system. The bricks were sealed so that no water penetrated their surface because the bricks used double in weight when wet.” www.norbord.co.uk Enquiry 124
Edenhall facing brick has been extensively used by Bellway Homes and Mace for an award-winning housing development beside the River Thames at Barking. Designed by Sheppard Robson, Barking Riverside has been awarded Development of The Year in the The Sunday Times 2013 British Homes Awards design competition. It is one of the largest residential schemes in the UK, with 10,800 homes set to be delivered over 12 years on a 170ha brownfield site. The criteria for judging stipulated ‘A residential development of any size that demonstrates a positive aesthetic architectural contribution within its immediate environment.’ Edenhall contributed to the striking aesthetics of the elevations with their high quality facing bricks: Midnight Blue finishes were supplied to the Bellway sites and Leah Valley smooth-faced buffs to Mace. www.edenhall.co.uk Enquiry 125
Strictly Kemmlit for flagship dance school The Rambert dance company’s impressive new £8million headquarters on London's South Bank cements its status as one of the world's great dance companies. The building features three large dance studios, changing rooms, workshops, technical and administration faculties and a dance archive and reading room. Architects Allies Morrison specified 60 Kemmlit Type S locker systems for the changing room areas. The lockers were made-to-measure in a variety of sizes and colours, some specially adapted for dancers with prosthetic limbs. Kemmlit also supplied slatted solid beech bench seating and a range of accessories to accommodate the dancer’s requirements. The Kemmlit Type S locker system is manufactured from sheet steel with a scratch and abrasion-proof stove-enamelled finish. The Type S locker system is part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit UK. www.kemmlituk.com Enquiry 126
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Manchester Apartment Block Gets Green Facelift A block of flats owned by Eastlands Homes in east Manchester has been given a green facelift with the installation of a living, ivy wall that runs up the full height of the nine-storey building. The ivy WallPlanters made by green screen company Mobilane will help to insulate the flats at Worsley Court in Rusholme as well as enhancing the look of the block, which was built in the 60s and is in the process of being refurbished by Eastlands Homes. Importantly, the ‘green wall’ will also help to reduce pollution levels near the flats; Worsley Court is located on Wilmslow Road, a busy bus corridor with high pollutant levels. In total, nine ivy WallPlanters have been installed by Hedera Screens to cover 100 sq m of the building. The plants will remove the same number of pollutant particulates from the air as four to five averagesized trees, but take up a fraction of the space. Despite being 44 meters tall, the WallPlanters will be easy to maintain because of a special root zone in the planters that has been designed to give the plants an ideal environment in which to grow. A sophisticated irrigation system supplies water and nutrients as required. Julian Hammond, investment manager at Eastlands Homes, said that the ivy clad wall was part of a project to revamp the apartment block, which forms part of a project of three multi-storey blocks owned by Eastlands Homes. He commented: “One of our key priorities in refurbishing this building was to improve the insulation of the flats. The ivy will help to reduce heat loss from the building in winter, while in the summer months it will help to shield the building from the sun’s rays and keep the interior cool. Boosting Worsley Court’s insulation will have the knockon effect of reducing energy consumption, helping to make the building more environmentally friendly and reduce energy bills for our customers. Cleaner air is a further bonus of the project.” Julian added that the luscious, green look of the WallPlanters was also a benefit: “We wanted to make an architectural statement. Mobilane’s WallPlanters were a cost-effective and instant way of lifting the aesthetic appeal of the building.” Sean Farrell of Mobilane added: “Eastlands Homes emphasised the importance of sustainability in the brief for this project; they were looking for a long term solution to the problem of poor insulation which would also enhance the local area. Our extensive experience of working with public sector organisations has enabled us to deliver the right product for the job and provide the residents of Worsley Court with an appealing, environmentally sound way of improving the energy performance of their building.” www.mobilane.co.uk Enquiry 127
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Selectaglaze Helps Modernise “A Model Of Social Housing & Urban Living” The World War II Blitz saw the devastating destruction of vast areas of the City of London. Following the war, the local authority urgently needed to provide “general needs” council housing for the multitude of people who served or worked in the City, particularly single people and young couples. In 1951 a competition was announced inviting architects to design an estate within the 7 acre Golden Lane area of East London. The competition attracted dozens of entrants but was eventually won by Geoffrey Powell. Powell and two of his fellow lecturers in architecture at Kingston Polytechnic (now Kingston University School of Architecture), entered the competition on the understanding that whom so ever won, all three would work together on the project. Three decades later the resulting partnership of Peter (Joe) Chamberlin, Geoffrey Powell and Christoph Bon went on to design the neighbouring Barbican Centre. In addition to housing, the estate provides social facilities for residents, including a swimming pool, gym, nursery, pub, tennis courts (originally created as a bowling green), together with police and estate offices all combining to create an “urban microcosm” in line with the local authority’s post-war planning and housing commitment to quality design for urban living. The development of multi-storey buildings provided a combination of studio and one bedroomed flats, 554 in total, set within beautifully landscaped grounds. When completed, the estate became a symbol of post-war recovery, regarded as a model of “social integration” with early tenants including caretakers, clergymen, clerks, doctors, office cleaners, police officers and secretaries. The Estate saw further development during the late 1950’s-early 1960’s and is now home to 1,500 people with approximately half of the properties having been sold on long leases under the “Right to Buy” Scheme launched in 1980; the remainder having been retained by the City of London Corporation for letting at affordable rents. In the 1990’s the estate received Grade II and Grade II* Listing as buildings of “special architectural interest” in view of its importance as an example of post-war residential
architecture. Listing restricts owner’s freedom to make permanent modifications to individual dwellings, as is the case with the original aluminium windows which, in most instances, do not meet modern standards of thermal and noise insulation. As the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of secondary glazing systems, together with their unparalleled credentials working alongside Heritage bodies within Listed and sensitive buildings, Selectaglaze was the obvious choice to consult to provide a solution to the problems associated with the windows. Selectaglaze and Diamond Architects worked closely together on meticulous detailing of the secondary glazing. In order to meet the City of London's exacting conservation requirements to obtain Listed Building consent the secondary glazing was designed so that it does not disturb the existing slim window framing and is not externally visible. The maisonette shown here was treated with Selectaglaze’s Series 10 slimline horizontal sliding units in the lounge and bedrooms, including one special unit which was designed to allow the sash to slide into an adjacent pocketed wall, thus remaining concealed when opened. A Series 90 vertical sliding unit was installed behind the upper sections of a “monumental” floor to ceiling window in such a way that the secondary glazing is demountable to ensure unimpeded maintenance access to the original sliding sash window. The anodised aluminium finish to the secondary units was specified to closely mimic the finish of the original aluminium windows in order to retain the character and internal design of the property. The property’s owner, Peter Luckham says: “I am very happy with my new secondary glazing units as they have noticeably improved both noise and thermal insulation, while looking contemporary and also operating smoothly. Additionally, the service received from Selectaglaze was professional and gave me complete confidence throughout the design and installation process”. Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant holder Selectaglaze leads the way with innovative and informative literature – including the company’s comprehensive Product Guide, Energy Conservation Guidance Notes and the recently launched Designer brochure, produced specifically with interior designers in mind. Selectaglaze’s literature is free upon request. Copies can be obtained from the Marketing Department on 01727 837271 or via www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry 128
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VMZINC Perforated Composite Panels At Stonehenge Visitor Centre The immediate visual aesthetic of the new £27m, 1515m2 Stonehenge visitor centre stems from its combination of glass and timber facades. At closer quarters, however, the 36 x 78.4 metres canopy and its 211 canted steel supports undoubtedly take the eye. 3600m2 of VMZINC Composite panels in QUARTZ-ZINC® have been used for the underside soffit area, the edge of which has an elaborate pattern of perforations. The multi-layered panels are made up of two 0.5 mm thick zinc sheets bonded either side of a mineral-rich polyethylene core. Though only 4mm thick overall, they offer exceptional smoothness, rigidity and dimensional stability and as a result can be used in lengths of up to 6 metres. Australia’s Denton Corker Marshall won the competition to build the centre twice. Their first scheme was dropped when government budget cuts forced abandonment of a plan to build a tunnel to hide the A303. They responded to the World Heritage Site requirements by designing another building of contemporary style at ‘Airman’s Corner’. A natural palette suited to the rural landscape was a key element of the brief and zinc was chosen for its sustainability, colour retention and self-protecting patina. The building has been designed to sit lightly in the landscape and to be demonstrably reversible. Its position in one of the lowest lying areas and remote location, distant from residential development, minimises any visual intrusion in the landscape. The contemporary steel structure and lightweight framed walls require minimal substructure so that, if removed, residual environmental impact will be minimal. Attention of up to 1,000,000 visitors each year will undoubtedly be drawn to the zinc by the height of the building which, at up to 8 metres is comparable to the tallest trilithon stones. In addition to being visually distinctive, the canopy is considered to be one of the most notable architectural elements of the design. The building has been designed to achieve high sustainability targets so local, recyclable and renewable materials were used wherever possible. A sustainable, fuel-efficient approach to heating and cooling greatly reduces energy use and carbon emissions while VMZINC was able to demonstrate that over 90% of material used in construction projects is already being recycled. Energy consumption in zinc manufacturing is also by far the lowest of any metal façade or roofing system. Not only can it be rolled at a lower temperature, less than half the energy is used in the manufacturing process compared with copper, stainless steel or aluminium. Air emissions are as little as 0.05mg/m3 while analysis of zinc concentrations in the Rhine, which passes through one of Europe’s areas of greatest industrial intensity, confirms that the balance is well within accepted environmental limits. Such was the interest in zinc that the pod beneath the roof which provides ticketing and guide facilities is also clad in it. It provides a notable contrast to the timber and glass without suggesting that the divergent materials clash. With its range of colours now extending to blue, green, red and brown the scope it provides has never been greater. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry 129
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