24 August 2015

New Vortice product improvements impact on indoor air quality

Heat recovery units Vortice new HR250 Neti heat recovery unit Recent research suggests that there are four key areas which are of greatest importance to architects, specifiers and developers: high thermal efficiency low noise emissions low specific fan power ease of installation These features were all built into the design of both new MVHR units[…]

  • 24 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke and natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over andpound;10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

12 August 2015

Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development

In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over £10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

  • 12 August 2015

04 August 2015

Effective ventilation explored in new Learning Guide

If a building is not ventilated effectively, its fabric can deteriorate and its inhabitants can be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome. NTG’s Learning Guides aim to ‘Educate to Inspire through Lifelong Learning’ The Ventilation Learning Guide has been developed to train and educate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry workers on the best use of[…]

  • 04 August 2015

07 July 2015

Innovative Domus Radial Duct System recognised as best product

Domus Radial Polypipe has been recognised at the Housebuilder Product Awards for three consecutive years. Domus Radial won the award for its innovative design that delivers increased air flow whilst offering an easy installation process and quiet whole house system. The product is specifically designed for use with whole house centralised ventilation appliances, including Mechanical[…]

  • 07 July 2015

23 June 2015

Cultural centre awarded for excellence and sustainability

Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, the awards aim to recognised the best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. ’An excellent piece of architecture’ The Library and Cultural Centre was described as ’a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building.’ Designed by Carr Cotter Naessens Architects, the winning €29.5m, 6,327 m2 building[…]

  • 23 June 2015

11 June 2015

Vortice’s Leto fans specified for Leasowes view development

Built in 2005 using simple Georgian styling, the building has been remodelled into an exclusive collection of twenty two apartments and studios, including a penthouse with a roof terrace and garden room.   Built in 2005, the building has been remodelled into an exclusive collection of twenty two apartments and studios. Vort Leto’s energy saving[…]

  • 11 June 2015

05 June 2015

Gilberts of Blackpool specified for orang-utan enclosure

In creating its new orang-utan enclosure, Chester Zoo wanted the ventilation to mirror air movement in the animals’ natural habitat of tropical rainforest, with air rising and blowing among the branches. However, the system needed to be orang-utan proof. Gilberts’ solution, for contractor Crown House Technologies, was to create galvanized plenum boxes each housing 3no[…]

  • 05 June 2015

01 June 2015

Shopping Mall in South Africa uses SE Controls for fire safety

SE Controls’ window automation and control panel solutions Matlosana Mall, shopping and entertainment centre in Kerksdorp, South Africa The smoke ventilation system at Matlosana Mall, shopping and entertainment centre in Kerksdorp, South Africa uses SE Controls’ window automation and control panel solutions to ensure it operates perfectly in the event of a fire, allowing smoke-free[…]

  • 01 June 2015

07 May 2015

Appropriate commissioning can boost energy efficiency

HVAC commissioning is the process of evaluating system performance and identifying repairs. It includes bringing the systems into operation, their regulation, the setting up of associated control systems, and the recording of the final settings and the overall state of the final system performance. Simon Garratt, Marketing Manager at AmbiRad, believes HVAC systems to be[…]

  • 07 May 2015