28 July 2015

Tackling overheating in homes: Perceived heat and humidity

Michelle Sharp, Group Communications Manager at Zehnder Group UK There are three major factors that are causing an increase in overheating in homes: Zero Carbon energy efficiency agendas, Climate Change and Increased Urbanisation. The Urban Heat Island effect Keeping residential dwellings ‘comfortable’ for occupants is a fine balancing act; in cities, keeping them cooler is[…]

  • 28 July 2015

28 July 2015

Urban retreat for the homeless wins FAKRO architect competition

The Dagenham-based architecture student gained recognition for his innovative use of the brief, drawing attention to the plight of over 6500 who sleep rough on London’s streets.   ‘Homes for the Homeless’ The design sought to offer an urban retreat for those without shelter through the use of hanging pods. The pods use blind walls[…]

  • 28 July 2015

28 July 2015

Data loggers specified to monitor Building Management Systems

SDC South West Energy Centre recommended Tinytag data loggers to South Devon College. Designed to measure temperatures, the data loggers were specified so the college can ensure that the temperatures within its buildings comply with specific guidelines. Monitoring Building Management Systems Tinytag data loggers have been designed to provide accurate information about current room temperatures[…]

  • 28 July 2015

28 July 2015

Schueco gains Investors in People Champion status

The new award comes just six months after Schueco achieved IiP Gold Accreditation, which recognised its investment in managing people and related HR issues. Schueco is the only company in the façades, windows and doors sector to have achieved the double award in the South of England region. During its assessment, the company recorded an[…]

  • 28 July 2015

28 July 2015

Live-Zone demonstrations announced for Timber Expo

BM TRADA will showcase its timber and fire expertise to a wider audience in the show’s expanded 100 square metre ‘Live-Zone’. Timber strength testing The stand will feature a fully functioning timber strength testing demonstration model, which tests the strength of various pieces of timber and helps to demonstrate failure modes of timber beams based[…]

  • 28 July 2015

27 July 2015

Invitation to meet me in Paris at the world’s biggest building show

BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Batimat 2015 – a wider perspective on industry trends I will be at BATIMAT in November. This bi-annual show is a great place to see new innovations and get a wider perspective on industry trends. Batimat attracts over 350k[…]

  • 27 July 2015

27 July 2015

Rooflight manufacturers represented by NARM in European markets

NARM, the UK’s National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, has joined Eurolux, the European trade association for rooflight manufacturers. Eurolux represents the interests of European manufacturers of individual rooflights, continuous rooflights and smoke and heat ventilating systems on a European administrative and legislative level in Brussels. In the UK, NARM is a member of CPA, the[…]

  • 27 July 2015

27 July 2015

Surface materials used to create innovative bathroom basin range

HI-MACS has expanded its standard bathroom collection with the addition of three new basins. Squared, circular and rectangular shaped, the basins have been designed to sit on top of vanity units or bespoke top surfaces. The basins can be used in mix and match renovation projects, as HI-MACS offers a sleek design, which can complement[…]

  • 27 July 2015

27 July 2015

Timber windows specified to increase energy efficiency

The e4 Brick House model focuses on the four pillars of Wienerberger’s e4 concept – energy, economy, environment and emotion. NorDan’s triple glazed timber windows have been featured in Wienerberger’s new e4 Brick House A ‘Fabric First’ approach was applied using a clay building envelope, to deliver a house with reduced energy needs. Efficient and[…]

  • 27 July 2015

27 July 2015

Air conditioning systems discounted for anniversary celebrations

By using Space Air’s online purchasing system, customers can benefit from a 2.5% discount throughout August. Meanwhile, customers already using the service can enjoy an extra 5% discount when payment for selected Daikin goods is made online using PayPal, Visa, MasterCard or Amex. Online purchasing Space Air’s online facility has been designed to offer an[…]

  • 27 July 2015