I-heat White Paper

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FACT BETWEEN 2014 - 2015, THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE SPENT OVER £16MILLION ON ENERGY COSTS

Heating accounts for at least half of a school’s annual fuel use. This paper explains how i-heat technology is a fantastic solution for education establishments and commercial environments

SCHOOLS PERCENTAGE OF ENERGY USE

The recommended temperatures for schools by Activity: Demand 60% heating

18°c Normal teaching 15°c Circulation spaces (e.g. corridors) for areas with high levels of activity such as sports halls 21°c Special needs schools, low activity areas or areas with very young children

BREAKDOWN OF ENERGY COSTS IN A TYPICAL SCHOOL

SCHOOLS PERCENTAGE OF ENERGY COST

Energy consumption in schools can vary depending on the age of the buildings, their state of repair, occupancy hours and the amount and type of electrical equipment installed.

Generally, secondary schools will have higher energy costs than primary schools. This can be explained by secondary schools’ longer hours and larger number of students, as well as more widespread use of electrical equipment in ICT, science, sports and crafts lessons.

Space heating (fossil fuel) 58% Catering (elec) 4% Hot water (elec) 1% Lighting 8% Office Equipment 1% Other electricity 2% Space Heating 2% Catering (fossil fuel) 8% Hot Water (fossil fuel) 15% Other (fossil fuel) 3%

Cost 50% heating

However, areas of energy waste are often the same regardless of school size or level. The charts (right) detail where the biggest savings can be made. They are divided into energy use and energy cost and comparing them could help school managers decide which areas to prioritise.

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Space heating (fossil fuel) 45% Catering (elec) 6% Hot water (elec) 2% Lighting 20% Office Equipment 1% Other electricity 4% Space Heating 5% Catering (fossil fuel) 5% Hot Water (fossil fuel) 10% Other (fossil fuel) 2%

80% LESS ENERGY

THE SAVINGS IN EDUCATION Research by Cambridge University estimates that if a 30 seat classroom in a typical old school building was to convert to i-heat desk technology, then a massive saving in energy consumption and costs is achievable.

A traditional heat methods versus i-heat desk USING ECO STAR ELECTRICAL Power: 24.51 kWh Q-Rad =

£16,087 per year USING GAS CENTRAL HEATING Power: 17,038 kWh =

£15,593 per year USING I-HEAT TECHNOLOGY Power: 1.7kWh =

£1,139 per year BASED ON THESE ESTIMATES, FITTING A CLASSROOM WITH I-HEAT DESKS WILL MORE THAN PAY FOR ITSELF WITHIN 2 YEARS AND THEN THERE’S AT LEAST A FURTHER 8 YEARS OF SAVINGS TO FOLLOW.

SAVINGS IN AN OFFICE ENVIRONMENT Research conducted by a number of energy analysts throughout the world have found that men and women tend to prefer different temperatures. Men in general, have much faster metabolisms than women by about 30 percent. As a result, men’s bodies give off more heat, so they feel more comfortable when the office is colder.

This is when you start to see a divide over temperatures in a lot of offices.

Now air conditioning is common place in office buildings and more are being controlled remotely by facilities management, summer can easily feel like winter for many workers.

It is not uncommon to find women with plug-in hand warmers on their desks, a cardigan at standby and a heater positioned under each desk. Fan heaters use significant amounts of energy, thus creating further expense for the organisation.

Failing to keep workers comfortable has serious financial implications.

In the UK, 2% of office hours are wasted in battles over climate control.

Getting the temperature right can boost job satisfaction, productivity and collaboration. Getting it wrong make workers slow and unhealthy, leading to more absences.

An i-heat desk versus 2 kw desk heater Based on use over 5 months in a single year

2 KW DESK HEATER

i-HEAT DESK

2 x kw per hour at 17 p per KWH x 8 Hrs per day = £2.72 per day x 20 days per month x 5 months per year =

An i-Heat desk will use up 1 KW every 2 days = 17p x 10 kWh per month =£1.70 x 5 mths =

£272 per year

VS £8.50 per year.

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DDB Ltd have developed the perfect solution to end those thermostat wars. i-heat technology is a revolutionary heated desk with an individual temperature control on each desk top. The radiant heat produced above and below the acrylic desktop serves like a cosy warm blanket for when the temperature drops. This spot heating is designed to heat the individual person first rather than the room. The power consumption of the desk is no more than 10% of conventional electrical heaters, air conditioning units and radiators so as well as cosy contented staff, the finance director will be happy with the cost savings!

WHY I-HEAT? Our design team at DDB are part of a group looking at disruptive technology with the

UK government. The aim is to massively reduce CO2 emissions from all government buildings and reduce the cost of heating them, particularly in schools and colleges where the cost of heating a classroom has been estimated to be approximately £15,000 per year! Steve Brooks, head designer and founder of DDB and i-desk was tasked with developing a desk that would heat the student or office worker to the required levels. After 18 months of design and rigorous testing, DDB finally produced the i-heat desk. It is fully approved to be installed in all commercial environments.

The heating elements are integrated into the table top. DDB use stable material that conserves its shape and properties when heated.

If the undersides of the wrists are warm, the whole body will be warm. By working at a computer, for example, using the mouse or writing, the wrists are placed on the work top.

Sustainable personal heating allows the heat to radiate

around the individual. Personal heat radiates above and below provides spot heating and warmth. Max temperature 50°C. Air quality is improved which means better conditions for those who suffer from asthma or other respiratory conditions.

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Since this heated desk was installed, the radiator has been turned off. i-heat desks come in a choice of designs for different environments and up to 50 colours options are available.

THE PARIS AGREEMENT 2016 - 2050 “EMISSIONS ON THE UK MUST, BY LAW, BE CUT BY AT LEAST 80% OF 1990 LEVELS BY 2050. THE UK WAS FIRST TO SET ITS AMBITIONS IN LAW AND THE PLAN SETS OUT PROGRESS TO DATE AND ASSESSES COSTEFFECTIVE NEXT STEPS”.

15°c 17°c 24°c 24°c 24°c

i-heat desks can fit onto a range of manual or electric height adjustable frames or standard seated designs

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BACKGROUND & HISTORY DDB, Draft Design Build Ltd, based in Finchampstead, Berkshire, formally i-desk solutions Ltd, was founded in 2002. Born out of a classic furniture manufacturer, the state-of-the-art production facility uses CNC operated equipment, edge banners, vacuum forming and 3D modelling tools to produce incredible workspace designs and solutions for a vast array of uses and needs.

DRAFT & DESIGN Head of Design and cofounder, Steve Brooks offers over 40 years of experience in cabinet making through to global design and manufacturing processes. His very unique skillset has enabled him to produce fantastic innovations and solutions for the workspace. One of the most popular inventions was the multi-award winning and patented i-desk™. The first

desking system to seamlessly integrate technology within the desk. Since then, 20,000 units have been sold into schools, colleges, universities and businesses throughout the UK to date.

by ISO each year to ensure our high standards are kept. As a result, all our products are stunning, practical and made to last. Beautiful looks and high grade finishes are not the only factors which bear a huge importance on our designs.

Our efficient protoyping and design service comes from using advanced Autodesk™ software, aptly named “Inventor”. This sophisticated tool enables our in-house specialist design team to quickly create virtual 3D models from a brief. As a result, DDB can provide a cost effective way to convert a concept into a product in less time whilst reducing unnecessary waste.

We also create products which interact seamlessly with new and emerging technologies, such as energy saving products including the revolutionary new product, i-heat.

QUALITY OF BUILD Our beautiful designs are built through using the very best sustainable materials, suppliers and production techniques. We have not just invested heavily in our design and production equipment but also in our people. Our facility is audited

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