The Architectural Technologist Book March 2016 Issue 1

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March 2016 edition | www.at-b.co.uk page 10 | BioSOLAR launched at Ecobuild page 18 | New internal Shaker oak door page 22 | Design trends between East and West page 26 | Access Covers - access vs aesthetics page 29 | Looking for a whitewashed floor? page 34 | ESG brightens up new station page 40 | VMZINC for ÂŁ14m pier redevelopment page 46 | New facade for retail giant

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Designing Quiet Bathrooms – New RIBA Approved CPD From Geberit Bathroom noises, caused by sanitaryware and behind-the-scenes pipework, can be an issue in multiple floored buildings, such as hotels, offices and apartments, disturbing guests and occupants trying to sleep or work in these environments. To combat this problem, Geberit has launched new RIBA approved CPD, Embedding Acoustics into Design. Providing a technical insight and definition of ‘noise’ and its causes, the CPD covers current British Standards relating to limiting bathroom sound, plus Geberit’s thorough approach to noise reductions. Backed-up by Geberit’s own UK installation techniques and research, which takes place in its dedicated sound laboratory, Embedding Acoustics into Design provides a detailed guide to creating quiet British bathrooms. www.geberit.co.uk Enquiry 1

Trend Celebrates Success In The DBA Design Effectiveness Awards Trend Control Systems is celebrating after winning a silver Design Effectiveness Award 2016 from the Design Business Association (DBA). The company’s pioneering IQ®4 range of controllers, designed in collaboration with Ratio Design Associates, received a Silver Award at this prestigious event.

The DBA's Design Effectiveness Awards have been championing the role of effective design in the creation of business growth and efficiency since they were formed 27 years ago. They showcase the most effective partnerships between business and agencies, the very best in innovation, and leading examples in the application of design. www.trendcontrols.com

Global building product manufacturer, Sika, has appointed Dragan Maksimovi´c as General Manager, a role that will see him build on the continued growth of the company across its multiple UK markets.

Dragan joined Sika in 2002.

Based in Belgrade he was responsible for developing the company’s operation in Serbia where the company today has become market leader in a number of local market sectors with a strong operation and its own production facilities for concrete admixtures and mortars.

The new appointment will see him build on the already well established Sika and Everbuild brands in the UK. In 2016, the company is aiming to achieve 6% growth in net sales whilst maintaining profitability levels. Major focuses that will help the company achieve this centre on further development of its network of specifiers, strengthening relationships with key specialist distributors and adding to the Sika contractor networks. www.everbuild.co.uk Enquiry 4

Ancon Launches New Products At Ecobuild 2016 Double winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, Ancon Building Products, continues to expand its range of high integrity structural fixings and exhibited a number of new products at Ecobuild 2016. On stand number E3080, Ancon showcased its latest fixing innovations, suitable for new-build construction including low-energy residential developments.

Products on show included the lightweight Nexus® brick faced soffit system, a number of insulated balcony connectors and an exciting new development within the Teplo range of low thermal conductivity wall ties. www.ancon.co.uk Enquiry 5

Laminating The Future Abet Ltd is delighted to announce that it has recently obtained single site certification for the chain-of-custody standards of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®). This follows on from Abet Laminati which was awarded both FSC® and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes (PEFC) in January 2014. Abet has worked with BM Trada, an independent third-party certifier of environmental and sustainability claims to gain FSC Mix® accreditation. The Chain of Custody follows the path taken by raw materials from the forest to the consumer.

This includes each stage from procurement, processing and manufacturing through to distribution and sales of certified goods where each stage of the supply chain involves a change of ownership. www.abetuk.com Enquiry 6

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Vent-Axia, a leader in low carbon ventilation, has welcomed the raised awareness surrounding the importance of good indoor air quality following the latest findings which reveal the significant risk of polluted indoor air in our homes. According to a recent survey by trade association BEAMA over one third of UK homes are at an elevated or severe risk of having polluted indoor air.

“At Vent-Axia we welcome this new research which confirms there is no doubt that poor indoor air quality has an adverse impact on health.” says Jenny Smith, Marketing Manager at Vent-Axia. “Continuous ventilation is a simple solution to air quality problems.”

Designed to work with the natural air infiltration, continuous ventilation systems control the air path through the home.

As a result, they prevent the migration of damaging humidity and pollutants, providing near silent energy efficient ventilation. There are a number of options available, both for new builds and for retrofitting and the latest continuous ventilation systems also offer heat recovery. www.vent-axia.com Enquiry 3

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Sika Everbuild Press Release Sika UK Appoints New General Manager

Survey Reveals Over One Third of Homes have a Significant Risk Of Polluted Indoor Air

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The Portakabin Group Achieves UK Construction Industry First With New University Technical College Contract

The Portakabin Group has been awarded the £14 million design and build contract for the UK’s first university technical college (UTC) to be built off site. Opening in September 2016, the Global Academy will provide academic and vocational training for 14-19 year olds who want to work in the broadcast and digital media industries.

Designed by the Portakabin Group and architects Surface to Air, the building has a forward-thinking, innovative design to reflect the creative ethos of the new Global Academy.

Advanced off-site technology using a Yorkon building solution from the Portakabin Group will seamlessly integrate both modular and site-based construction. A significant proportion of the work will be completed off site at the Portakabin Group factory in York in order to meet the challenging programme for completion in time for the start of the 2016-17 academic year.

The technically-complex building is also designed to deliver a demanding acoustic specification for the broadcast studios, with triple glazing and specially-engineered air conditioning.

Commenting on the project, Simon Ambler, Director of the Portakabin Group said, “We are delighted to have been awarded the contract for the UK’s first UTC to be built off site. This is part of a really exciting regeneration scheme, which will create a landmark education facility to give young people fantastic, practical training for the broadcast and digital media industries.”

“This is a hugely significant project for the construction sector. It demonstrates the architectural flexibility of a highly engineered Yorkon off-site solution from the Portakabin Group and how an outstanding

building design can successfully integrate different construction methods.

It also illustrates really well how we can deliver an inspiring, animated and intelligent building in a very short timescale and on a highly complex site.”

The Global Academy will house a sports hall, theatres and a cinema, which will be linked to a four-storey modular building by a dynamic, full-height central atrium space. There will be extensive facilities for TV and radio broadcasting, including radio studios, TV studios, flexible teaching spaces, informal learning zones to facilitate interaction, a café and dining area.

The scheme is being constructed by the Portakabin Group on the heritage brownfield site of the Old Vinyl Factory in Hayes in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The site will also require the Portakabin Group to carry out complex groundworks, extensive excavations for district heating, and the construction of a new sub-station.

University technical colleges are technical secondary schools for 14 to 19 year olds, teaching the inventors, engineers, scientists and technicians of tomorrow. They offer a broad curriculum that combines an academic education with technical and practical learning. UTCs use the latest equipment and technology to provide an environment where students can thrive and develop the skills employers need. The governing body of each UTC is controlled by a business sponsor and a university.

For further information about Yorkon off-site building solutions from the Portakabin Group for primary, secondary and further education, call 0845 2000 123, email info@yorkon.co.uk or visit www.yorkon.info Enquiry 7

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Ceramic training course dates: Monday 21st March 2016 Monday 18th April 2016 Monday 16th May 2016 Monday 20th June 2016 Monday 25th July 2016 Monday 12th September 2016 Monday 24th October 2016 Monday 14th November 2016

EWI training course dates: Thursday 14th April Thursday 16th June Thursday 18th August Thursday 13th October Thursday 17th November

Resilient training course dates: Tuesday 22nd March 2016 Tuesday 19th April 2016 Tuesday 17th May 2016 Tuesday 21st June 2016 Tuesday 26th July 2016 Tuesday 13th September 2016 Tuesday 25th October 2016 Tuesday 15th November 2016

Mapei Announces Its 2016 Ceramic, Resilient And EWI Training Course Dates Mapei is pleased to announce its 2016 ceramic, resilient and EWI training course dates, which are available to view on their website. All courses are free of charge and will be held in the newly refurbished Mapei Training Centre facility in Halesowen, West Midlands.

The training courses take place between 9am and 4pm with complimentary buffet lunch and refreshments provided.

Each particular course is designed to incorporate both theory and practical sessions and is delivered by Mapei Training Managers. At the end of each course all attendees will receive a Mapei certificate of attendance combined with a Mapei goody bag.

All courses are aimed at installers, distributors, contractors, specifiers and designers. British Standard requirements will be explained within each field for those specialists attending certain courses. Each course will include an introduction to the Mapei group, a Factory Tour and a full explanation of the product ranges, coupled with practical demonstrations across a variety of topics, tailored to fit the training session.

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In addition to the general dates, Mapei will offer product knowledge training and assessment towards the TTA Tile Retail Apprenticeship Scheme. Mapei has also taken on students from NSPP Vocational Training to help further expand youngsters educational experience as well as inspire students to reach their potential within the EWI industry.

Trainees are able to develop core competencies by gaining more practical experience of the products and application techniques. Mapei will also provide bespoke courses for individual companies based on specific requirements involving the use of Mapei products.

Mapei are committed to helping trainees continue to build their knowledge of preparation and their use of new and existing products through to the application process. The company strongly believes in professional development and will therefore continue to offer training, free of charge. The practical element of the courses allows trainees to use both existing and new products, further expanding the trainees current range of knowledge and skills in a risk free environment.

For more information on Mapei training dates or to book a place on the training courses please visit www.mapei.co.uk, email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970. Places are limited so early booking is advisable.

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Hybrid Benefits Simply Explained A new infographic from Mitsubishi Electric highlights the benefits of adopting a Hybrid approach to VRF (variable refrigerant flow) air conditioning.

Hybrid VRF uses water throughout the majority of the system to transfer simultaneous heating and cooling to different rooms yet still offers two-pipe heat recovery, lower annual maintenance costs and the full flexibility of design and operation that the company’s systems are synonymous with.

“Legislation is starting to demand that leak detection equipment is installed alongside VRF air conditioning and this calls for additional equipment costs as well higher maintenance bills”, explains Mark Grayston on behalf of the company.

“This new system does away with the need for leak detection whilst also delivering higher sensible cooling throughout the building”.

Visit https://hybridvrf.co.uk for further information or download the infographic at the company’s dedicated digital library: http://library. mitsubishielectric.co.uk/pdf/book/Hybrid_VRF_Infographic_2016 Enquiry 9

Real Veneers Consistent Grain and Colour Never Identical

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Inspired by Boutique interior design and the latest catwalk trends, the Premdor design team incorporated four distinct themed ranges for the Portfolio collection - Natural, Exotic, Contemporary and Classic. With nineteen designs plus glazing options, the collection is versatile in both domestic and commercial environments.

The ranges combine state of the art technology which creates consistency in grain pattern and colour whilst still allowing natural variation.

Trespa Expands Specification Team Trespa has appointed Gavin Ross and Jason Gilbard as Facade Advisors, expanding its Specification Sales Team in the UK and Eire. Gavin joins Trespa from PPG Industries where he was involved in setting up EWI Render Systems, a new division for the company, responsible for technical specifications and contractor training as well as developing new routes to market.

He has a strong track record in the construction industry as a specification consultant with companies including Kingspan and Saint Gobain where he worked on landmark projects such as the Olympics. Jason brings over twenty five years industry experience to Trespa having previously worked as a builder in both domestic and commercial construction and then for Kingspan Insulation and Hilti where he was responsible for the specification of projects from the technical design stage to project completion. www.trespa.com

Delivering attention to the finest detail in finishing with co-ordinating lips, glazing beads and the use of the highest quality materials.

Available in 35mm and 40mm solid core, 44mm (FD30) and 54mm (FD60) fire door options.

For a copy of our Portfolio brochure, or to request samples, please call 0844 209 0008

Birthwaite Business Park, Huddersfield Rd, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5JS Email: ukmarketing@premdor.com www.premdor.co.uk/portfolio

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Fire Protection, Structural Strength And Adaptability Structural fire safety is achieved either by what is called ‘passive protection’ for example fire resistant lining boards and/or ‘active protection’ through the use of smoke ventilation, alarm systems and sprinklers. For the structural engineer, the material choice within the structural solution will influence the passive and active fire protection strategy.

Ian Quinton, Managing Director of RCM - suppliers of building boards and facade solutions to such high profile structural timber developments as the University of Hertfordshire, discusses the benefits of RCM’s solutions relating to fire regulations and technical specifications for structural timber buildings: “The Structural Timber Association recently published the document – 16 Steps to Fire Safety. The document states that structural timber construction processes can reduce the risk of fire through good design, taking simple precautions and ensuring good site security.

A1 Non-Combustible RCM’s Y-wall™ is an adaptable calcium silicate based fibre cement building board, offering excellent fire properties as well as high levels of dimensional stability. Y-wall™ is A1 Non-Combustible - used as a fire rated sheathing board and is applied extensively on both metal and timber frame structures, the product is applied behind all types of facade solutions, as well in floors and roofs, offering a non-combustible classification.

RCM’s Y-wall™ is also BBA approved. This offers full technical approval for construction products and systems and is recognised by building control, government departments, architects, local authorities, specifiers and building insurers.

Product Testing and Certification • Y-wall™ is tested to BS 476 Part 4 • Y-wall™ conforms to BS EN12467 • Y-wall™ tested by Warrington Fire research • Fire rated throughwall solution to BS 476 part 21 BS 476 part 22 • Fire Rating A1 Non-Combustible Classification RCM Y-wall™ has also been tested within the new BS8414 test and is suitable for buildings over 18 metres.

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Multipurpose™ - Tried and Tested for Timber Applications Tested by BRE Global, our new Multipurpose™ Board has been specifically designed for the structural timber sector. With BBA Certification pending, the A1 Non-Combustible Multipurpose™, is a cellulose fibre cement 8mm board.

Offering the complete solution, Multipurpose™ delivers exceptional racking, adaptability, strength and fire protection. Multipurpose™ also has excellent weather properties and is very easy in relation to cutting and fabrication.

Product Testing and Certification • Meets EN ISO 1716: 20101: Reaction to fire - determination of the heat of combustion • Meets EN ISO 1182: 2010: Reaction to fire – non-combustibility • Meets EN 13501-1: 2007: Classification of Reaction to fire – A1 NonCombustible • BBA Certification Pending • EN594 Racking Resistance And Finally…

As Managing Director of RCM Building Boards and Facades, I would just like to stress that we are committed to developing products, applications and services to meet the needs of the structural timber sector and invest further in developing bespoke products. We would be interested to hear from companies who have specific building board requirements and are unable to source a solution.”

Informative CPD Events For those interested in finding out more, RCM provide informative CPD sessions including: a guide to materials, applications and specification considerations for building boards, internal and external linings and rainscreen facades, covering: • What a specifier needs to consider • Board materials and benefits • Board applications • Work on site For more details call 0845 1303725 or visit www.buildingboards.co.uk Enquiry 12

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Recyfix® Monotec - A New Monolithic Drainage System With A High Attenuation Volume Hauraton Limited have introduced into the UK, RECYFIX® MONOTEC, their new high capacity channel system for the surface drainage of pavements, bicycle routes, car/van parks and roadways in and around residential, commercial and light industrial areas where the channels need to have high lateral strength, are capable of withstanding continuous compressive loads and where ease of installation is a major consideration.

The RECYFIX® MONOTEC one metre long channel component is of a sturdy monolithic design where the grating and the tongue and groove linking system are integral to the channel moulding. The whole unit is made of tough, virtually unbreakable polypropylene (PP) formulated to be very resistant to daily temperature fluctuations from frost conditions to strong sunlight, including the Ultra Violet (UV) spectrum. PP is naturally resistant to de-icing salt. Complying with the requirements of EN 1433, the PP is given its UV resistance by adding just sufficient carbon black as a stabiliser so that the structural strength of the material is unaffected and a consistent appearance is maintained.

MONOTEC channels are offered in two nominal grating widths of 100 and 200mm, both suitable for a loading category of up to Class D400. The 100mm channels are available in three overall heights; 230, 280 and 380mm and provide channel cross-sections of 190.5cm2, 245.5 cm2, and 355.5cm2 respectively. The largest 200mm channel, which only weighs 16.2kg, has a cross-section of 746.1cm2 and so has an attenuation volume in excess of 74 litres per meter.

The three sizes of 100mm channels can be arranged in a step-fall arrangement with different channel heights connected by special transition adaptors that ensure the water drains away smoothly and quietly with the increased flow velocity playing a considerable role in cleaning the channel

run. The step-fall arrangement may be desirable where there is a high risk of silting as the increased flow will help wash debris towards the system’s Inspection/Trash Box. Ingenious grating design…

In 2010 Hauraton introduced FIBRETEC®, a new design of moulded slot grating on their RECYFIX® PRO range of channels. This heelsafe grating has super smooth, elliptical slot openings where the moulded bars have slightly raised triangular bosses along their outside edges.

As well as providing an elegant appearance, this feature ensures surface water is directed into the slots helping eliminate any cross-flow over the grating. A grating with the same design has now been incorporated in the RECYFIX® MONOTEC which helps optimise its attenuation volume. The introduction of RECYFIX® MONOTEC means in any project, there are now three different types of channel in the Haruaton range that can be specified with the same grating design.

Tim Connolly, Hauraton’s Director of Sales and Marketing explains a major benefit of the new channels, “Specifying RECYFIX® MONOTEC allows hydraulic engineers and contractor’s wide flexibility during the design and installation stages by reducing the number of channel runs normally required to drain a large area. The reduction means less materials being used and fewer underground excavations, all resulting in an easy and fast installation procedure”.

RECYFIX® MONOTEC channels are certified in accordance with EN 1433.

The CE symbol, external monitoring and the conformity declaration are the guarantee of a maximum technical and qualitative standard.

For RECYFIX® MONOTEC video go to https://youtu.be/AE3laBjWlRM For RECYFIX® MONOTEC product specifications go to www.hauraton.co.uk.

CIVILS section. For case studies go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk Enquiry 13

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Innovation At Ecobuild – BioSOLAR Launched Flat roof manufacturer Bauder officially launched its innovative, combined green roof and PV system offering BioSOLAR at Ecobuild.

Designed primarily for new build applications where this synergy of solutions is often required to meet planning and BREEAM requirements; the biosolar system can also be retrofitted on many existing roofs without the need for any structural modification to the building.

Now in its 12th year, Ecobuild well and truly lived up to its billing of being the world’s leading event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment - attracting over 40,000 industry professionals during the three day event at ExCeL London and featuring a tantalizing speaker line-up that included TV personality Stephen Fry. Bauder, one of a handful of companies that have been ever-present at Ecobuild since its inception in 2005, also delivered an exclusive new seminar at the event on biosolar roofs and how they can help boost your project’s

sustainability credentials, as well as the potential design and installation pitfalls to be aware of. Designs that do not perform optimally for both technologies are often as a result of people assuming the solar panels require more technical input than the green roof; however getting the green roof element wrong can mean the vegetation is forced to grow around the panels, resulting in shadowing and therefore reduced energy

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generation. The integration of PV and green roof technologies requires skill, expert understanding and ultimately a collaborative approach throughout the survey, design and installation process from all project stakeholders to ensure the maximum benefit for the building owner.

With Bauder able to perform a free survey of your roof area and supply all of the waterproofing, green roof and PV elements, it gives you total confidence that this energy efficient and cohesive solution is the right one for your project. Bauder’s BioSOLAR system uses the substrate and vegetation to provide the ballasted installation mechanism, removing the need to penetrate the waterproofing to secure the mounting units to the roof and simultaneously making the most of the available area for vegetation, enabling the entire roof to qualify as a biodiverse green roof.

Another key feature of this unique system, which was shortlisted for Ecobuild’s ‘Big Innovation Pitch’ in association with Marks & Spencer, is that the front edge of the polycrystalline PV panel is raised 300mm above the finished green roof level, allowing light and moisture to reach beneath the modules whilst ensuring the mature vegetation will not shade the panels and can be easily maintained.

The mixture of sunny, shaded and sheltered areas together with a variable depth of FLL compliant extensive substrate gives a matrix of different habitats that allow a broader range of plant species to thrive, and a rich foraging environment for bees and insects. If you missed Bauder’s biosolar seminar at Ecobuild and want to learn more about how a biosolar roof could benefit your future projects please contact Bauder on 0845 271 8800 to arrange a bespoke CPD seminar on this new technology that can be delivered at your offices or alternatively visit the following website: www.bauder.co.uk/renewables/biosolar-system.

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Dallmer Introduces ‘Red Zone’ Roof Drain We are constantly being warned about the potential consequences of Climate Change and the risk of more frequent extreme weather events but are offered few lasting solutions other than “cutting carbon emissions” – which is why Dallmer has introduced its high capacity ‘Red’ Drain.

The unit’s red colour identifies it as a separate system from the conventional flat roof drainage and is intended to provide overflow when the main outlets are being overwhelmed.

Crucially, the versatile design can be connected to chutes or to pipework in gravity or siphonic systems.

This clears excess storm-water quickly before it can find vulnerable joints (typically where the waterproofing meets upstands) or exert excess structural loads. ‘Red’ Drain variants can be installed as part of a new roof or retrofitted into an existing one and are adjustable to suit different insulation thicknesses and waterproofing systems. www.dallmer.de/en Enquiry 15

A video showing the views of both the consultant and the installer to a new air conditioning system that does away with the need for leak detection has just been put online. The short video focuses on the installation of a Hybrid VRF system into the Cardiff office of leading-edge consultants, Hoare Lea and interviews Wynne Harris, Managing Partner of Hoare Lea Cardiff as well as Tony Williams, Director of Cool Solution Ltd, who were responsible for installing the system. Further information can be obtained online at: https:// hybridvrf.co.uk/185 and the video can also be viewed at the Mitsubishi Electric’s dedicated YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zctmcvA4d1w Enquiry 16

Waterproof New Underground Structure’s With Mapei’s New Mapeproof HW, Natural Sodium Bentonite Membranes Mapei announces the launch of Mapeproof HW, into its waterproofing product line. Based on natural sodium bentonite Mapeproof HW is a high performance waterproofing membrane, ideal for waterproofing concrete structures below ground level. Mapeproof HW consists of 5.5kg/m2 of natural sodium bentonite encapsulated between two-geotextiles secured with a special needle-punched system. The upper layer is a nonwoven polypropylene fabric and the lower is woven fabric.

Bentonite is a natural clay mineral which swells in contact with water absorbing around 60% of its own mass. Once swollen, the bentonite membrane forms a dense monolithic material creating an effective seal. www.mapei.co.uk Enquiry 17

Play The Light: Trespa® Meteon® Range Extended With Lumen Trespa has announced the launch of its new Trespa® Meteon® Lumen range. Architects and designers can now play with the composition of light reflection on exterior façades, allowing natural light to be creatively introduced as a design element. It can be reflected, scattered, enhanced or muted according to architects’ and clients’ wishes.

“Trespa® Meteon® Lumen changes the way designs are perceived, it changes how people interact with structures and how buildings interact with their surroundings,” says Lucas Stevens, Design Expert at Trespa. “With Trespa® Meteon® Lumen, you can play with the compositions of light reflection on your façade, within a single colour. This new diversity of finishes enhances design creativity and ensures façades will truly stand out.”

Bring your colour to life with reflections of light - Trespa® Meteon® Lumen is available in three variations across eight colours. Each of the three Lumen variations is available in grey, black and white and several terracotta tones.

‘Diffuse’ removes glossiness, reflection and texture, resulting in instant tranquillity. Scattered light gives façades a smooth, subdued appearance.

‘Oblique’ has a pleasantly uneven matt-and-gloss surface that brings a natural, weathered look to any façade. ‘Specular’ reflects its surroundings, adding liveliness with deep colours and gloss. Buildings become seamlessly integrated into their environment.

About Trespa Meteon - Based on decades of leadership and setting new trends in façade solution design and aesthetics, Trespa® Meteon® Lumen represents a logical next step for the Trespa® Meteon® family. ®

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high-pressure compact laminate (HPL) with an integral surface manufactured using Trespa’s unique in-house technology, Electron Beam Curing (EBC). The blend of up to 70% natural fibres and thermosetting resins, manufactured under high pressures and temperatures, yields a highly stable, dense panel with good strength-to-weight ratios.

Trespa® Meteon® stands out in vertical exterior wall coverings such as facade cladding, balcony panelling and sunblinds. The entire Trespa® Meteon® product range is available with PEFCTM or FSCTM certification upon request, in restricted quantities and certain jurisdictions.

Experience the effect for yourself - See what Trespa® Meteon® Lumen can do: order your samples today on new.trespa.com. For further details regarding our delivery programme, please visit trespa.info.

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Trespa is the first choice of exterior panelling for many leading architects, who insist on quality, reliability and durability. Trespa® Meteon® is a decorative

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Nvelope Supports Architects With BBA Certified Cladding Support Systems To eliminate any disruption to a building’s exterior appearance, NVELOPE, the market leader in rainscreen cladding support systems, offers architects a range of vertical cladding support systems which allow façades to be installed with no visible fixing.

Architects are under pressure to specify rainscreen systems which provide an overall flawless appearance and meet the relevant thermal bridging requirements set out in the Building Regulations.

NEVLOPE understands the importance of providing a system that satisfies these demands and offers architects a cost effective, easy to install products that can adapt to any building design.

The NV vertical brackets are versatile and flexible, both key drivers in façade design and cladding systems.

“With constant changes and improvements taking place in cladding materials technology and design, architects and specifiers have the opportunity of greater choice and aesthetic variety,” explains Mike Smith, NVELOPE’s Managing Director.

The NV range, which includes NV1, NV2 and NV7 provide a secure fixing solution for façade materials including high pressure laminate (HPL), timber, weatherboard, fibre cement, fibre concrete, ceramic, thin stone, aluminium composite material (ACM) and many other metals. They are available pre-

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assembled with thermal isolators to help reduce thermal bridging and also prevent a chemical reaction which could occur between the aluminium bracket and the line in a concrete frame. Stand off sizes for the vertical range are from 40 – 300 mm and for the horizontal range are from rom 70 – 300 mm.

All NVELOPE support systems have achieved full BBA certification. BBA approval enables architects to specify NVELOPE systems with confidence. It demonstrates that NVELOPE support systems have met the BBA’s rigorous testing and evaluation criteria and will provide a high quality fixing solution.

NVELOPE also provides architects with BIM (Building Information Modelling) Objects for its cladding support systems. Designed to assist project teams working in the BIM format, the new objects ensure greater specification detail and accuracy.

Used in the planning and the design stages of a project, BIM is an ideal tool for architects and specifiers to create digital illustrations of buildings, together with detailed technical information, accreditations and other background data.

NVELOPE’s BIM objects contain detailed dimensions, product specifications and other key details, along with high quality 3D images to add into virtual models and simulated building designs. They can be found on the NBS National BIM Library and are available in IFC and Revit formats and downloaded and integrated into any BIM software. www.nvelope.com Enquiry 19

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Corian® Textura Panels - New For The Retail Design Expo 2016 For the first time at the Retail Design Expo 2016 (Stand E30), CD UK will be showing new Corian® Textura Panels designs Ripples (top) and Eyelet(bottom), expanding the range of surface choices to inspire designers and fabricators working in the retail sector.

CD UK will have six large panels on display showing a variety of different textures and patterns and colours together with a retail display highlighting back panelling.

Textura Panels is an exciting range of patterns and textures that can transform projects into high-impact architecture, indoors and outdoors. Textura Panels have all the desirable features of Corian®, being thermoformable, translucent and available in patterned colours, uniquely setting them apart from other surface materials in the market. They have unlimited design potential and outstanding durability for high footfall commercial environments. For the ultimate in flexibility, bespoke patterns are also available.

A sophisticated combination of beauty, strength and versatility, Textura Panels are pure, solid and extremely durable. The material is waterproof, stain resistant, available in all the colours of Corian® and in as many sheets as needed, allowing for it to be used on large-scale applications. Ideal for any retail setting and suitable for whole wall installations or to protect painted or papered walls, the panels can be backlit to produce ethereal effects and atmosphere, with beautiful, effective results. Combined with white or coloured LED lighting, Corian® Textura Panels provide added functionality and style for schemes of any size. www.cdukltd.co.uk Enquiry 20

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Carbon Monoxide – And How A Window Could Help Save Your Life It is the most common cause of poisoning death. You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. Yet it kills hundreds of people each year around the world. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a deadly risk to health. It is also impossible detect without the right equipment. No doubt you have heard news stories of people dying from carbon monoxide poisoning. You are probably aware that it has a lot to do with badly-maintained gas appliances.

Why is it so dangerous – and how can windows make a difference?

In this short article we take a look at some important facts about carbon monoxide, before talking about some Roto products that can be used to form part of a safeguarding policy.

What exactly is carbon monoxide?

Although it can occur naturally, in this context carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Fuels such as gas, oil or wood all contain carbon. Normally, when they are burned with a sufficient supply of oxygen, the carbon oxidises and becomes carbon dioxide (C02). However, if there is insufficient oxygen, it is possible for the oxidation process to be incomplete and the result is carbon monoxide (CO).

Why is it so dangerous?

Carbon monoxide is highly poisonous to humans. When inhaled, it is absorbed into the blood much more readily than oxygen. From there, it bonds itself to the haemoglobin in the bloodstream. This has the effect of reducing the oxygencarrying capacity of the blood. Carbon monoxide victims die of hypoxia: oxygen starvation. Exposure to less than fatal levels of CO can also cause permanent neurological damage.

Important things to check There are a few basic checks you can make in the home from time to time to make sure there is no obvious cause of carbon monoxide or lack of ventilation: Look for sooting or discolouration and and around gas appliances, including boilers and water heaters; Pilot lights and gas flames should burn blue. If yellow or orange, this is a sign of incomplete combustion and carbon monoxide may be being produced; Make sure flues and chimneys are clear and don’t contain leaks; Check that air vents in walls are not blocked.

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Where do Roto products come into this?

It is highly recommended that you have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. There are many battery and mains-products devices on the market.

Many are stand-alone devices that emit an alarm signal when CO is detected.

However, it is also possible to have a detector wired into a ‘smart’ home automation system. Roto’s electromechanical drive systems enable windows to be opened, closed and locked remotely. The drive units can be connected to a ‘smart’ system so that windows open or close in response to conditions, for example humidity, rain – or carbon monoxide.

Immediate ventilation Therefore, you could have a system that not only sets off an alarm and warns you of carbon monoxide, but which also opens windows immediately in order to provide ventilation. The Roto E-Tec Drive is the ideal product for automated operation of Tilt&Turn and Tilt-Only windows.

Completely concealed It is suitable for Timber, Aluminium and PVC windows and the drive unit is completely concealed within the window frame. When used with the Roto Designo concealed Tilt&Turn hardware, it creates a window on which there are no visible hinges or drive components.

The smart roof window The new RotoComfort i8 roof window can also be connected to a smart automation system in exactly the same way. Featuring a completely concealed drive, the RotoComfort i8 opens significantly more quickly than conventional electric roof windows. With a maximum opening angle of 45 degrees, the window provides a good level of immediate ventilation. www.roto-frank.co.uk Enquiry 22

Notes from the Comar design team...

BIM ready.

With thermal foam and triple glazing, U-values are reduced to 0.77, creating a future proof solution.

The latest thermal break technology including foam.

Large 62mm glazing pocket for acoustic or triple glazed glass.

Slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn.

Fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing.

Windows hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated doors.

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Latest Thermal Break Technology Produces the Next Generation of Windows.

Comar’s Design Team brief was to specifically meet architectural demands; low U-values, matching slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn windows, large glazing pocket for acoustic glass, Secured by Design and large sizes. For our fabrication and contractor partners, performance with built in fast-track fabrication and installation.

For more information about comar5P.i ADVANCED please contact us: Tel: 0208 8685 9685 Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk

The technology from the Comar 9P.i system has been incorporated into the Comar 5P.i window range. This ensures the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i framing and creates the option for standalone high performance windows, up to 2.5m high with U-values as low at 0.77. BIM Models available at Comar Partners: www.comar-alu.co.uk/login/.

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Steve Davis Radio Adverts Pot Thousands In Sales For The Window Outlet The Window Outlet is making the most of Network VEKA's extensive support and enjoying big business benefits. Director Graeme Pritt quickly became an advocate for Network VEKA's radio adverts after trialling their effect for The Window Outlet. “I've never really rated radio adverts before; I wasn't convinced that they translated into any realistic sales. However, I thought I'd test the Steve Davis adverts on our local station, CFM, and see if they made any difference to our business. They've actually worked so well, I've just booked them to run for another month!” www.networkveka.co.uk Enquiry 24

Comar 5P.i Advanced Window System Integration is the key factor which underpins the latest new product launch from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems.

Their market leading Comar 9P.i Framing system offers fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing, allowing tilt/ turn or casement windows to hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated doors. With the addition of thermal foam and triple glazing Comar 9P.i offers U-values down to 0.77.

Comar have incorporated the technology from their Comar 9P.i system into the Comar 5P.i window range, and are now launching the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system which integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i creating the option for standalone high performance windows. www.comar-alu.co.uk Enquiry 25

CW 50-HI Now Offers Better Thermal Insulation Than Ever Reynaers has launched its improved aluminium Concept Wall 50HI (High Insulation) system, which offers better thermal insulation properties than ever before.

This new variant of CW 50 benefits from improved insulation profiles, which can achieve an impressive insulation value (Uf) down to 0.56 W/ m2K with a glass thickness of 60 mm. Previously this was 0.73 W/m2K, while the standard CW 50 system has a Uf value of 1.7 W/m2K. As the CW 50-HI is now provided with standard glazing gaskets, the aluminium curtain wall system is suitable for even heavy duty triple glazing, up to a maximum of 61 mm.

A further advantage of the new CW 50-HI system is the ease of production and installation. The insulation profile used in the HI system consists of a pre-cut part, so that drainage canals can be incorporated easily.

Installation is made even more convenient because the glass doesn’t require waterproof taping to the pressure plate area.

Marketing Manager at Reynaers Rebecca Cope said: “The CW 50-HI is a well-proven façade and roof system available in different glazing and design variants, including an extensive range of profiles. The new system also offers varying levels of fire resistance and thermal insulation, and can accommodate triple glazing, making it ideal for low-energy buildings. Other features include a parallel opening window, a top hung window, a hidden vent turn and tilt window, and a flush roof vent.”

Offering extensive design freedom, this curtain wall can be customdesigned – as seen in the bespoke system used in the impressive office complex and art space in Prague, ArtGen. Developed by PPF Real Estate and CMC architects, the modern building is both environmentallyfriendly and visually stunning. www.reynaers.co.uk Enquiry 27

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Schueco’s ADS HD Door Range Offers Unbeatable Quality And Choice The uniquely wide choice offered by the Schueco ADS HD range of thermally insulated aluminium doors means that whatever the project, there will be a door that fulfills both the aesthetic and performance specification perfectly. These stylish, superior quality doors can accommodate single, double and triple glazing up to 55 mm thick, giving them excellent thermal efficiency together with real flexibility in use.

Typical applications include education, health, leisure and retail buildings as well as offices and high-end residential developments.

The Schueco ADS HD range is available in single and double leaf configurations, inward or outward opening, and rebated frames with depths of 65, 70 or 75 mm. A wide choice of frame, leaf, mid-rail and bottom rail profiles mean that whatever the requirement, there is a Schueco ADS HD door system to suit. www.schueco.co.uk Enquiry 26

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New Advanced Homelightplus Range From Crittall

Introducing Portfolio – A Luxury Veneer Door Collection From Premdor Occasionally a manufacturer launches a new product range that not only creates a stir in the market but catches the immediate attention of Specifiers, Merchants and Construction Professionals who recognise the huge potential of the new collection. So it is with Portfolio by Premdor, a unique range of luxury veneered doors that make an immediate style statement in the high-end residential or commercial sectors.

The Portfolio range combines state of the art Veneer Match technology with the use of the finest quality materials, manufactured to the highest specification.

Portfolio has been created around four inspirational themes, Natural, Exotic, Contemporary and Classic.

To satisfy every requirement and aspiration, the range comprises twenty five designs complemented by imaginative glazing and BWF certified fire door options.

The new Portfolio theme NATURAL comprises of Scandinavian inspired Horizontal Veneers, with a unique soft natural grain, plus the Scandinavian Two Stile, with the striking cross grain framed by vertical stiles. www.premdor.co.uk/portfolio

Crittall Windows has introduced a new steel window aimed at the residential market, the HomelightPlus range. An enhanced version of the company’s successful Homelight steel window first made during the 1920s, the new-look window features contemporary styling and window profiling, plus higher energysavings, performance, and improved security.

The authentic ‘like-for-like’ steel window offers significant energy savings thermally improved to meet Part L of Building Regulations by achieving either a window energy rating Band B or a centre pane U-value of 1.2w/m2k. The window has been made especially secure through an improved, robust, security multi-point locking option. This modern steel window is dual double-finned weather-stripped and features high performance double glazing. Its slim frame gives minimal sight-lines allowing for larger areas of glass than any other window of a similar size to maximise daylight.

As a galvanised steel window it will last over 60 years. Polyester powder coated the HomelightPlus window has a consistent, even, coating, not requiring redecoration for 25 - 30 years. HomelightPlus is available in a choice of styles including a true divided glazing bar option and in 46 colours, plus a dual colour option. The steel window frames can match, or contrast, with interior décor. www.crittall-windows.co.uk Enquiry 29

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The New Premdor Internal Shaker Oak Door – Modern By Tradition Since The 1930’S New to the Premdor range is the traditional 1930’s interior Shaker door finished in Oak. Originally developed by the Shaker religious sect, the style enveloped the principles of simplicity, utility and honesty, establishing itself over the ensuing decades as a door solid in construction, whilst maintaining its minimalist design.

Since its inception the classic Shaker door has never lost its appeal and in current times has grown in popularity.

The Premdor internal Shaker door follows the principles of the finest manufacturing methods by using Dowel joint construction.

This new door design incorporates real American White Oak Veneers and is available unfinished ready for painting or staining. In addition to a non-glazed door, two glazed options are available - 4mm thick clear glass or 4mm thick obscure Chinchilla design. An FD30 Fire door option is also available. www.premdor.co.uk Enquiry 31

Open Up Shopping Spaces With Sliding And Stacking Walls From D R Services Within covered shopping arcades, the specification of moveable glazed walls for shop fronts is a highly practical solution. They open up the retail space so that there is no obvious boundary between inside and outside, while also maximising floor space and removing dead areas. There is a wide choice of styles, shapes and colours available as well as automatic systems to cope with installations where manual handling is not an option. For architects and designers, there are no hindrances at all regarding style – the only major constraint that might be faced with moveable walls is whether or not they will physically fit within the confines of the building.

With stacking doors, the size of doors specified is obviously limited by the amount of stacking space available in the parking bays. In a sliding stacking wall, each individual panel slides on its own. The user unlocks it from the floor and slides it towards the parking bay as a single unit, repeating the process until each panel is in the desired location.

With a folding system, meanwhile, each panel is connected to the next by a pair of hinges. The bolt is lifted at the hinge point between the two panels, which enables two panels to fold flat against each other. When more than two panels are utilised, the folding process resembles a concertina. Folding systems are more costly than stacking doors, since they are more complicated to manufacture.

However, the advantage of a folding system is that a parking bay isn’t consumed, because all the supporting mechanism is in the wall itself. Hanging wall systems require just a socket in the floor to take the bolt remembering that effective drainage is a must when considering exterior walls.

As far as manual handling is concerned, it is easier to operate a sliding stacking system as only one panel is being moved at a time. A sliding folding system requires moving between two to 10 panels. D R Services has installed a wide variety of walls across the country, including the recent installation at Embankment underground station in London (pictured) where the effect has been to open up the previously dark shopping area, giving a fresh, modern look and attracting smart new businesses. www.drservices.co.uk Enquiry 32

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Glacier Creates A Visual Sensation Glacier is just one of three new door finishes set to change the landscape for interior design.

Introduced by leading internal door manufacturer Vicaima, Visual Sensations provides a new collection and welcome addition to the popular Dekordor SD foils range. Designed to capture the essence of dramatic landscapes, bringing exterior colour and pattern to an interior environment, these wood look doors bring genuine innovation.

Dekordor Standard Duty (SD) finished foil has long been a preferred choice for specifiers, offering as it does, a consistent and economical door finish which is suitable for a multitude of applications from homes to offices, in both the new build and refurbishment sectors. Now Visual Sensations create a totally new and unique Vicaima design that sets these doors apart from other products on the market.

The Visual Sensations collection comprises 3 totally new and distinct timber grained tonal choices including, Glacier, Canyon and Forest. Each of these is available in a choice of designs comprising flush vertical and cross-directional woodgrain (CDW), plus CDW with a contrasting inlay effect. All doors are FSC certified for environmental peace of mind and can be supplied with a range of performance specifications including fire rated, acoustic and security as specification demands. To complete the theme, Vicaima are also able to supply as part of a matching doorset (door, Frame and architrave) plus matching wardrobes and door panels where required.

Dekordor SD Visual Sensations are made on a to order basis and as such can accommodate a wide selection of configuration possibilities to make specification easy, with glazed options, pairs, over height dimensions, mobility widths and as part of door and frame kits and sets, to ensure that individual requirements can be appropriately satisfied. If you want to change your interior landscape then look to Visual Sensations for something different.

For further details about Vicaima Dekordor SD Visual Sensations visit the Vicaima website www. vicaima.com, alternatively call 01793 532333 for a copy of the new literature or face samples.

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Aluprof Listens To Specifiers In all forms of new and refurbished building construction, Specifiers today are seeking to reduce window frame sight lines to increase light transmittance. Aluprof, one of Europe's leading systems companies, have designed a system with the slimmest of sight lines, the new 'MB Slimline' system.

With a fixed light and opening light aluminium face width of just 32.5mm Aluprof’s new ‘MB Slimline’ window offers both good looks and high thermal performance - something steel window systems cannot offer.

U values of below 1.00 are achievable, as the new system will accept both double and triple glazing options coupled with aluminium profiles which use wide polyamide thermal break. With a wide range of profiles available, the ‘MB Slimline’ system can offer high inertia ratings and slim, deep profiles, offering the specifier the ability to use the system in any large, or small, window spaces.

Ideally suited to projects where slim lines are crucial to the aesthetic appearance of the building, the ‘MB Slimline’ system offers a complete solution.

The new system joins a wide portfolio of aluminium systems which includes curtain wall systems, doors windows and high performance aluminium fire rated systems.

Aluprof systems increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets Aluprof exacting standards. www.aluprof.eu Enquiry 34

CMS Window Systems Appointed On New £270M Dumfries Hospital Development CMS Window Systems has won a comprehensive building envelope contract valued circa £5 million to manufacture and install Kawneer curtain walling for the prestigious new 350-bed Dumfries & Galloway Hospital. High performance sealed units manufactured by GLASSOLUTIONS will combine with the Kawneer aluminium systems to blend superb aesthetics with thermal and acoustic insulation, plus reliable solar control. Key to achieving this is the specification of COOL-LITE SKN 165 by Saint-Gobain Glass.

CMS will also install around 500 sealed units featuring integral blinds, which represent an ideal solution for privacy in hospitals where cleanliness is vital but long term maintenance is a key consideration. The company has partnered with integral blinds specialist Morley Glass & Glazing who will supply the sealed units complete with Pellini interstitial blinds. www.cmswindows.com Enquiry 35

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Made In The UK – Delivering Supply Chain Synergy With the development of lean approaches in construction, there is an increasing interest in innovative building solutions. The development of a system approach rationalises and safeguards supply chains and work schedules, which can be more effectively planned for associated and followon trades.

This can influence procurement practices, tendering and pricing for individual project contracts or longer term agreements. Companies are increasingly concerned about the impact of their supply chain operations on the environment, particularly with so many building products and systems currently being manufactured overseas.

The demise of manufacturing in the UK has been widely reported, although there have been many high profile factory closures – the country is not lacking in innovation in the construction sector. Offsite construction of building systems, manufactured in controlled factory conditions - is an emerging market. Market forces are compelling housebuilders to reconsider their approach to serving their customers. Government action in terms of planning guideline relaxation and Building Regulation changes has combined to force a ‘rethink’ of housing design and delivery from the grassroots upwards.

As the industry emerged from the downturn in 2014, it became clear that housebuilders were challenged by two major factors - a shortage of materials and traditional labour skills. Although many businesses grappled to find the best way forward, Alumasc Facade Systems turned this situation into an opportunity by developing a new and innovative facade technology designed specifically for the framed construction sector – the Alumasc Ventilated System (AVS).

Researched, designed and manufactured in the UK - the initial product development remit was to create a ventilated system that would replicate traditional building aesthetics, whilst providing a lightweight solution that could be fixed directly to the framed substrate. Alumasc’s main goal was to ensure the system was engineered to deliver structural stability across all applications whilst providing adaptability to all forms of modern construction. AVS, as an offsite manufactured system, improves efficiency and speed of construction, addresses skills shortages and enhances quality of finish, whilst delivering the final aesthetics to meet the exacting requirements of architects, designers and housebuilders.

The product offers specifiers a ventilated cladding solution for framed construction, together with volumetric modular and structurally insulated panel systems (SIPS). It protects the fabric of the building whilst providing a wide choice of aesthetic options. The system accommodates a range of cavity depths - the free-flowing system ensures that the substrate remains continuously ventilated and prevents any moisture tracking back to the primary structure, removing condensation – providing a protective facade.

Offering an alternative method of construction, AVS can replicate any brick in the market it innovative lightweight acrylic brick slips. The system is not just limited to using acrylic brick slips as the final facade finish - it is also approved for use with textured through-coloured silicone renders and an extensive range of dashing renders.

Manufacturing key components of the Alumasc Ventilated System in the UK reduces the impact on the environment and offers specifiers a sustainable, fast and efficient supply chain without costly transportation delays. During the development of the system, Alumasc worked very closely with a number of companies and bodies to ensure AVS would meet the demands of the construction industry, whilst providing optimum performance and longevity. For more information, please visit: http://avs.alumascfacades.co.uk/ To arrange an AVS seminar call: 03335 771 700 or email: cpd@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk Enquiry 36

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Building Design Trends Between East And West

Wrightstyle is a specialist steel and aluminium glazing company and supplies its fire-rated systems internationally. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at building design between east and west.

Architects are either creative people, or people who simply think they’re creative. Either way, their ideas shape our towns and cities, creating cityscapes that are inspiring, wacky – or, in some very few cases, iconic. Modern architecture is shaped by designers interpreting the past to build reflections of corporate or civic modernity. In bad hands, their interpretations of past and future create buildings without design continuum or contemporary relevance.

But within that philosophy of architecture as a mirror to the future is a new dynamic because, within the global vortex of creativity, there does seem to be one not-so-subtle difference of approach between east and west.

Maybe, and it’s only a maybe, it could be about how we see modernity and what we believe the future should look like. A reflection, perhaps, of both individual and collective psychology.

Shakespeare or Wren, looking down at modern London, would still recognise the medieval street layouts, sometimes with their original buildings. The structures that have grown up around them mainly stand within that continuum.

For some reason, by and large, we value the best of the past. In the east, it’s been a different story. When modern prosperity came to Asia, it came with mind-blowing intensity and an overwhelming urge to rip up the old and rebuild from scratch. Across the Middle East and Asia, old towns and cities were simply bulldozed. Think of Dubai.

In the rush to rebuild, against a background of enormous economic growth, there is only one kind of building that can arrogantly shout out status – a shorthand and visible symbol of everything that the modern world can offer. The supertall skyscraper. A whole raft of supertall buildings are due for completion this year, including a 599-metre tower in Shenzhen that will take the mantle of the world’s tallest office building from the One World Trade Centre in New York; the 597-metre Goldin Finance 117 tower in Tianjin; and the 555-metre Lotte World Tower in Seoul, the tallest tower on the Korean peninsula.

The supertall list also includes the CTF Finance Center in Guangzhou; the Wuhan Tower, Wuhan; the Marina 101 tower in Dubai, set to be the UAE’s second highest building after the Burj Khalifa; the Eton Place and International Trade Centre projects in Dalian, China; and, lastly, the Vostok Tower in Moscow.

Apart from that one lowly entrant on the list in Russia, all the rest are in the

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Middle East or Asia, with most of them in China. But Japan also has ambitions.

Plans have just been announced for the 1,700-metre literally-named Sky Mile Tower, which will stand in Tokyo Bay. If it goes ahead, due for completion in 2045, it would house 55,000 people, and dwarf Saudi Arabia’s paltry 1,000-metre Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, due for completion in 2020.

It’s a philosophy of building ever-upwards that can only partly be explained by burgeoning urban populations or the availability of suitable land. Jeddah, for example, sitting on the edge of a desert, hardly has much need to build a kilometre into the sky. The rise and rise of the city state does, of course, play a not inconsiderable role, with major conurbations now dominating commercial and cultural life as never before. Apart from population and land pressures, competition between cities and countries has made some build taller and taller as an exercise in civic vanity and economic marketing.

It’s a game that architects in the west also played, particularly in America. The macho skyscraper came to stand for a brand of modernity that symbolised a collective power to harness technology and imagination and build the unthinkable. Ask anyone to visualise symbols of American power, and the New York skyline will be one that springs to mind. But now, with economic power moving east, and driven by growing environmental concern, western architecture seems to be grasping at softer, less masculine, forms of design that better reflect our innate connections to the world around us, instead leaving eastern countries to grasp at yesterday’s phallic symbol.

In the west, we are reaching towards a more “instinctive” form of architecture that uses greater amounts of natural building materials to create a different kind of tomorrow’s world; a new fusion of form and function that has no need to build supertall as symbols of power, wealth or progress. Of course, in cities such as London, the skyscraper is still being built – but without any lofty ambitions to be the biggest or the tallest. But, just perhaps, that lack of ambition suggests a nascent east-west divide as to how tomorrow’s megacities should look.

However, as a supplier of advanced glass and glazing systems, it is an architectural debate in which Wrightstyle is merely an interested observer because, for any building designed for any function, it will still need glass and glazing systems – whether on the ground floor or somewhere in the clouds. www.wrightstyle.co.uk Enquiry 37

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Portfolio Collection From Premdor, Crafted Not Manufactured The exciting, new innovative Portfolio collection of doors from Premdor consists of four themed ranges, comprising of Natural, Exotic, Contemporary and Classic.

All are made in the UK using sustainable, natural veneers engineered in Italy, and all utilise Premdor’s cutting edge veneer match technology, presenting real veneers with a consistent grain and colour.

All come with PEFC chain of custody as standard.

The Portfolio Collection Exotic range comprises of two doors, each with solid core construction with additional FD30 and FD60 Firedoor options.

Designed to create an exciting dramatic effect, Ebony vertical exudes a sophisticated warmth that would purposefully suit any environment that demands an exclusive, elegant look.

The Ebony vertical door is complemented by various glazed options. Presented with the same dramatic effect, Portfolio Exotic Wenge presents a stunning finish with a striking vertical grain.

Sleek and sophisticated, the door would make a design statement in any high end environment from apartments to hotels, clubs or restaurants. Exotic Wenge is also available with a variety of glazing options. To see more of the exciting Portfolio Collection request a catalogue by ringing 0844 2090008 or visit www.premdor.co.uk/portfolio Enquiry 39

Micro Joints – The Discreet New Way To Protect Tiles Installed Over Underfloor Heating Systems The popularity of underfloor heating systems has increased signifantly in recent years, as they provide a cost-effective, comfortable, unobtrusive heating solution for millions of homes. However, these systems often cause movement between the subfloor and the top substrate in the form of expansions and contractions. Failing to accommodate for this movement will almost certainly result in cracked tiling surfaces.

Dural UK are proud to have developed a solution in the form of Micro Joint Infill, which provides discreet stress protection for tiles and natural stone on heated floors.

Benefits of Micro Joint Infill for tiles on underfloor heating systems Micro Joint Infill has been specially developed for tiled flooring installations which are laid over underfloor heating systems, particularly for residential developments.

It provides effective movement protection for tiles and natural stone on heated floors. It means a tiled flooring installation with Micro Joint Infill used is able to effectively absorb the movement energy transferred from the subfloor, protecting the tiles from cracking and loosening.

Importantly, it can be colour matched to the existing grout or tile colour for a discreet appearance – in fact any colour in the RAL chart.

The Micro Joint Infill is simply applied into the grout line spaces in between tiles and can be used on Brick Bond or Opus floor tile layouts. Due to the colour matched nature of the Micro Joint Infill it helps to create a beautiful, seamless design to the tiled flooring. www.dural.com Enquiry 41 24

Mapei Launches New Adesilex P9 Express To Its Tiling Adhesive Range Mapei UK has launched its new adhesive - Adesilex P9 Express to its existing Adesilex product range. Adesilex P9 Express is a cement based, rapid-setting adhesive, ideal for the internal and external installation of porcelain, ceramic and non-moisture sensitive natural stone materials to floors.

Whereas Mapei’s existing Adesilex P9 adhesive is best suited for the bonding of interior and exterior ceramic tiles and mosaics on walls.

The new adhesive can fix tiles to suitably prepared timber substrates such as 15mm overlaid plywood floors. Floors containing wet or electrical underfloor heating systems are also suitable substrates for the bonding of tiles using Adesilex P9 Express.

Adesilex P9 Express has a high performance ‘Fast Track’ formulation so the setting time is 4 hours which is ideal for areas subject to high foottraffic. Each product is supplied in 20kg bags and is available in white and grey colours. Alongside new Adesilex P9 Express, Mapei’s Adesilex family now consists of Adesilex P9, Adesilex P10 for mosaic fixing and Adesilex P4 for large format tiling on floors. For more information about Mapei ceramic products and training days, please visit www.mapei.co.uk, email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970.

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Craven Dunnill Expands Potential Of Wood-Look With Striking New Tile Formats The preference for choosing porcelain floor tiles which replicate natural wood, rather than installing real wood floors, is set to become mainstream with the introduction of two new tile ranges from Craven Dunnill: Timber Plus and Timber Slim. Available in versatile new tile formats, these tile ranges make possible a variety of attractive floor pattern permutations and effects, including herringbone, chevron and offset plank layouts. Competitively priced and made in practical porcelain, these wood-look tiles meet the rigours of daily life without sacrificing any of the decorative appeal of natural wood.

The Timber Slim glazed porcelain range is available in five different wood hues: white, beige, taupe, brown and grey. The narrow plank format of just 700 x 100mm is fundamental to the creation of patterned layouts such as the familiar parquet-style chevron, herringbone and other off-set designs.

In contrast, the Timber Plus glazed porcelain range is available in an extra long plank format of 1200 x 200mm. Available in white, beige, walnut, grey and brown wood-effect options, these longboard tiles are perfect for open-plan living: they minimise the frequency of joints and achieve a spacious, uncluttered look.

Timber Slim and Timber Plus tiles are suitable for both floor and walls.

Whilst natural wood is an attractive floor covering, porcelain wood-look tiles are more practical and hard wearing. Key attributes include: • Low maintenance: porcelain can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth and will not readily stain or scuff.

• Suitable for installing throughout the house, including areas where splashes and spills are common such as kitchens and bathrooms.

• Ideal for underfloor heating: porcelain is one of the best conductors of heat around for floors.

• Durable: porcelain is robust and withstands heavy foot traffic.

Craven Dunnill is a leading distributor and retailer of floor and wall tiles. The Timber Slim and Timber Plus new collections are the latest additions to Craven Dunnill’s award winning Renaissance Collection. For further information T: 01746 761611 www.cravendunnill.co.uk Enquiry 42

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Covers can be made to fit tile grids for easier installation and a better looking end result.

Access Covers Access Vs Aesthetics - Howe Green’s Richard Centa says compromise is not always necessary, as long as access to building services is well designed and a focus on quality is always maintained.

important factor in the overall interior aesthetic. We frequently see access covers breaking tile grids, hatches positioned at random angles and vast mazes of unsightly covers creating unwanted features, and almost all could have been avoided with the right solution and a little planning.

Industry leading manufacturer of access covers for floors, walls and ceilings, Howe Green is a family-run business that, for over 30 years, has focused on providing architects, specifiers and contractors with reliable solutions to gaining access to services points and utilities in buildings across the world. Sales and Marketing Director Richard Centa shares his access recommendations and experience of leaving it to last.

The minimal footprint We manufacture aluminium and stainless steel access covers in multipart configurations as well as in single units and duct covers. Where several service points are involved, a multipart solution can give a more discreet access cover footprint as well as a more cost-effective option. All our hatches and frames can be made to fit an exact size and shape, to mirror tile grids for example. This level of accuracy can help speed up installation times because hardly any cutting on the site is needed. Plus, it obviously produces a much more visually pleasing result. Our minimalist barrel-style lifting points help further hone the show edge and are a popular option for contemporary interiors.

A virtually invisible challenge Access is an issue to address at some point in almost every build project, whether new or refurb. How do we make sure reliable and easy access to services is provided and at the same time, ensure the aesthetics remain protected? Whether working on The Shard, London Bridge or the next supermarket store opening, our collective challenge is to design, manufacture and install the most reliable but importantly, the most invisible solution.

Ugly consequences The consequences of not considering service access properly or early enough in the process can get quite ugly. It often falls to the contractor to solve the issue of access as part of the flooring phase, and we have seen many examples of access covers blighting the flooring landscape, even in some very high profile locations. Flooring can account for a big chunk of the budget and is such an

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Optimum performance Specifying access covers correctly ensures a safe floor surface continuum in accordance with the DDA and helps prevent slips and trips. The quality of materials and precision of manufacture are the most important factors here in my opinion. We make access covers using high-quality materials and to exacting

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Floor Access Cover Checklist:

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What is the final floor finish to be i.e. hard-flooring or flexible floor covering?

Will the unit be designed to suit the clear opening or the overall frame size?

What load will the unit be required to support?

Is the unit to be un-sealed or double-sealed?

What visible edge appearance is required?

Does the cover need to offer fire resistance?

How is the cover to be opened and secured?

If heavy, how will it be lifted?

Are there any other special requirements i.e. cable outlets?

standards using the latest CNC technology. This, coupled with rigid and robust testing ensures they will not bow, bend or distort in any way once installed, unlike many imports available on the market. Our covers are also double sealed to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture and to better maintain the structural integrity of the sub floor. A quality access covers will last the lifetime of the building.

Uplifting solutions Access covers don’t have to be square or rectangular. The vast majority of the covers we make are, but we also design and manufacture circular covers and a range of shaped and bespoke solutions for unique settings and access requirements. Some covers feature power or data points, some incorporate lighting, some have panels to match the surrounding floor, some have contrasting inset panels. Every Howe Green cover is made to order without a price premium or longer lead-time. Special orders are standard to us, we can turn them around very quickly and vitally, it means that the solution always fits.

Weighty Issues It is important to consider the amount the cover will weigh when installed and where loads are excessive, the use of hydraulic lifting devices can solve the problem. A lifting device like Cover Skate will also address this issue and help make lighter work of heavy floor access covers. There is a 300kg lift from each Cover Skate and lifting keys are available to suit other manufacturers covers which make it more of a universal solution. Hinged covers with assisted lift or gas hinges are the most labour-saving option and can be equally time-saving anywhere regular access is needed. www.accesscovers.co.uk Enquiry 43

A maze of unsightly covers can create an unwanted and unsightly flooring feature.

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A Burning Passion For Fire The German premium manufacturer of firing technology Spartherm proudly presents an exclusive range of bioethanol fireplaces branded ebios-fire® which are now also made available for the discerning customer in Great Britain. Made And Tested In Germany - In order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure built-in fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout.

Great versatility, product safety and outstanding German quality are key values at Spartherm's production facilities where all ebios-fire® models are originally designed, crafted and tested by passionate, skilled craftsmen. Test certificates issued by TÜV Germany further underline the outstanding safety of ebios-fire® bioethanol fires, which feature a wide choice of manual and automatic bioethanol burners.

Versatility Is Key - The ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level. Please visit www.ebios-fire.com or write to info@ebios-fire.com for further information. Spartherm – The Fire Company www.spartherm.com Enquiry 44

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Looking For A Whitewashed Floor?

Bona White is a new wood floor primer designed to produce an on-trend bleached look when used in conjunction with a Bona polyurethane lacquer. The intensity of ‘whiteness’ is dependent on how many coats are applied. This client wanted a whitewashed look to their original Victorian floor boards to tie in with the soft greys of the kitchen. This was achieved by the application of two coats of Bona White under two coats of Bona Traffic HD lacquer.

The works were part of a complete renovation of a Victorian town house in Bath and were carried out by Bona Certified Contractor, TWF Bath Ltd, who specialise in the restoration and fitting of traditional wood floors. Before treatment, the TWF team filled large gaps using reclaimed pine wedges and then sanded the floor to 100 grit abrasives.

Smaller gaps were filled using Bona Mix & Fill, which is mixed with sanding dust from the floor to ensure the filled areas blend in with the rest of the surface. The floor was then sanded using 120 grit abrasives before the application of the first coat of Bona White. The floor was then abraded using a Bona Scrad Pad to remove any grain raising from the surface before the application of the second coat.

odour mean there is no need for homeowners to vacate their property while the works are being carried out and there is no lingering smell.

Its fast cure time means the floor can be in full use just 12 hours after treatment – making it an ideal choice for commercial floors too where there is little available downtime for renovation. TWF’s clients chose the Matt version of Traffic HD for their kitchen floor. Silkmatt and Extramatt sheens are also available.

As a Bona Certified Contractor, TWF Bath is part of Bona’s network of highly trained wood floor specialists - independent wood floor companies who have received extra in-depth training in the use of Bona’s wood floor finishing products.

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To produce a highly durable, easy to maintain finish, two coats of Bona Traffic HD lacquer were applied. Traffic HD is Bona’s toughest lacquer. The very low VOC content and low

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White Is Now The Toast Of The Kitchen White is the new black for kitchen worktops, according to home makeover specialist Granite Transformations, having reviewed its sales figures for 2015. Two years ago it reported that black granite was by far the most popular amongst its own customers, although later that year it predicted that white worktops would be amongst the top interior design trends, attributing this to the ‘Apple effect’ of minimalist white product design.

Black granite was the long-standing UK favourite worktop material, authoritative, powerful, stylish and the signature colour for warehouse conversions and noughties developments. When the property market was volatile, black was the ‘go to’ colour for attracting would-be buyers, although nowadays homeowners are choosing kitchen décor that best suits their own tastes and lifestyle, hence the shift towards calm and relaxing white and neutral tones.

Confirming this trend, white and off-white worktops have now shot to the top of the company’s best sellers, with Hydra White and Royal Ivory the top 2 and White Star coming in at No 5. What’s more, this trend is reflected in overseas Granite Transformations markets, North Americans currently favouring Royal Ivory, mottled neutral tone Perla di Sabbia and White Star, while in Australasia the most popular surfaces are the clean, white shades of Hydra White and White Star.

Granite Transformations also enjoys the distinction of marketing worktops in granite, quartz, recycled glass and porcelain, enabling it to monitor trends in material choice. Echoing internet feedback that ‘quartz’ is now the most searched term for worktops, its UK best-seller Royal Ivory is made from finely textured, neutral coloured quartzite, a tough mineral rock that originates from sandstone.

Also rocketing in popularity are recycled glass worktops like Hydra White and White Star, made from toughened glass granules recovered from post-consumer wine, beer and mineral water bottles.

“It’s unusual for three of our major territories, and the top national markets for kitchen makeovers, to coincide so closely on colour choice,” says Granite Transformations UK General Manager, Hayley Fenn.

“Traditionally, UK kitchen customers have always plumped for black granite worktops, whereas the US and Canada had a preference for dark browns and a more colonial look,” she continues. “Only Australia and New Zealand favoured white, possibly due to the sunshine effect. Perhaps now we’re adopting a more summery outlook from down under and that’s reflected in the way we are styling our kitchens. After all, the kitchen is recognised as the hub of the home and closely reflects the family lifestyle and aspirations.”

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The latest fashion for smooth and refined porcelain worktops is also likely to filter across from North America, where Terra di Sienna and Terra Ombra, made from this extremely hardwearing ceramic material, are at #3 and #4 in the Granite Transformations charts.

Looking ahead, Granite Transformations also anticipates rising consumer demand for patterned worktops and splashbacks, like its newest Trend Trascenda dye sublimated collection. Offering the look and classic appeal of marble finishes, without the cost and impracticalities, as well as distinctive graphic and fluid patterns, these exciting designs will lend a whole new dimension to kitchen décor, says the company. Granite Transformations worktops are available from showrooms nationwide, tel 0800 044 5393 or visit www.granitetransformations. co.uk for locations and product details.

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Pressalit Care’s Rigorous Weight Testing Regime Pushes To The Limit

A rigorous regime to test maximum weight capacity is applied by Pressalit Care to its range of accessible bathroom products to ensure they can withstand even the most extreme real-life situations. Pressalit Care’s washroom and sanitary ware is specifically designed to improve bathroom use for those with limited mobility. Its products, many of which can be adjusted vertically or horizontally for greatest flexibility, include shower seats, washbasins, arm rests and handrails, with each put through the most rigorous testing procedures. The tests include three important elements as appropriate – dynamic, static and lateral.

The Pressalit Care range complies with the requirements of DS/EN 12182:2012 and meets the demands for Part M packs where weight loadings are specified on standard components. The testing regime covers all potential points where users may rely on the products for full weight-bearing support. On a support arm, for example, since the load the product can withstand increases towards the supporting wall, three different points are included along the length of the arm. It is always the lowest values which are stated on the product detail.

COMFORT Towel Warmer, Electric Collection By Vogue (UK) Following the launch of its new Brochure, leading British heating designer and manufacturer Vogue (UK), proudly introduce the new COMFORT Towel Warmer featured in its Electric Collection.

A truly abstract wall-mounted design, the new COMFORT Towel Warmer portrays a practical figure with its unique profile and natural fluidity: ideal for compact spaces.

Guaranteed to make a statement, COMFORT presents high designer appeal that can transform any bathroom, kitchen or en-suite by simply connecting to the electric circuit.

For further information on Vogue (UK) please call 01902 387000, email info@vogueuk.co.uk or visit www.vogueuk.co.uk Enquiry 48

The Pressalit Care R3085 support arm demonstrates a 225kg load bearing 60mm from its front edge, which increases to 425kg at 400mm from the front edge, up to a maximum of 700kg closest to the wall. Products are tested dynamically by subjecting them vertically 10,000 times to a load lasting two seconds. The weight specifications on the product detail state how many kg the products can withstand at the outermost points using this test method.

The static test determines the weight each product can carry for one minute. By subjecting its support arms and arm rests to a 45 degree angle pressure, 10,000 times for two seconds at a time, the products are also tested laterally.

Pressalit Care advises that all its products are mounted on a solid wall, and recommends reinforcement of a wall if it is not stable. The lifespan of the product is not affected in anyway by the wall type. www.pressalit.com Enquiry 49

Interior Film – The Art Of Refurbishment Interior Film from David Clouting is a self-adhesive film that can be applied to almost any surface including: wood, metal, plaster board, plastics and melamine.

This enables columns, feature walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be quickly transformed with minimum disruption and at low cost.

Interior Film was used to cover the large pillar in the corner of this café and other support structures transforming the look of the room. Available in a range of designs and finishes including: Exotic woods, Leather effect, textured metals and Natural stone, the Interior Film range is also available to view on the BIMSTORE website.

For a sample or further information: Email: marketing@davidclouting.co.uk www.davidclouting.co.uk Enquiry 50

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Thermostatic Shower Range From Showering ‘One Stop Shop’ MX Group’s impressive ‘one stop shop’ range of shower and bathroom products continues to be welcomed by the building trade looking for high quality, reliable products for new developments and refurbishment projects up and down the country.

The response to the new products added in the past twelve months has been phenomenal with current and new customers keen to find out more about the extended offering that features in the new ‘MX Collection’ catalogue, available in printed form or online by visiting the MX web site.

Shower trays, electric showers, thermostatic showers, shower enclosures, taps and mixers and shower accessories – it’s a huge range of products. In particular, the range of thermostatic shower options has caught the imagination.

MX has launched an impressive new range of thermostatic mixer shower valves, offering its usual combination of quality, great looking product, excellent warranties and keen pricing. www.mx-group.com Enquiry 51

Elta Fans Launch New And Exclusive Multiflow Fans Elta Group Building Services has added a new range of highly efficient Multiflow SEM and SEL products to its portfolio of mixed flow in-line fans available from Elta Fans. The Multiflow SEM is a new player in the market, whilst the SEL will enhance the current range of models available. In order to meet the stringent levels of efficiency and compliance demanded by update ErP Legislation for products and components of fan and ventilation systems, both models are presented with AC and EC specifications. These two new products, suitable for general HVAC ducted ventilation systems in light commercial and industrial areas, provide distinct benefits to HVAC distributors and contractors including improved price points, exceptional service, high stock availability and quick delivery. www.eltafans.com Enquiry 52

Stepping Up: Easy-Fit Low Level Light Timeguard’s new range of super-slimline, compact surface mounted IP65 LED step lights make it easy to add decorative and safety lighting for steps and decks.

There’s no need to channel out the step or wall, and the double-insulated luminaires do not require an earth. The surface mount back plates provide for fast terminal block connection, making them even quicker and easier to install.

Delivering from 20 to 24 Lumens of cool white light the new dark grey and white polycarbonate Timeguard Step Lights have the good looks and guaranteed durability that property owners will welcome indoors or out. Electrical wholesalers are now stocking square, oblong and round versions in both colours. www.timeguard.com Enquiry 53

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ESG Brightens Up New Tottenham Court Road Station ESG, the UK’s largest independent glass processor, has recently continued its work for Transport for London by supplying the glass for the 2nd phase of the redevelopment of Tottenham Court Road tube station.

The station is currently undergoing a multi-billion pound refit as part of the new Crossrail link due to open in 2018. The entire station was closed at the start of the project and is now reopening one section at a time. Towards the end of 2014 the new ticket office and Oxford Street entrance were reopened and revealed a, Daniel Buren designed and ESG manufactured, black and white artwork printed onto glass.

Recently the new Center Point entrance has opened to the public and the walls continue Daniels design. However for this section of the station, the black and white has been fused together with colour to create striking geometrical shapes. ESG supplied over 150m² of toughened laminated glass split over 200 pieces.

The coloured and black sections of the design were digitally printed and UV cured to the glass.

To ensure maximum ink adhesion to the glass each panel was treated to an ESG developed pre-print wash treatment to remove any unseen dirt and oil. This treatment enables all of the printing to achieve BSI: ISO2409 adhesion standard.

The printing was carried out on 8mm toughened low iron and then laminated, with a white Vanceva interlayer to achieve the background, to create the 17.5mm toughened laminated final product. The final design is already receiving plaudits from the public as to how bright and modern the new look station is. www.esg.glass – 01376 520061 Enquiry 55

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VS-1 Curtain Walling Part Of Cutting Edge Vision For Hiscox’s York Offices A new structural glazing system from GLASSOLUTIONS has been specified for Hiscox’s new landmark underwriting and customer experience centre in York, part of the insurance company’s £19 million investment to create its largest office outside London. The VS-1 mullion-only system from GLASSOLUTIONS eliminates the need for horizontal framing members, enabling Make Architects to achieve the clean viewing lines on the curved atrium screen which forms a key feature of the new building.

Make Architects’ brief was to design a bespoke office which reflects the character of the Hiscox business and delivers high-quality contemporary design within York’s rich architectural heritage. Located adjacent to the Grade II* listed early-17th Century Black Swan public house, The Hiscox Building will establish a new focal point for the Hungate area of the city.

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VS-1, which has also been used successfully on the Sky Believe in Better building in London, is a new type of curtain wall – a mullion only system where the glass is held away from the mullion so the glass wall visually ‘floats’. In this project, the mullions are fixed back directly to primary structural columns.

VS-1’s highly engineered simplicity delivers remarkable aesthetics for architects, developers and building owners. It is the only curtain wall system where the floating glass façade is held away from the mullion without the use of obtrusive bolt fixings or transoms. Its relative simplicity reduces risk of component failure, improves constructability and reduces costs of programme delays in both construction and post-construction phases.

The installation at The Hiscox Building in York features Wicona curtain walling to the punch hole windows and louvres, roof terrace curtain wall, a bespoke structurally bonded rooflight and GLASSOLUTIONS’ patented VS-1 glazing system to form the main atria screen and terrace parapet.

The VS-1 system façade is articulated with both convex and concave curved insulated units, the largest of which is 2.0m wide x 4.2m high. The argon filled laminated heat strengthened units have high performance coatings to limit solar gain, achieving g-values as low as 0.34. To meet internal thermal comfort targets, glass units with centre pane u-values of 1.1 W/m2K have been used. Combined with the thermally efficient frames, this creates screens with weighted average U-values of 1.3 W/m2K. Says Make Architects’ Jason Parker, partner and the project lead architect: “The building has been designed to complement York's rich architectural heritage whilst providing a new home for Hiscox in the heart of the city. It has been a fantastic collaboration between York, Hiscox, the designers and contractors – each contributing to a building which conveys a sense of joy from both inside and out. The incorporation of VS-1 into the design creates a light and airy space and reinforces the openness and the friendly face of Hiscox.”

Steve Langan, Managing Director, Hiscox UK and Europe, said: “The brief we gave the architects was to create something that represents a progressive addition to the long history of York – something that taps into the history of the Hungate site and is sympathetic to the surrounding listed buildings, while using cutting-edge architectural, design and working practices. I want it to be a centre that drives innovation and a place that both Hiscox and York can be extremely proud of for many years to come.” Find out more about GLASSOLUTIONS at www.glassolutions.co.uk The spectacular four-storey building will house up to 500 employees in a dynamic working environment with open, flexible floor space. The light airy interior effect is created by the extensive use of the VS-1 curtain walling.

This combines with a cantilevered concrete frame and undulating woven brickwork façade to provide a workspace which fosters creativity and collaboration. Work on site began in 2014. UK-based GLASSOLUTIONS, part of the international Saint-Gobain Group, supplied and installed the curtain walling structure for main contractor BAM Construction as part of a £1.8

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The Translucent Link The Equinix UK flagship centre in Slough now has a new 8,000sqm LD6 data warehousing facility. This connects the two sister data centres via hundreds of dark fibre links and has become the fastest-growing data centre campus, including one of the world’s largest Internet Exchanges.

Building envelope specialist Lakesmere Ltd commissioned Structura UK Ltd to install Kalwall translucent cladding to form the link between two buildings. The Kalwall not only diffuses attractive natural daylight into the interior but its 0.56 W/m2K U-value optimises thermal performance and prevents solar heat gain. It also helps to obscure vision and retain privacy in some parts of the facility. Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the interior is bathed with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced.

Apart from being specified for all types of new build project, Kalwall is increasingly used for the refurbishment of cladding or rooflights on aged buildings. Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall Enquiry 57

Pendock’s Columns Take Off At The O2 The Hub, which was formed in 2005 as a Specialist Fit-out Contractor to the Museums & Heritage Sector and has since built an enviable reputation within the industry, has specified decorative column casings from Pendock for its latest project carried out in Greenwich’s most prominent landmark. Virgin Atlantic Airways and Delta Air Lines, the official airline partners of The O2, launched the glamorous NY-LON Lounge Bar during the summer.

The stunning aviation inspired 6,000-square foot space features two round and two square columns supplied by UK-based specialist, Pendock. The decorative, stainless steel 304 columns feature a mirror finish outer skin, with a 6mm protective acoustic layer.

The Pendock range of metal casings is supplied as a complete system: including an integral carrier arrangement, joint infills and mullions.

Each floor to ceiling casing produced for the NYLON Lounge stands 2850mm tall; two with a diameter of 700mm and two 550mm square.

The visual impact is very much in keeping with the aviation theme of the new lounge bar, which honours the airlines’ important New York – London route. The luxury, ultra-modern décor is mainly fitted out in warm browns and tans while the columns reflect the muted light and furnishings to great effect, mimicking the curves created in the walls and by the lighting. www.pendock.co.uk Enquiry 58

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CMS Delivers For Engineering Giant’s New Scottish Facility CMS Window Systems has played a key role in the manufacture and installation of thermally-efficient curtain walling, windows and doors for Emerson Process Management’s new facility at the new D2 business park, Aberdeen.

Emerson is one of the world’s foremost names in engineering services across a wide range of industrial and commercial markets, and places high value on the efficiency and integrity of its staff, operations and facilities. Efficiency, therefore, was a high priority when Emerson Process Management – a branch of the company which focuses on developing problem-solving technologies and services for industrial businesses – acquired a site at the D2 business park in Dyce, Aberdeen to support its work with the North Sea oil and gas industry.

CMS was appointed by main contractor Bowmer & Kirkland to design, manufacture and install curtain walling, windows and doors for the facility.

The £20 million development, built to replace Emerson’s existing Aberdeen headquarters in nearby Kirkhill, comprises 2,600 m2 of office space, as well as a 3,065m2 service centre with meeting facilities and a customer collaboration suite, and can accommodate up to 200 Emerson personnel. Reflecting this code of efficiency, the facility adheres to exacting thermal performance standards and complying with the latest requirements of current building regulations. With site development overseen by Miller and construction completed by Bowmer & Kirkland, work on Emerson’s new Aberdeen premises began in June 2014, with CMS joining the project in February 2015.

The solutions delivered by CMS were chosen to enhance the efficiency of the building’s envelope, reducing heat transfer while allowing the entry of natural light. Aluminium curtain walling created using Metal Technology’s System 17 ensures the building adheres to exacting thermal performance standards. With a continuous thermal isolator providing a thermal break throughout the system, as well as 6mm toughened Planitherm Ultra N glass used in conjunction with 16mm Swisspacer V warm edge spacer, the system is compliant with the latest thermal requirements of current building regulations.

Since planning consent was granted in 2012, D2 has become one of the biggest mixed use developments in Scotland for many years, aiming to support industry in the area with its versatile premises and convenient transport links. Emerson’s cutting-edge new site on the park forms part of this; Stuart Brown, General Manager of Emerson Process Management UK and Ireland, said: “consolidating three existing facilities in the Dyce area into a single leading-edge building close to the Aberdeen airport demonstrates Emerson’s commitment to support our Scotland and North Sea customers.”

The D2 development has also achieved wider recognition at the tail end of 2015 as it has been named as a finalist for the Architectural Excellence Award (Commercial Buildings) in the 2016 Scottish Property Awards.

For further information, visit www.cmswindows.com.

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VMZINC For £14m Hastings Pier Redevelopment Due finally to re-open in mid-March, the restored Grade II listed Hastings Pier built in 1872 has roofs in natural VMZINC. They are undoubtedly the most immediately recognisable feature of phase 1 of the £14.2m redevelopment and will weather to take on a beautifully textured, natural grey patina reminiscent of lead.

Described as a national Victorian treasure, the pier has been brought back to life following years of neglect, closure for eight years and a fire which tore through it in 2010. The domed roofs are particularly eye catching, all the more so because of the standing seam natural zinc topped with ornamental finials which spans the covered seating area. Specialist contractor Roles Broderick Roofing is currently working on phase 2 in which VMZINC PIGMENTO BLUE 1mm thick interlocking panels are to be used on the new visitor centre.

Most of the funding for the scheme came from the Heritage Lottery Fund and more than 3,000 people who bought community shares in the company that will now own and operate it. Much of the existing pier is being recycled or reused, and plans for the redeveloped structure include funfairs, an open-air cinema, live music events, farmers’ markets, a mirrored heritage centre to reflect the seaside views and night sky watching. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry 60

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Kemper System Underwrites Roof Refurb Success At Royal & Sun Alliance Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 has been used yet again to repair the roof of Royal & Sun Alliance’s headquarters in Horsham following the success of a project to refurbish the building’s balconies last year.

Within the central part of the building there were three individual roof areas, covering a radius of 400m2. These areas were overlaid to address leaks in the existing single ply membrane. Roofing contractor, All Angles Roofing, carried out the six-week project on behalf of principal contractor, RCL Services, including repairs to the existing insulation.

The scheme follows on from three previous projects, spaced over two years, to repair three balcony areas, covering a total of 710m2, on the same building where water ingress was putting refurbished areas below at risk. Several attempts to repair the roof with other systems had failed to address the issue, but Royal & Sun Alliance has no further leaks thanks to the Kemperol V210 overlay.

All Angles Roofing having cleaned and prepared the existing roof surface applied Kemper System’s D primer. The installation team then laid the Kemperol V210 resin in a single wet-on-wet process that ensures complete saturation of the reinforcement fleece. Once cured the resin forms a seamless, elastomeric waterproof membrane that bonds directly to the substrate.

Comments Mike Baulu from All Angles Roofing, “We have carried out numerous programmes on this building over the past few years and the balcony areas had proved a particular challenge. “A year after being refurbished using Kemperol V210, the balconies are performing well with no signs of any leakage, so R&SA had no hesitation in using the same system for this new roof area.” www.kempersystem.co.uk Enquiry 61

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Rinnai Goes Solo At Wooda Farm Holiday Park Rinnai, the leading continuous flow gas fired water heater manufacturer, has just installed its latest innovation, the Infinity Solo Gas Fired Storage Re-Circulator water heater, at Wooda Farm Holiday Park.

The Infinity Solo condensing and low NOX condensing water heater is the first Rinnai product for the UK to combine the advanced technology of its wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless steel storage cylinder all in one compact footprint.

Wooda Farm, now in its 40th year, is a family run campsite, by the sea at Bude, Cornwall with 55 holiday homes, two cottages and pitches for touring and camping, and a whole host of activities and facilities for all the family.

Facilities for tourers and campers include three toilet and shower blocks, with private wash cubicles, family bathrooms and dishwashing areas. There are also two 24-hour laundrettes to service all sites.

Already a convert to Rinnai continuous flow water heaters which are used across the site, owner Graeme Colwell was open to a suggestion from Rinnai consultant Scott Humphries that he might like to try something a little different when it was time to renovate one of the shower blocks.

Humphries explained that the Infinity Solo Recirculator water heater was totally unlike traditional stored hot water systems, and would be beneficial for the project as it acts as a high-efficiency alternative to gas fired storage appliances.

“The refurbishment of the shower block and one of the laundrettes was a natural evolution and we needed a hot water system that would easily cater for three washing machines, three baths, 12 basins and two dishwash sinks.

“Scott recommended The Solo Re-circulator stored system as the options for direct continuous flow were limited. The system is competitively priced compared to other gas-fired storage solutions on the market, but it is packed full of innovations. Rinnai calculated that the system was a sound investment and I have to say, this new system has worked really well since it went live just before Easter.

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“I was a bit worried initially that we were going back a step to the old Andrews setup we were so pleased to see the back of a few years ago but Scott persuaded me this was completely different as the cylinder actually loses very little heat unlike a traditional stored system. I have had gas meters/monitors fitted so give me a season and I will get back on what I have saved in fuel costs.

I expect it will be more than worthwhile the capital outlay.”

Rinnai’s new Solo range incorporates 35kW and 59.5kW appliances, ensuring that even sites with a smaller gas meter can utilise its advanced technologies.

The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to other current forms of gas fired storage appliance.

Because the cylinder is stainless steel (Rinnai water heaters are less than 30kgs) it greatly reduces the weight compared to glass lined and other gas-fired storage models, which makes transportation and installation a lot easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders available also have extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), which means the customer pays less to maintain the heat within the tank.

One other benefit of the Solo utilising a stainless steel cylinder, is that the life expectancy of the material is far greater than that of a glass-lined equivalent as glass suffers from thermal shock causing it to crack after a period of time.

The 35kW-59.5kW Infinity Solo range is renewables compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source will always be from renewable gains and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

The Rinnai Infinity brand carries the widest range of condensing water heaters on the market today with the most impressive efficiencies in operation, leading the field in technological innovation.

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Passivhaus Design Maintains Indoor Environment Using Omnie MVHR With less than 400 PassivHaus certified properties so far completed across the UK, the ultra-low energy standard from Germany can still be viewed as nascent in this country, though there are many compliant components and technologies available to assist in these designs: such as the mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system offered by Omnie.

“Gale & Snowden identified the HRU as being the most appropriate, low energy model on the market for our needs and the fact that Omnie is an Exeter based company also fitted with our ethos of trying to buy local.

While the HRU and the two manifolds and ducting have been installed by the Go Green Engineering of Exeter.

The highly efficient Passive house certified CA550 heat recover unit (HRU) has in fact just been installed as a crucial element to the building services within a private residential property under construction near Tiverton in Devon. The two storey 200 square metre structure replaces an earlier dwelling on the Bampton site where Gale & Snowden is the specialist architectural consultant and passive house designer responsible for the specification process.

In fact the semi-rigid ductwork is an integral part of the Omnie system and enables good flow characteristics to be maintained while routing the pipes around the structure to different rooms. The reduced number of fittings also assists in preventing air leakage.

In addition to the ducted central ventilation system, which will constantly harvest warmth from extracted stale air, the new home uses a holistic set of measures in order to keep energy usage within the tightly controlled PassivHaus parameters. These include a super-insulated building envelope, use of thermal mass to mitigate extremes of temperature and standards of airtightness so exacting as to restrict air changes to below 0.6 per hour.

The latter figure, set by the PassivHaus Institute, is so low that it would lead to problems of stale, moisture laden air becoming trapped in the living spaces, with the possibility of it causing condensation, damp and damage to the fabric of the building or even “sick building syndrome” which adversely affects the health of the occupants.

The Devon self-builder, Hugh, commented: “Sherwood has been built on the site of a former bungalow and has been designed by the architects, Gale & Snowden to be our forever home: with the scope for us to live on the ground floor if our health deteriorates in later life. We chose the PassivHaus low energy route in order to keep future bills as low as possible, while also utilising materials and products, which would offer a healthy living environment”.

The CA550 HRU itself is designed to run continuously at a cost of approximately 30 pence per day, depending on the tariff and is extremely quiet in operation as well as offering such sophistications as automatic summer bypass and a boost facility for when humidity levels increase.

Overall the Omnie CA550 HRU is 92 % efficient making it fully compliant with SAP, as well as able to feature in a near-to-zero energy house design such as has been created by Hugh and his wife along with their consultants.

This advanced ventilation solution is also a key component to Omnie’s whole house offering which can also feature renewable energy in the form of ground and air source heat pumps, a wide selection of underfloor heating systems with sophisticated control options. www.omnie.co.uk Enquiry 63

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Silent Students Interiors which can generate the most unacceptable noise and echoes are most likely to be those where young people gather for work, play and socialising, such as schools, leisure centres and swimming pools. Fortunately, there now exists a high performance solution which many architects specify in the form of Troldtekt acoustic panels which not only reduce reverberation but are also aesthetically pleasing.

This solution has been used for Danish Social and Healthcare College which has relocated to the Aarhus suburb of Skejby.

The new 13,000sqm building has been designed by Cubo architects to create a great sense of student community. It is intended to be a town within a town arranged around a central hub, the natural place for students to gather and access all the various levels and departments. In particular, the ‘sitting stairs’ and galleried walkways offer good views of life in the complex while emphasising interest and human scale.

Here, natural wood Troldtekt panels with a fine structure have been installed throughout the College to ensure good acoustics in the open and high ceilinged rooms while creating a particularly attractive and warm atmosphere. Danish manufactured Troldtekt acoustic tiles are specified throughout the UK and Europe and can be delivered as either FSC or PEFC certified panels. They are manufactured using 100% natural wood fibres and their benefits are high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. They are used to improve acoustics in many different projects, such as schools, leisure centres, pools, commercial and public buildings. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left unpainted or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Troldtekt sustainability has also been recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept and earns gold on 4 out of 5 criteria in the Cradle to Cradle certification version 3.1. www.troldtekt.co.uk Enquiry 64

Commercial Office Conversion For Brighton Campus Features Marmox Tektalan Board Installation Close to a thousand square metres of Tektalan boards, manufactured by Heraklith and supplied by Marmox UK, have been consumed in the conversion of former American Express premises into a major new media centre for the University of Brighton.

The panels were specified to improve the thermal and acoustic performance, as well as the appearance of several soffit areas within the buildings. These included the underside of two structural concrete floors and an entrance canopy. Within these spaces they help cut reverberation and present a smart, textured surface. Tektalan represents a hybrid combination of Marmox Heraklith Woodwool boards with rock mineral wool, which enhances the product’s already impressive performance characteristics. The woodwool element provides the strength and rigidity together with the unique appearance and sound absorption. Then the layer of rock mineral wool offers additional thermal and acoustic insulation while also being considered inherently non-combustible. In addition to an A2 fire classification, the boards feature an interlocking joint to raise the fire resistance to a two-hour period.

Importantly the combination of rock mineral wool and woodwool remains vapour permeable. It is also recommend that an air gap is maintained behind the boards, which are easily fixed, in order to achieve sound absorption values above 0.9 uW. The Tektalan boards were supplied in the standard 600 x 1200mm size and painted a dark grey colour to conform to the architect’s design brief. 1112 panels were 85mm thick while the remaining 230 were 155mm thick. www.marmox.co.uk Enquiry 65

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SE Controls’ Smoke And Natural Ventilation For Pretoria’s New Agrivaal Building The new energy efficient Agrivaal building in Pretoria’s Tshwane Central Business District is using advanced natural ventilation and smoke control solutions from SE Controls to maintain a comfortable indoor environment while improving safety by ensuring escape routes are smoke free in the event of a fire. The new 10-storey office block integrates with the original 75 year old Agrivaal building, a site of national heritage importance.

The new building incorporates a range of energy saving technologies as part of its design and construction, including recycled materials, water harvesting, energy efficient lighting and the use of natural ventilation, which enabled it to achieve a prestigious 4 Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa.

SE Controls Africa, based in Durban, worked closely with the project’s fire and engineering consultants WSP Consulting Engineers from the initial concept stage, as well as ventilation contractors, Robertson Ventilation Industries, to develop the combined high level smoke and natural ventilation solution for the building.

The system incorporates an NVLogiQ carbon dioxide sensor and environmental monitor for natural ventilation, as well as a SHEVTEC smoke control panel and 10 SECO N 24 40 chain actuators, which automatically open and close the centre pivot windows in the atrium to vent stale air or smoke from the building. In normal operation, NVLogiQ sensor monitors the temperature, carbon dioxide levels and relative humidity and signals the actuators to incrementally open or close the windows, if the parameters go beyond preset points.

In the event of a fire, the SHEVTEC control panel takes a signal from the building’s fire and smoke alarm system, which overrides the natural ventilation system and triggers the actuators to fully open the window to vent smoke from the building. www.secontrols.com Enquiry 66

Uzin Quality in Islington Olivers Contracts chose a UZIN system to install luxury vinyl tiles at the Islington Customer Centre. Approximately 900 m2 of old flooring had become contaminated and worn from general foot traffic. Overall, the floor appeared soft and a little unstable.

A further concern was that premium luxury vinyl tiles needed to be installed within open and expansive areas containing large windows. Consequently, the floor would be subject to a considerable amount of natural light and potential heat. The floor preparation and installation therefore had to be perfect so Olivers Contracts turned to UZIN’s premium quality product systems to resolve the problems. A Wolff Samba machine with a diamond bits was first used to

remove all contamination and loose latex. UZIN PE 280 primer was used to create a barrier between the cementitious subfloor and UZIN NC 110 calcium sulphate based smoothing compound.

The luxury vinyl tiles were then installed with UZIN KE 66 high temperature adhesive. The project was completed without any complications. The client was exceptionally pleased with the finish throughout all areas and there hasn’t been any subfloor or product failure since. Gareth Jenkins, Project Manager at Islington Council said “I am very pleased with the quality and appearance of the finished flooring.” www.uzin.co.uk Enquiry 67 45

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10 Cork Street Has An Internal Make-Over Fit For The 21st Century Located in Mayfair, 10 Cork Street is in one of London’s most sought after areas; built in 1924-1925 to a design by John Belcher and J.J Joass. Pollen House is a prominent stone clad building with a unique blueprint, it has a central internal courtyard bringing together two structures to create one building. Sitting close to the Royal Academy and encircled by the likes of Burlington Arcade and exclusive retail establishments, who wouldn’t want to work in this vibrant area in offices that have had a 21st century internal make-over?

A high specification design by Ben Adams Architects has created a very attractive environment but one that needed significant attention to the existing steel windows in order to minimise the problem of traffic noise. Selectaglaze, a leading designer of secondary glazing systems with considerable experience in acoustics was approached for advice. Noise reduction of about 45dB has been achieved through the treatment of each window with a single hinged casement glazed with 6.8mm acoustic laminated glass.

The minimal frames with flush hinges and locks provide clean lines which complement the existing windows and the new interiors. An additional benefit of the secondary glazing is an approximate halving of heat loss and near elimination of draughts that ensures a more comfortable working environment.

Founded in 1966, and Royal Warrant holders since 2004, Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience working in buildings of all styles, including Listed properties. For further information contact the marketing department on 01727 837271; email: enquries@selectaglaze.co.uk; or visit the company’s website: www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry 68

New Façade For Retail Giant Primark, the popular high street brand recently opened an exciting new store at the Fort Kinnaird shopping park in Edinburgh, equipped with a dazzling external screening solution from Levolux. Designed by 3D Reid architects, the revamped retail unit, which was formerly occupied

by Toys-R-Us, has been comprehensively refurbished and refitted. This included reformatting the interior and redressing the building’s exterior, with the addition of glazing, illuminated signage and a custom Levolux screening solution. The solution, which is applied to the store’s façade along the front and on both sides, comprises a combination of 200mm wide rectangular fins and 300mm wide, twisted aerofoil-shaped fins.

All fins are formed from single-piece aluminium extrusions, which are designed, fabricated and installed by Levolux. The store’s projecting entrance element has been extended in height and fitted with a central glazed section.

This element of the store is now wrapped in aerofoil-shaped fins, each measuring 300mm wide by 56mm thick, standing vertically and set at a pitch of 310mm. The fins, which extend to 8 metres in height, are twisted through 180 degrees, from first floor, to roof level.

The twisted fins incorporated into this Primark store create a dynamic exterior aesthetic which changes as you pass along the building. Either side of the entrance, the store’s façade continues at a lower height. On these elevations, rectangular-shaped fins, each measuring 200mm wide by 60mm thick, have been applied. These extend 4.6 metres in height from first floor to roof level.

Unlike the aerofoil fins, the rectangular fins, which are based on Levolux’s popular Infiniti Fin system, are not twisted. Instead, while they are also fixed vertically, they are set at an angle of 45 degrees and at a pitch of 250mm.

The contrasting lines created by the vertical fins effectively reduces the visual impact of the building by separating its key elements. The store’s ultra-modern façade has been optimised to project Primark’s distinctive brand identity. All aluminium fins provided by Levolux feature an attractive, shiny bronze anodised finish. In contrast, the horizontal aluminium carrier rails, which support the fins, are finished in a durable, matt black powder coating. The array of vertical fins is emphasised at night, with the help of subtle integrated LED lighting. www.levolux.com Enquiry 69

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Thermoblock Premieres In Leicester Square Project The refurbishment of a landmark listed property on London’s Leicester Square has seen Marmox Thermoblocks specified in very large quantities for an unusual application. Number 48 Leicester Square is being completely redeveloped behind the retained 1920s stone façade. Pivotal to this radical reconstruction has been the need to stabilize and strengthen the outer elevations which had been badly weakened by previous alterations over the past century.

With a full facade retention structure in place and the basement area framed by a retaining wall, the project team's solution involved raising an internal inner blockwork wall using aerated concrete.

This is intended to improve the thermal performance of the exterior elevations as well as their regularity and soundness, while taking up the minimum interior space. As part of this, the project team elected to make use of the Marmox Thermoblocks as a means of minimizing heat loss at the critical floor wall junction.

The 600 mm long insulation units incorporate mini columns of high strength, low conductivity concrete to support the load of the wall above while the low lambda value insulation virtually eliminates the path for cold-bridging. They are laid using normal bricklaying mortar with special Marmox Multibond sealant used to secure and seal the stepped joints while an integral layer of mesh on the upper and lower surfaces offers a good mortar bond for block-laying to continue in the conventional manner. In total over 1000 of the 640X140X65 mm Thermoblocks helped create a continuous horizontal thermal break beneath the new wall rising from the basement of 48 Leicester Square: ensuring it will meet the current Building Regulations and that the structure will endure for many decades to come. www.marmox.co.uk Enquiry 70

Bespoke Louvres Are A Perfect Match There are plenty of brise soleil products on the market, but very few can be supplied in a colour which is tailor-made to match the design scheme of a building. A rare exception can now be found at Fulford School in York, where neaco provided a bespoke solution for a new classroom block as part of a £4 million upgrade designed by City of York Council and built by William Birch and Son. neaco’s advanced powder coating facilities enable the company to apply precisely formulated colours to meet the specific aesthetic needs of its clients. They are often utilised in the manufacture of neaco’s balustrade products, but in this case they were put to good use for a specially developed sunshade louvre system specified at the school, which has just been named as one of Tatler magazine’s top 10 state secondary schools in the UK. neaco also supplied internal balustrade in the buildingís two stairwells.

Alan Thomas, Senior Architect at York City Council, said: ìIt was important to provide a design for the brise soleil that complemented the external appearance of the new building and this has been achieved. We supplied the specific RAL colour reference of the window frames and neaco were able to match the grey finish that has been used throughout the school.

Initially Neaco provided a prototype and we held discussions with the main contractor, Wm Birch & Sons Ltd. to agree on the appropriate size and spacing for the louvre blades. The end result is excellent, being attractive, functional and robust. Fulford School’s £4 million development also includes a new sports hall, new science labs and spaces for drama, food technology and design and technology. www.neaco.co.uk Enquiry 71

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Toshiba TEC Performs A Successful Operation At Spire Healthcare Having worked with Spire Healthcare for over seven years, Toshiba TEC now provides the company with over 200 of its industry leading multifunction products (MFP).

The second largest provider of private healthcare in the UK, Spire Healthcare was formed in 2007 through the buy-out of 25 BUPA hospitals by the private equity firm, Cinven. Now with a network of 40 private hospitals and 10 clinics, the organisation undertakes a wide variety of activities and offers a full range of integrated surgical, medical and diagnostic services.

Need to know Soon after the formation of the company, Spire Healthcare enlisted the services of Toshiba TEC to help it manage its printing, copying and scanning infrastructure. An audit was carried out to pinpoint how the devices were being used, identify monthly page production volumes, and implement a solution that could maximise the potential of its investment.

Gill Kite, Senior Buyer at Spire Healthcare takes up the story and says, ‘It was clear from the outset that we could have an honest and open relationship with Toshiba TEC and work together to develop a successful corporate print strategy.

This was an instant success, so when it came to renewing our contract in 2009, we didn’t hesitate.’

At this point in time Spire Healthcare had 124 Toshiba MFPs across its estate, with the majority being mono and standalone devices. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable operating practices are very important to the organisation, with energy conservation guidelines issued to each hospital to minimise the amount of energy consumed. This is being addressed through reduced costs per copy, low maintenance and consumable costs, lower asset management charges and reduced paper usage through to the ability to default to double sided printing.

Up to date As of 2015, the company has 213 Toshiba TEC MFPs, comprising both colour and mono devices. After careful analysis, each device is located in an area that allows users to easily access it and maximise its features. Asked why there has been such a sharp increase in the number of devices, Kite explains, ‘Previously, as well as the Toshiba TEC MFPs we also had numerous printers from various other manufacturers. However, as these have reached the end of their useful lives, we looked to rationalise and standardise with Toshiba TEC MFP’s, and 48

work towards a print strategy. This has helped maintain a sense of uniformity across the portfolio.’

Over 90 per cent of all the devices are now networked, so that users can make the most of being able to print, scan and copy from their devices, enhancing flexibility and functionality. The Toshiba TEC team worked closely with Spire Healthcare’s IT department to ensure that the system operates as effectively as possible and to ensure that each user is only able to print according to their needs.

Colour clash One of the biggest problems that Spire Healthcare used to have was controlling colour printing. The audit discovered that people who could easily use mono only were printing in colour almost by default – a situation that had obvious cost ramifications.

‘We decided that it would make more sense to restrict permission to print in colour by configuring the print driver and access codes accordingly,’ states Gill Kite. ‘For example, the marketing department often needs to use colour, so MFPs that can enhance the presentation of key critical colour documents through enhanced print quality and finishing are located there. This policy has made a massive difference to our overall expenditure and it also means that we can monitor spend by department, something that also enables us to spot where other efficiencies can be made.’

In addition, private printing has been enabled for MFPs that are located in some of the more public areas. This means that the user has to be present when printing and type in a code to complete a job. As well as fulfilling its primary purpose, it also lowers the amount of unwanted documents being printed and then not collected, either due to people forgetting or not needing them any more.

Work in progress The contract is being constantly monitored and maintained, with devices upgraded as and when appropriate. Gill Kite concludes, ‘I’m delighted that we have reached a stage where each MFP is being used to its full potential. This is in no small part thanks to the excellent account management, technical know how and service from the Toshiba TEC team.’

Further information is available from Sarah Kochli at Toshiba TEC by calling 0843 2244 944, emailing info@toshibatec.co.uk or by vising the website on www. toshibatec.co.uk Enquiry 72

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Iconic Heal’s Building Kitted Out With Panasonic Heating And Cooling System The Heal’s Building on London’s Tottenham Court Road has long been a home of innovation and high quality design. This creative spirit lives on in the newly refurbished building, with a cutting edge heating and cooling system from Panasonic that provides a comfortable environment.

Consultants Cundall worked with Easy Air Conditioning to design and install a heating and cooling system flexible enough to meet the demands of a variety of office spaces spread over five storeys.

The scale of the project demanded a powerful, efficient system, so Easy Air Conditioning and Cundall specified the Panasonic ECOi VRF system.

During three phases of delivery Easy Air Conditioning supplied 24 VRF systems comprised of 42 of Panasonic’s heat recovery and heat pump condensing units. Each VRF system is controlled by a Panasonic CZ-256ESMC2 touchscreen controller and is integrated into the building management system of the site, to provide a flexible and user-friendly heating and cooling solution. www.panasonic.com/global Enquiry 73

VMZINC For Brunel University Development RMJM’s BREEAM ‘Excellent‘ rated design for the new Eastern Gateway complex at Brunel University features VMZINC flat lock panels and curved standing seam facades in pre-weathered PIGMENTO® Blue.

The brief called for a striking building which would develop the university’s corporate identity and signpost the architectural quality of the campus. The subtle shade of blue is distinctive of the metal and has a naturally grained texture which shows through the colour. As the new entrance point to the university, conference facilities include a multi-purpose auditorium, a home for Brunel Business School, an art gallery and café. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry 74

Black Classic Cell Gets The Vote For School Of Government In Oxford The impressive new building for The Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford designed by architects Herzog & de Meuron and built by Laing O'Rourke features in the washroom area, Kemmlit’s Classic Cell floor to ceiling cubicles in black with stainless steel fittings and full height duct panels. The Classic Cell cubicle system with its straight profiled lines, 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors and sound reducing floor to ceiling dividing partitions is a design classic. Concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional cubicle and together with its robust construction ensures that the Classic Cell from Kemmlit is the perfect choice for most types of washroom applications. www.kemmlituk.com Enquiry 75

Community Theatre Gets Bathroom Makeover Putney Arts Theatre provides a cultural centrepiece for Putney and the borough of Wandsworth. Located in the old Union Church, since the purchase of the freehold through lottery funding in the 1990s, the site has been expanded and upgraded, most recently with a complete bathroom makeover courtesy of Roca, improving the layout, look and functionality of the existing badly designed and awkward facilities.

"With fittings and parts of the bathrooms beyond repair, our washrooms seriously needed a facelift," said Marie Thackwell, General Manager at Putney Arts Theatre.

"Both the ladies and gents were very small areas, creating a challenge as we wanted to maximise usability without compromising the space. The Theatre's demographic ranges from 0 - 100, so it is imperative that the bathrooms cater for all age groups and abilities. With recommendations from Roca, we chose products that were suitable for most users, making the best use of the square footage, allowing ample room for movement, as well as looking incredibly stylish!"

A range of Roca sanitaryware, brassware and tiles have been installed throughout, including short projection NEXO WCs and basins, CHIC urinals, concealed cisterns to better utilise space, plus easy-to-use Victoria lever basin mixers and pro-operating flush plates. Laura soft close seats and stylish Manhattan Marengo tiles add the finishing touches that create a high-end and functional finish. Marie concluded, "We have received some fantastic feedback from visitors, who are very impressed with the quality and overall design. Thanks to Roca, and the Debonair Group which completed the installation, we have toilet facilities that are built to last and quite literally put a smile on our visitors' faces!" www.uk.roca.com Enquiry 76

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Axter Waterproofing At Centenary Quay Axter Ltd are proud to have provided the waterproofing for Centenary Quay, Crest Nicholson’s vibrant development on Southampton’s waterfront, including 102 apartments with high rise penthouse flats, retail and commercial space.

Utilising their Wilotekt Plus system on the podium, to deliver a reliable waterproofing system robust enough to accommodate the water feature and fully accessible amenity space above. Axter also developed a bespoke bio-diverse living roof specification to complement the natural coastal surroundings. This included specially selected grass and flower species, chosen for their ability to withstand windy coastal conditions. www.axter.co.uk Enquiry 77

Remmers Deliver Food Grade Flooring Thin-Joint Venture H+H’s Thin- Joint System of aircrete blocks and Celfix Mortar is a key element in the construction of a Passivhaus development of houses and apartments on the Isle of Wight. External walls of homes on the Cameron Close development are constructed from H+H’s 200mm thick thermally efficient Celcon Plus blocks. These are enhanced externally by an additional 230mm thick layer of phenolic insulation on the houses and 150mm thick layer on the apartments. The insulation is finished externally with a white-colour acrylic render system. The solution gives a U-value of just 0.08W/m2K for the external walls of the houses and 0.11W/m2K for the apartment walls. www.hhcelcon.co.uk Enquiry 78

Hygienic food grade flooring was required to the automated filling and packaging lines at the relocated premises of Nature Delivered (www. graze.com). A number of steel structure mezzanines were constructed.

Each mezzanine level required a complicated matrix of cross falls within the sub-screed and a hard wearing, hygienic, slip-resistant resin floor finish, with integral perimeter coving.

Due to the fast track nature of the build process, an epoxy dampproof membrane was required prior to installation of the resin finishes.

Remmers Haftfest Polymer was added to the sand/cement screed to improve its performance characteristics, increasing compressive strength and reducing the potential for drying shrinkage cracking. The screed was laid to falls and subsequently primed with 2 coats of Epoxy MT100 damp-proof membrane and topped with a nominal 8mm thick layer of Remmers Crete HF hard wearing polyurethane screed. www.remmers.co.uk Enquiry 79

Metal Technology The Right Solution For British Golf Museum Curtain walling, door and window systems from Metal Technology have been integral in achieving the aesthetic and performance objectives for the redevelopment of the British Golf Museum at St. Andrew’s.

Sitting at the heart of the home of golf, just 67 yards from the famous Old Course, Richard Murphy Architects’ design transformed the existing building into a modern architecturally award-winning structure.

Bill Black, Director at Richard Murphy, said: “The design of the Museum is conceived as a simple pavilion in the landscape. The orientation of the café has been key to the design, maximising the views across the Old Course for visitors.”

The stunning views over the course are facilitated through Metal Technology System 4-20Hi+ thermally enhanced casement windows, combined with System 17 high rise, capped curtain walling. The design also features the System 5-20D Hi+ thermally enhanced door and the System 10 commercial door.

System 17 Curtain Walling not only provides structural integrity with high levels of thermal and weather performance but offers limitless flexibility in specification to meet the visual and performance requirements for any building. In a design that featured expansive glazing, thermal performance was, in part, achieved through the use of window and door Systems 4-20Hi+ and 5-20D Hi+ from the Metal Technology [THERMAL] range, which incorporates into its systems bespoke thermal gaskets, cellular foams and polyamide thermal isolators to achieve impressively low U values without compromise on visual appeal. The finished project was unveiled in time for the British Open of 2015. www.metaltechnology.com Enquiry 80

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James Latham Opens Its Door To An East London Church The UK's biggest independent timber and panel product distributor, James Latham, has supplied 40 door blanks from their Moralt Laminesse FireSmoke range to a listed grade 1 building in the East End of London.

The doors are now for all to see in the iconic Christ Church at Spitalfields which is nestled between bustling Brick Lane and the infamous Spitalfields Market in London’s East End. The door blanks, which had a European Oak veneer applied were specified by award winning London architects, Dow Jones, due to their superior acoustic values which was of the upmost importance for keeping the outside noise out and not disturbing any events or services that will take place simultaneously.

Moralt FireSmoke doors (54mm) have been acoustically tested to a dB35 performance as flush doors (singles and pairs) with Norsound seals making the door product compliant to the School BB93 document.

Moralt FireSmoke, which is MDF faced, is a highly specified and certified product that can be supplied in FD30 44mm and FD60 54mm and offers maximum stability, as well as a high quality surface finish plus it has also attained FSC certification.

meetings and a fully operating café. The crypt was once a series of rooms but Dow Jones architects decided to open them up and make use of the natural light. A new ramped entrance on Commercial Street was also introduced to connect the building more closely with the city so the grand oak doors have certainly become a warm welcome statement.

From start to finish the ambitious renovation project was completed in just under six months with just three months of that being on site. Marc Horsman from Icklesham Joinery Limited said: “As soon as we were commissioned with this job we knew James Latham would be the perfect partners to supply the door blanks for this high end fit out. We have a great long standing relationship with James Latham and in particular I have always been impressed with their extensive range of performance door blanks solutions.”

Darren Gentle, Door Champion at James Latham’s Thurrock depot who supplied the door blanks said: “To be able to complement a historic Grade 1 listed building such as this with a modern, highly technical solution is a challenge in itself but we are very proud of the end result and are confident that these Moralt Laminesse FireSmoke door blanks not only look great but more importantly, will consistently perform to an extremely high level.”

To find out more about this and James Latham’s full range of products please visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk , email marketing@lathams.co.uk or call 0116 257 3415 Enquiry 81

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CREATI VENESS Rubén Fuentes Fuertes & Compac When the stone is released from its formal limitations, the artist can challenge his imagination to achieve unexpected results.

That’s how the HEAD project was born.

A sculpture designed to defy the rules.

Artist: Rubén Fuentes, sculptor.

Project: HEAD, Quartz meets art.

Product: Quartz. Ice Concrete.

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