‘Thermal Efficiency’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Dimplex evacuated tube solar collector from Dimplex UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Dimplex now offer more flexibility for specifiers by adding a high efficiency evacuated tube solar collector to its solar thermal water heating range.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Basement solution to shoe-box homes from Concrete Centre: "Guy Thompson, head of architecture and sustainability at The Concrete Centre, believes the provision of basements would help counter RIBA criticism of 'shameful shoe-box homes'.".
 
In September 2011, we covered the news from Stride Treglown - take a look at Carbon neutral Stride Treglown office which says: "Stride Treglown architects install over 100sq.m of photovoltaics on the roof and south facade of their new Cardiff Office, making it Carbon Neutral".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Catnic, Catnic timber frame steel lintels in Exeter, as well as National consumer poll by super-fabricator Sierra from Epwin Group, and Aluminium and Trespa faced panels for school from Panel Systems.
 

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JELD-WEN windows specified for energy efficiency (September 2011)

JELD-WEN new DreamVu windows specified for 'Retrofit for the Future' HeatPod project in Penzance.

Light levels increased and energy consumption cut (September 2011)

A variety of luminaires and lighting controls from Cooper Lighting and Safety, installed at the offices of the Irish planning board, have boosted light levels and cut energy consumption.

New low-energy luminaires from Cooper (September 2011)

Cooper Lighting and Safety at LuxLive exhibition to launch a number of new energy-efficient luminaires for use in mains lighting and emergency lighting schemes.

Lime Technology new external wall insulation (EWI) (September 2011)

New EWI systems offer breathable solutions, designed for upgrading existing residential and multi-storey buildings, or provide thermally efficient building envelope in new-build construction.

Rethink refurbishment at INSITE11 at BRE Watford (September 2011)

INSITE11 is an exhibition of over 50 refurbishment innovations, plus a tour of the BRE Victorian Terrace refurbishment project.

Award winning Pilkington Spacia (September 2011)

Pilkington Spacia has been recognised for its innovative vacuum glazing technology, winning the World Architecture News (WAN) Product of the Year 2011 Award.

BRE and British Gas partner on SmartHomes (September 2011)

The SmartHomes Project aims to reduce the energy requirements of domestic customers through the implementation of smart technologies and sustainable refurbishment solutions.

New Doosan DA40 articulated dump truck (September 2011)

New DA40 articulated dump truck (ADT) with increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds.

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