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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 February 2008
Relaxing in the soft glow of Monodraught
Sunpipes
Social area at new Judo Centre fitted with eight 530mm diameter Monodraught SunPipes to bring natural, energy-free light into the room throughout the day, even when it is cloudy.
Members of Britain's Olympic Judo Teams, who will be training for 2012 at Kent's new premier Judo Centre, the Dartford Judo Club, will also be able to relax in the centre's Social Area in the soft glow of natural lighting from eight Monodraught SunPipes The remarkable glow of natural light issues from quite surreal ceiling terminations specially designed for the project by Make Architects, the leading London practice that was also responsible for the design of the new link building for Nottingham University Jubilee Campus
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 18 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Judo Club was built at a cost of GBP3.75 million and in 2006 was judged by the Central Council for Physical Recreation and Foundation for Sports and the Arts, to be the best sports club in Britain.
The centre is used by the British Judo Association as a National Centre of Excellence for Sport and as an Olympic Games Training Facility.
It currently provides space for coaching and training at all levels and can accommodate two teams preparing for the Games at one time.
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The founder and head coach Alan Roberts, a 7th Dan Judo, World Class Performance Coach and Senior Examiner, is anticipating that at least two of his members will be taking part in the 2012 Olympics.
Commenting on the installation, Alan Roberts says: "The SunPipes are a most attractive feature and we are very pleased with the light they provide, which is soft and soothing with no glare".
"This makes them ideal for an area such as this, where members want to relax away from the (hectic) judo training areas." The building has a total mat space of 450 square metres, capacity for 300 spectators, changing and shower facilities, sauna, weights room, kitchen and social area with a cafe where both members and spectators can relax.
The social area is fitted with eight 530mm diameter Monodraught SunPipes to bring natural, energy-free light into the room throughout the day, even when it is cloudy.
The patented SunPipes feature a Diamond dome at roof level.
This catches practically all available daylight, which is then evenly diffused by a most unusual translucent, sculptured ceiling feature designed by the Make Architects to fit flush with the ceiling.
Commenting for Make Architects, Matthew White says: 'We specified Monodraught Sunpipes as they allowed us to bring all the richness and subtlety of natural light deep into the heart of the building in a playful and unexpected way.
This huge benefit was possible for a fraction of the cost of a traditional skylight, not only in capital terms, but also with regards to ongoing maintenance and energy costs.' Unlike many types of flourescent lighting, natural lighting from SunPipes is known to have a beneficial health effect.
It can also combat the effects of SAD and other more minor discomforts experienced with artificial lighting.
Monodraught SunPipes have been proven on countless prestigious projects throughout the world including Sports Halls, Clubs, Schools, Hospitals, Offices and Residential Homes.
By using SunPipes, at least 75% of the electricity used for daytime lighting can be saved, making a significant contribution towards environmental and cost savings.
SunPipes are maintenance free, vandal proof and experience no heat loss or solar gain compared to conventional rooflights.
A full design and consultancy service is available for Architects and Specifiers and they are supplied with a full, no quibble 25 year guarantee. Request a free brochure from Monodraught ...
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