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15 August 2014
Wall coatings and impact protection systems help prevent infection in healthcare facilities
Durability is an important consideration, particularly in high traffic areas as cracks, dents and tears, particularly in wall finishes and doors, can harbour dirt and bacteria and may also lead to increased maintenance and cleaning costs. Additionally, healthcare facilities, by their very nature, must provide for people with a wide range of ambulatory and usage skills,[…]
14 August 2014
Meridian Water offers a new approach to regeneration and energy efficient housing
Here, north London is coming even more sharply into focus especially in Enfield, which lies within the London Stansted Cambridge Growth Corridor, between the M25 and A406, well served by rail and within easy reach of four international airports. Enfield contains a large part of the Lee Valley Regional Park, through which runs the[…]
14 August 2014
Air source heat pump cuts energy bills and CO2 emissions at self build
The system feeds over 6,000ft2 of underfloor heating with a water flow temperature of 45°C, saving almost 1,000 kWh of electrical consumption compared to a standard air source heat pump, allowing for annual savings of almost £275. A-Class was also installed alongside a mechanical heat recovery system which re-uses the generated heat through a ventilation[…]
14 August 2014
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12 August 2014
75% energy saving for pre-1919 houses + ONE NORTH £15 billion infrastructure proposal
Latest products, projects stories, news and comments from Buildingtalk Editor, Howard Chapman Following the success of the world’s first whole-house retrofit research project at Salford University, supported by Saint-Gobain, we now have the Cosy Home’ retrofit project in Bolton that achieves 75% energy savings for pre 1919 hard-to-treat properties, supported by Knauf Insulation. This[…]
