Archetech Issue 41 2019 | Page 109

THERMAL COMFORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY Thermal comfort Achieving greater thermal comfort in a room depends on many factors such as the weather outside or the activities that take place inside. To achieve adequate thermal comfort we work mainly on the following factors: 1.  Thermal insulation: thermally protecting the room helps to preserve the desired temperature (in cold seasons it prevents the heat from escaping and the cold from coming in, and in hot seasons it will act in an inverse manner). 2. Waterproofing: the capacity of an enclosure to prevent the entry of water and wind. Sealing is an imperative in our designs. 3. Ventilation:the ability of the enclosures to control the exchange of air with the exterior. Ventilation renews and improves air quality. 4. Solar gain:  the amount of heat obtained by a body when exposed to solar radiation. This factor can be improved by controlling the proportion between the glazed surface, the type of glazing, etc. Energy efficiency A good design, using the right materials and enclosures, drastically reduces the energy consumption of a building and its carbon footprint. Our enclosures guarantee energy efficiency by working on: 1. Lighting: Increasing the amount of natural light greatly reduces electricity consumption. 2. Air conditioning: The correct choice of materials helps us achieve a high degree of thermal comfort without the help of other mechanical systems TECHNICAL SUPPORT When a new project arrives at our offices, it is assigned to a Project Manager who will supervise each part of the process to ensure that we are offering the optimal solution for each job. If necessary, our technical department will adapt the design of the system, tailoring it to the features of the project (redesign of profiles, thicknesses, etc.). If you would like any further information please contact us directly; 0044 1304 212121 or email [email protected] (Airclos Uk is a trading name of Crown Outdoor Ltd) At Airclos UK we have a highly qualified technical team composed of professionals with decades of experience. This allows our products to constantly improve and evolve, putting Airclos UK always at the forefront of this industry.