INDUSTRYNEWS
A stunning student hall project
» FROM A BIRD ’ S EYE VIEW , IT looks like a meandering path through a leafy city park . But get a bit closer , and you realise it ’ s actually a building – one of the most ambitious , spectacular and sustainable buildings Scandinavia has ever produced .
BaseCamp Lyngby is a 415,000 squarefoot student accommodation block in Copenhagen , Denmark . It ’ s a winding , undulating structure with an 800-metre running and walking track , grass , plants and trees covering the entirety of its roof .
Made of glass and facades in three different shades of oak , the building itself contains a total of 786 apartments , 639 of them for students , 48 for retired residents . Completed to serve Copenhagen ’ s Lyngby University of Technology , the project took just two and a half years .
But it ’ s not just impressive to look at – the building ’ s ventilated curtain wall was insulated with rock wool and clad with slabs made of pressed volcanic basalt rock from Rockpanel , while its green roof is covered
in solar panels to generate electricity . Any rain that falls on the structure is disposed of via evaporation , reducing the ambient temperature and strain on the sewer system .
It required more than 4,000 IGUs , which had to conform to the irregular shape of the building – and that , combined with the need for outstanding thermal performance , made Super Spacer ® T-Spacer™ Premium Plus the obvious choice .
Danish IGU manufacturer Glaseksperten , who were contracted to work on the project ,
FENSA INTRODUCES EXCLUSIVE HOMEOWNER DISCOUNTS operate a fully-automated , state-of-the-art Super Spacer line .
“ Super Spacer is of key importance to Glaseksperten in supplying quality products which also ensure we are a leading company in economical and ecological terms ”, comments Sales Manager Jesper Hønning . “ The fully automated continuous application of spacer from the reel saves time and money , while guaranteeing top-class product quality .”
Chris Alderson , Edgetech Managing Director , comments : “ We ’ re absolutely delighted to see Edgetech products used in such a stunning building .
“ Scandinavia is a global pioneer in sustainable construction , and a major growth market for warm-edge technology .
“ We ’ re confident that Super Spacer ® T-Spacer™ Premium Plus will offer the building ’ s residents outstanding performance for many decades to come .”
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» HOMEOWNERS CAN NOW FURTHER reap the rewards of having their windows and doors fitted by a FENSA Approved Installer , thanks to a 10 % discount on all made-tomeasure blinds , curtains and shutters from the UK ’ s leading made-to-measure window furnishings company , Hillarys The discount on thousands of products from Hillarys is exclusive to FENSA installations in 2021 and is yet another valuable USP that Approved Installers can now deploy to help them win more work .
Established in 1971 , Hillarys has built an enviable reputation over the last 50 years or so , not just for the quality of its products but also offering expert guidance from its network of knowledgeable local advisors . The company ’ s in-home measuring and fitting service gives customers confidence that they ’ ll get the product that ’ s right for their style and budget , fitted to perfection .
As such , the partnership with FENSA represents a perfect synergy of brand and
product offering , as Chris Beedel , FENSA ’ s Director of Membership , explained : “ We ’ re always looking at ways we can improve homeowners ’ experience of using a FENSA Approved Installer and now they have a further incentive thanks to the discounts available to them on Hillarys outstanding range of products .”
Chris McKay , Hillarys Head of Brand Engagement , added : “ In 2021 , we ’ ll have been delivering our made-to-measure window furnishings service to local communities for 50 years and we ’ re delighted to celebrate that milestone by teaming up with FENSA .
“ Like FENSA , we pride ourselves on providing quality , in-home service to customers and helping them transform their home . Working with such a recognised brand will give us a great opportunity to engage with customers who are looking to add the finishing touches to their replacement windows .”
The new partnership with Hillarys marks the latest in a raft of initiatives from FENSA over the last 12 months , including the introduction of lead generation and marketing support , the launch of the Glazing Hub app that allows Approved Installers to manage their orders more efficiently as well as discounts on branded Mascot workwear to help raise standards of professionalism .
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