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Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

‘ A NEW ERA OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS ’

» A NEW WHITE PAPER , TITLED A New Era of Energy Efficient Buildings , has been sponsored by Reynaers Aluminium .
The report focuses on the current level of understanding of architects and the challenges they face in meeting the latest Part L , Part O and Part F of the Building Regulations .
The regulations have primarily been introduced as a way to make homes more thermally efficient , while ensuring overheating does not become an issue and that adequate ventilation is in place .

LATEST BIG NAME TO SUPPORT GLAZING SUMMIT FOLLOWING ‘ FUTURE HOMES STANDARD ’ LAUNCH

While the need to cut the carbon footprint of the built environment is widely acknowledged , it is also accepted that the implementation of the changes has presented challenges across the construction industry .
In ‘ A New Era of Energy Efficient Buildings ’, Architects Datafile surveyed architects to gauge their current understanding of these regulations to build a more complete picture of the barriers to compliance they face in building design .
In the design of buildings , it is essential to cut carbon emissions in support of global efforts to reach net zero and the survey underlines the importance of good knowledge and communication in ensuring a wide understanding of how best to design and build energy efficient buildings .
Richard Jekiel , National Consult Manager at Reynaers Aluminium , says : “ Over the past 12 months , we have been working closely with our network of architects and façade consultants on how the latest revisions to building regulations impact on design with our windows , doors and curtain walls . We have also been actively promoting how our systems are fully compliant with the latest regulations and where we are in our journey to further revisions in 2025 .
“ The report clearly outlines an industry requirement for further assistance in overcoming the barriers to compliance . We ’ re always happy to help and offer a bespoke service where required . We can also run a range of CPDs , which we ’ d be happy to follow up with Q & As on regulations and compliance .”
To discover more about how architects have responded to the new energy efficiency regulations , and what factors they are prioritising , download A New Era of Energy Efficient Buildings now .
www . reynaers . co . uk
» LEADING PVCU SYSTEMS house Liniar is the latest big name in the fenestration industry to back this year ’ s Glazing Summit , which takes place on Thursday , October 12 at Edgbaston Stadium , Birmingham .
Having launched Zero | 90 in February , Liniar sees the Glazing Summit as the perfect partner to help gain the window and door system the right exposure and has come on board as a premium sponsor with a stand at the event .
Nigel Bishop , Liniar ’ s Group Sales Director said : “ Zero | 90 is arguably our most innovative , forward-thinking window and door system ever and as the leading PVCu system that is Future
Homes Standard ready right now , we want to make sure everyone in the industry is aware of it .
“ The Glazing Summit is a great opportunity to gain further reach and brand recognition for Zero | 90 across the supply chain , and to continue to create opportunities for Liniar ’ s loyal customers .”
Sue Davenport , Liniar ’ s Group Marketing Director further comments : “ We ’ ve been attending the Glazing Summit since the first event and have seen it get better and better every year – it ’ s the must-attend event in our calendar ; the agenda always tackles the most pressing topics affecting the industry and it ’ s a great
opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends too .” Last year saw a record number attend the Glazing Summit , which will again feature panellists from the biggest companies in fenestration discussing the most important industry challenges .
“ We ’ d love to see the topic of Future Homes Standard under discussion ; what are U-Value targets likely to be set at , are we ready as an industry and what can we all do to prepare for 2025 ?” added Nigel .
Andrew Scott , founder of the Glazing Summit , commented : “ Liniar ’ s commitment to innovate products that will work towards net zero is hugely impressive and I ’ m delighted they are sponsoring the Glazing Summit for the first time .”
For sponsorship opportunities
and tickets , visit
www . glazingsummit . co . uk , call
01934 808293 or email
hello @ glazingsummit . co . uk
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