Design Buy Build Issue 17 2015 | Page 56

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation The Taurus Fireplace Surround in Neolith, Iron Corten finish Enhance Health and Productivity in Offices with AET Flexible Space Under Floor Air Conditioning Systems The Taurus Fireplace surround by J. Rotherham: Part of the new Contemporary Collection The World Green Building Council (WGBC) has published a report titled Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Offices and here we highlight the relevance of underfloor air conditioning systems to a number of key findings. The WGBC report findings clearly state that there is overwhelming evidence that the design of an office impacts the health, wellbeing and productivity of its occupants Indoor air quality, thermal comfort, noise and interior layouts are all aspects of the report evidence which can be effected by the choice of building services, specifically heating and ventilation design. The British Council for Offices (BCO) has indicated that underfloor systems offer higher standards of indoor air quality, dramatic increase in ease of reconfiguration and reduced operating costs. The modularity and personal control of AET Flexible Space systems could lead to enhanced health and productivity for workers. J. Rotherham, one of the oldest and most respected stone masonry companies in Britain, is pleased to introduce The Contemporary Collection: a new set of fireplace designs developed by J. Rotherham. Designed to lead the way with an innovative new standard of British fireplace design, The Contemporary Collection by J. Rotherham offers a new level of quality, style and value. As well as new and exotic engineered materials, The Contemporary Collection is designed to complement the large range of stylish new “hole in the wall” inset fires designs on the market. Carefully selected materials and well-defined proportions form the basis of this collection, presenting a simplistic beauty without obvious excess. For further information visit: www.flexiblespace.com J. Rotherham – Please visit www.jrotherham.co.uk or call 0845 388 1927 Fife Council Invests In Energy Efficient Ventilation Units Under Floor Air Conditioning for Sir William Perkins Sixth Form Centre Fife Council in Scotland has specified EnviroVent’s heatSava Single Room Heat Recovery Units for 67 homes in order to improve indoor air quality and enhance energy efficiency. The Council, which has had EnviroVent’s Filterless Extract Fans installed in thousands of its properties over the past 10 years, recognised that heatSava would help reduce issues with condensation and mould growth in their kitchens and bathrooms – the main problem areas. Available in two sizes, 100mm to suit bathrooms (low voltage version optional) and WCs and 150mm for kitchens and utility rooms, the unit is quick and easy to fit onto either an existing extractor fan wall sleeve or a new wall. The heatSava is ideal for retrofitting in social housing and rented properties. The innovative unit recovers up to 75% of heat that would normally be lost on extraction. For more information call 0345 2727 810 or visit the website www.envirovent.com RENSON louvre panels for student accommodations in London A good air quality is crucial for students to keep the focus during studying, in the end achieving better results. Therefore, all 419 student rooms of the project Paul St. East (Shoreditch, London) of full building envelope contractor FK Construction feature their own ventilation unit. The duct of the system is connected to a specially developed RENSON louvre panel solution on top of every window in the building. For this the project team of RENSON Fabrications Ltd. developed a special solution, which combines a glazed-in louvre panel t ype 414 with a 150 mm thick insulation panel to the rear with duct plenum. For accurate connection of the ventilation duct, the insulation panel was equipped with a duct opening during assembly for on-site connection. UK-based manufacturer RENSON Fabrications Ltd., with production facility in Maidstone, develops and manufactures a wide range of products and systems, including window ventilators, louvres and continuous louvre systems. Contact Renson today on 01622 754123 or visit www.rensonuk.net One of Air Vent Technology’s extensive ranges of heat recovery units is to be installed in the Underfloor systems utilise the plenum beneath a raised floor new Medical Centre in Biggleswade. as the ventilation zone removing the need for most, if not all, ceiling based ducting or pipework. Commonly found in office environments, there has recently been an increase in use in academic facilities, particularly University and Sixth Form learning and study centres. With AET Flexible Space systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile). The fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort. Systems can be configured with underfloor or high level return and can easily integrate with passive or other ventilation systems. The AET Flexible Space system was specified by consultant; The Brinkfell Partnership, and an underfloor supply, high level return system (CAM-V) was selected for maximum flexibility. For more information visit their website at – www.flexiblespace.com 56 The unit chosen is one of AVT’s bespoke heat recovery units for internal installation. The STP02-HR will ensure that the medical centre is properly and economically ventilated, whilst ensuring that there is the minimum of heat loss during the winter. These units are available with either an EHB or LPHW heater battery, and are only one of an extensive range of ventilation products (air handling – heat recovery - energy efficient with EC motors – cabinet and twin fans and emergency smoke extract units). AVT can design, manufacture (to ISO 9001) and arrange installation of a ventilation system for either internal or external siting, and supply a complete range of accessories including silencers, attenuators, pressure switches, step control panels etc. For Further Information visit – www.airventtechnology.co.uk