"‘ Scotland leads the way ’ was the theme for the Passivhaus Conference , the biggest held in the UK to date ."
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Neil Garner Aluprof Major Projects Consultant speaking at the Passivhaus Trust UK conference .
Sarah Lewis , Research & Policy Director , Passivhaus Trust , commented on the growth of school projects adopting the standard , “ An innovative funding mechanism from the Scottish Futures Trust has encouraged the building of schools to the Passivhaus standard in Scotland . Projects receiving funding need to meet a clean energy target . Funding may reduced based on any performance gap postcompletion . The Passivhaus standard effectively eliminates the performance gap , de-risking the securing of funding . It has been impressive how swiftly the industry , supply chain , and clients have adjusted to delivering to the Passivhaus standard in the education sector .”
With the growth of projects adopting the standard , Aluprof were on hand at the Passivhaus exhibition area to introduce their two curtain wall systems and two window and door systems that carry Passivhaus certification :
Aluprof ’ s curtain wall system MB-SR50N Hi +, offers a slim capped mullion transom system of just 50mm . The system uses polyethylene profiles to offer high levels of insulation , allowing the system to reach a Uf from 0.59 W /( m2K ). The high level of thermal insulation is coupled with excellent weather resistance of up to 1,200 Pa for both airtightness and watertightness .
Aluprof ’ s curtain wall system MB-TT50 further enhances the abilities of the MB-SR50N Hi + by allowing a greater thickness of glass to be accommodated . The system uses polyethylene profiles to offer high levels of insulation allowing the system to reach a class leading Uf from 0.5 W /( m2K ). The high level of thermal insulation is coupled with an improved weather resistance of up to 1,350 Pa for airtightness and up to 1,800 for watertightness .
Paul Sherman , Aluprof Sales Consultant and Neil Garner , Aluprof Major Projects Consultant , who represented Aluprof UK at the Passivhaus Trust UK conference .
Aluprof UK takes pride in supplying Passivhaus certified windows and curtain walling systems for one of the world ' s largest Passivhaus-rated student accommodation projects , nearing completion . Situated at the Frenchay Campus , the new accommodation building for the University of the West of England ( UWE ) spans approximately 65,000m2 and offers 2,250 new student residences .
Additionally , Aluprof systems and products are featured in the ambitious ' Greenhaus ' project , set to become the largest Passivhaus social housing scheme in Manchester and the North West of England . This nine-storey development , located in Chapel Street , Salford , comprises 96 affordable homes .
All Passivhaus enquiries received by Aluprof are dealt with by experienced technicians who can help choose the right configuration for any project . As important as the right choice of product , Aluprof are also able to offer design assistance for the structure surrounding the system to ensure reveal cold bridging is reduced an absolute minimum .
Aluprof are proud to be one of Europe ' s largest aluminium systems companies . Specification support is available through the company ’ s website at aluprof . co . uk , directly from their UK head office in Altrincham or from their London office at the Building Design Centre by phoning + 44 ( 0 ) 161 941 4005 .
Aluprof ’ s window and door system MB-104 PASSIV SI and MB-104 PASSIV AERO offers openable windows that can offer an insulation value of Uw from 0.52 W /( m2K ) whilst retaining high levels of weatherability , Class 4 for air permeability for an openable window and 1,800 Pa for watertightness for an openable window .
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