The Art of Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 140

140 MWE ladder systems available through D R Services Offering high aesthetic values and superior craftsmanship, MWE stainless steel library ladder systems are available by D R Services. Offering high aesthetic values and superior craftsmanship, MWE stainless steel library ladder systems are available by D R Services. The ladders provide design solutions for a variety of situations and the comprehensive range embraces movable ladders to ladders with telescopic, autostop or hook on functions; custom ladders can also be supplied for an individual shelf unit, library, wine cellar or retail outlet. D R Services works with specifiers to advise on the most appropriate MWE product for any situation while MWE’s website provides comprehensive product details: www.mwe.de/en/ For more details call D R Services on 01279 445277, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.drservices.co.uk. 9 Energy Saving Refurbishment with Remmers iQ Therm System 10 The listed 19th Century former Schoolhouse overlooking the Dublin mountains was renovated and extended to create a new energy efficient residential family home. So that the exterior facade of the existing property was not altered in any way, internal insulation was installed to the interior of the stone walls of the original house. Due to the build up of condensation behind conventional insulation when applied to single leaf construction, it became apparent that a “breathable insulation system” would be required. Remmers IQ Therm was chosen as it has the highest level of insulation for given thickness of breathable systems. The original U-value of the wall was approx 3.3W/m2K and was improved to 0.33W/m2K. Remmers IQ Therm is a complete system of fixing/insulation and finishing available in 3 board thicknesses. The renovation was followed on RTEs “Room to Improve” house renovation show with Architect Dermot Bannon. www.remmers.co.uk Smart Fire UK Profile Smart Fire UK was established three years ago and since then has become renowned in the interior design industry for the quality and beauty of its products. 11 They have also become recognised as one of the country’s top interior and exterior heating solution providers. 12 Smart Fire UK is also the sole British distributor for EcoSmart bio-ethanol fires, a product which has rewritten the rulebook when it comes to fireplace design. Because bio-ethanol fires require no chimney or flu, their design potential is almost limitless. Their fires have been featured in premiere locations such as the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, The Mayfair Hotel, The Hyatt Regency, Birmingham and the Malmaisson, Dundee. www.smartfireuk.com Proof Vision Technology continues to see growth inside the bathroom. London based ProofVision has just released their new bathroom TV design. What’s new is that the TVs have a flush effect to the wall, making for a smart and subtle look. There is also an option of hiding the bathroom TV behind a mirror, which really does add to a uniq VRfVGW&RF