BUILDXTRA BUILDING DESIGNS, VIEWS, CONCEPTS & PROJECTS AUGUST 2022
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3 X No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the publisher's consent. Xtra Build is published by L2Media Ltd, Parkfield Business Centre, Park Street, Stafford ST17 4AL. Dedicated to our friend and colleague, Mike Mahon. Tel: 01785 223253 www.l2media.uk CONTENTS Front cover photo courtesy of DRU www.drufire.com 04 - aDESIGNselectionof architctural concepts, design and projects 16 - buildingNEWSproduct development and company information 26 - interiorINSIDEdesign projects, products, systems and news 36 - aVIEWSselection of opinions from the industry 44 - projectONSITEawards, stories and installation BUILDnewsXTRA
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The £5.4 million extension to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent now houses an original Spitfire aircraft. International architecture and design firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV) has unveiled its latest social housing complex in the Cascina Merlata district of Milan.
Highlights of this issue's Xtra Design include: ISG has won a £50 million project to redevelop and refurbish Woolworth House in the heart of London’s West End.
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced eight exceptional buildings as winners of Scotland’s national architecture awards.
The James Jones & Sons Lockerbie site is the largest single site sawmill complex in the UK and the most technically advanced. Michael Kendrick Architects, a Leamington Spabased creative architecture studio, has been officially shortlisted for the 2022 RIBA West Midlands awards.
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It includes the complete refurbishment of the existing eight-storey office building, located at 242 Marylebone Road in the London Borough of Westminster. Renamed Metropolis, the new building will benefit from both office and retail facilities, with external green roof terraces across every floor. An events auditorium, rooftop-bar, on-site coffee shop, cyclist zone as well as new health and wellbeing amenities complete the specification.
A new extension will significantly increase outdoor and green space, adding over 6,000 sq ft of new landscaped gardens. To achieve this, the scope of work includes infilling the existing courtyard area up to the seventh floor, providing tiered planted terraces and the structure will be extended with various additions across floors three to eight using a steel frame with cross laminated timber (CLT) slabs. In addition, the existing roof plant enclosures will be removed and consolidated, allowing the creation of rooftop office pavilions on level five and eight. Designed by London architect AHMM, the environmental performance of the refurbished building will be boosted to a BREEAM rating of Outstanding.
ISG Awarded £50 Million Low Carbon Marylebone Office Scheme
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ISG has won a £50 million project to redevelop and refurbish Woolworth House in the heart of London’s West End. The mixed-use scheme, for General Projects with Henderson Park, will increase the building’s gross area by circa 100,000 sq ft. to over 236,000 sq ft, offering 172,000 sq ft. of lettable space and increase floor areas by over 40%.
“Followingmarket.thesuccessful completion of 66 Shoe Lane in 2020, Woolworth House is our second collaboration with Henderson Park. The project builds upon the success, expertise and shared learnings of the same delivery team, now applied to this trailblazing low carbon scheme.”
Jim Knowlton, ISG project director, said: “Originally constructed in the 1950’s, Woolworth House is an exemplar of how a low carbon approach can transform our cities’ dated building stock.
Underpinned by environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, the scheme shows how adapting assets into smarter office and retail environments, with more green spaces for occupants, can future proof London’s commercial property
Careful retention of existing building material will result in over 4,500 tonnes of carbon saved during the construction process and diverted from landfill.
The new scheme will also achieve industry leading Wired and AirRated scores. The use of engineered timber floors to all building extensions has dramatically reduced embodied carbon, equating to a 73% improvement against RIBA 2030 targets.
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The masonry facades, concrete frame and cores will also be retained while CLT will be used for all new floors forming the building’s extension.
The winners of the RIAS Awards will now become the ‘longlist’ for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award – one of the most significant architecture prizes in the world – which will be announced in November. Recipients of the 2022 RIAS Awards are also eligible for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Awards.
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James Jones & Sons Wins RIAS Award For New Visitor Building
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced eight exceptional buildings as winners of Scotland’s national architecture awards. The James Jones & Sons Lockerbie site is the largest single site sawmill complex in the UK and the most technically Asadvanced.such,Lockerbie receives a high number of visitors – including small groups of customer visits, customer training courses, academic institutions, and industry events. The idea for the building recognised the need to provide increased office accommodation, better visitor facilities, and the opportunity to host on-site training courses and industry meetings, which previously had to be conducted offsite. James Jones & Sons held a design competition between two architectural firms and the winning team was Konishi Gaffney from Edinburgh, led by Kieran Gaffney. Konishi Gaffney did not have to look far for materials for the new offices and visitor centre at the UK’s largest sawmill: the building acts as a demonstration project, almost entirely erected from James Jones’s own products, with an approach to minimising the use of steel and maximising timber.
This ode to sustainable timber construction showcases the company’s ambition as well as its operations; presenting a flagship for Scotland’s timber industry.
Drawn from all across Scotland, the winners of the RIAS Awards 2022 include a new secondary school that places students’ mental health and well-being at the heart of its design, the rescue and restoration of an iconic Modernist house, and an exquisite rural office building on the edge of the Balmoral Estate.
9 XTRA RIAS president Christina Gaiger PRIAS said: “This year’s awards show how Scottish architects are rising up to today’s challenges – from the climate emergency to the nation’s mental health – and prove the fundamental role that architecture plays in society.” The jury for the 2022 RIAS Awards were Murray Kerr (founder, Denizen Works), Christina Gaiger PRIAS (President, RIAS), Audrey Carlin (CEO, Wasps Studios) and Tony Chapman (former head of awards, RIBA). In addition to this latest award, the Lockerbie visitor building has also won the 2021 EAA Wood for Good Award and two Scottish Design Awards winning both the Architecture award for a ‘Commercial / Office / Hotel Building or Project’ and the overall ‘Architecture Grand Prix’ award. Speaking about the awards, Rob MacKenna, General Manager at James Jones Lockerbie site said “We are delighted with the recognition the new building has received. "
"The striking design and innovative use of solid and engineered timber products are a great example of how timber can be used to deliver high quality office and meeting areas. Konishi Gaffney architects were able to articulate this in the building’s design and its fantastic their efforts, and those of the project team, have been www.jamesjones.co.ukrecognised”.
The area’s masterplan aims to improve livability within the urban fabric of Milan by offering essential services within a walking distance of 15 minutes for residents. The plan also features multiple parks, public spaces, pedestrian and bike paths to enhance the city’s social and environmental sustainability. The Cascina Merlata Lot R7/2 project integrates two new residential buildings between Via Daimler and Via Pier Paolo Pasolini, covering a floor area of 12,600 sqm. The main material used for the residential complex is porcelain stoneware. The chromatic variations of the design, together with the sequence of full and empty spaces guarantee a balanced design solution. The buildings’ ground floors interact with the surroundings by seamlessly integrating entrance halls and retail spaces, and they face a large communal garden.
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International architecture and design firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV) has unveiled its latest social housing complex in the Cascina Merlata district of Milan. The Cascina Merlata Lot R7/2 project is part of an ensemble of residential buildings designed by some of the most well-known Italian architects, and follows the Cascina Merlata masterplan conceived by ACPV in 2011. The new buildings have obtained a class A rating thanks to their energy-efficient design and lowenergy impact. Located just a stone’s throw from the Fiera Milano grounds renowned for the annual Salone del Mobile furniture fair and the MIND Milano Innovation District, Cascina Merlata Lot R7/2 is the latest addition to the new residential settlement on the outer edge of the city.
New Cascina Merlata Development In Milan Could Be The Future Of Social Housing
Overlooking Via Pier Paolo Pasolini, one of the buildings is a 10-story volume that aligns with the design of the adjacent buildings with its upper four floors set back 3 meters. The other development is made up of two volumes connected by a single core: the southern portion stretches across 17 floors, while the tallest portion to the north has 25 floors above ground. The roof of the residential complex is designed as a garden that will be visible from the street level. The new residential building complex was designed and coordinated using BIM (Building Information Modelling) digital design tools. Cascina Merlata Lot R7/2 is a virtuous example of BIM management by both the design team and the client, who oversaw the progress of the production using BIM technology. www.citterio-viel.com
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Michael Kendrick Architects, a Leamington Spa-based creative architecture studio, has been officially shortlisted for the 2022 RIBA West Midlands awards. Internationally regarded as a mark of design excellence, the RIBA awards recognises the best examples of modern architecture, both regionally and nationally. Nominated for its work on Mill Lodge house in Leamington Spa, Michael Kendrick Architects are among seven architectural teams which are on the shortlist for this year’s West Midlands category.
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a plot of just 160 sq.m., the Mill Lodge project is additionally noted for its innovative use of space and seamless integration into the surrounding, residential area. Company founder, Michael Kendrick, said of the news: “All of us at Michael Kendrick Architects are delighted to be shortlisted for this year’s RIBA West Midlands awards. Mill Lodge is a project which exemplifies everything that we as a company stand for: it is contemporary in its design, whilst still being respectful to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the past; it is sustainably made, and it is thoughtful in the way it navigates the space and the challenges its presents."
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“From raising the ground floor to allow for flood risk, to using a generous amount of glazing to maximise interior lighting, the work that we carried out at Mill Lodge testifies to how effective simple, well-crafted buildings and sustainable building methods are. There is little in the way of choice when it comes to homes for senior folk and the options that do exist often lack style or character."
Warwickshire Architects Nominated for Regional Design Award
Situated within the Leamington Spa Conservation Area, Mill Lodge is one of three residential properties which have been shortlisted for the RIBA West Midlands category. A contemporary, one- bedroom dwelling, the property was originally commissioned by the client as a home for their elderly parents, which could enable them to live independently. In its design, the home provides a contemporary twist on the traditional coach houses found within the town and notably uses a combination of both traditional and contemporary materials and construction Occupyingdetailing.
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£5.4M Museum Extension Housing Iconic WW2 Plane
The area also houses a flight simulator, model Hurricane aircraft and other exhibitions. Seeking an expedited project process to ensure scheduled delivery, Pick Everard – operating under Perfect Circle’s unique collaboration – was appointed as Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s multidisciplinary construction consultant through SCAPE’s Built Environment Consultancy Services (BECS) framework.
The project comprised the design and construction of a new 3,800 square foot, double height exhibition space with mezzanine and the alteration and refurbishment of the existing café space within the art gallery and museum, alongside extensive external landscaping.
Thousands of visitors have now visited the £5.4 million extension to the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Stoke-on-Trent, which now houses an original Spitfire aircraft thanks to specialist project management from national property, construction, and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard.
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Utilising a steel frame and rainscreen cladding, the new exhibition space has been designed with specialist structural glazing to allow the main attraction, the city’s iconic RW388 Spitfire Aircraft, to be exhibited.
Matt Hall, national director for project management at Pick Everard said: “We are delighted to have delivered such a historically significant development, which creates a lasting legacy for the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Our expertise, combined with that from tourism and leisure architect Glancy Nicholls, has created a spectacular display space for the iconic Spitfire – a centrepiece the city can be proud of.”
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Cllr Daniel Jellyman, cabinet member for infrastructure, regeneration and heritage, said: “We are really happy with the outcome of this project. Not only have we managed to pay homage to one of Stoke-on-Trent’s true icons –Reginald J. Mitchell, the designer of the Spitfire plane –but we have also improved the aesthetics and accessibility for those walking to and around the site, through our new pedestrian links. The site will add tangible value and energise the community, providing them with a new landmark the city can be proud of.”
The new spaces, constructed by Morgan Sindall Construction, allow the exhibition space to be enjoyed by people both inside and outside of the Potteries Art Gallery and Museum.
The area has a history of coal mining, so specialist geotechnical design input was critical. In conjunction with the Coal Authority, an approach was agreed to backfill existing mine workings beneath the proposed building, which allowed construction to proceed.
Stoke-on-Trent is internationally renowned for its ceramics.
Radiators popular CIBSE and RIBA accredited CPD programmes are still available for face-to-face presentations, but they are now also available conveniently online.
Partitioning experts Style has been named by Willmott Dixon as both the winner of their National Goods Supply Chain Award, as well as Goods Supply Chain Partner of the Year.
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Highlights of this issue's Xtra News include: The A. Proctor Group, recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has launched an online support package for designers, contractors, and Hauratoncustomers. makes concrete material even more efficient for modern drainage technology by enhancing the formulation with natural basalt Stelradfibres.
Major Innovative New Solution From The Ever Progressive Schöck
Closing the last major thermal bridge - Type W, for insulating the thermal bridge at the base, or the top of the reinforced concrete wall; type P for insulating the column head and eliminating the need for flank insulation; and type M, a capillary barrier that insulates at the base, or the top, of a masonry wall. With these ingenious high quality solutions, the company has transferred its Isokorb expertise in balcony technology to walls and columns. But what necessary development steps and which building physics obstacles had to be overcome for the concept to become an approved component?
Innovation though is not always about original product development. The Schöck philosophy of rethinking existing product capabilities can lead to derivative technology and the new Sconnex product range is a perfect example. It offers outstanding insulation performance, combined with an exceptional load-bearing capacity.
Over six decades Schöck has built a formidable international reputation for innovative and progressive product design. The company is best known for its market leading range of Isokorb structural thermal breaks, but its pioneering reinforcement technology and impact sound insulation solutions are also a significant part of the product portfolio.
Sconnex types W (left) and P (right)
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innovations, Schöck often teams with specialists from universities and high-profile engineering firms in the development of calculation models. In one dissertation, an empirical design proposal was created for the application of the connection element in construction practice, based on extensive experimental studies on its loadbearing behaviour. Schöck test results were also incorporated and the design proposal ratified by expert opinion. Total assurance for architects and planners - By introducing Sconnex, Schöck has met the needs of the construction industry in maximising the reduction of thermal bridges involving walls and columns. Architects and planners can be assured that the Sconnex product family sets new standards for energy-efficient construction in the 21st century; and those who have already incorporated the products into their projects are enthusiastic about the new design freedom, the planning safety and the economically achievable results for the client. www.schoeck.com
Building physics and expert analysis - The main focus of the 2050 building policy guidelines is to reduce energy losses and a critical area is the thermal performance of the building envelope, through a fabric first approach. Sconnex contributes significantly to meeting such a challenging and vital sustainable concept. About 40% of all thermal bridges in a building are caused by walls and columns, resulting in around 10% of heating energy losses. So the objective was to be the first company to develop a component for wall and column connections that both minimises thermal bridges and makes external insulation However,unnecessary.bringing a major new product to market requires extensive due diligence. First, building physics analysis confirmed the solution as being realistic in its practical implementation. Then, extensive expert opinions were prepared for the German Institute for Construction Technology (DIBt), where all mandatory legal requirements, including 90 minute fire resistance, were met. Because of the variance from practiced construction methods, Schöck also involved scientists from the University of WithDarmstadt.groundbreaking
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The A. Proctor Group, recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has launched an online support package for designers, contractors, and customers. A new dedicated members area offers full access to all the high-quality technical webinars with downloadable personalised CPD certification for each. By subscribing, the documents will be highlighted in a personal favourites section for quick and easy access and receive notifications when documents are updated.
There is also the opportunity to register for early access to the A. Proctor Group’s free online u-Value & Condensation Risk Calculator. Available to download as an App (Android only) or on a web browser, the Onsite App provides quick and easy support for customers with installation on site. Customers can access all the company’s product datasheets, certifications, installation guides and technical properties. In addition, the application allows users to send installation questions along with pictures or videos directly to the A. Proctor Group’s technical team and to request a site visit from a Regional Sales Manager.
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Withwww.proctorgroup.comrisingutilityprices, energy efficiency is on everyone’s minds. How can the latest Smart Controls help deliver energy savings? With many heating controls being controlled from apps on smart phones and tablets, the ability to control your heating at any time of day and from virtually anywhere means you can be in more control than when you are at home. Modern controls allow you to control several heating zones in the home and control these individually and more accurately so you can easily increase the temperature in the rooms you will use as you head home after work, for example. It's important to take a close look at every way in which energy can be saved and costs kept to a minimum and this is why ESi's controls are OpenTherm compatible. The way OpenTherm works allows far smoother transition of heating control, which reduces energy and saves money, saving between 10 and 15% on the gas bill. www.esicontrols.co.uk Helps Control Costs
New Hydraulic Design Software for HAURATON Surface Drainage Systems
Stelrad Radiators popular CIBSE and RIBA accredited CPD programmes are still available for face-to-face presentations, but they are now also available conveniently online. You can simply go to the Stelrad website at www.stelrad.com/cpd-onlinetraining/ open the programme at your convenience, digest the information and take the test at the end of the presentation and submit your answers. If you’ve passed, Stelrad send a certificate for you to add the CPD points to your running total for your professional body. For more information, call 01709 578950 or email marketing@stelrad.com Stelrad CPD Programmes
HAURATON’s new web-based application ‘DesignSoftware’ provides construction industry professionals with quick, simple hydraulic analysis, channel sizing, project design and product specification for the company’s range of surface drainage systems (for landscape, commercial and civils projects) whilst working on their own desk-top computers, laptops and tablets.
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Immediate access for registration and use of this new hydraulic design software is achieved through the link: https:// hydraulicdesign.hauraton.com. User-friendly and free-ofcharge, HAURATON ‘DesignSoftware’ provides engineers with the flexibility to create their own drainage designs and project specifications, with just three clicks to a hydraulic calculation. HAURATON has used their ‘in-house’ hydraulic design software to create project designs for over 30 years with total reliability. In addition to this new software application, HAURATON offers a comprehensive design service, which is also free of charge.
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The FIS judging panel personally visited and assessed the installation, commenting that ‘the finished product is superbly fixed, of the highest quality and provides the flexibility that perfectly complements this hotel.’ www.style-partitions.co.uk
Concrete Channel with Basalt Fibres – New Era Begins for Hauraton Style Partitions Wins Industry
22 N Hauraton makes concrete material even more efficient for modern drainage technology by enhancing the formulation with natural basalt fibres. The addition of mineral or textile fibres increases maximum stability, strength, and impact resistance. By amplifying the impact resistance, the more robust and durable the product. By combining basalt fibres with the well-known material concrete, both the structure and the service life of the product is increased. Since the end product is a purely mineral mixture, there is no need for material separation during disposal. This protects the environment as it is simply fully-recyclable at the end of the product's life cycle. Basalt fibres can withstand temperatures of up to 800°C and are highly resistant to alkalis, acids, salts, oxidation and radiation. Basalt fibres are mineral fibres that have a higher melting temperature, better resistance to water, acids and alkalis, and more positive flexural strength. The energy consumption during production also clearly speaks in favour of basalt fibres, as basalt it has the lowest CO 2 footprint. www.hauraton.co.uk
Awards Recognising their long-standing commitment to exceptional customer service and product excellence, partitioning experts Style has been named by Willmott Dixon as both the winner of their National Goods Supply Chain Award, as well as Goods Supply Chain Partner of the Year. In addition, Style was recently awarded their 12th FIS Gold Contractors’ Award for their creative moveable wall installations at the new Londoner Hotel. Style has worked with Willmott Dixon for many years, providing innovative moveable wall systems across a wide variety of sectors. “Style sometime go under the radar as they are so effective and efficient when they survey and install that our site teams just don’t have to worry about them,” comments Andy Pritchard, head of supply chain for Willmott Dixon, London and South. “However, their performance scores certainly don’t go unnoticed, with 81% achieved over five projects, they are leading the way. Great effort from all parts of their business and well-deserved winners.”
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The new LG R32 Monobloc range has already had a massive impact on the residential heat pump market in the UK. Its new Monobloc S version of the unit which combines the indoor and outdoor features in one module is connected by only water piping, eliminating the need for refrigerant piping, making this heat pump an installer’s dream when it comes to ease of installation. Hydronic components like the improved plate heat exchanger, the expansion tank, water pump, flow sensor, pressure sensor, air vent valve and safety valve are all built in - inside the outdoor unit – pre-installed and ready to run. And the R32 Monobloc ‘S’ provides excellent heating performance especially at low ambient temperatures whilst lowering its carbon emissions even more with the use of R32. Up to 9kW units can be installed at the minimum of 4 metres away, and up to 16kW units - up to 5 metres away from neighbouring houses complying with international noise regulations. The new version requires lower amounts of refrigerant compared to the existing model – 16.7% less in fact – reducing emissions and lessening its environmental impact still further. The new version features LG’s revolutionary R1 Compressor technology which offers advanced efficiency, reliability and operational range due in part to the enhanced tilting motion of the scroll. The unit comes with a Seasonal Coefficient of Performance of up to 4.67 (Average climate/Low temperature application) and a A+++ rating. The COP rises to 4.9 (Outdoor air 7°C/Leaving water temperature 35°C) and can deliver leaving water temperature of 65°C if required. www.lg.com/uk/heating-awhp
The new Stelrad Radiator Group Cast Iron Column radiator adds undoubted charisma to any modern or period home with its distinctive, ageless look and its Natural Cast finish. With the added options of either Antique Brass or Brushed Nickel TRVs to provide the ultimate in modern heating control. The classic, clean lines suggest a genuine piece from yesteryear whilst offering the very best in quality and craftsmanship to enhance the very latest in heating technology. These radiators are floor standing with in-built feet for extra stability as they are significantly heavier than their steel counterparts. They are available in two heights and a wide variety of widths. And as you would expect, they come with a cast iron ten-year warranty. www.stelrad.com.
Cast Iron Certainty From Stelrad…
The latest addition to the Stelrad Radiator Group portfolio is the new Cast Iron Column range. In the past few years, cast iron column radiators have come into vogue again and the company has added a selection of Cast Iron Column radiators to its ever-widening range.
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Adam Presdee, Service Director of GEZE UK, said “GEZE UK offers a complete ‘umbrella’ of after sales solutions for all doors - automatic, manual and industrial. This brochure encompasses our approach whilst explaining the operational, commercial and environmental benefits of having a good maintenance regime and partner. We offer a service package that is tailored to each individual customer’s needs.” www.geze.co.uk After Sales
Tyde Launches The World’s First Front Access Syphon Cistern
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The new OSMO® F1 concealed cistern from TYDE is the first ever front access serviceable syphon cistern designed for use with WC furniture & IPS panelling. Manufactured in the UK by TYDE, OSMO® F1 is a new innovative concealed cistern designed to be stylish, versatile and easy to fit and service with minimal disruption to WC furniture or panelling.
GEZE UK, the UK subsidiary of GEZE GmbH, a leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, has introduced the After Sales Solutions brochure that details the after sales services GEZE UK offers for manual and automatic doors and windows. The brochure explains the benefits of regular servicing – maintaining accessibility, minimising downtime, prolonging usability, reducing lifetime costs and fulfilling an organisation’s responsibility as a building owner or facilities manager.
GEZE UK’s after sales team can install, maintain, repair, provide asset management, spare parts and refurbish existing doors and provide a full range of services for automatic doors, industrial doors and fire doors. The brochure is available digitally by visiting the company’s website or for a copy to be emailed, or for detailed information on the after sales services available email info.uk@geze.com.
Fitted with Turbo Edge®, the world’s most compact syphon and guaranteed to be leak-free and Hydroflo® quiet fill type AG inlet valve. Type AB weir overflow makes the cistern fluid category 5 compliant; the only way to be compliant to water regs in standard height furniture. The unique actuator is a patented registered design available in multiple finishes with left and right availability, ergonomically tested for optimum light touch operation (actuators sold Factoryseparately).assembled for easy install with front access for effortless service and maintenance, comes with a 10 year warranty. Fits neatly into 500mm furniture units, TYDE recommends installing at a height of no less than 838mm. TYDE also recommends that OSMO® F1 is only used with a reputable branded manufacturer of WC Pans. www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde
Andy Swift, the company’s sales and operations manager, UK & ROI, said: “The offsite sector is seeing a strong performance at the moment and rapidly growing. It’s an important market for us, so being a member of the Offsite Alliance will be advantageous. It’s a natural step forward to be working collaboratively with the MMC industry, to contribute to raising its profile and standards while helping to deliver the aspirations of the industry.”
Leading foam sealant tapes for windows and doors specialist ISOChemie has joined the Offsite Alliance in a move that sees it strengthen its collaboration with building and construction partners and reinforce its expertise within the MMC sector. By joining the Offsite Alliance, ISO Chemie will provide technical input and support the growth and development of offsite technologies, product innovation and best Thispractice.comes at a time when the role of supply chain collaboration is increasing, driving the ongoing development of an offsite construction market increasingly benefitting from effective and high-performance air-tight and structural window sealing tape solutions at agreed prices. ISO-Chemie, one of Europe’s main producers of impregnated foam sealants, specialises in the manufacturer of foam products from polyethylene (EPE), polypropylene (EPP) and polyurethane (PUR) using the latest production techniques.
Iso Chemie Joins Offsite Alliance In Strategic Move To Support
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Beautiful timber windows and doors, designed to improve energy efficiency. Tailor made solutions for your project. Supply only, supply and install, secondary glazing and draught proofing.
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Highlights of this issue's Xtra Inside include: Leading riser door and access panel solution supplier, Profab Access, has proven its first-class credentials once again as part of the recent completion of a major specification at Cardiff’s new 5-star Parkgate hotel. An acoustic ceiling system provided by Sto has created a quiet and calm environment for a museum in Hampshire.
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Renowned surfaces company COMPAC have won the prestigious Red Dot Best of the Best Award for its ICE of Genesis collection created by innovative artist and designer Arik Levy. Troldtekt’s wood wool panelling has been used throughout the living and pool areas to combat and soften elevated noise levels at Blue Sky Barn.
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The latest freestanding model is Soren 5, part of a series that includes the popular Ivar and Aste. It has a classic rectangular shape with a distinctive new door design in a dark anthracite finish. The standard heat output is 4.9 kW so it can be used without additional ventilation and it has an A+ energy rating with 82% energy efficiency. These stoves can be installed into existing UK fireplaces by hollowing out the chimneybreast and creating an inglenook fireplace. There are also freestanding models with various log storage Dikoptions.Geurts Ivar 10 H2O Store - The Ivar 10 H2O Store is part of the company’s Green Design series of eco-friendly wood burning appliances. It is a smart and versatile wood stove with a substantial 4.7 kW room heating output, combined with a further 5.5 kw of water heating power. It has a stylish dark anthracite finish, easy slider controls, vermiculite interior and ample space underneath for log storage. A water heating chamber is built into the back of the stove. This must be connected to a buffer tank that stores the hot water and distributes it to radiators around the home. The system can also be combined with solar panels for even greater energy efficiency.
Dik Geurts Instyle Corner Slim 660/570 - The Instyle Corner Slim 660/570 is the latest in a series of built-in wood burning fires in single-sided, 2-sided, 3-sided and tunnel options. The 660/570 model has a compact size that is suitable for the conversion of a standard UK chimney or for installation in a false chimneybreast or room dividing wall.
Dik Geurts Soren 5 - Dik Geurts is the brand under which DRU designs and manufactures its wood fires and stoves.
Dik Geurts Odin Base - The Odin is a stunning circular wood stove that can be wall-mounted or suspended from the ceiling. The latest model includes a sturdy base that takes up very little space in the living room but creates an impressive focal point. It is available in both single-sided Front or Tunnel models. The Tunnel version can be viewed from both sides, allowing the stove to be in the centre of a room for dramatic effect. It has a maximum 8 kW heat output with an energy efficiency rating of 75%.
New Dik Geurts Wood Stoves And Fires For Autumn 2022
Dik Geurts Instyle V Next fan-assisted wood fires - New Dik Geurts Instyle V Next built-in wood fires offer sustainable wood burning and rapid heating. They include all the Dik Geurts hallmarks of high energy efficiency, clean combustion and superior fire control combined with fan-assisted operation. A special adapter gives you full control of the fan. There are four speeds for gradual to fast heating. And, thanks to a smart control sensor, the fan automatically adjusts to the desired temperature. Instyle V Next models are designed to fit perfectly in any chimney or wall, with a choice of 3 widths, 600, 700 and 800 mm. They have heat outputs from 3 to 12 Kw and A or A+ energy labels. All the new Dik Geurts models are Ecodesign 2022 ready and have the option of an external air system that recirculates air from outside the building for combustion. They are available to be ordered now from DRU approved UK fireplace retailers throughout the UK. www.drufire.com
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The 2-sided fire view provides a stunning addition to any living space, with a clear, unhindered view of the flames. It has a maximum heat output of 7.4 kW and an impressive 80% energy efficiency rating.
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Profab Access Adds A Five Star Finish To Cardiff’s Newest Luxury Hotel
Leading riser door and access panel solution supplier, Profab Access, has proven its first-class credentials once again as part of the recent completion of a major specification at Cardiff’s new 5-star Parkgate hotel. Located next to the Welsh Capital’s famous Principality Stadium, the Parkgate hotel has been designed to provide a luxurious experience for rugby fans, in addition to city dwellers visiting the country all year round.
Access VEGA 1500 Fire Rated Riser Doors were specified for installation by Hazelwood Carpentry throughout every part of the building, including communal areas and the hotel’s vast range of luxury guest rooms and suites. The VEGA 1500 Series Riser Doors offer the highest standards of fire safety, extensively tested by Efectis in France and Ireland to provide a bidirectionally fire tested product that is available in both single and double door configurations.
Widely coined as Cardiff’s most lavish new location, the hotel includes 170 guest bedrooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar, a traditional tea lounge and a rooftop spa overlooking the city skyline. As part of the prestigious build, a unique collaboration between the Welsh Rugby Union, property developer, Rightacres, and The Celtic Collection, the hotel required an extensive riser door specification, with safety, high performance and aesthetic appeal key Inconsiderations.total,310Profab
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In the event of a fire, the VEGA 1500 Series Riser Door sets will maintain the frame and integrity for up to 60 minutes, preventing the spread of fire throughout the property for this period of time. The riser doors are 31dB acoustic rated, smoke sealed and airtight to Part L, whilst also featuring intumescent smoke seals that enable occupants to safely exit the building. By specifying bi-directionally fire tested VEGA 1500 Series Riser Doors, the development is actively future proofed as the comprehensive testing certification provides a complete and transparent audit trail of due diligence that evidences the products are not only fit for purpose but meet the duty of care required to ensure legal compliance.
This means the riser door sets are fire tested from both sides to 60 minutes, providing the specifiers, contractors and hotel guests residing within the building with confidence the critical fire integrity products offer the highest standard and most up to date evidence for fire safety performance. The range also features a slimline, neat construction, whilst its proven technology ensures permanent, safe access to mechanical and electrical services housed within the riser core. This provides first class functionality and safety, without compromising the overall interior concept. The steel riser doors also streamlined the installation process, as the quick release pivot hinge and light weight enabled easy handling, allowing Hazelwood Carpentry to complete the job quickly and optimise overall project efficiencies.
Profab Access’ diverse portfolio of riser doors and access panels are supported by a wide range of BIM Level 2 and CAD files to aid the specification process and streamline the initial design stages. Manufactured at Profab Access’ Atherstone headquarters in accordance with ISO 9001, the 1500 Series Riser Doors can be specified and installed in a range of configurations to meet each project’s specific measurements and requirements. www.profabaccess.com
An acoustic ceiling system provided by Sto has created a quiet and calm environment for a museum in Hampshire. The StoSilent Distance system has been installed in Petersfield Museum, which has been created by the conversion and refurbishment of Victorian premises that previously housed a police station and court house.
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Sto Acoustic Ceiling System Brings Calm To Refurbished Museum
“The StoSilent Distance system is well-suited to this type of refurbishment project,” comments Sto’s acoustics project manager, James Gosling. “It delivers outstanding acoustic performance, but also offers tremendous flexibility as it can be used to create large seamless ceilings, sharp joints and creases, or curved ceilings and vaults. This gives architects and designers great freedom while still allowing them to accommodate the existing structures found on a refurbishment project such as this.”
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The Sto system was specified for the building by Hampshire County Council Property Services, as part of a project to create a series of new, welcoming spaces at the museum. The StoSilent Distance system can function as a suspended ceiling, or as a wall-covering over a cavity. It features a metal profile subconstruction fitted with acoustic panels, which are manufactured from expanded glass granulate, making them lightweight and easy to handle, and allowing them to be adjusted to suit any room shape and create a smooth, seamless surface. Different system variants are offered to suit different types of Theapplication.boardswere finished with StoSilent Décor M, a spray-applied acoustic plaster which can be tinted to match an extensive range of shades from the StoColor system. This solvent and plasticiser-free plaster creates a classic fine-stipple finish which is ideally suited to a museum environment. It is also Natureplus approved and easy to refurbish. The construction work formed part of the museum’s £3.75m ‘Pathways into the Past’ expansion and refurbishment project. This has seen the museum’s buildings and exhibition spaces undergo a complete transformation, along with the creation of an exciting new outdoor courtyard space. www.sto.co.uk
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Renowned surfaces company COMPAC have won the prestigious Red Dot Best of the Best Award for its ICE of Genesis collection created by innovative artist and designer Arik Levy. The Red Dot Awards are considered to be one of the leading design awards in the world and regularly attracts over 20,000 entries. Judged by an international panel of 48 professionals from a range of design disciplines, the ICE of Genesis collection was voted the Best of the Best in the product design category for its ‘exceptional and innovative groundbreaking design’.
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For over 45 years COMPAC have been committed to the environment leading the way by using renewable energies in the manufacture of their worksurfaces, harvesting rainwater and recycling it for use throughout their factories, using organic resins and planting thousands of trees as part of an ongoing reforestation programme. www.compac.es
Levy has created four new designs to add to the collection that reflect how seasons change over the year. ICE Green represents nature coming alive in Spring, ICE Gold the sunbeams of summer, ICE Viola autumn lights and ICE Ink the dark nights of winter.
COMPAC’s commitment to produce safe, circular, and sustainable products is underpinned by a number of prestigious design and sustainability awards in addition to the Red Dot award the company has recently won.
The ICE of Genesis collection features a range of unique quartz worksurface designs inspired by the great ice lakes of the Artic and coalesce technology with design and art to create stunning surfaces the like of which have never been seen before.
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Highlights of this issue's XtraViews include: The development of lower temperature heating systems, utilising renewable heating appliances has given the heating sector a challenge, but it’s one it has risen to and is able to respond to effectively, according to Stelrad. Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden, is an excellent way to unlock the potential for holding events and creating more revenue-generating space, notes Pop Up Power Supplies. Stella Rooflight Director, Paul Trace, addresses the new rules for rooflights and thermal performance
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The development of lower temperature heating systems, utilising renewable heating appliances – such as ground source and air source heat pumps - has given the heating sector a challenge, but it’s one it has risen to and is able to respond to effectively.
Radiators have developed markedly over the past ten years, with the arrival of a range of new types of radiator including a number of special application products. Ones that offer additional robustness in certain applications, that offer additional rust resistance in areas of high humidity or are ‘safe to touch’ – LSTs – low surface temperature radiators, which improve safety for elderly, young and vulnerable people, already widely used by social housing providers in sheltered and extra care developments.
Radiators – Definitely Fit For The Future
And it’s in this vane of responding to specific requirements that a range of solutions that meet the needs of low temperature heating systems generated by environmentally friendly heating options like heat pumps have been developed. This has involved larger radiators, vertical radiators and the development of K3 radiators – three panels and three fins on a radiator footprint that is scarcely larger than a traditional K2 design. These provide a significantly larger metal area to allow for an increase in heat radiated and convected from the radiators to provide adequate heat to keep both new build heating systems and retrofit systems in existing homes comfortable for their owners and tenants. It’s vital that radiators are ‘fit for the future’ – able to continue providing the levels of heat required from lower temperature heating systems in homes.
Installers and specifiers are looking hard at how they best heat new and existing homes as legislation changes to move heating away from traditional fossil fuel boilers.
There’s a similar success story in Greater Manchester where radiators have been paired with ground source heat pumps by Southway Housing Trust. The Compact radiators from Stelrad offer part of that familiar feel for residents and whilst the ‘driver’ of the heating system is a shared loop ground source heat pump that has twelve boreholes drilled deep into the ground alongside the new building, each of the 106 apartments in Gorton Mill House has its own heat pump in a cupboard in the apartment with a 220 litre stored hot water cylinder –and most residents will not even be aware that it’s not a traditional heating system in their home.
To illustrate this perfectly there’s a development in Swindon that illustrates perfectly how heat pumps and radiators can operate happily together if the radiators are sized correctly at the outset. Kennedy Drive is part of one of leading social housing provider Stonewater’s housing portfolio. Working closely with contractors CCS in Swindon, they carried out a survey on 55 properties – a mix of properties from one bedroom flats to 4 bedroom houses - and decided that they were prime for replacement of the existing electric heating systems with inefficient storage heaters with brand new air source heat pumps paired with efficient modern radiators from Stelrad.
For more information on using radiators with renewable heating systems, and for access to an online CPD that covers the issue, head for www.stelrad.com
Craig Shepherd at CCS managed the project: “We’ve been involved in this project from ‘day 1’ and we’re well into delivering the new heating systems for the residents on this estate. We’ve installed a range of Samsung air source heat pumps and paired these with Stelrad Compact radiators and feedback so far has been excellent. I think it’s fair to say the tenants were reassured when we told them that the heating would be via radiators – something they understood and welcomed – there was a feeling that if traditional radiators that they knew about were paired with the heat pumps, their homes would be reliably heated when they needed it and that has proved to be the case.”
'They are familiar to most of our residents and moving into a new home with us, they will feel immediately comforted by the fact that even if the driver of the heating system is new, modern technology – it all looks and feels the same as the heating systems they have had in their homes before.”
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infrastructure and distribution units could be a costly mistake. But under-specifying could result in the need to hire temporary generators or run lengthy trailing cables from adjacent buildings, creating avoidable trip Whetherhazards.
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you are a site owner or an architect or landscape architect working to enhance an outdoor space, the starting point is to ask three basic questions about demand and needs:
Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden, is an excellent way to unlock the potential for holding events and creating more revenue-generating space. But how can you ensure that the proposed power supply will meet the demands and needs of the site given the versatility that comes when an outdoor space is Over-specifyingpower-connected?theservices
2) How many power sockets will be needed?
3) Would the location also benefit from a supply of water or data connectivity?
1) How do you envisage that your proposed power unit or power distribution system will be used?
How To Specify Outdoor Power Distribution Units To Meet Anticipated Demand
Designing-in versatility - Equipping any outdoor space with a power infrastructure is going to add a great degree of flexibility of use to the location. But when designing the power supply, it is important to have a picture of the typical and maximum usage that will be required. Going back to basics, why is the site going to benefit from a power infrastructure? For a business such as a restaurant, bar, café or hotel, the outdoor space could add additional areas for eating and drinking primarily. Such uses would typically require the power distribution to provide access to sockets for lighting, till points, AV equipment or outdoor serving points such as mobile counters or drinks dispensers. But is that the limit to such a site’s potential? Could it also be used as a stage are for outdoor music performances and other entertainment, for example. And if so, would your proposed power supply solution accommodate these requirements too? Also think about the location of the power units in relation to how they will be used. If the site is to be used for market stalls, where will the stalls be set up on site and where will the main pedestrian routes be? Installing power units in the correct locations will help reduce the risk of trip hazards as cables trailing across the main footfall areas can be minimised or avoided completely.
Thepitch.retractable power units available from Pop Up Power Supplies® can be specified to provide a total power supply from as little as 63 amps right up to 600 amps. In ground units offer the option of 63 amps or 125 amps and power bollards provide up to 125 amps. The sockets in all can be configured to suit usage requirements. These units can also be designed to provide a water supply or data connectivity. Access to water can be particularly useful for ground maintenance and cleaning purposes, so consider that too and the units can become extremely useful assets.
The type of power unit you choose will depend on how the site will need to look or be used when the space is not being used for events, catering, etc. Both the pop-up and in-ground units can be hidden away when they are not in use, with the only evidence being a cover which can be designed to match surrounding surface materials.
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2)handle.Flip-lid, in ground power unit – this is permanently submerged in the ground with access provided via a flip-lid which can be used while the lid is locked down.
Once you have a picture of how the site could be used, it is time to consider how you feed power to the locations across the space. This can be achieved with the installation of a Pop Up Power Supplies® power distribution unit in one of three
1)forms:Pop up, retractable power unit – this is submerged in the group until it is needed, and raised/lowered using a turning
3) Power bollard – a street furniture element which has power sockets integrated, accessible as required behind a lockable cover.
A power bollard has a permanent presence, but the designs available from Pop Up Power Supplies® are elegant to avoid the utilitarian appearance that would be expected with a typical feeder pillar. What should each power unit provide? - Consider what the electricity demand will be for the equipment that is to be connected to ensure the power supply units can handle the load. This is an area where Pop Up Power Supplies® has a wealth of expertise to help, given our experience of providing power units for a diverse range of sites across the UK, from Caerphilly Castle visitor centre to Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge
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Why the need for new regulations? A major part of the UK’s commitment to meeting its targets for carbon reduction is being driven by a tightening of the Building Regulations surrounding energy efficiency standards for homes. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) argues that by making our buildings more energy efficient and embracing smart technologies, we can cut energy bills, reduce demand for energy, and boost economic growth while meeting our targets for carbon reduction and maintaining healthy environments. As such it has introduced ‘The Future Homes Standard’ to ensure all new homes achieve a 30% improvement in energy efficiency standards by 2025. The new Building Regulations aimed at achieving these targets will comprise five new Approved Documents, which will come into effect in June 2022. Manufacturers, architects, specifiers and customers looking to install rooflights and roof windows will be most interested in uplifts to the Approved Document L, Conservation of fuel and power Vol 1: Dwellings.
Shedding Some Light On The New Part L Building Regulations
What do the new regulations state? For rooflights, skylights and roof windows (of which the definition is crucially important), the relevant consideration is the thermal transmittance. This is measured as a U-value in units of W/m²K, which stands for Watts/ meter square Kelvin. The lower the U-value the more efficient the construction is at keeping heat flow through the structure to a minimum. The new regulations deem the worst acceptable U-values to be 2.2W/(m2K) for rooflights and 1.6 W(m2K) for roof Rooflightswindows.vroof
Stella Rooflight Director, Paul Trace, addresses the new rules for rooflights and thermal performance
Further guidance in the Building Research Establishment’s BR 443 tells us that U-values for roof windows and rooflights are usually quoted for the in the vertical plane. This allows comparison of different products that could be used at different inclinations. However, for the purposes for calculating heat losses from buildings, U-values should relate to the plane of the component as installed in the building. This can be done by calculating the U-value of rooflights and roof windows, allowing for the angle of the roof in respect of both surface resistances and gas space resistances. Alternatively, the following adjustments can be made to U-values assessed for the component in the vertical plane: Figure 1 U-value adjustment table Conventions for U-value calculations (2006 Edition) Brian Anderson BRE Scotland
Roof window: A window installed in the same orientation as, and in plane with, the surrounding roof. Therefore, while we might refer to our product as a rooflight or skylight, the official terminology for a conservation rooflight, which is designed to sit flush within a roof line, should be a roof window. According to the approved document, the U-values for roof windows should be calculated based on a vertical position. For rooflights, U-values should be calculated based on a horizontal position.
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windows – what’s the difference? To correctly assess whether an element meets the new limiting U-value figure, the U-value must be calculated for the element in the appropriate plane – either horizontal or vertical. Now this makes a big difference, as testing the same product in either a horizontal or vertical position will make a significant difference to the resulting U-value figure. With the vertical position providing a much lower (better) U-value figure. This is where the definition of the terms and roof window prove crucial in determining how they should be tested and what the relevant U-value should be for each. According to the Approved Document the following definitions apply: Rooflight: A glazed unit installed out of plane with the surface of the roof on a kerb or upstand. Also sometimes referred to as a skylight.
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Some companies might even try and confuse you by quoting the centre pane figure for the glass, rather than a whole frame U-value, which is the legal requirement. In any case, caution is advised when researching the various products available and you should always request evidence to support the thermal performance claims made.
U-value calculations for roof windows and rooflights must be undertaken by an approved UKAS accredited product certification agency, who will calculate accurate thermal performance figures based on the individual make up of components in the product’s construction. Given that Stella use only the finest quality materials in our manufacturing process, from the highest specification glazing, to our high quality handmade hardwood liners, through to the best quality rubbers and seals, we are confident in claiming that our roof windows are among the best performing on the market, with our triple glazed, fixed product achieving a U-value of 1.1 W(m2K). A huge caveat for conservation properties – exemptions for historic and traditional dwellings While it is not always the case, it stands to reason that the majority of conservation rooflights are installed in traditional properties, barn conversions, and Listed buildings. If your project involves such a property, you may find that there are exemptions to these new regulations. The Approved Document states that the energy efficiency of historic and traditional dwellings should be improved only if doing so will not cause long-term deterioration of the building’s fabric or fittings. New extensions to historical and traditional dwellings should comply fully with the energy efficiency standards, unless there is a need to match the external appearance or character of the extension to that of the host building. In which case, the work should comply with standards in the approved document to the extent that it is reasonably practicable. In determining whether full energy efficiency improvements should be made, the building control body should consider the advice of the local authority’s conservation officer. Additional guidance is available in Historic England’s Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings: Application of Part L of the Building Regulations to Historic and Traditionally Constructed Buildings. If you would like to know more about the rooflights, roof windows and thermal performance contact Stella Rooflight on 01794 745445, email info@stellarooflight. co.uk or visit www.stellarooflight.co.uk
What is the best U-value that you are likely to achieve? It is important to understand that there is much ambiguity surrounding rooflights, skylights and roof windows and the U-values quoted by various manufacturers. The much-coveted U-value figure has become a powerful sales tool for those claiming to be ‘the best performing’ or ‘most thermally efficient’ rooflight on the market and you will often see figures advertised that are misleading at best, at worst, completely untrue!
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A new case study explores recent urban realm regeneration projects in Tottenham, London exemplifying the synergy of concrete block permeable paving and street trees to address climate change while delivering SuDS.
Bradite One Can has helped a small Suffolk village to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a giant Union Jack painted on the end wall of their village hall.
Highlights of this issue's Xtra Onsite include: An experienced builder and roofing contractor has made use of some 300 standard and tapered Marmox Multiboards to complete a complex refurbishment of a large, top floor balcony on an apartment building in North London.
A new energy centre in the heart of west London has been given a dramatic and eye-catching appearance thanks to the use of a portfolio of façade products provided by Sto.
CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic was recently installed as part of a striking new-build project, located in Aberystwyth, Wales.
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The specification of a StoVentec Glass cladding solution at London’s new Paddington Elizabeth line station has highlighted the growing popularity of this system for use at transport hubs such as rail stations and airports. Paddington is the latest in a growing list of transport sector projects where StoVentec Glass has been installed, and it underlines the system’s ability to satisfy the very specific and demanding requirements of this type of application.
Suitability Of Stoventec Glass For Transport Sector Applications
Specified by Weston Williamson + Partners, the StoVentec Glass system was installed in a large public area which leads onto the main station concourse, and the StoVentec Glass panels were screenprinted with a circular, patterned design. “Transport infrastructure projects impose a fairly rigid set of requirements on any construction material, and that is particularly true of glass,” comments Sto’s Product Manager, Greg Astill. “Safety, sustainability and the ability to accommodate a wide variety of design requirements, especially on refurbishment projects where existing structures are involved, are just some of the key requirements, and StoVentec Glass is able to satisfy all these, and many more.”
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Recently relaunched, the next generation StoVentec Glass A is suitable for use either as an external rainscreen cladding system or as part of an interior design scheme, and is the only UK system with a BBA certificate for all standard applications. This includes independent assessment of wind loads, reaction to fire, safety and durability.
Rigorous testing under extreme conditions has proved that StoVentec Glass A meets NHBC standards and Building Regulations, including a reaction to fire classification of A2-s1, d0, and has a minimum durability of 30 years - an important factor for high profile projects such as Paddington “TheStation.system is perfect for use in high traffic areas as the glass has passed all industry standard soft-body and hardbody impact tests, in accordance with CWCT requirements,” adds Greg. It also has excellent impact performance and has passed stringent bomb blast tests in accordance with the latest ASIAD, SIDOS and CPNI requirements. In terms of sustainability, StoVentec Glass A façades are extremely hard-wearing and weather-resistant, with the panel carrier boards manufactured using natural Fromperlite.a design perspective, the ability to specify any RAL or custom colour, bespoke sizes and shapes, and to screen-print logos and designs onto the glass provides the sort of versatility and flexibility that is often desired for transport station projects. The manufacturing process includes the fusing of colours on to the back of the glass, before the toughening process.
The colour melts into the glass providing permanent coloured glass panels that will not wear, scratch, fade, or incur water damage.
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“Sto’s technical and design team offer great support, right from the initial stages through to the completion of the projects,” adds Graham Chadwick of Craft Interior, Sto’s authorized applicator who installed the StoVentec Glass system at Paddington station. “ As everything is manufactured on a bespoke basis, including the subconstruction design, joint detailing and penetrations, this helps remove any problems before they arise and ensures that the projects run smoothly.”
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Craft Interior have extensive experience of the StoVentec Glass system, having installed it on a wide range of transport sector projects ranging from internal ticket halls to external lift shafts.
Cut-To-Falls Multiboard Help Drain Top Floor Balcony
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An experienced builder and roofing contractor has made use of some 300 standard and tapered Marmox Multiboards to complete a complex refurbishment of a large, top floor balcony on an apartment building in North London. Lightwood Construction carries out work for mainly residential clients right across the capital and has used Marmox Multiboards on many occasions in the past for both interior and exterior applications. In this instance, long term exposure to the weather and ponding had caused the original waterproofing system to deteriorate, and leaks to occur. Having stripped off all of the rotten felt and boarding, Lightwood Construction’s operatives installed 90 sheets of 20mm thick standard Multiboards, along with 200 of the cut-to-falls variant enabling subtle gradients to be created in draining the balcony to multiple outlets. Equally suitable for wet room applications, Marmox’s Sloping Boards are made from the same waterproofing products as Multiboard - thermally insulating XPS sandwiched between two layers of Marmox’s patented polymer-concrete. The boards have undergone rigorous tests to ensure they are suitable for external use so can be used on the most exposed balconies, as well as inside a wet room. The board is produced in just one size, 1200 x 1200mm, with the edge thickness tapering from 33mm down to 10mm at the opposite side. They can be combined with layers of 20mm thick Marmox Multiboard to extend the slope indefinitely. www.marmox.co.uk
Domus Ventilation’s HRXE-HERA® Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have been specified for the be:here Hayes build-to-rent residential development in West London. When the building was designed, Domus Ventilation’s Silavent MVHR ceiling mounted units were installed. These are now being gradually replaced with Domus Ventilation’s latest MVHR model, HRXE-HERA®. As a retrofit solution, HRXE-HERA® has proven ideal for be:here Hayes as they readily use the existing Domus ducting. Domus Ventilation’s HRXE-HERA® MVHR have proved an ideal solution. It filters and pre-warms fresh air drawn into the apartment using the heat from waste stale air extracted from the kitchen and bathroom using a heat exchanger. It’s advanced heat exchange proficiency enables up to 95% of waste heat to be recovered. It comes with 100% thermal (summer) bypass which automatically activates when the air temperature reaches a preset level, allowing in cooler, fresh, filtered air without warming it through the heat exchanger. The smart design of the HRXE means there is no reduction in airflow when operating in bypass mode. www.domusventilation.co.uk
Built on brown-field land located on the edge of the main shopping district in Hull and adjacent to Princes Quay, the Bonus Arena – Hull Venue and its associated multi storey car park were opened in August 2018. The £36 million development progresses the legacy of the social and economic impact generated by Hull’s 2017 UK City of Culture status.
The design is a real innovation as its non-corrosive material provides a visually appealing surface finish that retains its colour. The slots are super smooth, elliptical openings with the moulded bars having slightly raised triangular bosses along their outside edges. As well as providing an elegant appearance, the feature ensures surface water is directed into the slots. The RECYFIX® channel component is made from 100% recycled PP. The PRO 100 model is factory fitted with the FIBRETEC® grating and only weighs 4.6kg, so the unit was easy to handle and quickly installed on www.drainage-projects.co.uksite.
Hauraton Drainage Systems At Bonus Arena - Hull Venue
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The Arena, designed by AFL Architects, is a state-of-the-art music and events complex with a flexible capacity of up to 3,500 people. The facility can provide a venue for concerts or corporate conferences in an 800 seat auditorium. A 2000m² adaptable space can be utilised for sporting events or exhibitions and trade shows. Surrounding the Bonus Arena is a public realm laid with grey stone paving and landscaped by re-form Landscape Architecture Limited with trees, lawns, flowerbeds and permanent stone seating. An effective surface water drainage system was essential to ensure all weather access to the venue. 140 metres of Hauraton RECYFIX® PRO 100 channels with FIBRETEC® heel-safe gratings were chosen for the job which blended well with the stone paving and would resist damage from applied grit rock salt in freezing weather. The material, PA-GF used to make the FIBRETEC® grating, was specially developed by Hauraton; the tough, UV resistant, fibre reinforced moulding offers high stability and huge strength for its weight. Complying with loading category Class C250 (BSEN 1433) the grating can easily take the weight of commercial delivery vehicles.
Designed by SPPARC, the Olympia London’s Energy Centre building sits on a central London site. “It’s also an industrial building, and the architectural design needed to reflect both this, and the location, yet still deliver a striking appearance which made a strong statement,” comments Sto account manager, Jo Ebel. The StoVentec stainless steel and aluminium sub-construction was installed onto the substrate of the new multi-storey building by specialist contractor, Craft Interior Ltd, before some 1400 2 m of StoVentec A render carrier boards were fixed to this sub-construction. StoVentec render carrier boards are ideally suited to rainscreen applications and consisting of 96% recycled glass, provide an environmentally-friendly Stolitsolution.K1.5 acrylic render was then applied to the boards to provide a rugged and resilient exterior finish. To complete the façade design, custom-made StoDeco profiles were fixed to the StoVentec system to create a unique, 3-dimensional shell-motif pattern for the elevation of the new energy Somecentre.sections of the building incorporate ventilation louvres, and the shell-shaped profiles had to extend over these areas to maintain the façade design. Said Jo Ebel, “We couldn’t obstruct the air flow through the louvres by installing the StoVentec boards over them, so we worked closely with the louvre manufacturer to design a series of aluminium plates which replicate the shell shapes.”
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A new energy centre in the heart of west London has been given a dramatic and eye-catching appearance thanks to the use of a portfolio of façade products provided by Sto. The company’s StoVentec R rainscreen system, with StoVentec A render carrier boards and bespoke 3-dimensional StoDeco profiles have been used to focus attention on the new Olympia London’s Energy Centre, which forms part of a major urban regeneration project in the capital.
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The concrete columns have a very low conductivity, so do not present thermal bridges themselves and when coupled with the highly insulating XPS insulation core, a combined thermal conductivity of 0.47W/mK is achieved. Crucially, being able to employ a defined, very low thermal transmittance – derived by thermal modelling or measurement – offers a far more advantageous result than adopting the ‘default’ figure offered in SAP, which can often result in non-compliance under Part L. www.marmox.co.uk
Firefly™ Apollo Lite Creating Half Hour Fire Barriers In New Research Building
CLM is employing Apollo Lite and the Collaroll product in tandem to protect the ceiling voids. The spaces which typically house pipework, power cables and air conditioning units above the suspended ceiling grid, are provided with 30 minutes integrity and insulation through the installation of the flexible Apollo Lite barrier.
The Apollo Lite 30/30 has been developed for use in vertical separation or compartmentation situations, offering both 30 minutes integrity and insulation, thereby exceeding the minimum requirements of the Building Regulations. It is widely specified to form fire barriers within roof voids in many different property types. The flexible woven material is easy to cut and fix and is chemically treated to improve its cooling properties, and therefore prevent temperatures rising in adjoining areas. The system has been fully tested to BS 476 Parts 6.7, 20 & 22 and is third party certified by IFCC. www.tbafirefly.com
A specialist contractor undertaking all of the fireproofing within a new medical research building in Surrey has been making use of two well proven, flexible fire barrier products from the TBA’s FIREFLY™ range, to provide 30 minutes protection within the majority of the ceiling voids throughout the four-storey structure. CLM Fireproofing has established a reputation as a leader in the fields of both passive fire protection and fire-stopping.
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Marmox Thermoblocks Cutting Carbon For Social Housing Residents Work is well underway on the first phase of an affordable housing project for Somerset West and Taunton Council, where the use of Marmox Thermoblocks was put forward by specialist developer, Equans Regeneration which is leading the work on the site in Taunton. Phase A of North Taunton Woolaway Project will see the construction of 47 new one, two and three bedroom properties with energy saving and the reduction of environmental impact both being given full consideration. The issue of thermal bridging, in particular, is being addressed through the decision to utilise the highly insulating Thermoblocks around the perimeter of the ground floor slabs. With over 200 homes to be built in the next few years, the total number of Thermoblocks required will run into the thousands. Each length of Thermoblock is comprised of ultra-high performance XPS insulation, encapsulating miniature epoxy concrete columns, while the top and bottom are covered by alkali resistant glass-fibre mesh, retaining a surface of fibre reinforced polymer concrete to facilitate bonding.
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Forming a fresh element to the UK’s critical food supply infrastructure, a new distribution warehouse in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, is near to completion with the specialist suspended ceiling installer making use of Zeus Lite 90:30 from the range of TBA FIREFLYTM , to create vertical fire barriers at intervals within the roof-space across the footprint of the building. The 15,300 m2 facility at Headways in Stanley, on the outskirts of Wakefield, has been built by GF Tomlinson for the Kitwave Group. FIREFLYTM ZEUS Lite is ideally suited to this type of application, comprising a flexible woven fabric fire barrier that has been specifically developed for the vertical separation and compartmentation of extensive concealed spaces within buildings. By offering 90 minutes integrity and 30 minutes insulation, FIREFLYTM ZEUS Lite 90:30 exceeds the minimum requirements regarding fire barriers under the Building Regulations’ Approved Document B (Fire Safety). The specially treated glass fibre fabric is strong and resilient as well as flexible while, crucially, the system’s certification covers the inclusion of service penetrations which many alternative products do not.
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The conversion of three stone-built agricultural buildings near the beautiful Devon town of Totnes is employing a full selection of renewable and low-energy technologies from the range of Exeter based manufacturer, OMNIE, to create a comfortable living environment for the new occupants. The hundred year old buildings at Ritson Farm are being renovated and turned into highly desirable rural retreats.
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The Totnes conversions vividly demonstrate how high efficiency heat pumps, combined with underfloor heating developed to bring the best performance from them, can heat any home and keep fuel consumption to a minimum. Coupled with the ComfoAir MVHR units, the development also illustrates OMNIE’s capabilities to design and deliver its ‘Whole-House” concept, with a nationwide service able to assist clients with any type of application.
Each of the luxury homes is to be heated by an LV air source heat pump, which will be connected via multibranch manifolds to OMNIE’s Staple underfloor heating system across the ground floors with the company’s LowBoard being specified to warm the upper levels. Then to maximise fuel efficiency and help guarantee a healthy indoor living environment, a constant supply of pre-warmed and filtered fresh air will be supplied via one of OMNIE’s Zehnder ComfoAir mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units.
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Cupaclad Provides The Natural Solution For New Coastal Home CUPA PIZARRAS’ CUPACLAD 101 Logic was recently installed as part of a striking new-build project, located in Aberystwyth, Wales. The natural slate cladding was chosen because it could complement the coastal surroundings as well as provide outstanding resistance to the harsh weather conditions. The site was purchased by homeowners, David and Shirley Harries who looked to extend the pre-existing bungalow but after finding significant issues with its structure, opted instead to erect a new build on the same plot.
“We really wanted a home that utilised a range of materials to create a modern look as opposed to building a glass palace that could look too ostentatious in the rugged seafront location,” said David. The couple approached Arwyn George from George + Tomos Architects who put together a design, which included CUPA PIZARRAS’ natural slate cladding system, CUPACLAD 101.
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High quality natural slate is a very resistant material – its deterioration is unnoticeable to the human eye, meaning its colour does not change across its 100 year lifespan, even in the coldest environments.
Natural slate also has a permanent sheen, unlike other roofing materials which can decrease up to eight times superior. “We really loved the proposal,” the couple commented. “The slate would blend seamlessly with the local landscape –both the cliffs behind the property as well as some of the other houses in the area, which also utilise natural slate. What’s more, the material is sympathetic to its CUPACLADenvironment.”is constructed using specially selected slates, which are dark in colour, creating a bold and dramatic look, particularly when utilised alongside lighter materials such as glass, timber and render. CUPACLAD 101 Logic is made up of 40x20cm slates installed horizontally using fixing systems that are completely invisible once installed to avoid impacting the design. As with the rest of the CUPACLAD 101 series, it is BBA certified, verifying that it has an incredibly low level of water absorption, test results show a value between 0.16 and 0.17%. This ensures that the material is not susceptible to frosting or hypothermal ageing. Furthermore, the BBA certificate demonstrates the slate is very resistant to high winds, fire and impacts. Rhys Ben Wright from RBW Carpentry was then selected to install the slate system. A process made easier, thanks to the quality of the slate, with pre-drilled holes and selfdrilling fixings. What’s more, natural slate has a number of environmental benefits. According to research carried out by the University of Glasgow, it produces a limited amount of atmospheric carbon (1KgCO2/metre2 over its lifetime) and has a low water and energy consumption rate. Furthermore, by sourcing natural slate from CUPA PIZARRAS, a carbon neutral company, David and Shirley’s cladding solution is verifiably sustainable. Once the project was completed, David and Shirley were over the moon with their new home: “The cladding fits the landscape seamlessly, which is due to the properties of the slate, as well as Arwyn’s design. He was able to shape the building in such a way that it really fits with the outlines of the hilly surroundings.
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“The CUPACLAD system allowed the new home to blend into the surrounding cliffs beautifully,” said Arwyn. “In addition, I had to consider the high winds that the project would be exposed to and select something that would have the appropriate durability.”
“We were concerned that some of the slates would be lost in recent strong winds; however, the cladding remained completely intact. We would definitely recommend CUPACLAD.” CUPA PIZARRAS’ slate is exclusively distributed by Taylor Maxwell to the UK cladding/www.cupapizarras.com/uk/rainscreen-market.
Sustainable Restoration With Nordic Copper
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The Anzeiger-Hochaus in the centre of Hannover, built in 1928 and 51 m high, with its characteristic facade in the style of ‘brick expressionism’, is a unique example of German skyscraper construction. The city’s planetarium was once located under the 17 m high dome, and subsequently the highest cinema in Germany. The 2019 renovation included a completely new Nordic Copper Special Patina dome roof meeting strict listed building protection.
The architectural range includes Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper, offering lighter or darker shades of brown determined by the thickness of the oxide layer. Copper alloys include Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass, which can also be supplied pre- weathered. The innovative Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, retaining its golden colour and simply losing some of its sheen over time with exposure to the atmosphere to give a matt finish. But of particular interest to architects and conservation specialists working with historic buildings are the extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges. They have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each with other intensities of patina flecks revealing some of the dark oxidised background material
Individually Developed Special Patinas - Copper’s patina film provides impressive protection against corrosion and can repair itself if damaged, defining the exceptional longevity of copper cladding – counted in hundreds of years.
Natural Surface Treatments - All these naturally developing surfaces can be provided straightaway with the ‘Nordic Copper’ range. The factory processes involved are generally similar to those taking place over time in the environment utilising copper mineral compounds, not alien chemical processes. The surfaces form an integral part of the copper, generally continuing to change over time, and are not lifeless coatings or paint.
Although considered to be a thoroughly modern material offering limitless possibilities for contemporary architectural design, copper is also – of course – one of our oldest building materials, traditionally covering the domes and spires of city skylines. Nordic Copper Special Patina has been developed specifically to help with repairs, restoration or extensions to historic buildings. Copper’s unique architectural qualities are defined by its naturally changing patina – which cannot be successfully replicated using other materials with surface Withincoatings.a few days of exposure to the atmosphere, a copper surface begins to oxidise, changing from the ‘bright’ mill finish to a chestnut brown, which gradually darkens over several years to a chocolate brown. Continued weathering can then result in development of the distinctive green patina – or blue in coastal locations. This process is an expression of the metal’s propensity to revert to mineral compounds that resemble the ore from which it originally came. Some rainwater is needed for the patina to form and its rate of development will depend on the water “dwell time” on a surface. As a result, vertical cladding and sheltered surfaces will take much longer to patinate naturally than exposed roofs. Airborne pollution also increases the rate of patination, which therefore takes longer in more remote, cleaner environments than in cities or industrial areas. The complex combination of factors determines the nature and speed of development of patination, giving copper unique, living visual characteristics developing over time in response to local conditions.
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But repairs and restoration – following substrate or structural failures, or other damage – or extensions to historic copper buildings may still be needed. The Nordic Copper Special Patina system is designed specifically to help architects with restoration projects. Aurubis has several decades of experience of developing unique patinated architectural copper products, successfully applied on historic – including listed –buildings in the UK and abroad. With Nordic Copper Special Patina, unique pre-patinated copper material can be produced to match naturally patinated copper, especially for historic buildings. An original sample from the building is used but initial development can be started with the help of a Special Patina Tool (which can be downloaded from www.nordiccopper.com and printed). The card is simply placed on the original copper surface and photographed. Once a specific patina mixture has been established and product supplied, the project mix is retained in case of follow-up orders.
Suomenlinna Church, built in 1854, is on the Unesco world heritage list as a unique example of military architecture. The presence of the church on the Helsinki skyline is significant and patination of the master tower – which doubles as a lighthouse – particularly important. The new Nordic Copper Special Patina roof does not just resemble the old one but was actually made from recycling the original copper Suomitalo is a major, unique office building in the heart of Helsinki dating back to 1911. Its complete roofscape has been replaced using Nordic Copper Special Patina to match the original material which has been recycled for new applications.
100% Recycled Material - Aurubis can also recycle the original copper removed from a project. All of our architectural copper products are manufactured using 100% recycled raw-material. Copper’s ability to be recycled repeatedly, without any loss in performance, is an important sustainability benefit. Aurubis is part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. For more information and to read project stories visit: www.nordiccopper.com or email: g.bell@aurubis.com
For contractors, the benefits include reduced defects on site, reduced costs and greater efficiency. Not only does the BIM model offer a design element, but it also offers data on the product source, product specification, finish and maintenance requirements. Furthermore, the ability of having a ‘digital twin’ allows for further ‘what-if’ scenarios to be reviewed during and after construction. Clearly, if you have products that you wish to have specified today in commercial construction, you need to offer these in a BIM format.
Our digital transformation continues to pervade our lives in virtually everything we do. BIM’s use in construction has revolutionised our industry, offering real time collaboration across businesses offering us the ability to design a ‘digital twin’ of a building before work begins on site. A recent survey by Dodge Construction Network concluded that in 2021, 60% of architect practices confirmed that over 50% of their work was being completed in a BIM workflow, with 89% of practices forecasting that 50% or more projects will be completed in BIM in the next two to three years.
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Aluprof Puts The Facade In BIM by Wojciech Brozyna MD of Aluprof UK
Architects are clearly leading the way with BIM implementation, engineers and contractors are not far behind. Whilst the report covers countries around the globe, the UK is reported as leading the field in the adoption of BIM. So why BIM? What is the advantage?
- Overwhelmingly for architects and engineers, using BIM improves the ability to manage complexity, helps in achieving quality in design, reduces errors and rework, offers an improved ability to meet design requirements and increases stakeholder buy-in.
What is special about Aluprof’s BIM? - In 2019 Aluprof established their ‘BIM Technology Department’ to offer BIM models of all its fenestration products with a full set of BIM libraries.
Aluprof provides additional material with their libraries that are helpful when using the models. The folder containing Aluprof models contains tutorials, as well as a welcome page explaining the contents of the folder without having to open the files individually. The tutorial shows the most important information about using the models and their functionality. Specifiers wishing to learn more about the libraries can attend training courses organised by Aluprof's BIM Technology Department, during which the product BIM libraries are discussed in detail.
It is crucial that BIM model construction is undertaken in a consistent way which is why it is based on the international standards ISO 19650. The ISO 19650 standard is an international standard for building information modelling (BIM) over the complete life cycle of a construction project. The standard contains the same high-level requirements as the ‘UK BIM Framework’ and is closely aligned with the current BS 1192 standard. BIM models and libraries are available directly through Aluprof UK’s website and available online in third- party libraries such as bimobject.com . Aluprof systems are also available through the UK’s leading NBS Source system which many practices use as their trusted source of BIM data. Should assemblies be required which are not currently in a BIM library, Aluprof’s BIM department creates the model to suit the application for the specifier.
Can Aluprof provide bespoke BIM object production and integration service for architects and specifiers if Aluprof systems are to be specified in projects? - Katarzyna goes on “Yes, we provide bespoke BIM object production and integration service. At the request of architects, we create models of individual system solutions or provide assistance in their design work. If required, we can generate schedules for facades, windows and doors. We also export models in IFC format, which can be opened in free browsers. In this way, customers can easily and quickly check the most important parameters, measure the object or simply view it in 3D.” Another strength of the Aluprof models is the defined levels of detail.
Katarzyna Aleksandrowicz, BIM Modelling Specialist at Aluprof states that “A key element when creating the Aluprof product libraries is defining a set of parameters that will accompany each model. We strive to offer the best usability of our libraries in every aspect of the project including construction, planning and facility management. This is made possible by standardised sets of parameters, some of which are filled in during modelling and some of which remain to be completed by the designer. These include technical parameters, visibility parameters, COBie, IFC parameters, together with, Uniclass, Omniclass, MasterFormat and UniFormat classifications.”
Aluprof pride themselves as being an architects’ ‘trusted advisor’ at the very start of any project that may use aluminium windows, doors and facade systems. Involving Aluprof early will ensure that the correct system is chosen for the correct application ensuring cost efficiency later down the design process. BIM objects for each of our systems can easily be downloaded from our website following a simple registration Sinceprocess.setting up the Aluprof Office at the Business Design Centre in London, the company has rapidly grown their specification influence in the UK with their high-performance architectural aluminium systems. Further expansion of the company’s headquarters in Altrincham now provides specifiers with meeting facilities and an extensive showroom of commercial systems to view. www.aluprof.co.uk
How does this work in practice? - Aluprof creates libraries in five software formats: Autodesk AutoCAD®, Autodesk Revit®, Autodesk 3DS max®, Archicad®, Sketchup®. A special feature of the models is their interoperability and compatibility between different programs. All models are based on real parameters and technical drawings of the physical product. The ISO 19650 standard provides a consistent way of presenting and classifying data, including the naming of files, folders and libraries. This is a major benefit when updating libraries, where folders with standardised naming can be easily overwritten instead of manually added, or when duties are taken over by another person unfamiliar with the contents of libraries. Standardisation makes it easier to navigate and manage files.
Magdalena Płocica, Head of the BIM Technology Department says “We realise that an object that has rich geometry but a low level of information is not a valuable object from the point of view of BIM methodology. A non-geometric layer of the model is also needed. Any geometric, as well as non-geometric information, is an additional load on the model which is also important from the designer's point of view when working on a project, so here at Aluprof we try to optimise our solutions.”
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The new interior was created around a steelframed installation with Crittall Corporate W20 windows providing a light and contemporary area where visitors can have a beer and something to eat while enjoying views through to the working brewery, a paramount consideration of the client.
Verdant Brewery took over a rundown warehouse on a Penryn industrial estate and, in addition to installing the brewing vats, created 400 sq. metres for staff offices and a space for public use, dubbed the Taproom.
In addition, The Taproom provides a mezzanine balcony overlooking an area that can also be used for entertainment from a DJ or with live music. The design was produced by locallybased architects Zelah Studio. Said architect James Collins; “We used the W20 system as it allowed great flexibility and a quality industrial look that the client wanted. Large expanses of the glazing allowed us to create views of the brewery from all spaces.”
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CBPP can also accept runoff from White Hart Lane and other impermeable surfaces. At two points, structural tree pits span the full width below the road surface connecting road-narrowing tree planters on each side, in readiness for future planting. Based on the ‘Stockholm Solution’ for urban tree planting, the deep structural soil zones form sumps which are hydraulically connected to the coarse graded aggregate sub-base of the permeable paving.
Love Lane, which runs perpendicular to White Hart Lane in front of the new landmark Underground station, is now a concrete block permeable paved, adopted highway.
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Public Realm Regeneration With Permeable Paving
Images courtesy of Robert Bray Associates A new case study explores recent urban realm regeneration projects in Tottenham, London exemplifying the synergy of concrete block permeable paving and street trees to address climate change while delivering SuDS. It demonstrates important new techniques with permeable surfaces applicable to all urban areas. Completed in 2018, the regeneration of White Hart Lane in north Tottenham, by muf architecture/ art, was a pilot designed using ‘Healthy Streets’ principles. These aim to create: ‘streets that feel pleasant, safe and attractive. Streets where noise, air pollution, accessibility and lack of seating and shelter are not barriers … streets with seating, shade and greenery, and reduced dominance of vehicles by designing for slower vehicle speeds.’ The project delivers these aspirations and was one of the first to use the ‘Healthy Streets’ indicator as a metric.
Multifunctional Permeable Paving - But it also applies innovative sustainable drainage (SuDS) techniques introduced by design collaborators Robert Bray Associates. This approach reduces flooding and pollution of the hidden Moselle River through the integration of bioretention raingardens to collect and treat polluted road runoff. In addition, extensive concrete block permeable paving (CBPP) surfaces not only act as SuDS elements – attenuating and treating rainwater runoff – but also enable essential air/CO 2 exchange and optimised water supply for tree roots, using a range of techniques. A focal point of the scheme is a new Pocket Park, enabled by relocation of a bus stop and removal of extensive asphalt paving. The park is separated from the road by bioretention raingardens, intercepting runoff from the whole width of the ‘side-hung’ carriageway which acts as a catchment. It also includes long planters to accommodate mature and new trees, and other green infrastructure, incorporating seating. This also enabled de-paving around a mature but suffocated and asphalt-locked Plane tree.
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Healthier Resilient Street Trees - This means that in heavy or prolonged rain, once percolated runoff begins to move laterally along the interface between the sub-base and subgrade, it moves toward the structural tree pits where it begins to be attenuated. Once the pits fill to the level of the base of the road sub-base, the attenuation and infiltration spread out over the whole road zone. This pattern of flow and attenuation means that trees benefit from rainwater collected from an extended catchment, making them healthier and more resilient to drought. Although initially unfamiliar with the structural tree pits, with support and advice the installation contractors soon became comfortable and are now installing them elsewhere. At the renovation of Broad Lane Square in south Tottenham, the same designers take forward these principles with further innovations. In particular, ‘inverted raingardens’ protect existing trees and new green infrastructure, supplied with a gradual supply of clean water from extensive CBPP catchments.
Permeable Paving in Harmony with Trees - Concrete block permeable paving and street trees have been proven to work together in synergy. CBPP – whether full-construction with subbase or applied as an overlay on an existing impermeable road base – can collect rainfall away from the canopy and convey it to the tree. It can then simply discharge horizontally into a raingarden, with overflow into existing adapted gulleys. The raingarden stores water during heavy rain for SuDS, retains soil moisture during dry weather and provides additional water quality ‘polishing’, as well as irrigation.
Alternatively, CBPP can be used over standard tree pits, proprietary tree planters, Stockholm System or other structural soil installations, enabling irrigation and simple air/carbon dioxide exchange essential to trees – without additional reservoirs or pipes. CBPP also avoids tree root disruption common with other paved surfaces. Concrete block permeable paving technology will prove invaluable in delivering the street trees now demanded by planning policies for new developments as well as regeneration. More information and case studies are available via: www.paving.org.uk
Structural tree pits connect road-narrowing tree planters on each side, based on the ‘Stockholm Solution’.
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A theatre seating 200 people, study bedrooms for students, teaching rooms, kitchens and ancillary space have been created in the new three-storey building whose stone-faced elevations have been finished in honey coloured ashlar limestone to complement its heritage setting. The building also features a pitched, slate covered roof. The T60 windows are set within stone surrounds and finished in an attractive bronze coloured Duralife polyester powder coating. Many are fitted with trickle ventilation. Triple glass is installed in the windows of the theatre auditorium for improved sound attenuation. T60 Meet
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One hundred metres of Hauraton RECYFIX® PRO 100 channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC® C250, 9mm HEELSAFE slot gratings, was used by groundwork subcontractor GPB Construction Ltd to drain the asphalted Blue Badge parking bays for visitors. The channels were installed between the bays and the path leading to the entrance of the new arrivals hall.
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The RECYFIX® PRO 100 channel component is made from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP). The six sizes offered are 160mm wide and range in height from 75mm to 250mm with the FIBRETEC® grating factory fitted on all models. As the largest unit is only 5.8kg, the channelling is easily handled and quickly installed on site.
The material, PA-GF used to make the FIBRETEC® grating, was especially developed by Hauraton; the tough, UV resistant, fibre reinforced moulding offers high stability and huge strength for its weight. Complying with loading category Class C250 (BSEN 1433) the grating can easily take the weight of cars and commercial delivery vehicles. The design is a real innovation as its non-corrosive material provides a visually appealing surface finish that retains its black colour.
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Hauraton Channels Drain Blue Badge Scheme Parking Bays At RHS Wisley
The FIBRETEC® C250 HEELSAFE slot grating was specifically designed by Hauraton R&D engineers to enhance the flow of water into the channel. The slots are super smooth, elliptical openings with the moulded bars having slightly raised triangular bosses along their outside edges. As well as providing an elegant appearance, the feature ensures surface water is directed into the slots. This configuration also helps eliminate any cross-flow over the grating.
The first phase of The Welcome Building and surrounding landscape at Royal Horticultural Society gardens, Wisley, Surrey has transformed the experience for visitors to the gardens with buildings including a spacious arrivals hall, café, shop, plant centre and a 100 seat restaurant. There are now three large car/coach parks including Blue Badge scheme easy access bays for visitors in park two.
Bradite One Can and a local builders’ merchants have helped a small Suffolk village to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Residents of Thorpe Morieux voted for a giant Union Jack to be painted on the end wall of their village hall. A design of a flag fluttering in the breeze was worked up by Tony Sheppard, and a team of keen helpers was assembled to take on the task. Then it was off to Kent Blaxill, Bury St Edmunds to seek some paint advice. “Knowing the properties of Bradite One Can … this made it the go-to product for this project,” said the store’s decorative branch manager, Mark Levett. “After contacting Bradite about the project, they came back with an offer to supply the paints which was very gratefully received by those in Thorpe Morieux.”. Paint was provided – of course in a colour scheme of red, white and blue – and the community got the job underway, finishing in good time for the festive celebrations.
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An exclusive collection of high-end apartments in the heart of London, Chimes offers luxurious homes coupled with a wealth of amenities within a dynamic local community. Providing automatic access to the main entrance of this exclusive development, TORMAX installed a double set of swing doors that are automated by iMotion 1401 operators that are recessed into the Thefloorspace.in-house designed TORMAX iMotion 1401 door operator is entirely maintenance-free thanks to the unique design of the powerful synchronous motor. The drive is certified protective class IP67, making it resistant to water, humidity and soiling. TORMAX developed the iMotion 1401 door operator to allow discreet automation of swing doors for locations where a minimalist finish is required or in historic locations where maintaining the original aesthetics is essential. With none of the elements that usually wear out, such as gears and brushes, the iMotion 1401 motor does not even require periodic replacement or overhaul of its’ parts, making it entirely feasible to situate the drive within a steel box, 125mm under the floor. Acting directly on the rotational axis of the door it can also serve as the lower pivot bearing. The iMotion control unit incorporates the latest hi-tech sensors, delivering obstacle recognition on both opening and closing. Simplifying operation for Chimes’ staff, the opening movement and the door held-open time can be saved as two separate, pre-defined settings. www.tormax.co.uk Ding Dong!
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Around 40% of all thermal bridges in a building are caused by walls and supports, which in turn are responsible for about 10% of heating energy losses. Schöck, the market leaders in the development of structural thermal breaks for balconies and other cantilever constructions, has now also applied its Isokorb expertise to reinforced concrete wall and support. Thereby offering an application-friendly and high-quality solution that contributes to a permanently sustainable building concept. The first major project to incorporate the new product is the Aylesbury Estate regeneration in the London Borough of Southwark.
New From Schöck – A Thermally Insulating Concrete Wall Connection
With reinforced concrete construction, minimising linear thermal bridges at the wall connection to the floor, or floor slab, has been a perennial problem for the building industry. However, Schöck has introduced a dedicated new solution – the Sconnex type W. It is a product that offers outstanding insulation performance, combined with an exceptional load-bearing capacity.
A material which achieves compressive strength levels in excess of 175 N/mm 2 , but with extremely good flexural strength as well. A further important benefit is the generally significant cost reduction involved when compared to installing insulation beneath the floor slab.
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Extensive regeneration required - The Aylesbury Estate, completed in 1977, was planned to house over 10,000 residents, with a design embracing concepts of modernist urban planning. During the 1990s however, despite its ambitions, the estate was considered one of the most deprived areas in the country. With deteriorating buildings and disillusioned residents, the estate was in need of extensive regeneration and Southwark Council considered the possibility of refurbishment. However, in 2005, having assessed the overall cost and benefits, it was decided that the best option was to demolish the existing estate and build new, better quality, mixed tenure homes. Various remedial developments have taken place since, but more recently the regeneration has escalated and currently there is a phased demolition and redevelopment programme which will see the Aylesbury Estate transformed into one of the most significant urban renewal projects in London.
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Aylesbury Square is at the heart - Due for completion in 2036, the overall masterplan envisages 3500 spacious new homes in a combination of terraced housing, a contemporary update of the London mansion block and a series of taller buildings. Improved open spaces will also be a major feature. Pivotal to the scheme is Aylesbury Square, which is one of the earliest sites to be delivered. It consists of two separate blocks, from four to fifteen storeys, situated around a new public square forming the civic heart of the Aylesbury Estate regeneration.
There is a sustainability strategy in place for Aylesbury Square, which is to ‘create a place which meets or exceeds the highest quality standards for new development in London.’ This is to be achieved by delivering highly energy efficient buildings as part of a London Plan policy compliant strategy using the BREEAM Communities sustainability Sconnexstandard.is
a unique Schöck solution - The new Sconnex type W thermally insulating connection for reinforced concrete walls is unique in its ability to help to meet these criteria. This new Schöck product minimises the thermal bridge between the exterior wall insulation and the insulation above the floor slab, increasing the energy efficiency of the entire building. Thermal losses are greatly reduced and the surface temperature in the room increases to considerably more than the critical dew point temperature.
Heating costs are lower, a pleasant room climate is created and the linear thermal transmittance (Psi) of the connected reinforced concrete wall is reduced by up to 90 percent. The outstanding insulation performance is combined with an excellent load-bearing capacity, which transmits very high pressure, tensile and shear forces in the longitudinal and transverse direction. This is made possible by the use of a pressure buffer consisting of ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete.
The North Building will provide 122 new homes on the square and it will also incorporate a community facility, which includes a public library and commercial space at ground level. The second block, the South Building, accommodates a Health Centre with a Primary Care GP Medical Centre and a Community Health Care facility. A serious source of linear thermal bridges - The construction of the two blocks is of reinforced concrete and the wall connection, to the floor or floor slab, has traditionally been a serious source of linear thermal bridges. The result being not just serious energy loss, but also the high risk of condensation. This can easily lead to mould growth, resulting in possible structural damage and worse, posing a health risk to the occupants.
Sto’s External Wall Insulation System And High-Performance Façade Paint Help Bring New Innovation Studio To Life
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The new Innovation Studio now provides a base for digital and creative start-up businesses, providing support with their research, innovation and development initiatives. “This is an important building, part-funded by the Dorset LEP,” explains Tim Culverhouse of project architects, CRAB Studio. “It needed to combine a very specific mix of internal facilities with a modern, dramatic, external appearance that reflected the creative nature of the occupants.”
A new state-of-the-art business incubation building in Dorset has been completed with the use of an integrated package of Sto thermal insulation and external render and paint products. The company’s StoTherm Vario and StoTherm Classic insulation systems were specified for the new Innovation Studio at the Arts University Bournemouth, along with StoSilco exterior render and StoColor Dryonic façade paint.
The cost-effective StoTherm Vario system installed onto this unique two-storey building has an efficient single-leaf construction that provides excellent thermal performance whilst also protecting the external wall surface from weathering. A mineral bonding and reinforcing mortar was used to adhesively fix the insulation to the cement particle boards and lightweight steel frame, and the system was able to accommodate the curved substrates which feature in the building’s design. Although an alternative insulation system was originally considered, it was decided that Sto solutions could provide the same thermal performance, but also deliver cost benefits.
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"The StoTherm Classic K was perfect for this. It didn’t require any additional expansion joints, and so created a smooth surface onto which the murals could eventually be added. The murals now appear to ‘flow’ down into the ground and create a striking visual effect.”
A reinforcing coat with embedded reinforcing mesh was applied to the insulation, followed by the StoSilco K1.0 silicone resin render, to add extra protection. This genuine silicone resin-based render is robust, durable and provides a very high degree of CO2 and water vapour permeability, to reduce the risk of interstitial condensation. The overall external façade system was completed with the application of Sto’s innovative StoColor Dryonic façade paint in yellow and orange shades. This unique paint uses principles borrowed from nature to create a surface which simultaneously repels water and channels it away, to encourage the surface to dry more rapidly and protect against the growth of algae and unsightly staining. The façade will look exactly the way the architect had planned, and will go on looking that way for many years to come, with far less maintenance than any conventional alternative would require. www.sto.uk
StoTherm Classic K insulation was also specified for certain parts of the building. “We needed a different solution for some areas,” adds Tim Culverhouse. “These sections carry painted murals, and we wanted those to extend right down to the bottom of the walls, so the insulation had to extend down below the damp-proof course."
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