product innovations
Masonry
available to download from www.ancon.co.uk,
which allows engineers to summarise the individ-
ual wall panels requiring Ancon’s attention.
Energy-efficient lighting
reinforcement
For further information telephone 0114 275 5224
The eco-friendly headquarters building of archi-
or email info@ancon.co.uk.
tects Watson Batty in Guiseley, Leeds, employs a
Masonry reinforcement for collar-jointed walls is lighting scheme comprising a variety of energy-
the latest new product to be added to the Ancon efficient luminaires from Cooper Lighting. For
range. Ancon AMR-CJ is used to tie the two the lighting scheme, the firm of architects recog-
leaves of thin masonry together, so it acts as a sin- nised the importance of minimising energy con-
gle unit. The product consists of flat ties welded sumption while at the same time creating a
to flattened longitudinal wires. Manufactured in well-lit working environment, and different lumi-
stainless and galvanised steel, AMR-CJ is supplied naires were selected according to the require-
in a standard width of 175mm to suit a wall width ments of each individual area. Because the
of 215mm comprising of either standard bricks building utilises a geothermal heating and cool-
or 100mm blocks. Ancon offers a free masonry ing system, there are no conventional suspended
panel design service. A standard design sheet is ceilings, so it was decided that the main open-
plan offices would be illuminated by Cooper’s
Crompton Synthesis range of suspended fluo-
Proximity LCD
create whatever look you want, whenever you want,
rescent luminaires. These attractively styled lumi-
in-keeping with the design of your specific site. The
reader by Paxton Access
naires aid compliance with the CIBSE LG7
reader comes pre-loaded with four default images,
guide by providing the requisite balanced lighting
which correspond to a particular action. A different
using a wide-distribution lens for uniform up-
Paxton Access introduces The PROXIMITY LCD image is shown when the reader is idle, when access is
ward illumination, combined with a choice of
reader. The LCD reader is the unique and stylish read- granted, when access is denied and when a card and
louvres for direct downward illumination. In ad-
er that will change the face of access control entirely. PIN verification is required. You can customise the
dition, Synthesis luminaires use twin T5 lamps
The design-led reader comes with a modern LCD reader by uploading the images of your choice, wire-
(28W or 35W) and high-frequency control gear
screen and customisable images. Marking the comple- lessly, using a USB device and a laptop or PC. Use the
to maximise energy efficiency.Featuring an ele-
tion of Paxton Access’ architectural range of aesthetic images on the reader for advertising space, to give
gantly curved, slim-line profile that measures on-
readers, the PROXIMITY LCD reader is designed to commands or directions to end-users when access is
ly 66mm in depth, Synthesis luminaires are
make a great first impression. The modern LCD granted or denied, or simply to aesthetically please.
constructed from extruded aluminium with a
screen displays four images of your choice. You can For further information visit www.paxton.co.uk
choice of finishes. They are supplied with two
1.5m-long yoked suspension wires, which are
easily adjusted to length by means of an ingen-
ious yet simple clutch mechanism.
For further information visit
www.cooper-ls.com.
Superior flooring
SARINA is a proven product in Jaymart’s well-estab-
lished range of floorcoverings. It is a superior, envi-
ronmentally-friendly system comprising studded and
textured synthetic rubber floor tiles, rolls and acces-
sories, offered in a wide palette of colours. SARINA
is extremely hardwearing, with anti-static and flame
retardant properties. It is safe, durable, flexible, low
maintenance, anti-slip and aesthetically appealing. The
photo shows an installation of Jaymart’s SARINA
ZERO round-studded design in 4mm gauge tiles in
colour 703 Light Blue at Imperial College, London.
For further information telephone 01373 864 926
or visit www.jaymart.net
Omega paving
changes in rainfall patterns there is going to be a
continual growth in the volume of surface water
encourages water flow
runoff. Brett Landscaping’s Omega Flow concrete
block permeable paving product can offer a solu-
The Omega Flow paving range from Brett tion to the problem of flooding by attenuating
Landscaping is designed to address the issue of rainwater runoff. This is achieved by engineering
reduced natural drainage due to growing levels blocks that maintain a larger gap between each
of urbanisation. Suitable for all types of paving block to allow surface water to pass between the
projects, the Omega Flow concrete block paver blocks and into the sub base. This serves to both
can be used as a proven component within slow the flow of water from the site, thereby re-
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). Given ducing the peak loading on the drainage network,
the increased volume of impermeable hard but also to improve the water quality.
landscaping in our urban areas and ongoing For further information visit www.brett.co.uk
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