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top up for the hot water when demand is extra high.
Operating as a fully pumped system, the community
Denmark - A working
in community housing
heating is driven by a series of risers from the
basement plantroom to the top floor, which each laboratory for energy
Nebula Court, the new development in Plaistow, East service five or six flats, working via a hydraulic
technologies
London, is setting the trend for using renewable interface unit in each dwelling.
energy in community housing with the installation of For further information telephone 0845 450 2865 Energy efficiency in Denmark has been cre-
63 ModuSol solar collectors from Hamworthy ated by a range of new technologies and
Heating. M&E contractors chose Hamworthy’s solutions, and this can today serve as an
heating products as they provided a space saving example of how one can create a high level
solution whilst significantly reducing the building’s of growth without a corresponding increase
carbon footprint. Through Hamworthy Heating’s in energy consumption or greenhouse gas
Technology Partner Programme, the solar collectors emissions according to Ministry of Climate
were installed by one of its approved installers, and Energy of Denmark. A good example of
Natural Power Wales. Solar energy is absorbed using the Danish way of approaching the climate
the high efficiency solar collectors, which are tested challenges is the tap manufacturer VOLA
and certified to EN 12975. The solar arrays are used A/S. The company produces its taps in
to provide pre-heated feed water via six Hamworthy Denmark using a perfect mixture of the most
Powerstock PS 1000 calorifiers. The solar collectors modern engineering technology and old
are complemented by three Purewell VariHeat 180kW Scandinavian craftsmanship. Conscious use
gas fired condensing boilers, including a boiler of natural resources such as energy saving is
sequencing cascade controller, to supply heating and one its goals according to its ISO 14001 envi-
ronmental management system. VOLA has
Yorkshire rewarded for
Business Awards.Yorkshire was nominated by
decided to reduce the consumption of elec-
Groundwork Merseyside, the largest
tricity in its factory in 2010 by eight per cent
environmental practices
environmental charity on Merseyside, who work in
compared to 2008 - and in 2011 by 15 per
partnership with people and organizations in the
cent, which corresponds to a CO2 reduction
Yorkshire Copper Tube, has been rewarded by local community. Groundwork Merseyside have
of 130 t. VOLA recycles all the brass and
Knowsley Borough Council for ‘Best Contribution been working with Yorkshire to help the company
stainless steel used in the factory.
to the Environment’ at the recent Knowsley improve its environmental impact in areas
Furthermore the company has committed
including power consumption and waste
itself to reduce the scrap percentage by 30
management. Lavinia Cooke, from Groundwork
per cent by a conscious use of natural
Merseyside, said: “We nominated Yorkshire
resources and introduction of more efficient
because of its on-going commitment to reducing
production methods. The first VOLA tap
its environmental impact, not only for
was designed in 1968 by Arne Jacobsen. All
improvements already made but also for work in
VOLA taps are produced in Denmark.
the pipeline.” Alan Ogilvie, Yorkshire’s Facilities
For further information visit www.vola.com
Manager, commented: “We are delighted to have
won this award. Our work with Groundwork
Merseyside has been invaluable and has enabled us
to make significant reductions both
environmentally and financially.”
For further information visit www.yct.com.
Grand designs,
kitchen solution for the less able-bodied and set
about creating a product range to meet those needs.
Our new Elan range incorporates all of the aids and
minimal budget
adaptations available in one platform.”
For further information 01902 864685 or email
@chamois.co.uk. Chamois Eco-Kitchens, Units 1-7
West Midlands eco kitchen company Chamois is
Showell Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton WV10 9LN.
going from strength to strength – accessing new
markets, opening a new demonstration facility and
appearing at Grand Designs Live later this month -
thanks to its innovative products and business ethos.
The business has operated ecologically throughout
its 28 year history but some ingenious product inno-
vations and an endorsement from One Planet
Products has recently enabled it to capture the hearts
and minds of physically impaired customers as well
increasingly environmentally-conscious consumers.
Chamois Managing Director Andy Jones-Dutt com-
mented: “With an ageing population and the desire
of most people to live independent lives in their own
homes, we identified the need for a user-friendly
A FORUM FOR THE FUTURE
The latest output from the Medite2016 Forum - a timber industries and where the best market opportuni- For further information visit
unique timber and construction ‘think tank’ of indus- ties might be. The Medite2016 Forum is an informal www.medite2016.com
try leaders and academics - is a forecast for 2010 and organization, which currently has some seventy mem-
beyond. The forecast takes the form of a survey bers; most of its membership hold senior executive
report and is essential reading at a time when most roles either within the timber industry or have govern-
companies are looking at likely market demand for mental, business or academic involvement with the
next year. The survey of the membership of the industry. Facilitated by Medite, the 2016 Forum serves
Medite2016 Forum sought their views on issues as a conduit for the publishing and exchange of ideas
including prospects for 2010 and beyond, the nature and views on issues that will shape the future of the
of any recovery, the impact on the construction & timber industry both in Europe and globally.
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