end of year review
Vola concept towel warmer
Denmark - A working
VOLA belongs to the generation of design icons modular heated towel rail for individual design
laboratory for energy
from the Golden Age of Danish Design. The first solutions, a modular system of bars that could be po-
technologies
VOLA taps and mixers were designed in 1968 by the sitioned according to customer requirements. In line
Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. VOLA with the VOLA trademark style, the new towel
Energy efficiency in Denmark has been cre-
is now celebrating its 40 years on the market by warmer is a built-in unit where all the technical units
ated by a range of new technologies and
launching new products under the headline are hidden behind the wall. It is designed as a flexible
solutions, and this can today serve as an ex-
Celebrating continuity Celebrating change. During system of bars which can be combined in number
ample of how one can create a high level of
the 1960s, Arne Jacobsen strived to 'clean-up' the aes- and location as to fit any given interior design or tiles
growth without a corresponding increase in
thetic chaos found in most bathrooms of the day, arrangement. This concept allows maximum freedom
energy consumption or greenhouse gas emis-
caused by the various functional fittings and devices. and provides a perfect design solution for any mod-
sions according to Ministry of Climate and
At the time, the bathroom was seen merely as a func- ern bathroom. Each built-in unit is produced
Energy of Denmark. A good example of the
tional room, so in a way Arne Jacobsen was amongst according the wishes of each single customer and
Danish way of approaching the climate chal-
the first to introduce design to the bathroom area. shipped from the VOLA factory in Denmark within
lenges is the tap manufacturer VOLA A/S.
Now VOLA is taking a step further along this path. few days. So once again VOLA is taking the lead
The company produces its taps in Denmark
VOLA continues to extend its reputation for interna- when it comes to integrating design and function
using a perfect mixture of the most modern
tional design. This spring sees the company introduce with production and logistics. The VOLA towel
engineering technology and old Scandinavian
a completely new concept of personalised design op- warmer comes in high polished chrome, brushed
craftsmanship. Conscious use of natural re-
tions for towel warming for the functional yet stylish chrome and brushed stainless steel.
sources such as energy saving is one its goals
bathroom. In place of the more common radiator- For more information call 01525 841 155
according to its ISO 14001 environmental
style towel warmer, VOLA will launch its built-in or visit
www.vola.co.uk.
management system. VOLA has decided to
reduce the consumption of electricity in its
factory in 2010 by eight per cent compared
to 2008 - and in 2011 by 15 per cent, which
corresponds to a CO2 reduction of 130 t.
VOLA recycles all the brass and stainless
steel used in the factory. Furthermore the
company has committed itself to reduce
the scrap percentage by 30 per cent by a
conscious use of natural resources and
introduction of more efficient production
methods. The first VOLA tap was designed
in 1968 by Arne Jacobsen. All VOLA taps
are produced in Denmark.
For further information
visit
www.vola.com
VOLA TAP - ICONIC AND WATER-SAVING
The VOLA HV1 was designed in 1968 for the December 2009. The shortage of drinking water tops
National Bank of Denmark by the Danish architect the list of environmental problems that need to be re-
and designer Arne Jacobsen. Today more than 40 solved. The responsibility for water and the need for
years later it is still chosen by young architects for a bathroom as a place for recuperation and relaxation
their new buildings. The design is Iconic, and the taps should not contradict one another. Conscious water
are produced from the best quality material, as a result consumption is an absolute necessity in our modern
they last for generations. This is sustainable design world, but comfort and usability in both bathrooms
and in line with the aspirations to be discussed by and kitchens is just as important.
government representatives from 170 countries at For more information call 01525 841155
the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen in or visit
www.vola.com.
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