DRAINAGE AND WATER MANAGEMENT Elegant rainwater systems


Polypipe’s new Elegance Ogee rainwater system – a uPVC cast iron lookalike system that includes rainwater goods and a range of soil and vent products – has really taken off since its launch towards the end of last year, with installers and specifiers giving the new system the green light. Whilst specifiers are drawn to the new system because of its quality and aesthetic benefits – it’s ideal for use in refurb projects on older buildings and in conservation areas or in areas where older style homes predominate – installers have welcomed the ease of installation and the lightweight of the system. “We’re pleased with the initial reaction to Elegance and to the Ogee profile in particular,” product manager Simon Green, says. “The unique features we built into the system – the notched guttering to keep it firmly in place and to address the expansion issues with uPVC in warmer temperatures, the cutting guide notches to make cutting to length as simple as possible, and the easy fit joints - all combine to make Elegance just that, an elegant, simple to fit, lightweight aesthetically pleasing rainwater system.” For more information visit www.polypipe.com/elegance


Hauraton at Silverstone


Around £35million has been spent over the last two years at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire. The focal point of the redevelopment is the 390m long pit and paddock start line complex that runs between the famous Club and Abbey corners – the complex is now known as the Silverstone Wing. The spectacular, yet functional structure has 41 garages at ground level, above which, are quiet, climate- controlled V.I.P. spectator galleries and a media centre with vistas of the pit lane and the circuit beyond. The building also houses 4000sqm of glazed exhibition space, a 2000sqm conference centre and a 100-seat auditorium. Three Hauraton products were supplied for installation in and around the ‘Wing’ complex. To provide the surface water drainage requirement RECYFIX HICAP and FASERFIX KS channels were used with FASERFIX SERVICE CHANNELS installed to facilitate on-site cable management. To provide


34 | Architects Choice | ArchitectNews.co.uk A guide to sustainable drainage


A detailed and informative Guide to Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the Urban Landscape has been published as part of the Engineering Nature’s Way initiative by Hydro International. The guide can be downloaded for free from Engineering Nature’s Way - the web-based knowledge resource for SuDS and flooding in the UK. It is jointly authored by Prof Richard Ashley of EcoFutures, Sue Illman of Illman Young Landscape architects and Alex Stephenson, Stormwater Director of Hydro International and chair of the British Water SuDS focus group. The Guide considers the issues surrounding the development of SuDS techniques in urban settings. Topics considered include SuDS and Ecosystems Services, Green Infrastructure, Water Sensitive Urban Design and retrofitting SuDS, including in highways applications. The Guide also provides practical advice on component selection from the full SuDS toolbox. “Sustainable surface water management measures can help create a more balanced and natural ecology in our towns and cities. For too long, we have paved over green spaces and treated the resulting surface water runoff as a problem or waste,” says author Alex Stephenson. “A creative approach to planning for water above ground – in which stormwater is seen as a resource providing multiple benefits - can help make the urban landscape a more balanced, healthy and enjoyable place to live.” For more information visit www.engineeringnaturesway.co.uk


the surface water drainage requirement in the racing teams’ vehicle park located behind the complex, RECYFIX HICAP 200, 300 680mm standard units were supplied. A total of 894 metres were installed in a cascading system. 500m of FASERFIX KS 100mm channels were installed in the area overlooking the pit lane. These were fitted with Class C250 and E600 ductile iron HEELSAFE gratings treated with a corrosion resistant coating (KTL). Another essential requirement for any venue hosting national or international events such as Silverstone, is safe cable management - this is needed to facilitate team, multi-media communication and TV broadcasts from the world’s television companies. The 1000 metres of FASERFIX 200mm SERVICE CHANNELS installed, feature SIDE-LOCK, a patented boltless system that allows the non-slip Class E600 ductile iron covers to be removed quickly and re-fitted easily during cable laying and removal. For example, 10m of cover can be removed in about 90 seconds with just 70 seconds to replace all 20 covers. For more information visit www.hauraton.co.uk


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