32
appointments & news; commercial offices special report
SE Controls feels the power with Bristol’s Electricity House development
ventilation system from leading smoke and natural ventilation specialist, SE Controls, to help keep residents safe if a fire should occur. Originally designed by acclaimed architect Sir
E
Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, the six-storey Grade II listed building has being converted into 85 luxury apartments, while ensuring that many of the original design features are retained or reinstated to enhance its art deco style. The building’s main atrium is at the heart of the
SE Controls solution, as the smoke ventilation system is designed to vent smoke from the atrium in the event of a fire to ensure escape routes are kept clear. To achieve this, SE Controls designed, installed
and commissioned the system, which comprises 37 SHEVTEC® automatically controlled louvres,
lectricity House, Crest Nicholson Homes’ stylish city centre apartment development in Bristol is using an advanced smoke
which are manufactured and tested in accordance with BS EN 12101: 2. The SHEVTEC® louvres also incorporate ‘fall protection’ to increase safety, as well as using IP rated external motors, which are essential to allow easy access for future maintenance. A further 21 low level air inlet louvres and linear
door actuators also form part of the system, all of which are controlled by a series of OS2 control panels with integral battery back up and fully compliant with the relevant sections of the BS EN 12101 standard. SE Controls’ Business Development Manager,
Stuart Coote, commented: “Electricity House is a landmark building designed by an iconic British architect, so we’re delighted to have played a part in this project. “Smoke control and fire safety is not only a core
part of our business, but also an area we’re very actively involved with via organisations such as the
REHAU engineer awarded prestigious status
UK, Neil has joined an exclusive group which includes the Director of Design at Jaguar and the Global Head of Claims, Standards and Insights at Dyson. Chartered Technological Product Designer status is a new initiative launched by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) following the granting of a licence from the Privy Council. It gives professional recognition, support and registration to product designers, putting them on a par with Chartered Engineers.
01989 762600
www.rehau.uk
New U-value calculator app
masonry thickness. This makes it simple to find the right insulation product and thickness for a desired floor, wall or roof U-value. The mobile and tablet friendly app requires no registration and is suitable for use with the Building Regulations/Standards in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
01544 387 384
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk www.architectsdatafile.co.uk enq.141
Kingspan Insulation is taking U-value calculations mobile with a free app for Apple, Android and Windows devices. The new application features over 6,000 calculations, all approved under the BBA/TIMSA competency scheme. The intuitive interface will be familiar to anyone who’s used Kingspan’s popular online U-value Calculator (
www.uvalue-calculator.co.uk). With just a few taps, users can easily adjust everything from rafter depth to
enq.139
Neil Baker (left), a Senior Engineer at REHAU, has become one of the very first engineers in the UK to achieve prestigious Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD) status. Demonstrating that the window and door industry can keep pace with the very best in the
Smoke Control Association, FIRAS and British Standards, to ensure that design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance standards are constantly being maintained. Although this is important for the industry, the real benefit is for residents who rely on our systems for failsafe performance, if a fire should occur.”
01543 443060
www.secontrols.com enq.138 20th anniversary with The VEKA UK Group
2016 marks an important anniversary for South West home improvement specialists, Heavers of Bridport as it celebrates 20 successful years, fabricating and installing industry- leading PVC-U window and door systems from The VEKA UK Group. The family-run company, established by master builder George Heaver, started life in 1960.
Today, the business mainly comprises the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and conservatories from The VEKA UK Group alongside a range of other home improvements. Dave Jones, Managing Director of The VEKA UK Group commented: “A systems manufacturer like ours couldn't hope for a better ambassador than Heavers.
01282 716611
www.vekauk.com Comar complete Prodrive HQ
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with their approved fabricator Charter Commercial; recently completed a new build project for Prodrive's prestigious new headquarters in Banbury. Comar 5P.i. Top Hung and Casement thermally efficient
polyamide insulated windows were specified. These aluminium windows offer outstanding weather performance and reduce heat loss through the trademark P.i thermal break ensuring low U-values so energy bills are minimised. Comar 6 was selected due to its slim 50mm profiles which maximised the glazed area for natural day lighting.
0208 685 9685
www.comar-alu.co.uk enq.142 enq.140
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92