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Lighting and ventilation


they fit first time on site and can be up to three times faster than a traditional installation. The modules click into place in minutes, minimising time spent on the roof and ensuring a water tight seal is achieved more quickly. Superior sight lines including slim frames and a maximum glazed area continue the modern design theme throughout the development.


Taking care


Tree Top Village was awarded ‘Outstanding Development of the Year’ 2017 by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) North East. The scheme was also a finalist at the 2017 Inside Housing Development Awards in the ‘Best older people’s housing development (over 100 homes)’ category and was shortlisted for the national RTPI Awards 2018 in the ‘Excellence in planning for health and wellbeing’ category.


The award winning village, designed by architect ID Partnership, is focussed on delaying the onset of dementia


Wates Construction to value engineer the original curtain walling design envisaged for the roof lights and presented the benefits of these being self-supporting in the central atrium; two rows of sky lights add natural light, ventilation and a feeling of openness to the areas below. Being self-supporting meant that the ridge lights eliminated the need for the steel sub-frame support system. The roof light solution also achieved the European standard for smoke and heat exhaust ventilators EN 12101-2.


Following an evaluation of the proposal, the project partners felt that the ridge lights offered a superior aesthetic. This was because the parallel lines of the lights that run along the central atrium create a sense of symmetry. Aside from that, avoiding the need for a steel sub-frame proved to be a more cost-effective solution and sped up installation. Long lights are suitable for configurations with a pitch of 5-40 degrees and can be mounted against a vertical wall. This offered new design possibilities because it meant their position was not limited to traditional roof light locations and meant they could be strategically positioned to maximise daylight in all areas of the facility, not just the central atrium. Ridge lights and long lights offer all the benefits of being fully prefabricated in a factory setting, which ensures that


All of the properties at Tree Top Village meet the Lifetime Homes Standard, which means they can be more easily adapted to meet residents’ changing needs as they age. Phase one of the development achieved a ‘very good’ BREEAM Assessment rating, while phase two meets the requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes, level 3. With an aging population and the growing incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and other age related conditions, the care of elderly people will remain in the spotlight. Over the past few years, it has become increasingly clear that the design of buildings is not just an incidental concern, but is integral to creating a well balanced, healthy programme of care for the future. It is encouraging that more attention is now being focussed on the design of care homes and healthcare buildings and many are taking into account the mounting body of research that proves the benefits of natural daylight and ventilation. In reality, we have only just begun to understand these benefits and how they can help us prevent cognitive


Resource


Velux is staging a series of Design a Brighter Future breakfast events for construction professionals. Future events will be held in Glasgow (7 November) and Edinburgh (21 November). Tickets are free. To find out more go to Eventbrite.co.uk and search for ‘VELUX’


January 2019 • www.thecarehomeenvironment.com


degeneration and manage wellbeing, mobility, social behaviour and mental competence. Rather than simply designing buildings to meet minimum regulatory standards, a more person- centred approach would be to take into account research that shows the benefits of natural light and ventilation.


References 1. Choi JH, Beltran L, Kim H. Impacts of indoor daylight environments on patient average length of stay (ALOS) in a healthcare facility. Building and Environment 2012; 50: 65-75.


2. Joseph A. The impact of light on outcomes in healthcare settings. The Centre for Health Design, 2006.


3. Terman JS, Terman M, Lo E-S, Cooper TB. (2001) Circadian time of morning light administration and therapeutic response in winter depression. Arch General Psychiatry 2001; 58(1): 69-75.


4. Lovell BB, Ancoli-Israel S, Gevirtz R. Effect of bright light treatment on agitated behavior in institutionalized elderly subjects. Psychiatry Research 1995; 57(1): 7-12.


5. Oren DA, Wisner KL, Spinelli M, Epperson N. (2002). An open trial of morning light therapy for treatment of antepartum depression. Am J Psychiatry 2002; 159(4): 666.


6. Brawley B. Designing for Alzheimer’s Disease. John Wiley & Sons, 1997.


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Scott Leeder


Scott Leeder is commercial director at Velux Modular Skylights and has over 10 years’ experience in the glazing and architectural sector. He is currently focussed on bringing industry leading roof light products to market and aims to drive daylight awareness within the health, education and commercial sectors through a focus on pre-fabrication and modularity.


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