26 Interiors; Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Water effi ciency is another key driver in improving the sustainability of our buildings and should not be ignored
Remember, the Government has committed to cut emissions from public
sector buildings by 50% by 2032, and 75% by 2037 against 2017 levels, on the path to 2050. T e Future Buildings Standard, set to come into force in 2025, will also set minimum effi ciency standards for new non-domestic buildings, following changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations. Green measures to help meet these targets inevitably focus largely on energy
intensive services like heating, but water effi ciency is another key driver in improving the sustainability of our buildings and should not be ignored. Additionally, the Building Regulations Approved Document Part G states
that “reasonable provision must be made by the installation of fi ttings and fi xed appliances that use water effi ciently for the prevention of undue consumption of water.” New domestic properties should be designed and built so that they use no more mains water than an average of 125 litres per person per day.
THE FUTURE BATHROOM As demands for eco-friendly designs continue to grow, and as regulations around building effi ciency become more stringent, green innovations that combine luxury and comfort with substantial environmental benefi ts will become an attractive option for landlords and residents looking to create spaces that are both appealing and sustainable. With all of this in mind, and as perceptions continue to evolve,
multifunctional, technology driven solutions for water effi ciency should form a key part of any sustainability design and planning in new and existing homes.
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www.v33.co.uk Quicker delivery for Stelrad radiators
Stelrad has introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service will apply to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic Towel Rail, Caliente and Concord towel rail products when ordered in one of the now 55 standard RAL colours and fi nishes within the huge range of radiators available – that’s a signifi cant increase over the previous 32 or 35 colour options. T e lead time has been reduced from the current eight weeks to up to fourteen days. Further improvements and additions will be announced in due course.
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