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INSULATION; HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
Better school buildings O
ne of the most important buildings in any country is the school because the
future depends on how the
next generations are educated. Apart from the standard of teaching, informed local authorities and designers understand how a high-quality indoor climate is equally important. Apart from planning and layout, the school also has to enjoy the best acoustics, air quality and healthy environment. Troldtekt solutions not only help to improve acoustics but also influence air quality,
overall a design, durability quite unexpected and
operating economy and contribute to a school’s overall sustainability and visual coherence between rooms. Today,
problem
that has impacted and required several emergency measures,
especially in new
buildings, is the handling of pandemics. A good example of great design is Denmark’s first newly built school of architecture has been conceived as a laboratory for learning and architectural experimentation designed by ADEPT.
It features several variants of Troldtekt acoustic ceilings. ADF04_Troldtekt_Insulation -
Acoustic_HPAdv.indd 1 Gilberts delivers form and functionality in healthcare reform “fi rst”
The fi rst community diagnostics hub of its kind in England is now open and delivering a healthy environment for patients through its ventilation. The Rutherford Diagnostic Centre Somerset in Taunton is the fi rst to open in response to recommendations made in an independent review, recommending such facilities be created in free- standing, accessible locations to provide quicker and easier access to patients. Phase 1 of the new facility provides two MRI rooms, two CT scan rooms and an ultrasound room, equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and cannulation rooms plus support consulting rooms and reception. Throughout the MRI Scan suite areas, a combination of Gilberts’ DGA4 louvred face diffusers and GECA egg-crate grilles, specifi cally manufactured in non- ferrous material and plastic PX extract valves have been used to provide compliant quality and volume of air in line with latest NHS guidance HTM03-01. In non-treatment areas and other clinical spaces, mild steel versions of the DGA4 and GECA units supply fresh, fi ltered air which is extracted via Gilberts’ PG-R perforated face diffusers. In the main reception, Gilberts’ JSL jumbo slot diffusers in runs up to 12 m have been installed, blending seamlessly.
01253 766911
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Services_DPR.indd 1 Hybrid Ventilation for Oceansgate
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems,
has
supplied a ventilation system to a newbuild offi ce development, Oceansgate, in Plymouth. Oceansgate brings together marine-based businesses in a collaborative environment. Breathing Buildings
was specifi ed by the design team to provide a hybrid ventilation system to serve the open-plan offi ce spaces and several cellular offi ces for each of the three fl oors. Within the project 24 Breathing Buildings NVHR 900 units were installed, plus the company also supplied external weather louvres which were glazed into the curtain walling system.
01223 450 060
www.breathingbuildings.com 16/03/2022 10:25 Waterloo’s collaborative approach
Waterloo’s extensive range of products and ability to respond quickly provided the agility and fl exibility required. The manufacturing fl oor where the motorcycles are hand-built has been fi tted with RWH High-Flo Jet Diffusers. The innovative reversible and rotatable core design of the RHW diffuser allows for
the air jet to be adjusted for both pattern and defl ection. For the main offi ces Waterloo specifi ed a Square Plate Vane Swirl Diffuser (SDVS) which could be mounted within the gridded or plasterboard ceilings. These diffusers are designed for offi ce areas where rapid mixing of air supply is required in rooms of ceiling height between 2.6 m and 4 m.
01622 711500
www.waterloo.co.uk
Turnkey architect and founding partner Martin Krogh says: “We chose Troldtekt because of its simplicity and versatility. The solutions are perfect for rooms where peace and quiet are needed for concentrated study or work but also in high-ceilinged and complex soundscapes.” Pernille Svendsen from Arkitema Learning is extremely pleased with the acoustic solution at the Erlev School in Haderslev. “I personally think that the Troldtekt ceilings are a wonderful match for the wooden structures and the many interior elements in wood. Troldtekt is both an acoustic solution and also suits the overall design catalogue for the school. The panels have a surface that is a bit rough, but in a good way. A school shouldn’t look too fine and polished. It should signal that it can withstand use, hanging things up, exhibiting and moving around. There’s room for change here.” Founded on the Cradle-to-Cradle design concept, Troldtekt’s natural and inherently sustainable panels are available in a variety of different surfaces and colours and contribute positively to a building’s BREEAM, DGNB
and LEED ratings. In addition to their high sound absorption and tactile surface, they offer high durability and low-cost lifecycle performance. Available in various sizes and in four grades, from extreme fine to coarse, the panels can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Samples,
case studies and technical
guidance are available by contacting Troldtekt, and more about the theme can be found here:
www.troldtekt.com/news/ themes/healthy-schools-of-the-future
01978 664255
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