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indicators are based on estimates of annual energy consumption for the provision of lighting, domestic hot water, ventilation and space heating.
Making the connection between showers & sustainability targets Around 85-90% of the heat energy in shower water is lost down the drain during a shower, meaning a significant amount of the total average household energy budget is lost. This percentage is likely to increase too, with homes becoming more insulated. It’s therefore down to providers to look at how innovation can be utilised to reduce the amount of heat energy that’s lost down the drain. By incorporating a Waste Water Heat Recovery System (WWHRS), the amount of energy required per shower and the CO2
associated with the production of hot water is reduced.
Shower manufacturers and the construction industry as a whole have a key part to play in working together and planning for the future
Up to 65% of the energy that normally remains in shower waste water and enters the drain could be recovered and then used to preheat the cold incoming water, with WWHRS. This reduces the energy required to run the shower and/or the domestic hot water heater. It’s therefore the responsibility of
manufacturers, architects and developers to leverage cutting-edge technology and utilise highly sustainable materials to improve the showering experience while limiting environmental impact. As a result, they will be able to meet the amended Part L Building Regulations, which aim to reduce the carbon output of new dwellings by 31%. With building quality and sustainability requirements having never been higher, shower manufacturers and the construction industry as a whole have a key part to play in working together and planning for the future.
While regulations may change, one thing will remain constant – the need for all UK buildings to be designed and constructed with sustainability in mind. In fact, it is becoming increasingly important for bathroom and shower designers to see sustainability as essential, not just optional. By working together, architects, product manufacturers, contractors and designers can all enable the built environment to have a positive impact on the planet in the years to come.
Suzannah Adey is product marketing manager at Mira Showers
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