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HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
Gilberts brings Specsavers’ ventilation into focus T
he UK’s biggest opticians Specsavers has focussed on a novel approach to create an “inspiring” workplace at
its Nottingham offi ces. Even its ventilation refl ects the brand and company activity. Independent air movement specialist Gilberts Blackpool came up with the idea, optimising its capability to produce bespoke diffuser face plates for its innovative GA swirl.
Gilberts’ technical team drew its inspiration from the iconic letter charts used in eye tests, creating an eye-catching perforated design in the face plate. Using its in-house test laboratory and air movement modelling software, Gilberts was able to validate the diffuser performance to ensure the quality and quantity of air circulation complied with requirements.
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The swirls have been installed throughout refurbished areas
Nottingham support offi ces. The design ethos for the revamped 44,00 ft2
at Specsavers’ premises was to
create an inspiring workplace for support offi ce colleagues.
Gilberts’ commercial sales manager facilities management,
and unlike anything else available. “The project team was originally looking at our standard face plate design but loved the concept when we suggested a bespoke option. Our R&D team loved the challenge and quickly spotted how to bring relevance and fun to the design.” Hayley Morgan,
Specsavers head of added: “The
end
result is spectacular. The diffusers are already becoming the talking point for visitors to the building.”
Martin Malyon, who was instrumental in the project, explained: “Our GA swirl looks completely different to anything else on the market, even before the face plate is personalised. The plate sits in front of a unique radial pattern air distribution impeller core which can be altered to achieve numerous swirl patterns depending on the space layout and occupancy below. It creates real visual impact that’s out of the ordinary
Gilberts’ swirl diffusers are already the ‘go to’ choice for many major brands; they have been used in, among other projects, Uber’s European Centre of Excellence, Primark’s biggest UK store, Manchester Airport and Virgin’s fi rst UK hotel. The unique GA diffuser and the option for bespoke designs further enhances its desirability and offers clients an even more specialised service. They are just part of the company’s extensive range of grilles, diffusers and louvres for natural and mechanical ventilation.
01253 766911
info@gilbertsblackpool.com
Cool breeze – reducing overheating
Vectaire’s Cool Breeze and Cool Breeze Plus are an effective solution for mitigating overheating in residential properties, meeting the standards used in CIBSE TM59 assessments and Approved Document O of the Building Regulations. They use R290, an eco friendly refrigerant over 225 times more environmentally friendly than R32. For fl oor or wall mounting, they integrate seamlessly with a Vectaire Maxi (or Maxi Plus) MVHR, offering a compact and energy-effi cient approach to indoor temperature regulation. The self- contained, sealed-for-life system, delivers up to 4.1 kW (or 4.3 kW) total cooling capacity without the need for an external condenser. Cool Breeze units automatically sense the temperature of both the room and the incoming fresh air determining when cooling is required. Heat is removed from the supply air allowing the MVHR to distribute the cooled air throughout the property, providing a consistently comfortable temperature for residents. Vectaire MVHRs ensure good indoor air quality in every type of domestic environment complying with UK Building Regulations for mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.
01494 522333
www.vectaire.co.uk Additions to the Stelrad Compact range
Stelrad has launched a range of 200 mm and 1,200 mm high radiators in a variety of sizes. The new radiator sizes offer a helpful additional range to slot into specifi cations and installations up and down the country. The new 200 mm sized radiators are available in K3 and K4 sizes whilst the 1,200 mm sized radiators come in K2 format. They come with a 10-year
warranty. Head to the website for all the advice you need on the right radiators for your installations and heating system designs.
0800 876 6813
www.stelradprofessional.com Modern effi ciency meets heritage
Hamworthy Heating has supplied its Modumax mk3 modular condensing boilers and Powerstock calorifi ers to Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge. Installed within a Grade I Listed building; the new system delivers
an effi cient heating and hot water solution tailored to the unique challenges of the site. Hamworthy Heating’s Modumax mk3 range is specifi cally designed with retrofi t projects in mind. The modular format allows boilers to be dismantled and manoeuvred into confi ned spaces before being reassembled in position.
01202 662 552
www.hamworthy-heating.com
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