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During design stages, architects should also consider the product’s circularity; is it reusable, and can it be part of a ‘closed chain’? Product manufacturers need to provide information on how much CO2 their products emit through the production process, as well as the company’s commitment to clean air policies. Water consumption during manufacture is also a key factor in achieving C2C standards. Employee working conditions and wellbeing also contribute to sustainability goals – which is perhaps surprising to some. In addition, manufacturers’ relationships with customers, suppliers and employees should be characterised by integrity and respect. Being responsible for all aspects of safety regulations in everything they do, while providing workplace opportunities for employees to grow and excel, creates a happy and inspired workforce. This ultimately delivers better customer service.
A greener outlook When specifying products, aside from the appropriate C2C accreditations, BBA approvals and adherence to mandatory testing, it’s also advisable for specifiers to look outside the box and consider the manufacturer’s business as a whole
Working collaboratively with the supply chain can pay dividends when trying to achieve sustainability goals
when adhering to circular economy principles. For example, we are a member of the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) which holds extremely strict membership criteria. Specifiers can thereby ensure that the highest standards are continually being met within roofing and the wider construction industry. Sustainability has been a hot topic for some time, but its importance is only going to grow. With the target to achieve net zero in carbon emissions by 2050 outlined last year, partnering with an experienced and trusted manufacturer is one step that specifiers can take towards a sound and sustainable product selection, which will benefit the building landscape for many years to come.
Mike Vaczi is technical manager from Soprema UK
Offi ce refi t? Go to the wall to minimise energy costs, maximise fl oor space
Gilberts Blackpool has a pioneering ventilation solution, that optimises sustainable natural resources and cuts energy consumption. It has the added benefi t of optimising useable fl oor space, and removing the need for suspended ceilings or exposed building services thus delivering an uncluttered working environment aesthetic. The solution is Gilberts’ MFS stand-alone, hybrid ventilation solution. Essentially a natural ventilation unit that can operate solely on fresh air, it includes a quiet, low energy fan to supplement airfl ow only as conditions demand (such as the recent heatwave). Installed through the external facade or window (or the rooftop), Gilberts’ MFS mixes ‘used’ internal and fresh external air to ventilate the internal space providing free cooling with heat recovery and no risk of cross contamination. A mixing damper within modulates airfl ow to allow the new, fresh air to mix with the warm exhaust air, thus extracting its heat without the need for an exchanger. The integrated low energy fan energises to blend the internal air, ensuring an even distribution of airfl ow, controlling CO2 levels without stratifi cation.
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Domus Ventilation’s new interactive website Domus Ventilation,
6 Series from ESi manufacturer of
market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, has launched a new company website featuring an innovative interactive ‘show home’ which enables visitors to see product solutions for types of properties and individual rooms.
domusventilation.co.uk provides clear, easy access to the most popular content, including Domus Ventilation’s comprehensive product range, and has introduced new sections providing an overview of the company’s specifi c ventilation solutions and services.
vent.info@
domusventilation.co.uk
ESi Controls has launched its top of the range, 6 Series WiFi Programmable Room Thermostat, offering the latest in heating control for homes and commercial premises here in the UK. Fully OpenTherm compatible, this new range of controls allows full control via the room thermostat or via a mobile phone or tablet, with a range of features to impress even the
most demanding specifi er, installer or homeowner. The new 6 series complies with all relevant directives, incorporates the latest in energy effi ciency technology and is OpenTherm compatible for installers using OpenTherm in their installations. It comes with a three year warranty.
01280 816868
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