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Charlie Luxton partners with Samsung to drive low-carbon heating in the UK


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ondon, UK – 11th March, 2022 At Samsung Climate Solutions, we believe that in order to reach the government’s decarbonisation targets for


heating, it is essential to increase the awareness of greener heating options such as heat pumps. To help achieve this aim, we have partnered with architectural designer Charlie Luxton to communicate the importance of this technology. Best known for presenting TV programs such as Building


the Dream and Homes by the Sea, Charlie’s own architecture practice channels his passion for the environment and sustainable building. His expertise and innovative approach to design make Charlie a natural ambassador of Samsung Eco Heating Systems. We are constantly innovating, developing, and optimising


our air source heat pump offering to support the transition to cleaner and greener energy. Traditional gas boilers operate on fossil fuels, such as gas or oil, to heat buildings or


provide hot water, whereas Samsung’s air source heat pumps use electricity and energy available in the outside air to generate heat. Speaking on his passion for the topic, Charlie said: “In terms of sustainable design and green heating,


the housing stock is responsible for a huge amount of CO2 production. So clearly if you’re interested in the environment and climate change, and you’re involved in architecture, there is a massive problem that needs to be tackled.” “If we’re talking about the kind of numbers that we need to be hitting, you need large corporations


to invest and develop, and the fact that Samsung are doing that is a really good mix for the challenge that we’ve got ahead of us. Working with a company that are not only interested in delivering new heat pump technology into the market, but also providing a wider support mechanism to get people to understand the point of heat pumps and how they should be used, is what we need.” On his vision for decarbonisation in the next ten years, Charlie explains: “We need to make a serious


national investment in our housing stock. Fundamentally, I think we need a massive drive on insulation and a massive drive on changing the heat source; there has to be a hand in glove approach.” Jon Brigly, Marketing Manager at Samsung Climate Solutions, added, “Charlie is a great partner


for us due to our shared passion for driving the switch to low-carbon heating. We look forward to working together on content to raise awareness of air source heat pumps and how to heat homes more sustainably.” For more information on Samsung Eco Heating Systems, visit our website.


www.samsung.com/uk/business/climate/heating/


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Domus Ventilation MVHR Systems Prove Ideal Retrofit Solution for London Rental Development


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omus Ventilation’s HRXE-HERA® Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have been specified for the be:here Hayes build-


to-rent residential development in West London. The MVHR units are being installed as a retrofit, replacing the previous units that had come to the end of their working lives. be:here Hayes consists of 119 one, two and three- bedroom apartments, all of which have been designed specifically for the private rental market. When the building was designed, Domus Ventilation’s Silavent MVHR ceiling mounted units were installed. These are now being gradually replaced with Domus Ventilation’s latest MVHR model, HRXE-HERA®. These new energy efficient units are smaller than their predecessors making them ideal for wall-mounting in the apartments’ storage cupboards. This solution also provides users with easy access to change the filters. As a retrofit solution, HRXE-HERA® has proven ideal for be:here Hayes as they readily use the existing


Domus ducting. Spigots on the top of the unit are 125mm for direct connection to the ducting, with adaptors available to enable direct connection to other ducting sizes for a quicker and more cost- effective installation. With energy efficiency being a key part of the building’s design, including air permeability and heat


loss parameters that go beyond that required by Building Regulations, Domus Ventilation’s HRXE-HERA® MVHR have proved an ideal solution for be:here Hayes. It filters and pre-warms fresh air drawn into the apartment using the heat from waste stale air extracted from the kitchen and bathroom using a heat exchanger. This prevents the build up of condensation and mould, whilst improving indoor air quality by providing continuous balanced ventilation. It’s advanced heat exchange proficiency enables up to 95% of waste heat to be recovered, for energy efficiency. It comes with 100% thermal (summer) bypass which automatically activates when the air temperature reaches a pre-set level, allowing in cooler, fresh, filtered air without warming it through the heat exchanger. The smart design of the HRXE means there is no reduction in airflow when operating in bypass mode. Manual boost buttons have also been installed within the apartments to increase air flow when required. Akash Sharma, Property Manager for be:here Hayes, worked closely with Domus Ventilation to


ensure the best solution for this retrofit project and understands the importance of ventilation. Domus Ventilation has a well-deserved reputation for quality, supported by excellent technical support, from a market leading manufacturer and designer. It is well placed to offer immediate, practical solutions to Building Regulations Parts F & L. For further information on the Domus Ventilation MVHR appliances, please contact vent.info@domusventilation.co.uk or visit our website.


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Waterloo’s Collaborative Approach Supports New British Motorcycle Marque, Solihull


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n iconic British motorcycle marque has moved into its new production facility at Solar Park in Solihull, with air distribution products supplied by Waterloo Air Products. Speed was of the essence with this project in more ways


than one, with a turnaround time of only two months from tendering to completion. Working with contractor Aldridge Air Conditioning, Waterloo was chosen to supply a range of diffusers to suit the differing requirements of the main manufacturing floor, engineering and testing rooms, office space and the customer-facing reception area. Converting the former distribution centre into both


a manufacturing floor and office space required an air distribution system designed to create a healthy environment for both machinery and people. At the same time, the aesthetics of the products used were a vital consideration to reflect the brand and provide the perfect backdrop for the luxury motorbikes. Waterloo’s extensive range of products and ability to respond


quickly to ongoing adjustments to the design provided the agility and flexibility required for this type of refurbishment project. The air distribution system for the manufacturing floor where the motorcycles are hand-built has been fitted with Waterloo’s RWH High-Flo Jet Diffusers. These models are designed to handle high air flow rates and provide relatively long throws, making them particularly suitable for this kind of large open space. The innovative reversible and rotatable core design of the RHW diffuser allows for the air jet to be adjusted for both pattern and deflection for increased flexibility of application. Adjoining the manufacturing floor are a range of smaller


offices used for engineering design and testing. These workspaces have been designed with exposed services, a factor which presents specific product requirements for both appearance and performance. Waterloo’s solution for this application was the Circular Plate Vane Swirl Diffuser (SDVC) which was supplied with a powder-coated finish to match the exposed duct work. For the main offices, which are served by a local heat recovery unit, Waterloo specified a Square Plate Vane Swirl Diffuser (SDVS) which could be mounted within


the gridded or plasterboard ceilings. Waterloo’s Vane Swirl Diffusers are designed for these kind of office areas where rapid mixing of air supply is required in rooms of ceiling height between 2.6m and 4m. Commenting on the suitability of Waterloo’s products for


this refurbishment, Glynn Taylor, Project Engineer at Aldridge Air Conditioning, said: “Product design and versatility is not the only reason why we chose to work with Waterloo


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for this project; equally important is the excellent working relationship that we have with the team. We know we can rely on Waterloo to support us every step of the way with technical queries and ongoing customer service after the project has been completed.” Waterloo is proud to be associated with a moment in British automotive manufacturing history.


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