SPONSORS INSTALLATION NEWS Gilberts’ louvres go sky high L


iverpool’s iconic Echo Building- formerly home of Britain’s fifth biggest regional daily newspaper- has been reimagined, with the 16 floors of offices being transformed into retail, offices and


a hotel. The crown of the Echo Place project is a new, two-storey high rooftop skybar with 360° panoramic views of the cityscape. The challenge for the skybar constructor, Glassrooms Architectural Glazing, was to ensure adequate airflow out of the structure to maintain a relaxing and pleasant experience for all occupants- diners and staff- whilst keeping the clean aesthetics. The answer was Gilberts’ WHZ high performance louvres, which Glassrooms installed in a continuous 24m long screen around the top of the 6m high glazing. Insulated panels have been integrated into the screen to match the U value of the overall building envelope. A slimline aluminium bird guard has also been included at the rear of the louvre blades. Gilberts WHZ louvre system is 99.5% effective in screening and exhaust applications, achieving extraction via its 40% nett free


ventilation area with outstanding weather protection- critical at the high altitude: with the addition of the skybar, the building is 73m tall and subject to average wind speeds of up to 40kph. Keith Nethercott, Director/Partner @ Glassrooms, explained, “We


needed high performance, but, as the louvres are integrated into the glass façade, we needed a slimline solution, rather than the conventional technique of using double- or even triple- banks of louvres. We have used Gilberts before: they understand the work and considerations and give us great technical support.” Gilberts has developed its own louvre product range over the years


to provide a comprehensive package to keep pace with the evolution of building design and structural interfaces, initially and as/if the building structure is altered. Thus it now has ranges of standard, high performance, site assembled and acoustic louvres, available in a range of ratings for weight, ventilation, weather, insects and bird ingress. Even fixings can be tailored to individual site preferences. Innovatively, with its in-house design expertise, Gilberts has the


www.gilbertsblackpool.com Where lighting meets ESG requirements S


ocial Security Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government, has partnered with Zumtobel and its sister brand Thorn,


both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, , to undertake a lighting retrofit project in their newly acquired Glasgow office building. The collaboration also involved Mpact and Mitie. The project aimed to meet the organisation’s ESG requirements by reducing energy costs, providing comfortable lighting for staff, and decreasing its carbon footprint. Installed are Zumtobel’s MIREL recessed luminaires,


PANOS downlights, ONDARIA and SLOTLIGHT in the breakout areas, RESCLITE PRO and PURESIGN for the emergency lighting, Thorn’s Aquaforce waterproof luminaires in the basement and car park, Katona wall luminaires in the stairwells, and Chalice and IQ Wave in the offices.


www.thornlighting.co.uk Luceco Wireless lighting controls - (but not as you know them…) L


uceco Lighting, part of the Luceco Group, has announced an exciting strategic partnership with Silvair, a pioneer


in wireless lighting control technology. Luceco Platform transforms existing lighting installations and creates a simple and efficient wireless communication system offering dimming, scene-setting, presence, and daylight control, all helping to reduce energy consumption and operating costs, whilst creating a comfortable lit environment. Based on the advanced technology


developed by Silvair, the now available to download Luceco Platform App offers a new range of tools for lighting system commissioning, radically enhancing user convenience and operational efficiency providing seamless integration with the existing Luceco Lighting portfolio. Luceco Platform aligns with Luceco’s core sustainability commitment to reducing their own, and their customers’ carbon footprint. Recognising the crucial role of energy efficiency in protecting the environment, Luceco Platform incorporates an innovative energy monitoring feature. This tool allows users to keep a close eye on energy consumption, making it much simpler to monitor and manage resources responsibly and effectively. Russell Joseph, National Technical Sales Manager - Lighting Controls said “The Group shares this goal of a collective journey towards sustainability and is committed to reaching our carbon neutral targets, and those of our customers. Our partnership with Silvair and the launch of Luceco Platform epitomises this commitment. Together, we are not only making lighting commissioning simpler and faster, but also supporting our customers in reducing their carbon footprint, through meticulous energy monitoring and reductions.”


Read the latest at: www.bsee.co.uk The upgrade from fluorescent lighting to the all-new LED scheme


has reduced energy consumption by 61%. Over 60% savings in carbon emissions are also impressive, with the new lighting emitting 54 tons less than the original installation. Furthermore, fully functional lighting controls have increased the


scheme’s efficiency, and the emergency lighting has been completely updated in line with the latest regulations. Jeremy Smart of Social Security Scotland said, “While welcoming


the reduction in carbon emissions and the corresponding energy savings, it was the reaction from staff that was particularly pleasing. Some commented on the overall improvement of the lighting quality across the building, this tangibly improving the working environment. Zumtobel also recognised that maintaining the integrity of the design philosophy for the building was important and this has been achieved”. For further information on Zumtobel, please visit https://z.lighting/ en/zumtobel/; for Thorn, please visit www.thornlighting.co.uk.


capability to create bespoke configurations which can be both CFD modelled, and tested within its own laboratory to give customers complete ‘fit for purpose’ peace of mind. Gilberts also offers a comprehensive range


of PPC,PVF and PVF2 coatings across its louvres, available in any RAL colour, applied to louvres of almost any size. Founded 60 years ago, and still family- owned, Gilberts is the UK’s leading independent air movement engineer. It is unique in its ability to design, manufacture and test all products- including bespoke fabrications- in-house, to the extent it even designs and manufactures its own tools at its 140,000 sq ft head office and production facility.


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