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Gilberts screens low-carbon student accommodation
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ir movement specialist Gilberts is playing a discreet role in helping University of Birmingham develop its first ever net zero carbon student accommodation. The Pritchatts Park Residence Project sees refurbishment
of existing and building of new sustainable residences for students, to enhance their experience and help establish the University as one of the top 50 in the world. Central to the Project is Pritchatts House, a five-storey
block of 21 flats for 163 students, with its building services provided via rooftop air source heat pumps and solar panels, the latter generating energy for the whole complex. To minimise visual and acoustic impact on the environment, the plant is concealed behind a 2m high x 35m long acoustic louvre screen.
Designed, manufactured and supplied by Gilberts Blackpool, the screen has been installed by Steane Ltd as part of its M&E contract with Project manager Equans. Gilberts worked closely with Steane Ltd to develop the
most effective solution, advising its ALS/15 single bank louvre, produced in sections up to 3m long to enable craning onto the roof. Only 150mm deep, the ALS/15 still attains a visual free ventilation area of 50% with weighted SRI (sound reduction index) of 10dBA. To facilitate access to the plant behind for service & maintenance, a single louvre door, also acoustically treated, was included in the design. Commented Jeremy Hall, Steane Ltd Director, “Pritchatts Park as a whole is intended to enhance the
student experience and give students some of the best living spaces possible. The height of Pritchatts House meant that plant noise could potentially travel across the complex so we needed an aesthetically pleasing way to minimise that. Gilberts delivered, enabling us to achieve the desired result on time and on budget.” Gilberts is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of louvre screening, developed 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. In addition to the acoustic options, Gilberts produces standard and high performance, factory- and site- assembled variants. The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (aka Wimbledon), Papworth Hospital, the former home
of Saga Record The Gramophone Works and Manchester’s iconic PrintWorks are among the venues to benefit from Gilberts’ louvres. Founded over half a century 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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Mitsubishi Electric exhibiting heating and cooling solutions at CIBSE Build2Perform Live
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5 November 2023 – Mitsubishi Electric will be exhibiting at CIBSE Build2Perform Live on 5th – 6th December at ExCeL, London, showcasing our range of commercial heat pumps and our Hybrid VRF air conditioning solutions, including the Ecodan QAHV commercial heat pump and the City Multi
Vertical Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). The Ecodan QAHV utilises CO2 and is specifically designed for commercial sanitary hot water applications. It can deliver hot water up to 90°C, making it an ideal low-carbon solution for leisure centres, hotels and hospitals. The Vertical HBC is part of Mitsubishi Electric’s City Multi Hybrid VRF range which uses water pipework between the HBC and indoor units. The system provides simultaneous heating and cooling, whilst removing the need for leak detection in occupied spaces to comply with BS EN378 legislation. Mitsubishi Electric’s expert team will be at Stand 231 to discuss how these products can help decarbonise your building, as well as the company’s wider offerings in the commercial heating, cooling and ventilation sectors. Harvey Loyal, Market & Product Intelligence Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric, will also host a CPD presentation, entitled ‘Whole Life Carbon in the Built Environment’, at 10 am on 6th December in CPD Theatre 2. With attention on the carbon impact of the built environment continuing to grow, we must consider the importance of whole-life carbon - the carbon emissions associated with a building across its entire lifecycle - in these spaces. “CIBSE Build2Perform Live is one of the biggest events in the building industry calendar. We are excited to showcase our commercial heating, cooling and ventilation solutions and explore how these can help us decarbonise the built environment as we aim for Net Zero,” said Graham Temple, Marketing Manager. The show will also offer insights from 125 industry speakers and over 70 hours of approved CPD presentations. To register for the exhibition and for further information, please visit our website.
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s business and home owners continue to deal with the dual challenge of high energy prices and environment pressures, Ovia is pleased to announce that it has added its first solar powered lighting products to its extensive portfolio.
Harnessing the power of the sun is a new solar powered LED security floodlight and two new solar powered LED street lights which bring together cutting edge technology and elegant design and blends functionality with environmental responsibility. Forming part of Ovia’s floodlighting range Zonne is the name given to a new solar LED security floodlight which has a radiant 8W output, casting a crisp 4000k temperature glow at an impressive 950 lumens. The fitting is IP65 rated and it has a charge time of 5-6 hours to fully charge and has two working modes – Mode A: 3~5 Nights and Mode B: 2~3 Nights. It is designed to be installed at a height of four metres and comes with three metres of connection cable. The Zonne is equipped with an adaptable solar panel that can be easily adjusted. As a very handy, additional feature, the Zonne fitting can be disconnected and used as a torch. The Zontor solar powered LED streetlight is a powerful 40W or 15W solar panel with advanced LED
technology, resulting in an outstanding lumen output (4800 lumen on the 40W model and 1600 lumen for the 14W model.) It casts a crisp 4000k colour temperature glow and the light can be adjusted 20 ͦ up and 10
ͦ down for solar charging. Designed to thrive in the most demanding of environments, its IP65 rating ensures unwavering performance. The Zontor features a slim and modern, patent design and the light can be adjusted.
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Ensure Plants Shine Regardless of Day-light Hours
K, November 2023 – TRILUX Lights Mrówka Greenhouse, Poland’s Largest Garden Centre,
with Innovative LIVELINK System In April 2023, Mrówka Greenhouse,
the flagship garden centre of the esteemed Mrówka PSB DIY chain, opened its doors in Międzyrzecz, Poland, showcasing a cutting- edge lighting design by TRILUX. The expansive 1,200 sqm Dutch greenhouse, nestled under a glazed roof, boasts an im-pressive display of traditional and collectable plants alongside the existing 2,500 sqm of retail space. Wojciech Bezak, owner of Mrówka Greenhouse, describes it as the “most representative and flag-ship” facility in the Lubuskie region. “We took inspiration from Western countries, where modern, spacious greenhouses are standard. The vision for Mrówka Greenhouse was realised thanks to the solutions proposed by TRILUX,” comments Bezak. Recognising the challenge of maintaining optimal lighting for live plants, especially during the limited sunlight hours, TRILUX implemented the LIVELINK SYSTEM. This intelligent system, managed easily from a smartphone, uses sunlight intensity sensors to automate lighting, ensuring artificial light activates only when natural sunlight is insufficient. This not only adjusts to the length of the day but also adapts to changing weather conditions. Wojciech Bezak highlights the simplicity and efficiency of the LIVELINK system, stating, “Managing the LIVELINK system is very easy. It is also an excellent way to save on lighting costs. Its level adjusts itself according to daylight intensity, ensuring the facility is well-lit at all times, and artificial lighting works only when needed.” Divided into four zones—decorations, plants, tools, and seasonal products—the Mrówka Green-house Garden Center benefits from TRILUX’s tailored lighting design. Piotr Orlowski, Retail Manag-er at TRILUX Poland, explains, “Our goal was to adjust the luminaires and the colour of the light to best display products in each zone.” Owner Wojciech Bezak concludes, “We knew that lighting would play a key role in customers’ per- ception of our facility. It was worth giving a free hand to TRILUX designers, and as a result, we have a facility we are really proud of.”
www.build2perform.co.uk 30 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
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