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IN FOCUS Office refit? Go to the wall to minimise energy costs, maximise floor space W
ith new agile working, more and more offices are being refitted- latest data reveals in Central London alone, more than 70% of office construction is refurbishment(1). Gilberts Blackpool- the UK’s leading independent air movement specialist- has a
pioneering ventilation solution, that optimises sustainable natural resources and cuts energy consumption. It has the added benefit of optimising useable floor 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 airflow only as conditions demand (such as the recent heatwave). Installed through the external façade 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 airflow 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 airflow, controlling CO2 levels without stratification. The smart Mistrale Control Unit (MCU) gives individual, automatic room control, requiring no occupier input to maintain the comfort levels within. Each MFS unit can be accessorised with an LPHW coil to temper the air to provide Covid compliant ventilation without compromising the internal temperature, or filter boxes to control NOX and other pollutants (F2-7 or F7+). Integrated into the heating system- including heat pumps- Gilberts’ MFS can utilise the warmth generated from LPHW systems to warm or cool the internal space as needed without the need for radiators and all associated ancillary capital costs. Free night cooling is standard; a boost mode enables the air within the space to be “purged” for
fast redress of air quality and temperature As a solus ventilation unit, MFS costs as little as £5/room/year(2) to operate. Using it as the
means of room heating adds just £2.19/room/year(2). Its sustainable credentials are further enhanced by its design: the MFS range attains air leakage better than legislative requirements – 5m3/HR/m2, and a U value of 1W/m2/°C. As with all Gilberts’ ventilation solutions, it delivers efficient weather performance via its bespoke louvre system (up to Class A). MFS has also been engineered to minimise embodied carbon MFS has already been proven to help achieve BREEAM Excellent(3), contributing points towards
Energy and Health & Wellbeing. From a design perspective, being at high level through the external façade, MFS airs the
internal space without the need for a suspended ceiling to conceal ductwork. It enables high level architectural features to be exposed and highlighted without the intrusion of exposed ventilation systems. Its location through the façade and entrainment process also eliminates draughts and cold spots. By using the MFS for heating there is no need for radiators, further freeing utilisation of the internal space and provision of clean, uncluttered aesthetics.
From a building owner perspective, MFS is cost effective to install, requiring no ductwork.
Being primarily natural ventilation, it is attractive to potential occupiers from sustainability and operational cost perspectives. It maximises their use of the floor plan. This combination helps reduce churn rates. Observes Ian Rogers, Gilberts’ Sales Director: “MFS helps simplify the complex issues architects are facing in todays’ fast-paced office design environment. In one unit, it delivers a highly cost-efficient, sustainable option, that liberates design of the internal space, from floor to ceiling, creating an internal environment that enhances the health & wellbeing- and therefore productivity- of staff.” Find out more about MFS here:
https://gilbertsblackpool.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/
Mistrale-Fusion-September-2021.pdf. Founded 50+ years ago, privately owned Gilberts is recognised as a leader in commercial air movement. It is unique in having its own, on-site (85,000ft2) manufacturing facility, producing engineered solutions, with an in-house test centre. Technical expertise is supported with full in-house testing addressing air movement and combining with computational fluid dynamics CFD).
www.gilbertsblackpool.com
Unicrimp adds Metal Cable Cleats to Q-Fire range
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nicrimp adds Metal Cable Cleats to its growing Q-Fire portfolio of fire-rated cable accessory products. The Metal Cable Cleats meet BS 7671 (18th Edition) requirements and are designed to prevent cables from premature collapse during a fire and in doing so, to keep emergency services and the
public safe. The 18th Edition wiring regulations stipulate that cable support systems must be constructed with materials that will withstand premature collapse caused by direct exposure to heat. There are no applications excluded – trunking, conduit and cabling fixed to surfaces of the building or attached to cable support systems must all have fire-resistant supports in place. Unicrimp’s fire-rated black Metal Cable Cleats are available in 14 different size options suitable for
cable sizes from 5mm up to 50mm. The key feature of the product is an oval fixing hole which allows for cable diameter tolerances. To install the metal cable cleat, the electrician just needs to bend the cleat around the cable and fix in place to the designated wall. For further information, contact Unicrimp on 01827 300600; email
sales@unicrimp.com or visit our website.
Ovia introduces Inceptor Duo
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mong the latest additions to Ovia’s growing premium lighting portfolio is Inceptor Duo - a sleek up and down dimmable linear luminaire. Inceptor Duo offers installers and their clients a complete custom dual lighting solution and
is perfect for accentuating design features both high and low. It is available in two lengths – 1200mm and 1500mm – and two wattages – 42W and 56W. There are three colour options to cover all décor requirements – black, grey and white. The luminaire features a dual CTA switch - OFF, cool white, warm white and day light and the up
and down lights can be controlled separately. Inceptor Duo is dimmable and emergency versions are available. Watch the Inceptor Duo video here –
https://youtu.be/iRUrgdhDOMo The full range can be seen in the new Ovia Issue 4 catalogue which can be downloaded from the Ovia website.
www.oviauk.com Read the latest at:
www.bsee.co.uk
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