Heating, Ventilation & Air Quality
Exciting Times at Breathing Buildings for Indoor Air Quality
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reathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, is striding ahead in indoor air quality (IAQ).
Breathing Buildings scooped the ‘Commercial/ Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious HVR Awards 2024 for its innovative NVHRe, which raises the bar on energy efficient ventilation. Marking the next step in hybrid ventilation technology, the key difference between Breathing Buildings’ original NVHR®
range and the new innovative Natural Ventilation
with Heat Recycling and Heat Recovery (NVHRe) is an addition of a low resistance heat exchanger cell within the unit. This allows the unit to benefit from both heat recycling and heat recovery and allows users to include it within the building energy assessments (SBEM).
In addition, the NVHRe has several different operating modes to minimise energy use, enhance IAQ and improve occupant comfort. An intelligent hybrid system, the unit automatically decides when and if mechanical operation is required, ensuring it only operates when absolutely necessary.
Providing excellent thermal comfort and enhanced IAQ, the NVHRe is designed to suit a diverse range of commercial and public buildings with high heat gains, such as schools, colleges, leisure centres, offices, theatres and even churches.
The focus on indoor air quality in schools is not new. Prior to the pandemic there was already an increasing awareness of how indoor environments impact our health and wellbeing. In the UK ventilation guidance for schools already existed in the form of Building Bulletin 101 (BB101). The document’s last revision, the 2018 edition of BB101: ‘Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools’ looks at the key design elements of modern ventilation systems in schools.
The document sets out requirements for schools to improve ventilation to help create a healthy and comfortable environment that will help improve children’s learning outcomes. Breathing Buildings is now hoping to offer its help to improve learning environments in Ireland too by enhancing IAQ.
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A winning combination of quality products & services makes ACV UK the first choice for Big Motoring World
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hen Big Motoring World Headquarters needed a competitively priced and energy-efficient domestic hot water (DHW) solution for its new state-of-the-art gym at its Gillingham Head Office, a new WaterMaster Evo 35 with stainless steel heat exchanger technology from ACV UK was installed to provide employees with a comfortable and continuous supply of hot water.
Big Motoring World needed a reliable system to efficiently supply seven new showers and several washbasins in the changing rooms of its new basement gym. To address this requirement, the projects specified contractor, FlueGas Ltd, consulted with its local ACV UK representative, who after conducting a selection of sizing exercises, decided that the WaterMaster Evo with stainless steel heat exchanger technology, was the best solution. In addition to the practical benefits of the WaterMaster Evo, the high level of customer service and technical support offered by ACV UK played a significant role in this decision.
“ACV was reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. They were always quick to respond when we needed them, and the support team provided us with some of the best technical assistance we’ve ever experienced”, comments Peter Rust, FlueGas Ltd.
Available in six models, WaterMaster Evo features innovative tank-in-tank technology and fast re-heat times. This means that Big Motoring World employees can enjoy a constant supply of hot water during post-shower workouts. Moreover, thanks to a short recovery time, which means that less hot water is required to reach the desired output temperature when it is mixed with cold water, Big Motoring World can expect to benefit from reduced running costs and direct emissions.
Featuring a compact and lightweight design, WaterMaster Evo also features a corrosion-resistant stainless steel heat exchanger and tank for reduced maintenance and durability.
Following a successful installation, the new WaterMaster Evo 35 fully condensing gas-fired hot water system provides visitors to the gym with access to a constant supply of hot water on demand. Completed in two weeks, Big Motoring World now benefits from a cost-effective, robust, and reliable hot water system. FlueGas Ltd is a professional commercial heating, gas installation, and maintenance services company based in Hertfordshire. Established for 25 years, the team delivers first-class plumbing and heating services across London and the Southeast of England.
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