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within its UK structural glazing division. Xtralite, will be sole UK supplier for Grillodur, a glazing solution ideally suited to roof and walls where light penetration is to be maximised and glare minimised “This product is a natural fit for the
products we already design and manufacture and it will allow us to diversify into another market which demands a shadow free structural
Xtralite offers Grillodur glazing solutions A
LEADING rooflight manufacturer is adding a new product to its portfolio to expand its offering
glazing system”, Xtralite Sales Director Jim Lowther. “Our extensive knowledge in this market sector meant we were well placed to integrate this into our product portfolio giving our existing and prospective customers even greater choice and flexibility when specifying glazing solutions.” The innovative glazing system will reduce
glare and hotspots whilst increasing the buildings energy efficiency. The bespoke, made to measure system is designed to be highly insulative as well as light diffusing.
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“This type of system is ideally suited to
sports facilities, schools and museums to diffuse harsh light and hot spots created by natural daylight,” said Lowther. “It’s flexibility and ability to suit a variety of applications is its greatest appeal and combined with its anti-glare credentials it is a product which we expect to be in high demand with specifiers and architects looking for the latest glazing solutions.”
primary school in the heart of Salford, Manchester Due to an increased demand for school
places in the local area, the decision was made to relocate The Deans Primary School to a purpose-built facility which will allow it to double its intake to 420 pupils, in addition to providing a 30-place nursery on the same site. The new building has been designed by Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, to offer the best environmental conditions for learning, including high-quality daylighting within the classroom and corridors. It also aims to enable students and teachers to work comfortably within bright spaces that contribute to the overall sense of positivity and wellbeing around the school.
Skylights lift spirits at Deans Primary School K
INGSPAN Light + Air has helped to create a bright and welcoming new home for a popular community
To ensure this was realised on the first
floor of the building without glare or overheating, the technical team at Kingspan Light + Air used climate-based daylight modelling of the proposed building to design a skylight system, comprising Kingspan Kapture Nano- Prismatic Skylights with climate control glazing. Installed strategically across the roof span, larger 1630mm x 1560mm skylights were used in the corridor where there were limited external walls for windows, whilst smaller-sized 780mm x 1560mm skylights were used in the classrooms, covering over 90% of the floorplan below with uniform natural light. The skylights achieved a daylight factor
of 5% in the classrooms and 3.5% in the corridor. The scheme also achieved a uniformity of over 90%, complying with the requirements of CIBSE Lighting Guide 5 Lighting in Schools, and the Education Funding Agency (EFA). Stephen Kirkpatrick, Head teacher of
The Deans Primary School, commented: “Our vision is to create an environment which is both stimulating and interesting for our pupils, allowing their talents and personalities to flourish. It was important that the new school building embodied and supported this vision. The Kingspan skylights have helped to create a calm ambience throughout the top floor of the building, supporting the learning that takes place there.”
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