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Louvre system for Coventry University student accommodation
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KON Aluminium Systems has supplied its IKL505 aluminium barrier louvre system for student accommodation at
Coventry University. The IKL505 60mm elliptical blade barrier louvres were installed in 280 apertures across the Cycle Works, a purpose-built hall comprising single ensuite bedrooms and studio bedrooms, arranged in flats of 5-12 residents. The Raglan Street hall of residence was developed by Sir Robert McAlpine on behalf of the University. With around 350 bedrooms and 500
windows, it was important that the product specification and build balanced natural light and ventilation, with safety. It was recognised that in order to create a healthy and comfortable environment for the students, good airflow would also be required. With this in mind, aluminium barrier louvres were specified. The IKL505 louvres were fitted by specialist installation company, Campbell Mason, in selected window and door apertures throughout the building. The barrier louvre, effectively a grill
designed to cover areas where fall from height could be an issue, negates the need for windows and doors to have restrictor systems fully engaged, all of the time. They help limit the risk of persons falling or items being thrown or accidently dropped out of the opening, from height, onto the area or people below. It is
essentially, a safety barrier. The IKL505 aluminium barrier louvre
system installed at The Cycle Works is impact resistance tested to BS EN 13049:2003, achieving Class 5, and wind resistance tested to BS EN12211:2000 and BS EN 12210:2000, achieving Class 4. To complement the brick and render façade of the new build student accommodation, the barrier louvres were
powder coated in Grey (RAL 7043). The barrier louvres are an integral part
of the correct functioning of the residence. Rob Talliss, Director of Estate Development at Coventry University said: “We were very pleased with the work undertaken and the product itself.”
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Acoustic glass delivers quiet study time for South-east London students
ground floor with private student accommodation on the floors above. Built on the site of an old industrial unit near to Ladywell Station, it is the latest example of the ongoing regeneration taking place in this part of London. The five-storey development with feature
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brick facades includes aluminium windows and glazed shopfronts installed by the Window Company (Contracts). All are in Smart System’s Alitherm range, including close to 200 windows fitted in the 92 en- suite and studio student rooms. Because Yara Lewisham is located next to
the mainline railway line into London Bridge, the Window Company (Contracts) recommended high-performance acoustic glass throughout to ensure that the
ARA Lewisham is a new mixed-use development combining 4,000 sqft of office and retail space on the
necessary decibel reduction levels were achieved for quiet studying. The main contractor on the project was
HG Construction. David Thornton, Chairman of The
Window Company (Contracts), says as an independent installer, one of the key strengths of the business is its ability to recommend the right product for every project, with no vested interest in any particular supplier or system. He said: “Our expertise is in installation and our highly trained teams can supply and fit products in aluminium, PVC-U or timber.” Since the completion of Yara Lewisham,
The Window Company (Contracts) has been named the Glass and Glazing Awards’ Installer of the Year.
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