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For a carbon neutral building where obstructions from inward and outward opening windows are a no go, but a total clear opening is essential to maximise passive ventilation, what kind of window would you choose? That was the challenge facing Shrewsbury fabricator, AR Manley, when the firm won a contract to supply and fit windows in a unique, eco-friendly three-stage office scheme at the Ludlow Eco Business Park in Shropshire. But thanks to a creative hardware solution from Siegenia-Aubi, the firm is now halfway through installing the first phase of innovative ‘sliding windows’ in the seven-block office development. The solution was the popular PSK sliding door hardware to help AR Manley create ‘sliding windows’ in sustainable timber frames. 'The windows are essentially mini patio doors,' said Anthony Hoyle, technical director at AR Manley..

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The Torrent RE Solar from Gledhill Building Products provides total hot water and heating through its combined thermal store while maximizing the efficiency of solar technology. Built on the expertise gained with the established range of Torrent thermal stores the Torrent RE Solar incorporates an effective heat exchanger which maximizes the energy collected by the solar panels. The solar dedicated section of the unit extracts the energy collected and utilises it to provide hot water for domestic use and also importantly for heating. Solar heated water flows through the boiler, reducing the amount of fuel used.

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As part of its range of renewable heating products, Droitwich-based Nu-way has launched a ground source heat pump for domestic use. The company describes the product as providing a complete environmental heating and domestic hot water solution for private houses and smaller commercial properties. EcoHeat is a water/water unit designed to utilise a collector loop either borehole or ground loop, which extracts low temperature heat from bedrock.

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Lloyd Fleming attended the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 - with his parents. This year he fitted two Glow-worm Ultrapower 170s in the shower block on the festival site. Guaranteeing hot water demand, the units are believed to be the highest rated boilers in the UK with SEDBUK verified score of 91.5%.

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Lloyd Fleming attended the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970 - with his parents. This year he fitted two Glow-worm Ultrapower 170s in the shower block on the festival site. Guaranteeing hot water demand, the units are believed to be the highest rated boilers in the UK with SEDBUK verified score of 91.5%.

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Ducting technology from Kingspan Insulation is providing preinsulated air distribution at the University of Lincoln's new student centre. Air ducting at The Engine Shed was fabricated from 500 square metres of Kingspan KoolDuct rigid phenolic insulation panels. The building, designed by UL Architects, the University's own architectural practice, is a renovated former engine shed containing office accommodation, a performance venue and nightclub space, bars and dining. The design for the performance venue included black painted, open ceilings with exposed ductwork. Kingspan Insulation's KoolDuct System provided a practical, effective ducting solution. The system weighs only around 15% of equivalent galvanised steel ductwork.

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All the rental and affordable homes in a major development in Peckham feature Passivent's mechanical extract ventilation system (MEV) using a fan per dwelling design. The outright sale units incorporate Passivent Flair MEV ventilation systems. The MEV uses a remotely located central extract fan to remove the stale, moisture laden air from 'wet' rooms (bathrooms and kitchens) through ceiling or wall mounted extracts. Passivent Flair additionally incorporates a stylish Italian designed cooker hood into the MEV system to provide a whole apartment ventilation system.

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A natural ventilation control system from Windowmaster has been specified for the Hadley Learning Community in Telford, a complex 30,000m building combining. The company supplied over 600 motors for the windows, as well as temperature sensors and manual override switches in rooms, all of which are linked to a central control system. The system was developed to exploit the high thermal mass created by the building's structure to ventilate rooms naturally and maintain a comfortable, fresh internal environment. Will Pitt at Faber Maunsell said: 'We needed to comply with the latest government guidance on ventilation in schools as well as meet specific environmental criteria.'

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Glidevale has extended its range of roofing and ventilation solutions to enhance the performance of roofs, walls and floors. The Protect Zytec helps avoid condensation risk in both warm and cold roofs. It has unrestricted use for wind uplift in all exposure conditions in the UK and Ireland and does not generate nuisance noise under wind loading. UV and heat resistant, it can be used as a temporary roof cover, being entirely watertight.

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Glidevale has extended its range of roofing and ventilation solutions to enhance the performance of roofs, walls and floors. The Protect Zytec helps avoid condensation risk in both warm and cold roofs. It has unrestricted use for wind uplift in all exposure conditions in the UK and Ireland and does not generate nuisance noise under wind loading. UV and heat resistant, it can be used as a temporary roof cover, being entirely watertight.

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