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The new Thetford Health Centre is one of the latest project to showcase the Kalwall cladding system. Kalwall, which is available from Stoakes Systems, was specifically chosen because of its unique ability to diffuse daylight and create museum quality light which would provide an enhancing and uplifting ambience for patients.

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The Sierra Luxeon LED Spotlight from Ansell Lighting has been introduced to cater for the growth in external lighting applications. Sierra is said not only to create attractive lighting effcets, but also takes into account the need for energy effciiency and low ccost maintenance in order to minimise the impact on the environment. It also offers the advantages of low temperature operation.

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CA Group, the Durham-based building envelope manufacturer, has built a huge distribution warehouse at Houghton Main in Barnsley, using 46,800m² of Twintherm roof, and 6,900m² of Twintherm cladding. To finish the project, 975m of insulated Therma gutter and 650m of the uninsulated were also used. Low air permeability was accomplished without specialist skills or enhanced detailing, according to Stuart McConnell, the group's roofing technical director: 'The low rating was achieved by attention to detail. CA create as standard 'robust details' for the perimeter of a building which conform to building regulations and make the building incredibly air tight.' Recent environmental concerns have placed air tightness high on the list of concerns for designers and architects. A low permeability rate means more warm air is retained in the building, therefore heating costs and environmental impact are reduced. The air tightness performance of the warehouse is proven by a U value which meets the required building regulation standards. The warehouse, which celebrated its opening with a circus, contains 77 levelling

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A new guide to central battery systems has been published by Cooper Lighting & Security, designed for those involved in specifying emergency lighting for medium or large installations. The 12 page book begins with an outline of the key benefits of using central battery systems and goes on to describe key system features and how automatic testing can help comply with legal obligations. Other sections provide detailed technical specifications of Cooper'

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A new guide to central battery systems has been published by Cooper Lighting & Security, designed for those involved in specifying emergency lighting for medium or large installations. The 12 page book begins with an outline of the key benefits of using central battery systems and goes on to describe key system features and how automatic testing can help comply with legal obligations. Other sections provide detailed technical specifications of Cooper'

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A combination of Linea Rondo plates from Hamilton Litestat, along with the company's Digital Mercury lighting system, have been used in the refurbishment of a luxury art deco apartment in Poole, Dorset. Developed to suit current minimalist trends, the plates feature grid fix and secret screw fixings, and split finishes. The Digital Mercury lighting was built as a bespoke system to achieve different effects in various zones. Hamilton used a multi-zone Linea Rondo accessory plate to programme all the areas with one master controller. Engraved remote controls are used throughout.

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In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its public conveniences, Warwick District Council has retro-fitted five 250mm Glidevale Sunscoop tubular roof lights with light and sun deflectors, and Skyview diffusers to the public toilets at Pageant Gardens. David Medcraft at the council said: 'The centre of Warwick is a conservation area, so we also have to consider the impact aesthetically on the surrounding environment.

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In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its public conveniences, Warwick District Council has retro-fitted five 250mm Glidevale Sunscoop tubular roof lights with light and sun deflectors, and Skyview diffusers to the public toilets at Pageant Gardens. David Medcraft at the council said: 'The centre of Warwick is a conservation area, so we also have to consider the impact aesthetically on the surrounding environment.

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In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its public conveniences, Warwick District Council has retro-fitted five 250mm Glidevale Sunscoop tubular roof lights with light and sun deflectors, and Skyview diffusers to the public toilets at Pageant Gardens. David Medcraft at the council said: 'The centre of Warwick is a conservation area, so we also have to consider the impact aesthetically on the surrounding environment.

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In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its public conveniences, Warwick District Council has retro-fitted five 250mm Glidevale Sunscoop tubular roof lights with light and sun deflectors, and Skyview diffusers to the public toilets at Pageant Gardens. David Medcraft at the council said: 'The centre of Warwick is a conservation area, so we also have to consider the impact aesthetically on the surrounding environment.

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