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Staffordshire-based ceilings specialist Hunter Douglas met one of its biggest ever ceiling challenge at ExCel, the international conference centre in London Docklands, when it provided 20,000m² of it's Luxalon ceiling systems. An Open Cell 50E system was used for the high level main concourse and retail units, while the cafe areas were fitted with an Open Cell T-15 ceiling. Additionally, 5,000m² of aluminium panels from the 300C range are fitted above the main concourse, while the balcony breakout conference rooms -feature 7,300m² of tile ceiling.

Façades from Hunter Douglas are being used to complete Phase 3 of the Malvern Hill Science Park development. The architectural manufacturer has supplied a full range of products to complement the building's eco-friendly design. More than 1,800m² of its Sandwich Wall HP+ is being integrated with windows, doors and more than 400m² of louvres to create a building that is protected from solar glare and heat gain in the summer, while retaining heat during the winter. The wall can be installed from the top of the building downwards, which allows scaffolding to be struck as work proceeds. Solar-powered, hydraulic sun tracking brise soleil is being used to provide protection to the south facing façade, with the vertical blades able to follow the path of the sun, and the integrated façade also combines with the use of natural ground water to heat and cool the building.

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