Climate: sustainable architecture
One of two Core Curriculum topics featured this month, our quartet of Providers showcased here ably demonstrates the variety of subject matter that falls within this subject heading.
An introduction and overview of rainwater harvesting that examines environmental considerations, managing rainwater, advantages and applications, hygiene and use, together with design issues.
Wilo (UK) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for heating, air conditioning, and cooling technology, as well as rainwater harvesting systems. Wilo systems set global standards for efficiency and technical performance, with high efficiency solutions for all applications in all segments.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 30 minutes
Polyurethane Spray Foam is used extensively in Europe and North America, where it is a popular material with many varied applications. Demand for energy savings and reduced carbon emissions mean that Polyurethane Spray Foam is starting to be considered as a viable option over other conventional insulation systems. This presentation compares the benefits of Polyurethane Spray Foam over other traditional insulation materials, typical problems associated with poor or incorrect insulation, defects which can arise through time, impact of air tightness, cost considerations, energy performance and case studies.
BASF Polyurethanes UK manufactures and markets polyurethane systems in the UK. It is part of BASF ‘The Chemical Company’, producing intelligent system solutions and high value products for a number of industries globally.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This 40-45 minute presentation provides an understanding of high pressure laminate (HPL) and the technical and aesthetic differences between standard decorative HPL and Real Wood Veneer HPL, veneer slicing methods and effects, matching of veneer and utilisation, engineered veneer, production processes for Realwood HPL, finishes available and their uses and limitations, bonding advice and cleaning and maintenance
Woodlam (UK) is Britain’s only manufacturer of Realwood Veneer HPL. It has over 25 years’ experience in the field, from selection of veneer and veneer preparation, to construction and pressing into a true High Pressure Laminate containing and featuring Real Wood Veneer. Woodlam provides full UK technical back up and next-day sample delivery.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes
This seminar looks at the term ‘sustainability’ and how it can be assessed within building design with reference to the Code for Sustainable Homes. Timber windows are then discussed in detail, examining both embodied energy and energy efficiency over the product's lifespan, through full life-cycle analysis. Various high performance window designs are examined and compared for optimal sustainable benefits and environmental impacts.
NorDan UK supplies high performance, energy saving and sustainable windows and doors, made from PEFC certified timber and incorporating aluminium cladding. Whole window U-values are from as low as 0.7 W/m2K with the NTech 0.7 range. A range of products also has ‘Secured by Design’ accreditation, the initiative supporting the principles of reducing crime via the use of effective design.
Approximate duration excluding questions: 45 minutes