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Lossnay DC heat recovery ventilation: Mitsubishi Electric demonstrates how its residential heating and ventilation equipment can help satisfy the need for low carbon buildings

(05/03/2010)

Mitsubishi Electric has presented at the Ecobuild 10 Exhibition how its range of residential heating, ventilation and power generation equipment can help satisfy the need for low carbon buildings and help homeowners earn income by capitalising on Government schemes. On display at the company’s stand was the Ecodan® air source heat pump range which is proven to lower emissions over gas boilers by up to 50 per cent and running costs by around 30 per cent as well. Mitsubishi Electric is now taki... [more]

Loo of the Year Award: Eden Project wins national Loo of the Year Award for the high standards of its washrooms

(23/02/2010)

The Loo of the Year Award scheme, run by the British Toilet Association, recognises the best ‘away from home’ toilets in locations ranging from supermarkets to service stations. The Eden Project, with its 245 rainwater harvesting toilets, has won a national Loo of the Year Award for the high standards of its washrooms. Judged on a surprise visit by an inspector, Eden’s facilities were given the maximum five-star rating for the seventh consecutive year and scooped a prize in the Leisure catego... [more]

Little Wenlock Classic: Homeowners install woodburning stoves to gain independence from the fuel network and guarantee warmth in their homes

(15/01/2010)

The UK has undergone something of a renaissance in woodburning over recent years, and the trend for installing a woodburner, as opposed to just an open fire, is testament to the fact that people are looking for an efficient and green addition to their regular heating. AGA Stoves, part of the AGA Rangemaster Group, has seen a huge increase of 300% in sales of its woodburning stoves over the last two years thanks to the exceptionally cold winters. And as the UK shivers under the latest blanke... [more]

Lb3: Laufen's latest Bathroom Culture brochure presents complete portfolio of bathroom and sanitaryware products

(13/01/2010)

Laufen is launching its latest product brochure – Bathroom Culture. In full-colour throughout, the brochure has 260 pages packed with full details on the manufacturer’s complete portfolio of products. The room-set photography used throughout shows the product ranges at their best, spread over double pages to make the brochure simple to navigate. Highlights of the Bathroom Culture brochure include some old favourites and new additions, including Living by Laufen, one of the manufacturer’s clas... [more]

Life Cycle Cost software: Life Cycle Cost software calculates the specific cost for filters to reduce energy costs

(28/12/2009)

Expenses associated with building ventilation tend to be substantial and air filters are the only system component that can be changed at reasonable cost. Property owners and facility management firms are well aware that reducing the energy consumption of buildings will help improve the overall greenness of their portfolio. Selecting the right air filters for their air handling systems is one way to save energy. The typical energy cost of air filters, as a percentage of the total ventilation... [more]

Low Profile Semi-Integrated Waste: Franke introduces shallower Low Profile Semi-Integrated Waste and Hygienic Overflow for its sinks

(19/11/2009)

Franke has introduced a new shallower Low Profile Semi-Integrated Waste and Hygienic Overflow for its sinks. The new Low Profile Semi-Integrated Waste, with a reduced depth and a solid stainless steel plug, saves space in your cabinet below for all your cleaning products. The stainless steel material is resistant to all standard household chemicals so remains looking perfectly pristine after years of service. The new Hygienic Overflow increases cleanliness in your kitchen. The detachable p... [more]