Tek announces new screening louvre system
Light weight aluminium louvre screening system made in Britain
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What is brise soleil? An architect’s guide to solar shading
Brise soleil or solar shading is a way to keep buildings cool without mechanical intervention. By shutting out excessive sunlight, it can prevent too much solar gain. How does it work and why is it important? This blog will explain. What is brise soleil? It is an architectural feature on a building that cuts out…
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Mixed Mode Hybrid Ventilation Helps Reduce Carbon and Bills
Architects and M & E consultants are increasingly considering mixed mode hybrid ventilation systems to help deliver sustainability and lower user costs. This blog looks at the types of products for each system and how they can work together. What is mixed mode ventilation? Mixed mode ventilation combines mechanical and natural ventilation. Natural ventilation is…
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What is Natural Ventilation in Buildings?
An architect’s Guide to Passive Airflow Strategies Architects focus on three key areas of design: sustainability, occupant wellbeing and compliance with building regulations. Natural ventilation is becoming a critical strategy in reducing energy while improving indoor air quality. Given the current high energy costs, this is more important than ever, especially in social housing and…
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Peabody Estate – Burridge Gardens, Clapham Junction
Background Peabody‘s St John’s Hill Estate in London is a former 1930s development near Clapham Junction, Wandsworth. Originally the site of a Royal Masonic School, Peabody Estates bought the land in 1934 and built 334 affordable homes for local residents. In 2012, after almost 80 years, these properties were no longer deemed fit for purpose…
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Tek to supply Louvres to BBC’s Tea Factory
Birmingham company Tek Ltd is delighted to be supplying its louvres (Louvred screens and louvred doors) to the new home of the BBC – The Tea Factory in Digbeth, Birmingham. The building is the former Typhoo Tea Factory and is a BREEAM Outstanding project which will be the greenest of all BBC buildings. The redevelopment…
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What is Acoustic Ventilation?
About Acoustic Ventilation Acoustic ventilation is a solution for maintaining indoor air quality while reducing noise pollution. Whether you’re in a residential home, office, school or hospital, acoustic ventilation systems help improve air circulation without compromising on peace and quiet. Why is ventilation important? The Government has been looking into the impact of indoor air…
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Flu cases quadrupled – the importance of natural ventilation
There is no better time to improve ventilation. According to NHS England, the number of hospital patients with flu quadrupled to over 5000 ahead of New Year. The figure is almost 3.5 times higher than the same period last year. One of the reasons for the spread of respiratory viruses is a lack of fresh…
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Thermoregulation a breeze with Tek Louvres
Tek Ltd has supplied a range of louvres for 1000 Discovery Drive. The state-of-the-art building is a 1000 sq ft office and laboratory space occupied by Cambridge University NHS Foundation’s histopathology department. Built by SDC , the building is striking in both appearance and performance with a BREEAM excellent rating. Tek’s EL50 louvres with insulated…
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What is the TM59 Report?
The CIBSE TM59 report or Technical Memorandum 59 is a methodology for assessing overheating in residential buildings. This includes homes, care homes and student halls of residence that are newly built or substantially refurbished. Using dynamic thermal analysis, architects and developers are able to identify areas where internal temperatures could be too high for sustained…
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