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…
DetailsBackground 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…
DetailsBirmingham 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…
DetailsAbout 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…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsTek 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsTek Ltd has welcomed the World Ventil8 Day initiative that takes place on 8th November each year. It is a fairly new event that started three years ago and aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation for indoor health quality. This year’s theme – Enabling Action – aims to provide the impetus for…
DetailsTek Ltd, specialists in acoustic enclosures, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Wates on the redevelopment of Rose Gardens, Feltham. The scheme, erecting 3 new Class C residential units, provides 42 new affordable and sustainable homes that focus on low-energy, greener solutions. This is in line with Hounslow Council’s plans to reduce carbon emissions…
DetailsTek Ltd, a respected provider of customised residential, acoustic, natural ventilation, louvres and grilles, is pleased to announce the relocation of its offices and factory to a new facility. The move is designed to support the company’s growth and create an enhanced working space for staff, fostering a better environment to innovate and respond to…
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