exterior of building with Tek natural acoustic ventilation

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…

Residential vents at Clapham Junction

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…

1000 Discovery Drive, Cambridge where Tek Ltd's natural vents are used on the windows

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…

natural ventilation wall stack

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…