BBS Environmental e-Newsletter

Posted on 19-4-2010 2:14 pm

April 2010

NIBE Fighter Exhaust Air Source Heat Pumps and SAP

Recent testing of the performance of the NIBE 205 and 360 Fighter Exhaust Air heat pumps, through Appendix Q, has impacted on the SAP results and therefore the choice of NIBE to install. 

The current performance of the Fighter 205 indicates that unless it is installed with underfloor heating in screed it is difficult to achieve Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.  The Fighter 360 performs well, again better when combined with underfloor heating, and remains an option for achieving Code Level 3 in appropriate circumstances.

Please click here for the summary of SAP trials for the NIBE 205 & 306 Fighter units.

Always check with your NIBE specifier/installer which model is appropriate.


SMARTWaste

SMARTWaste Plan is a free tool that has been developed by BRE to help the industry prepare, implement and review SWMPs in full compliance with the legal requirements. It can also be used to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes mandatory requirement for waste.

SMARTWaste Plan takes you through a step by step approach for your SWMP making it easy and user friendly. It also includes an optional integrated waste measurement tool (an updated and improved version of SMARTStart) to help you measure waste on your projects.   Extra services on SMARTWaste Plan and consultancy are also available at further cost.
For more information, please click here.


RIBA London Awards

We are pleased to announce that Baden Powell Close, a scheme of 12 houses and 2 bungalows, designed by Peter Barber Architects Ltd and developed by Kier Partnership Homes has been shortlisted for the RIBA London Awards 2010.  BBS provided EcoHomes consultancy for this scheme which achieved a VERY GOOD certification.

The annual RIBA Awards are given for buildings that have high architectural standards and make a substantial contribution to the local environment. The RIBA London Awards are given to buildings in the capital region that are of a high standard and demonstrate excellence.

The final award winners will be announced at a ceremony that will take place at St Martin-in-the-Fields London, an award winner in 2009 by Eric Parry Architects, on the 20th May 2010.

For more information, please click here.

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