Housebuilding 2004 @ THE GL@ZINE

Housebuilding 2004 - The Exhibition

Housebuilding 2004 was part of a programme of events in September at the Business Design Centre, forming a new industry-wide initiative promoting all that's new in housebuilding to a dedicated audience.

For the best in housebuilding products, practice and business, whether it's one to one, consultation, conferences or seminars, Housebuilding 2004 had something to offer.

For those who wanted to look up existing suppliers or source new products, Housebuilding 2004 represented one of the year's best specifying and purchasing opportunities - over 100 companies exhibited.

It grouped the major annual housebuilding events - Housing Market Intelligence Conference and launch of the accompanying HMI Report, together with the national Housing Design Awards and some great opportunities to socialise. It aims to become the annual focal point for the industry.

Housing Market Intelligence 2004 - Tuesday 7th September
The Housing Market Intelligence 2004 had the industry's leading experts to provide the all-important signposts needed for business decision makers to plan their strategies and steer their organisations in what are proving to be most testing times.

Alongside the Housing Minister Keith Hill and Kate Barker attendees also heard from Neil Hadden of the Housing Corporation and Peter Johnson the CEO of George Wimpey Plc among many others.

Meanwhile the gathering of top-flight delegates offered the opportunity to discuss critical issues with peers and tap into inspiration and ideas to help focus market positioning in a time of dramatic change for the industry. For full timetable and speakers visit http://www.housingmarketintelligence.com.

Issues being addressed, discussed and debated were:
* Implications of new planning legislation
* Funding affordable housing
* Managing the housebuilding cost drivers
* Meeting Britain's housing needs

The national Housing Design Awards 2004
Winning a Housing Design Award is, in effect, like winning an Oscar- it is the ultimate accolade for housing design.

At HB'04 visitors had the opportunity to examine in detail the entries short-listed for this years national Housing Design Awards, run by ODPM, NHBC, RIBA, and RTPI. Some 60 projects and completed schemes show how forward-thinking housebuilders are embracing the government's design and quality agenda, ranging from small groups of affordable housing to large inner-city developments.

Review of Exhibitors:

Greenwood - Stand M21

Recently announced by Greenwood Airvac is a new range of compact environmental products for new build apartments that do not have space for loft installations and for retro-fitting during refurbishments of older homes. Four new slim Airvac heat recovery units provide full central mechanical ventilation with heat recovery for homes from 380m3 to 720m3 with 70% heat recovery.

Heat Recovery systems
The new range of compact heat recovery units can be mounted in a kitchen cupboard, over a cooker hood or in a loft. The domestic range extends from the MVHR.70, suitable for homes with volume up to 340 m3, through to the MVHR.73 (up to 380 m3), the MVHR.75 (up to 460 m3) and the MVHR.78 (up to 720 m3). All these units achieve heat recovery of 70% from the stale air being pushed out of the house or apartment, and use that heat to temper the incoming filtered air passing through the unit into the home.

All the new Airvac heat recovery units have lightweight aluminium heat exchangers that remain free from risk of corrosion and multiple extract rate settings to control the degree of ventilation. There is also a switch to isolate the supply fan from the heat exchanger so that incoming air is not warmed during the summer.

Cookerhood filters grease
Complementary to the range of heat recovery units is the Airvac CHHR Cookerhood Canopy, a compact stylish unit that allows warm, humid and stale air from the kitchen to be drawn through the hood by the fan in the heat recovery unit. This recovers 70% of the heat from the kitchen air and recycles it into the house by warming incoming air. The extract rate through the cooker hood has two settings from trickle to maximum extract rate. The Airvac CHHR Cookerhood Canopy is fitted with an easily replaceable foam grease filter and a neat illumination lamp.

Compact positive pressure unit
Thermostatically controlled, the Airvac PP2 Positive Pressure Unit that forms part of the new range is designed to fit on to the wall in a hallway or into a cupboard in flats or apartments. With four variable speed settings, it quietly draws filtered air into the home at a constant rate, pressurising the property. The moisture-laden air is then forced out through background ventilation, such as Greenwood window vents.

The PP2 unit operates automatically within the temperature range from 5ºC to 24ºC with a low energy DC motor that is almost silent in operation. Remote low and high temperature over-ride control and a humidistat sensor can be used in conjunction with the PP2 if required. A key advantage is that the unit is quick and easy to install, so reducing labour costs.

More information on Greenwood support and data resources for specifiers, and on the full range of Greenwood products on 0870 900 1880 or at http://www.greenwood.co.uk.

New World Developments - Stand M66

'With a grain as lifelike and warm as timber and all the thermal, durable and security advantages of modern materials', New World Developments new GRP composite doorset Apeer, was launched in London for the first time at Housebuilding '04, at the Business Design Centre on 7th & 8th September.

The Irish door manufacturer says that ithas a door with patent pending features that looks good, feels warm and performs to the most stringent standards. Visitors were able to test and touch real examples of Apeer's eight styles which are manufactured with a matching integral framing unit for perfect fit and aesthetic appeal. Hand-crafted at several stages, all Apeer glazed doors include the patent pending, triple-glazed glass unit and original glass designs by the in-house team. The distinctive moulding or 'pip' detail offers a traditional look and feel.

New World Developments has used its experienced research, production and technical skills to design the visual appeal of timber grains, but combined the durability that the rough and tumble demands of today's urban environment needs. Apeer doors are available in a choice of black, white, blue, green, red, mahogany and light oak finish embedded into the GRP resin. Reinforced with aluminium and wood free, Apeer will not rot, bow, warp, crack, swell or shrink.

Security has been a priority for Apeer's designers and achieving PAS 23 and 24 as well as Secure by Design approval was important. Often a target for thieves, a glazed door can be vulnerable. However the company says that Apeer's triple-glazed unit is impossible to remove externally as it is secured into the door with a patent pending grooved innovation. It also has the added benefit of no unsightly fixings. With a double rebate and a multi point locking mechanism and discreet, unassailable hinges, Apeer's triple construction will prove a sound defence against intruders and a beautiful asset to any discerning home.

Contact: Linda Tomb
Tel: 028 2563 2200
Email: mailto:linda.tomb@nwd.uk.com
Web: http://www.nwd.uk.com

Vent-Axia - Stand M43

Air Minder whole-house heat-recovery ventilation system. Multivac centralised vacuum cleaning system. Vent-Axia's radically new Air Minder range of whole-house heat-recovery ventilation systems and now the Multivac centralised vacuum cleaning systems are setting new high standards for domestic air quality.

Protecting health at home, at work and at leisure; protecting property from the damaging effects of condensation; clearing stale air, creating thermal comfort and protecting the environment -Vent-Axia delivers on all fronts. As technology becomes increasingly important homeowners are finding that they would benefit from greater flexibility.

Tel: 01293 526062
Email: mailto:info@vent-axia.com
Web: http://www.vent-axia.com


Exhibition and Event News October 2004
CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITION LISTINGS CLICK HERE FOR EXHIBITION ARCHIVE Housebuilding 2004 - The Exhibition Housebuilding 2004 was part of a programme of events in September at the Business Design Centre, forming a new industry-wide initiative promoting all that's new in housebuilding to a dedicated audience. For the best in housebuilding products, practice and business, whether it's one to one, consultation, conferences or seminars, Housebuilding 2004 had something to offer. For those who wanted to look up existing suppliers or source new products, Housebuilding 2004 represented one of the year's best specifying and purchasing opportunities - over 100 companies exhibited. It grouped the major annual housebuilding events - Housing Market Intelligence Conference and launch of the accompanying HMI Report, together with the national Housing Design Awards and some great opportunities to socialise. It aims to become the annual focal point for the industry. Housing Market Intelligence 2004 - Tuesday 7th September The Housing Market Intelligence 2004 had the industry's leading experts to provide the all-important signposts needed for business decision makers to plan their strategies and steer their organisations in what are proving to be most testing times. Alongside the Housing Minister Keith Hill and Kate Barker attendees also heard from Neil Hadden of the Housing Corporation and Peter Johnson the CEO of George Wimpey Plc among many others. Meanwhile the gathering of top-flight delegates offered the opportunity to discuss critical issues with peers and tap into inspiration and ideas to help focus market positioning in a time of dramatic change for the industry. For full timetable and speakers visit http://www.housingmarketintelligence.com. Issues being addressed, discussed and debated were: * Implications of new planning legislation * Funding affordable housing * Managing the housebuilding cost drivers * Meeting Britain's housing needs The national Housing Design Awards 2004 Winning a Housing Design Award is, in effect, like winning an Oscar- it is the ultimate accolade for housing design. At HB'04 visitors had the opportunity to examine in detail the entries short-listed for this years national Housing Design Awards, run by ODPM, NHBC, RIBA, and RTPI. Some 60 projects and completed schemes show how forward-thinking housebuilders are embracing the government's design and quality agenda, ranging from small groups of affordable housing to large inner-city developments. Review of Exhibitors: Greenwood - Stand M21 Recently announced by Greenwood Airvac is a new range of compact environmental products for new build apartments that do not have space for loft installations and for retro-fitting during refurbishments of older homes. Four new slim Airvac heat recovery units provide full central mechanical ventilation with heat recovery for homes from 380m3 to 720m3 with 70% heat recovery. Heat Recovery systems The new range of compact heat recovery units can be mounted in a kitchen cupboard, over a cooker hood or in a loft. The domestic range extends from the MVHR.70, suitable for homes with volume up to 340 m3, through to the MVHR.73 (up to 380 m3), the MVHR.75 (up to 460 m3) and the MVHR.78 (up to 720 m3). All these units achieve heat recovery of 70% from the stale air being pushed out of the house or apartment, and use that heat to temper the incoming filtered air passing through the unit into the home. All the new Airvac heat recovery units have lightweight aluminium heat exchangers that remain free from risk of corrosion and multiple extract rate settings to control the degree of ventilation. There is also a switch to isolate the supply fan from the heat exchanger so that incoming air is not warmed during the summer. Cookerhood filters grease Complementary to the range of heat recovery units is the Airvac CHHR Cookerhood Canopy, a compact stylish unit that allows warm, humid and stale air from the kitchen to be drawn through the hood by the fan in the heat recovery unit. This recovers 70% of the heat from the kitchen air and recycles it into the house by warming incoming air. The extract rate through the cooker hood has two settings from trickle to maximum extract rate. The Airvac CHHR Cookerhood Canopy is fitted with an easily replaceable foam grease filter and a neat illumination lamp. Compact positive pressure unit Thermostatically controlled, the Airvac PP2 Positive Pressure Unit that forms part of the new range is designed to fit on to the wall in a hallway or into a cupboard in flats or apartments. With four variable speed settings, it quietly draws filtered air into the home at a constant rate, pressurising the property. The moisture-laden air is then forced out through background ventilation, such as Greenwood window vents. The PP2 unit operates automatically within the temperature range from 5ºC to 24ºC with a low energy DC motor that is almost silent in operation. Remote low and high temperature over-ride control and a humidistat sensor can be used in conjunction with the PP2 if required. A key advantage is that the unit is quick and easy to install, so reducing labour costs. More information on Greenwood support and data resources for specifiers, and on the full range of Greenwood products on 0870 900 1880 or at http://www.greenwood.co.uk. New World Developments - Stand M66 'With a grain as lifelike and warm as timber and all the thermal, durable and security advantages of modern materials', New World Developments new GRP composite doorset Apeer, was launched in London for the first time at Housebuilding '04, at the Business Design Centre on 7th & 8th September. The Irish door manufacturer says that ithas a door with patent pending features that looks good, feels warm and performs to the most stringent standards. Visitors were able to test and touch real examples of Apeer's eight styles which are manufactured with a matching integral framing unit for perfect fit and aesthetic appeal. Hand-crafted at several stages, all Apeer glazed doors include the patent pending, triple-glazed glass unit and original glass designs by the in-house team. The distinctive moulding or 'pip' detail offers a traditional look and feel. New World Developments has used its experienced research, production and technical skills to design the visual appeal of timber grains, but combined the durability that the rough and tumble demands of today's urban environment needs. Apeer doors are available in a choice of black, white, blue, green, red, mahogany and light oak finish embedded into the GRP resin. Reinforced with aluminium and wood free, Apeer will not rot, bow, warp, crack, swell or shrink. Security has been a priority for Apeer's designers and achieving PAS 23 and 24 as well as Secure by Design approval was important. Often a target for thieves, a glazed door can be vulnerable. However the company says that Apeer's triple-glazed unit is impossible to remove externally as it is secured into the door with a patent pending grooved innovation. It also has the added benefit of no unsightly fixings. With a double rebate and a multi point locking mechanism and discreet, unassailable hinges, Apeer's triple construction will prove a sound defence against intruders and a beautiful asset to any discerning home. Contact: Linda Tomb Tel: 028 2563 2200 Email: mailto:linda.tomb@nwd.uk.com Web: http://www.nwd.uk.com Vent-Axia - Stand M43 Air Minder whole-house heat-recovery ventilation system. Multivac centralised vacuum cleaning system. Vent-Axia's radically new Air Minder range of whole-house heat-recovery ventilation systems and now the Multivac centralised vacuum cleaning systems are setting new high standards for domestic air quality. Protecting health at home, at work and at leisure; protecting property from the damaging effects of condensation; clearing stale air, creating thermal comfort and protecting the environment -Vent-Axia delivers on all fronts. As technology becomes increasingly important homeowners are finding that they would benefit from greater flexibility. Tel: 01293 526062 Email: mailto:info@vent-axia.com Web: http://www.vent-axia.com RETURN TO HOME PAGE