We’ve spent some time crunching the numbers and while we’re not sharing them here, not yet anyway (we want them to be independently verified first) we did want to talk about carbon in aluminium in general.
There is a perfect storm on the horizon if you’re building a home or a residential developer, that is likely to add both delays and significant cost. And it all comes down to proper, demonstrable design and performance in an area under increased scrutiny.
A ventilation system with poor acoustic insulation and significant sound transfer might be the final note in a symphony that’s one ‘movement’ too far, and ruin your hearing.
Read about how fresh air improves productivity and your bottom line in an article which explains how the most instantaneous boost to productivity, might also be the easiest.
Not all aluminium is the same and knowing where the aluminium in your louvres comes from can have a big impact on the planet, and the sustainability credentials of your building.
In this article we explore the role of ventilation in respiratory health and how asthma sufferers can benefit from making sure they live in well-ventilated spaces.
Humidity and temperature have an interdependent relationship which can greatly impact the indoor environment to the extent it affects both occupant and building health.
There seems to be a general acceptance that as long as buildings meet the magic number for ventilation, everything will be ok. We don't think that's true.