Australian Passivhaus Association’s Post

System Five, a 4energy group company, are proud to have been selected by Polyteck Group to be the incumbent service and maintenance provider for Dalston Works a 10-storey development in the London Borough of Hackney that contains 121 residential apartments (privately owned, shared ownership and social rent properties), retail and restaurant space and an integrated flexible workspace. The team that created this award winning project included XCO2, PJCE Civil and Structural Engineers and Ramboll for end client Regal Homes. Built in 2017 on a neglected brownfield site Dalston Works has sustainability at the core of its design which was created by Waugh Thistleton Architects using cross-laminated timber (CLT) which is significantly less carbon-intensive than concrete or steel. For example, Dalston Works weighs a fifth of a concrete building of its size, which reduced the number of deliveries required during construction by 80 per cent. Amongst the many benefits of CLT is wood’s superior thermal insulation qualities, it can save heating and cooling expenses and increase building energy efficiency. Engineers from System Five’s Service team will visit Dalston Works at least twice a year to ensure that their Trend Control Systems based BEMS is operating at peak efficiency. Photographs courtesy of Waugh Thistleton Architects #timber #sustainability #sustainablebuilding #CLT #SustainableDesign #builtenvironment #commerialrealestate #energyefficiency #energymanagement #service #maintenance #bems

System Five, a 4energy group company, are proud to have been selected by Polyteck Group to be the incumbent service and maintenance provider for Dalston Works a 10-storey development in the London Borough of Hackney that contains 121 residential apartments (privately owned, shared ownership and social rent properties), retail and restaurant space and an integrated flexible workspace. The team that created this award winning project included XCO2, PJCE Civil and Structural Engineers and Ramboll for end client Regal Homes. Built in 2017 on a neglected brownfield site Dalston Works has sustainability at the core of its design which was created by Waugh Thistleton Architects using cross-laminated timber (CLT) which is significantly less carbon-intensive than concrete or steel. For example, Dalston Works weighs a fifth of a concrete building of its size, which reduced the number of deliveries required during construction by 80 per cent. Amongst the many benefits of CLT is wood’s superior thermal insulation qualities, it can save heating and cooling expenses and increase building energy efficiency. Engineers from System Five’s Service team will visit Dalston Works at least twice a year to ensure that their Trend Control Systems based BEMS is operating at peak efficiency. Photographs courtesy of Waugh Thistleton Architects #timber #sustainability #sustainablebuilding #CLT #SustainableDesign #builtenvironment #commerialrealestate #energyefficiency #energymanagement #service #maintenance #bems

Airtight construction in Australia - what architects need to know Part1: It is great to see that the latest Australian construction code NCC2022 is talking about topics like air barriers, airtightness, limiting unintended air in/ex-filtration and door blower testing. Airtightness is an important step to increase occupant comfort and reduce energy losses and condensation risk. Buuuuuuut ....the NCC2022 targets for building envelope sealing (10ACH @ 50Pa) have NOT been raised at all. Compared with international best practice, that`s still embarrassingly low. Precious heat/cool energy is wasted with such leaky buildings. There is room for improvement! Dare to be better than code. Don`t be discouraged to by disbelievers or the uninformed. One should not be under the illusion that a building is ever 100% airtight. We do not need to build spaceships for use in outer space. The Passivhaus Standard targets an appropriate and achievable level of airtightness of 0.6ACH @50Pa.

Can we learn from the RAAC crisis for future designs and buildings? Alex Lynes of Webb Yates Engineers considers how we design with the future in mind in this article...

On Friday, I found myself in the vibrant town of #Leeton, NSW, rallying behind the dedicated crew from Dahlsens Building Centres Pty Ltd Deniliquin as they spearheaded a Biax Foundations slab installation for Precise Build Pty Ltd. This endeavour was crucial as it aimed to construct much-needed community housing for the local populace. Crafted to perfection, the Biax 500 slab, meticulously designed by Glenn Saddler of Associated Civil and Mechanical Engineering, was tailored to meet the demanding AHD levels required for the project's success. With precision and expertise, the local concrete maestro, Ben of Master Crete Australia, and his adept assistant, Patrick, seamlessly maneuvered through the tasks. Together, they orchestrated a flawless execution, ensuring the completion of the project before the scorching sun reached its peak, thus exemplifying dedication and professionalism at its finest. Jim Prior Matthew Holloway Chris London Graham Whittaker #austalianowned #australianmade #australianmanufacturing #biax #BiaxFoundations #biaxpods #builders #building #buildingandconstruction #buildingconstruction #buildingindustry #buildingmaterials #buildingproducts #Commericalconstruction #concrete #concreteconstruction #concreteslab #construction #constructionindustry #constructionupdate #constuctionsolutions #consulting #design #disruptor #droneinspection #engineers #environment #execution #experience #foundations #future #gamechanger #Hollowaygroup #homebuilding #impactthatmatters #industrial #innovation #jobssites #leaders #manufacturing #nextgenerationslabs #opportunity #planning #positiveimpact #productivity #projects #quality #recycledmaterials #recycledplastic #residentalconstruction #residentalhomes #safety #share #stackable #sustainability #sustainable #sustainablebuilding #sustainablefoundationoption #teamwork #technology #testing #thefutureofresidentalfoundations #work

Construction is now underway at the former Bellgrove Hotel in Glasgow's East End. Led by CCG on behalf of Wheatley Group, the former 1930s B-listed Bellgrove Hotel in the Gallowgate is being transformed into 14 mid-market rent homes, with a further 56 new build flats constructed on adjoining land. The homes' space heating and hot water requirements will be served by an innovative ground-source heat pump system from Kensa Group whilst the new build dwellings will be constructed using CCG's enhanced, closed panel 'iQ' Timber System to deliver inherent thermal performance and minimal heat loss to further support a reduction in energy demand and emissions arising from operational energy sources. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ey8YPd_e CCG. 50 Years of #BuildingFutures Collective Architecture G3 Consulting Engineers Ltd. Hawthorne Boyle Ltd Carbon Futures Arc Tech (Scotland) Ltd Arc-Tech MU Ltd NBM CONSTRUCTION COST CONSULTANTS LIMITED #construction #constructionindustry #builtenvironment #builtheritage #conservation #architecture #architecturedesign #regeneration #urbanregeneration #design #planning #lowcarbon #heatpump #offsiteconstruction #timberframe #housing #morehomes #Glasgow #Glasgowcity

What does the construction industry need to learn from the RAAC crisis for our future designs and buildings? Alex Lynes of Webb Yates Engineers considers how we design with the future in mind in this article

Prefabrication, with its enticing blend of controlled environments and efficiency, captivates architects and construction visionaries alike. Yet, persistent barriers suggest that it’s poised to remain a relatively small percentage of total construction spend. Do you agree? https://lnkd.in/eWnURGkR #Construction #Prefab #PrefabConstruction

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? Concrete is not only strong but also 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁! It can withstand temperatures up to 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎°𝗖 (𝟏,𝟖𝟑𝟐°𝗙), making it a perfect material for buildings in fire-prone areas. This remarkable feature adds an extra layer of safety to modern construction projects. #ConcreteFacts #FireResistant #ConstructionMaterials #BuildingSafety #CivilEngineering #SustainableConstruction #EngineeringInnovation #SRACertifications #ConstructionSafety

Are you a commercial property owner or manager? check out our recent blog post Maximising Building Lifespan: How Structural Engineers Can Save You Money. https://lnkd.in/e2Qa_qxT #structuralengineer #buildinglifespan #commercialproperty