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Net zero energy achieved for eco-building
Idealair, the new company bringing additional synergies to Elta Group’s ventilation expertise, has manufactured bespoke triangular louvres for a new net zero energy eco community hall in Cheltenham.
Edward Meridith from Bloor Homes comments “The hall has been designed and constructed taking all facets of its environmental impact into account, both during its construction and the materials used as well as for the future and its day to day running. The net zero energy eco building will generate more than enough to balance the building’s power demands - making it the most up to date hall in the country.”
The eco building, on the 124 home development at Stoke Orchard, is on the former Coal Research Establishment site on the western fringes of the Cotswolds as a central hub for the community. Owned by the parish council the building will feature a community shop and drop in café. It will generate enough power throughout the day through photovoltaic solar panels to completely cancel out any additional power requirements. As a net zero carbon building, any electricity that is not instantly required goes back into the grid. Built with sustainable building techniques, it will be able to minimise its use of energy thanks to thick walls, insulation and other energy efficient materials and fittings.
Production of the louvres, functioning parts of the ducting within the dormer rods of the building for its HVAC system, required specialist knowledge and manufacturing equipment in order to determine and produce the correct angles involved. UK manufacturer Idealair were recommended to main contractor Bloor Homes for the project for their bespoke capabilities and lead times, whilst also assisting the reduction of the builds carbon footprint by negating the need to use imported product and supporting the British construction industry as a whole.
In addition to the bespoke product variations such as those produced for Stoke Orchard Community Centre Idealair offer a standard range of stocked product, normally available for next day delivery. All Idealair louvres are designed and manufactured in house in order to maintain the highest and most consistent level of quality