Airflow helps to deliver innovative Ecohouse project

Sustainability Tue, Mar 22, 2016 5:26 PM

Airflow helps to deliver innovative Ecohouse project

Airflow’s Duplexvent DV150SE Ventilation with Heat Recovery unit and Airflex Pro “zero leakage” ducting has been installed at the Mark Group EcoHouse, a world leading showcase built as part of a Creative Energy Homes Project at the University of Nottingham.

The EcoHouse has been created to show how energy saving measures can reduce energy bills, reduce carbon emissions and provide a more comfortable living environment.

The Creative Energy Homes project is made up of seven energy-efficient homes constructed near the University Department of Architecture and Built Environment. All have been designed and constructed to incorporate varying degrees of innovation and flexibility to allow testing of different aspects of modern methods of construction and sustainable/renewable energy technologies.

The homes provide students from the department with the opportunity to be involved with the design, construction and research elements of live, low carbon housing projects funded by leading industrial partners.

The Mark Group EcoHouse includes several of Mark Groups key products: solar PV, solar hot water, loft insulation, steel/timber frame Insulation, external wall insulation and air source heat pumps. Plus, it includes other energy reducing measures such as rainwater harvesting, efficient radiators and efficient lighting systems.

Airflows Duplexvent DV150 SE Passive House approved MVHR unit was selected for the EcoHouse due to its excellent thermal efficiency of 90% and as it’s designed to provide both essential ventilation and to save money through its intelligent, cost effective and eco-friendly heat recovery system. DV150 SE is also controlled by an intelligent, digital control display, with eight speed settings, filter condition alert and inputs from optional external sensors, such as humidity and CO2 for energy efficient on-demand heating control.

In addition, Airflow’s BRE approved Airflex Pro ducting has been incorporated as it will minimize the risk of air leakages, ensuring the property reaps the full benefit of improved air quality provided by the heat recovery unit. Furthermore, its high crushability factor of 16 kN/m2 means airflow can be maintained through the tightest of spaces, without any loss of system pressure.

“We are delighted to have been selected to participate in the Mark Group EcoHouse,” commented John Kelly, Marketing Manager at Airflow. “Through our investment with them and the University of Nottingham, we hope to enable further research into understanding ventilation behavior and energy saving methods of construction and low carbon design.”

In association with Airflow Developments Ltd


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