LEDs

LEDs have been around for decades however it is only in the past few years that they have come to be produced in a manner that gives white light. They can be a fantastic way for lighting up an area. Their application up to now is principally to be found in multi light or beam light formats.

The reason behind this is the level of light from one single LED is for the most part not hectic. Continue reading

Combined Heat and Power

For many years now there have been major industrial plants using the by product of heat generated by their machines to provide space heating for their premesis. Some have harnessed this heat and used it to create electricity, much like many of our fuel burning power stations.

Some went a step further and installed generators to create their own electricity and used the heat from this process to carry out other functions in their factories.

Domestic and Small Business

There is a trial in operation in Ireland at present where Continue reading

Heat Recovery Ventilation Explained

How does Heat Recovery Ventilation Work?

The main issue with traditional ventilation was heat loss. To bring fresh air into a room you opened a door, window, vent or you switched on an electric ventilation fan. With these, fresh air was permitted to enter the room and stale air went out taking with it a portion of the heat from the room.

Heat Recovery Ventilation allows a room to be ventilated but Continue reading

Energy Focused Architectural Design

When a client visits an architect they should present an outline of the builing they wish see on print. Often people will have features and room sizes in mind but there is also a lot more to think about if you want the architect to design a building that is functional, beautiful and cost effective to inhabit.

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