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Restoration style

The refurbishment of Earlham Hall, Norfolk

IN THIS ISSUE Worth the pane? The natural Look east Triple glazing’s benefits alternative Focus on East Anglia Region examined Sustainability in building

The magazine of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Issue 110 Summer 2014 ISSN 1361-326X £5.00 AT magazine In this issue AT magazine is published by The Chartered Instute of 4 Restoration style Architectural Technologists Toni Page MCIAT on the 397 City Road London 4 refurbishment of Earlham EC1V 1NH UK Hall, Norfolk. Tel. +44(0)20 7278 2206 Fax. +44(0)20 7837 3194 [email protected] 7 Urban green www.ciat.org.uk infrastructure Architecture and planning’s ISSN 1361-326X role in ‘greening the city’. Chief Executive Francesca Berriman MBE 10 Worth the pane? Paul Hicks ACIAT Editor 7 examines triple glazing. Hugh Morrison [email protected] 14 Natural alternative Advertising Prof. Tom Woolley on [email protected] natural building materials Copy deadline for next edition 18 July for Autumn edition. 16 Insulating solid Published 22 September. masonry walls 2013 Student Award Advertising deadline for 14 feature next edition Orders must be placed by 29 August. 21 Construction

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2 Issue 110 Summer 2014 Editor’s foreword

Architectural Technology professionals must always be looking to the future, but should also apply their knowledge to the past.

ay the words ‘Architectural technology, but they should also Members work in the UK, are also uniquely Technology’ and for many be aware of how it can be applied can take an placed geographically to take Speople this will conjure up to the buildings of the past. advantage of the energy-efficient visions of gleaming new buildings existing retrofitting boom. and ultra-modern design. During Instead of replacing our existing building the boom years of the last decade infrastructure and architecture, and allow it This issue looks at a number of this was very much the public face conservation, refurbishment and to evolve in cases in point. On page 4, you of architecture, with glossy, high- retro-fitting are highly skilled ways an exciting can read about Toni Page profile newbuild projects in the of applying contemporary MCIAT’s work on the news every time you opened an Architectural Technology − and way refurbishment of Earlham Hall, architectural magazine. therefore an area well suited to Norfolk. On page 14, Professor CIAT members. AT professionals Tom Woolley examines how Much has changed since the are innovators and can take an traditional building materials and downturn of 2008. High-tech existing building and allow it to know-how can be used in today’s newbuild projects are not as much evolve in an exciting way best projects to achieve high- in evidence as they once were. suited for those who will enjoy the performance results. On page 16, This does not mean, however, that project and those within the James Daw looks at the the skills of Architectural surrounding environment. retrofitting of insulation to solid Technology professionals are no masonry walls. longer required. Architectural It is often said that the UK has the Technology is a highly versatile oldest and possibly least energy Regards discipline. AT professionals are efficient housing stock in Europe, Hugh Morrison always looking ahead to new so members, the majority of whom Editor Make the past your future... The CIAT Conservation Register

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Issue 110 Summer 2014 3 CONSERVATION Restoration style

Earlham Hall in Norfolk, a grade II* listed building of historic importance had fallen into considerable disrepair and posed major difficulties for conservationists. Toni Page MCIAT, Chartered Architectural Technologist and Accredited Conservationist, took on the challenge of its refurbishment.

The south elevation after works were completed. Compare with image on page 6.

y colleagues and I at R H poor maintenance and services the Cornwallis family from 1594 to 1608; Partnership Architects were requiring updating to 21st century and by the Hobarts from 1608 to 1616. Mdelighted to be involved in the standards. One of these families is thought to be refurbishment of the grade II* listed responsible for building the house which Earlham Hall in Norwich owned by the The building is of national importance as forms the core of the present hall. The University of East Anglia. Construction an historic building dating from the late house appears to have been extensively works commenced in June 2012 and sixteenth century and is of social remodelled in the 1640s giving the hall were completed in March 2013. significance as the former residence of its essential form of a substantial east- locally important figures, through its west range with cross wings. The building Quaker connections and association with the well-known prison reformer, In 1657 the estate was acquired by the Earlham Hall stands in parkland at the Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845). Waller family and in 1682 it passed to western fringes of the city of Norwich, Waller Bacon, son of Francis Bacon. immediately to the north of the History and context Changes may have been made to the University of East Anglia. The building is house during this period and during the owned and operated by the University of The manor of Earlham passed rapidly ownership of Waller Bacon’s son, East Anglia. It is grade II* listed and was through the hands of a number of Edward, up until his death in 1786 after in need of refurbishment to make it families in the late sixteenth and early which the estate passed to a nephew, functional for use by the UEA school of seventeenth century. It was held by the Bacon Frank, who leased the hall and law whilst addressing structural issues, Downes family from 1571 until 1594; by grounds to the Gurney family.

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John Gurney was a prominent local roofing and weatherings, causing water head of the second floor windows which businessman and Quaker. He and his ingress. Particular areas of concern had no through bonding or integrity and wife Elizabeth were associated with identified were; comprised an outer, untied brick facing, some of the leading thinkers and an applied inner leaf supporting the reformers of the period. The Gurney
the pier at ground floor level whose timbers of the parapet gutter and a core family moved to Earlham Hall permanently foundations had failed and forced the of original walling incorporating a rotted in 1786 and, in an unusual arrangement, closure of the building former wallplate, rafter ends and the remained as tenants of the Frank family bearing of the principal second floor until 1924. During their tenancy
the south elevation, second floor and beams. Above this mixed construction numerous changes to the hall and roof structure of the main range the centre gable had been constructed grounds were made right up to the early roofs and rainwater disposal generally in 1910-15 adding approximately four years of the twentieth century when a tons of brickwork to the south elevation billiard room was added to the north
the north gables and bressumer of the main range. west and a dining room to the north beams over the bays to the north east. Dutch gables were added to the elevation of the east and west wings It was necessary to dismantle the centre south façade and the rose garden and gable and re-build the south elevation rock gardens formed in the grounds to
poor services and fittings above the first floor windows. The the south and east of the hall. masonry was dismantled course-by-
presence of asbestos course and each brick marked for Fabrication method, phases and re-building in the same location. 95% of interventions The work to be carried out had the the bricks were re-used and the mortars objective of repairing the building fabric carefully matched to the existing to Earlham Hall is constructed and putting the building in good order reflect the campaigns of previous repairs predominantly of brickwork, with some such that it could, in future, be managed and additions. The dismantling revealed knapped flint, flint cobble panels and red under a routine, regular maintenance a marked brick at the head of the jamb brick dressings, below plain and pantiled regime. Services and facilities have of one of the first floor windows. The roofs. Early brickwork exists on the been upgraded to current standards and brick is scored with a pentangle and the south and west elevations. The bricks include lecture capture AV installations. numerals 666. This may have been a are long and narrow approx. 230x50- A platform lift and internal ramps enable protective curse added by the mason. A 55x110mm in size. Flints are knapped to access for all to the maximum amount of likely date for this would be the 1640s a flush face and randomly bedded and accommodation. Intrusive modern when East Anglia was embroiled in sized, not coursed, in the earliest work. elements have been removed and religious conflict and witch hunts; a There are the remains of a moulded historic fabric revealed and conserved, period when opposing beliefs could brick cornice and plinth capping to the where possible. A new entrance at the readily be equated to heresy or evil. west elevation, assumed to be of the east and link to University Drive via the 1642 north extension. Exemplar site provides a fitting Having dismantled the south gable the approach and reception for the Law second floor beams and principal roof The works School. timbers were repaired using resin techniques to reduce the extent of loss Works of maintenance, fire or damage to the historic fabric. compartmentation and piece-meal The brick is scored Common rafters and roof timbers were additions/alterations to services have repaired in oak or matching timbers been carried out since the building was with a pentangle using traditional carpentry techniques. purchased by Norwich City Council in and the numerals Beams below the north gable of the east 1925 through successive roles as a and west wings, east wing second floor library, maternity hospital, nursery 666. This may have and at cellar level were also repaired school and by the University. These been a protective using resin techniques. Lintols above works were carried out while the building several second floor windows to main was occupied resulting in routing curse added by the elevations were replaced and dormers modern services, externally and mason. reconstructed and lined to reduce heat internally, across architectural and loss. historic features and surface mounting of fittings. Repairs The second floor south elevation windows, originally full width double These installations and physical A large proportion of the works hung sashes, had been subdivided and adaptations were visually intrusive and consisted of structural repairs to the poor quality casements installed. The obscured historic fabric. Through these timber framing of the main south range. frames have been repaired or replaced, works the building had, by degrees, Concerns were raised in the initial according to condition, and casements been degraded and diminished. In condition survey in November 2010 and similarly repaired and weather stripped. addition to the modern alterations further investigations were included All windows and doors have been vegetation had been allowed to grow within the tendered works. The results repaired and draught-stripped to over all the external elevations showed that above the first floor improve thermal performance. Roofs damaging masonry, retaining damp and windows successive alterations and re- and suspended ground floors have been promoting rot and decay. An external fire facing had been carried out resulting in cleaned out and new insulation installed, escape stair had facilitated access to the a band of walling from this level through similarly, and the voids above and below roofs by thieves who stripped lead the second floor zone and up to the provided with ventilation.

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The building services have been Underfloor insulation was also to provide a distinction between new extensively renewed, improved and introduced where voids existed below and old construction. The glazed roof rationalised and the UEA district heating timber floors with ventilation. The new construction provides lots of natural day main extended to serve the Hall, and the build east entrance elements (walls, lighting and makes for an exciting space outbuildings in future phases, further roof, slab) all conformed to the current for users and visitors alike. reducing energy usage. Low energy building regulation thermal lighting and automatic controls have requirements. The building is now completed with the been installed and point of use water school of law having moved in during heating utilised. The combined drainage New build March 2014.The whole team worked system has been renewed and separated very hard to achieve repairs that are with surface water now taken to The new entrance was designed to sympathetic and maintain historic soakaways, reducing the load on the provide both means of vertical access integrity whilst ensuring that building will foul system. being DDA compliant whilst also be around for some years to come. The providing a grander entrance more initial feedback has been very positive befitting an institution. It uses zinc from the users. Many thanks go to my New roofs were cladding to provide a low maintenance conservation team colleagues, Helen solution with a robust finish, and a Axworthy and Ian Taylor. installed with a contrasting whilst sympathetic material vented insulated deck

The external fire escape has been removed and fire compartmentation, protection and detection systems upgraded internally with automatic closing devices to doors and secondary protection to glazing on escape routes. A fire protected glazed screen has been installed through the main range at ground floor level to protect the escape route from the main stair.

Consideration was also given to the thermal performance of the building wherever possible and to comply with building regulations. Where the opportunity existed to re-roof, new roofs were installed with a vented insulated deck or warm roof construction. Window repairs were carried out and thermal improvement made via new brush seals.

New east entrance stair Top: new glazed fire screen on ground floor. Below: south elevation before work.

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Urban green infrastructure

Green spaces, water and other natural features which can be incorporated into overall design schemes have overwhelmingly positive benefits for both individual and environmental well being, writes Dr Jonathan Wentworth of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

rban green infrastructure is a becoming more densely populated. This mental health and the quality of network of green spaces, water is often at the cost of green space 3,4, community life.9 Researchers have Uand other natural features within loss of which is associated with risks to observed a link between increasing urban areas. A green infrastructure human health that are greatest in urbanisation and psychosis or approach uses natural processes to deprived areas. This article outlines the depression;10,11 living closer to urban deliver multiple functions, such as evidence for how green infrastructure green spaces is also associated with reducing the risk of flooding and cooling may help to address these problems, lower mental distress.5,12-14. high urban temperatures. This article and examines the issues raised by green summarises research evidence of the infrastructure delivery. However, such observations may not effectiveness of green infrastructure, and indicate a causal relationship and could challenges to its implementation. Health and wellbeing benefits be explained by other factors. For example, socially deprived areas Green and grey infrastructure There is evidence that access to green typically have low levels of green space. spaces can provide health benefits, One study aimed to reduce the problem Familiar urban infrastructure such as through improved mental wellbeing and of confounding factors by studying the roads, sewer systems and storm drains levels of physical activity, reduced same 10,000 people over 18 years. is known as ‘grey infrastructure’. Such exposure to pollution and high urban conventional infrastructure often uses temperatures.5-7 For example, the NHS It concluded that living in an area with engineered solutions typically designed is increasing green space on its estates high levels of green space led to a for a single function. ‘Green infrastructure’, through the NHS Forest Project, which decrease in mental distress compared includes parks, playing fields, private will plant 1.3 million trees by 2015.8 with living in areas with little green gardens, allotments, green roofs and space, once factors such as age, gender walls, and cemeteries. The term refers to However, there are many factors that and income have been statistically ecological processes rather than colour, affect human health and wellbeing, of accounted for. Experimental evidence so includes sustainable urban drainage which access to green space is just one. suggests that spending time in green systems, wetlands, rivers and canals, It is usually not practical to conduct space, or simply having views of nature, which are also sometimes referred to as experiments to test the effects of green can improve reported mood, self-esteem ‘blue’ infrastructure. space on health, so researchers often and concentration, and treat stress and rely on observations. As a result, the mental health disorders.17-19 These Green spaces in cities are not new, for evidence is statistically less certain than benefits have been shown to occur over example urban parks were implemented would be expected for medical very short exposure periods to green widely by the Victorians, but ways of treatments. space, for example, five minutes.20 incorporating green infrastructure into modern urban design are still being Mental Health and wellbeing However, indirect benefits can also come explored. 80% of the UK population lives from increased exercise23 and improved in urban areas1 and with an increasing The UK Public Health White Paper 2010 social interactions, though the evidence population,2 many UK urban regions are notes that green spaces can improve for these effects is less clear.24

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The UN Millennium Ecosystem weather, the pollution concentration, and varies between local authorities. Natural Assessment 2005,25 and the second the type and quality of vegetation.36 England, Ordinance Survey and others phase of the UK National Ecosystem are discussing developing a mapping Assessment (under review), identify the Urban transport infrastructure often solution for England. multiple benefits of nature for mental results in the funnelling of pedestrians wellbeing. There is less evidence for along major roads, where the Green infrastructure policy improvements in physical health than for concentration of air pollution is highest.37 In May 2013, the European Commission mental health, because access to green Green corridors across cities can reduce released a Green Infrastructure space does not guarantee that local pedestrian exposure to pollution by Strategy47 which promotes green people will exercise more. The statistical providing alternative routes. infrastructure across rural and urban evidence is weak, but some researchers areas. In the UK, the Natural have suggested that levels of physical Cooling urban heat islands Environment White Paper 2011 for activity increase with proximity to green Urban areas often experience elevated England 48 committed to supporting the areas.26 temperatures compared with the development of green infrastructure, and surrounding countryside, because of led to the creation of the Green Environmental benefits extensive heat absorbing surfaces, such Infrastructure Partnership (GIP), co- as concrete and tarmac, concentrated ordinated by Defra and DCLG. The GIP Water management heat production and impeded air flow.38 aids knowledge exchange between over Flooding in urban areas is estimated to For example, the centre of London is on 300 partner organisations. From 1 April cost a minimum of £270 million per year average 5°C warmer than surrounding 2014 Government facilitation of the GIP in England and Wales.26,27,29 A high rural areas.39 Heat waves during the ended, but Defra hopes that it will coverage of impermeable surfaces in summer pose significant health risks to continue into the future. urban areas prevents surface water from urban populations either directly from soaking into the ground, increasing the the heat 28,40 or from increased air Planning and design risk of flooding and pollution from heavy pollution. Green infrastructure can lower Local authorities such as Birmingham,49 rainfall. Two thirds of the homes affected air temperatures through the evaporation London,50 Manchester,51 Plymouth 52 and in the floods of 2007 were flooded as a of water from vegetation 31,43 and shading Worcestershire 53 have developed green result of surface water.33 44 (see box opposite). These benefits are infrastructure strategies. However, the recognised in the Heatwave Plan for uptake of green infrastructure in local Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) England 2013 that recommends the use planning is variable. The National are designed to mimic natural drainage of green infrastructure around hospitals Planning Policy Framework 2012 (NPPF and filter and retain rainfall where it and care homes.45 2012) suggests that all local authorities lands to prevent ‘grey’ drainage systems set out a strategic approach to the from becoming overwhelmed during Challenges to delivery creation, protection, enhancement and storm events. SuDS – including green management of green infrastructure roofs, permeable paving, swales and Green infrastructure in the UK networks.54 However, with the exception rain gardens – provide an example of The extent and type of green space in of SuDS, new green infrastructure is not the problems and challenges of green all Scottish urban settlements was required by national legislation. infrastructure (See box). mapped in 2011 by Greenspace Scotland.46 An equivalent resource is not Green infrastructure networks SuDS are often used to retrofit existing yet available across England, Wales or While careful design and maintenance infrastructure including transport routes, Northern Ireland, and data availability can improve individual sites, many of the in the form of rain gardens and street tree pits that receive surface water run- Implementing Sustainable off. For example, rain gardens are now Drainage Systems being implemented on highways in a number of London boroughs. However, Planning: The impact of a new while SuDS can provide drainage development or project on the flow of solutions for single sites, a more water through a catchment requires effective approach is to integrate the hydrological modelling. Maps of flooding water cycle with the built environment at hazards derived from such models are an earlier stage through planning and required in England and Wales by urban design. December 2013 under the Floods Directive 2007. These maps can inform quality of SuDS against these standards, Reduced air pollution local planning, such that SuDS are once they are published. Some have prioritised in areas of high flood risk. suggested that a similar system of Air pollution tends to be highest in This approach is used by Lambeth guidance and approval bodies could be deprived urban areas.34 Exposure to Council in London, using flood risk maps adopted for all green infrastructures in high air pollution can cause and produced by Drain London Forum and urban areas. exacerbate respiratory problems, heart the Greater London Authority. disease and cancer. Green Maintenance: Maintenance of SuDS is infrastructure can reduce exposure in Standards: SuDS are required on new no longer the sole remit of local two ways: trees and vegetation can developments in England and Wales authorities. The Water Bill 2013 reduce air pollution directly by trapping under the Flood and Water Management proposes to allow companies that and removing fine particulate matter 35 Act 2010, although national standards provide sewerage services to construct and indirectly by reducing air remain under development by Defra. It is and maintain SuDS to reduce the risk of temperatures. The strength of the effect intended that SuDS Approval Bodies sewerage systems being overwhelmed depends on multiple factors, such as the within local authorities will assess the during high rainfall.

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benefits of green infrastructure such as Green Infrastructure for Cooling Urban flood alleviation, improved air quality Heat Islands and improved connectivity for organisms 59,60 derive from interaction between Well designed green roofs and walls can In Manchester, the SCORCHIO project multiple green spaces. To maximise contribute effectively to the thermal predicted that an increase in the area of these cumulative benefits, the network insulation of buildings,55 reducing the green space of 10% would reduce the itself would need to be well planned. need for air conditioning. Green spaces maximum surface temperature by 2.2°C This may entail the provision of new and water bodies also lower air compared no change in green space. green spaces, as in the case of temperatures and are on average one 61 Coventry City, or the strategic degree cooler than the surrounding This cooling increases to between 2.4°C improvement of existing sites, as in the urban areas.31 and 2.5°C under low and high UKCIP02 62 case of the All London Green Grid. climate scenarios.56 Similar results have Networks can be planned by engaging Heat dispersion around a city depends been found by modelling projects with experts during the early stages of on a number of factors, including conducted in Birmingham (BUCCANEER development. Only a few local weather, street layout, and the surface project)57 and London (LUCID project).39 authorities have green infrastructure material of buildings. Determining the strategies that include spatial plans of cooling effect of green infrastructure at 49 additional sites, such as Birmingham. the urban scale therefore requires modelling. Site-level design Design recommendations for individual The green roof of green infrastructure projects are difficult Chicago’s City Hall. to form, as they are necessarily site Some infrastructure specific and existing projects are rarely such as green roofs, walls and rain monitored after implementation. gardens require However, some general principles can minimal be applied. For example, increasing maintenance once plant species diversity, or increasing the installed. range of vegetation by planting trees and shrubs rather than grass alone, can significantly increase other forms of biodiversity.63,64

Planning for climate change There is good evidence that green infrastructure can aid climate change adaption and mitigation in urban centres. The NPPF 2012, the UK local authorities can vary significantly.71 Maintenance Climate Change Risk Assessment 2012 Codes of building excellence, such as Maintenance of green infrastructure is and the subsequent National Adaptation BREEAM, and points systems, such as essential to maximise its benefits. For Programme 2013 all recognise the role the Green Space Factor,72 can be used example, while well-maintained green of urban green infrastructure in climate by local authorities to set minimum spaces can improve mental health, change adaptation. This is reflected in standards for green infrastructure in new overgrown vegetation can have a the London Climate Change Adaptation developments. Many local authorities negative impact by increasing the fear of Strategy, which aims to increase green are following the northwest European crime,74-76 although these overgrown space in central London to provide a approaches to implementing green spaces may be better for biodiversity.77 cooling effect. 69 infrastructure. In the absence of national Some infrastructure such as green standards, available guidance includes: roofs, walls and rain gardens require Access to expertise minimal maintenance once installed. For Good design depends on an Good Practice Guidance for Green other types of infrastructure, such as understanding of natural processes. Infrastructure and Biodiversity by the green spaces, the cost of maintenance Over recent decades the capacity of Town and Country Planning can be higher. These costs often fall to local authorities to plan green Association and Wildlife Trusts; local authorities, and have been the infrastructure has been reduced through focus of budget cuts in recent years. the loss of experts, such as hydrologists Green Infrastructure Guidance by and ecologists. Worcestershire County Natural England; Maintenance may increase long-term Council has pooled its experts at the jobs in the local community, but county level, to provide an ecological Delivering Biodiversity Benefits through alternative sources of funding are consultancy service for districts and Green Infrastructure by CIRIA required to cover these costs. Design cities.70 that is sensitive to maintenance costs Depressions that collect rainwater from can improve the sustainability of a Standards impervious surfaces, known as Rain project by minimising this budget. National standards exist only for a small Gardens, reduce the risk of flooding and subset of green infrastructures such as water pollution by allowing water to soak the national Green Roof Organisation into the ground.73 However, much advice References Code, and draft Defra standards for remains general since data on the www.parliament.uk/documents/post/ SuDS (See box). As such, approaches to effectiveness of green infrastructure postpn448_urban-green- green infrastructure implementation by projects are limited. infrastructurereferences.pdf

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Triple glazing: wort

Is triple glazing as good for the environment as it is claimed, once the impact of its materials and processes is considered? Paul Hicks ACIAT of VELUX looks at its performance and its environmental and financial impact.

here is an important debate This can be represented as follows: developing as to whether triple Tglazing is as good for the In order to benefit from the energy environment as it is claimed. Recent balance approach, it is important to desktop research from Inspired understand the three main properties of Efficiency[1] (IE) and Circular Ecology[2] glazing: (CE) shows that triple glazed windows are not always the most effective low
U-value – thermal heat loss carbon option due to the environmental
g-value – solar heat gain impact of materials and production
tv value – daylight admittance. processes. Consequently, the resulting embodied carbon[3] can make the choice Using only the U-value of a window of a triple glazed option less favourable ignores the benefits from the other manufacture the triple glazed option, this and this should be taken into account properties and often gives a distorted would result in a climate payback period when calculating the performance and view of the value of triple glazing. of around 20 years. As sealed glazing impact of a building. units currently have a life expectancy of By focusing on energy balance instead of 20 to 30 years[4], this hardly seems There is an understandable perception just U-values, this will help to change the appropriate for some new build projects that low U-value is better, but if the perception that improved U-value is the and is certainly not appropriate for embodied carbon in manufacturing triple only way forward. With a good energy renovation projects when using high glazing outweighs the savings from lower balance, solar gain will help to heat the performing windows in a building fabric emissions when the window is in use, inside space and thus reduce heating which generally will have less energy then it is not necessarily the right costs and effectively reduce CO2 efficiency than a new build. solution. emissions thereby increasing the climate payback potential. With good daylighting Also, by maximising the concept of Whilst the research from IE and CE does properties, this will reduce the reliance on climate payback we can look at the extra not fully take into account the Life Cycle artificial lighting and thus also reduce energy saved from reduced heating costs Analysis of different window types, it has energy required for lighting. due to good solar gain and reduced certainly raised interesting questions to electrical lighting needs from good support the double/triple glazing debate Ultimately, this will support the argument daylighting design which will increase the and gives strength to the energy balance that low U-value is not always best value operational carbon saving potential and philosophy. Not since the energy crisis of and that the concept of climate payback not only pay back the embodied carbon the 1970s has the debate on the number should apply to products as well as for the manufacture of the window of panes in a window been so relevant finished buildings. product, but can also pay back for the and so important. CO2 emissions caused by other materials Climate payback in the construction that are less able to Energy balance support climate payback. Using data from the recent IE and CE A window’s energy balance is the research, the operational carbon saving High performing double glazed windows difference between the amount of heat of a ‘typical’ (1770 x 1200mm) timber have an important role to play with regard from sunlight the window transfers to triple glazed window over a double to energy balance and climate payback, your home and the amount of heat that glazed window is around 2.6kg CO2/year. and will support the need to make escapes through the window. As it takes an extra 51kg of CO2 to effective solutions affordable.

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(*using met office data[5] on 2012 mean UK temperature of 9° outside and assumed constant 20° inside):

1 x 0.1 x 11 = 1.1W (per hour) th the pane? Then 1.1W x 24 hours = 26.4W (per day) Then 26.4W x 365 days = 9636W (per year).

This calculation shows that for every 0.1 U-value difference in 1m² of glass, the heat loss changes by 9636W (or 9.64kWh) per year.

Energy performance

Using this heat loss calculation, we are able to determine both the energy lost and the CO2 created by the energy loss per square metre of roof window glazing for a 0.1 U-value difference between high performing double glazing and triple glazing. (See table below).

If we assume an average of 3m² of roof glazing per dwelling, this equates to 15kg of additional CO2 in total for electricity and only 6kg additional CO2 in total for gas, when using high performing double glazing instead of triple glazing. © Zolta - Fotolia.com This small amount of additional CO2 output can easily be compensated for in Affordability Fabric heat loss calculation other areas of the construction and more cheaply than the extra cost associated The cost of triple glazing is Calculating the heat loss through a with triple glazed windows and should be understandably higher than double building element requires three values to considered at design stage when glazing for obvious reasons – more glass, consider: developing the building performance extra layer of gas (and type of gas in strategy to ensure the correct solution some cases), higher cost of manufacture 1. Area of element (m²) with regard to performance, in handling more components etc. For a 2. U-value of element (W/m²K) environmental impact and cost. solution to be given the consideration it 3. Temp difference inside and outside of deserves, it must be affordable from the building (∆t) We can also calculate the extra cost point of capital outlay, throughout its associated with increased energy loss operational life and ultimately its removal This gives the following calculation: using high performing double glazing and disposal. instead of triple glazing. Space heating Area (m²) x U-value (W/m²K) x Difference using electricity (14.5p per kWh − High performing double glazing has the in Temp (∆t) = Fabric Heat Loss (W) January 2014): 9.64kWh x 14.5p = potential to tick all of the right boxes and 139.78p − say £1.40 per square metre of when we consider that it is feasible to Therefore, for 1 m² of glass x 0.1 of U- glazing per year. Multiply this by the provide a double glazed window using value x 11° temperature difference* average 3m² of roof glazing per dwelling, appropriate installation products in a Space heating using CO2 per kWh unit of additional CO2 output recessed application to achieve an electricity: electricity installed U-value of 1.1 W/m2K, this energy loss per 0.1 U- makes for a more cost effective solution. value per square metre per year As a comparison, the PassivHaus 9.64 kWhx 0.5246 kg = 5 kg specification requires that roof windows should achieve an installed U-value of minimum 1.0 W/m2k. So what real Space heating using difference does a 0.1 U-value actually gas: make? energy loss per 0.1 U- value per square metre 0.20435 kg = 2kg per year 9.64 kWhx

Issue 110 Summer 2014 11 TECHNOLOGY this equates to just £4.20 per year. Changing perceptions Paul Hicks ACIAT is Sustainability and Space heating using gas (4.5p per kWh − Design Manager for VELUX. January 2014): 9.64kWh x 4.5p = 43.38p The use of triple glazing has a place in − say 43.4p per square metre of glazing future sustainable design solutions and References per year. Multiply this by the average 3m² steps have been taken to reduce the of roof glazing per dwelling, this equates environmental impact of its manufacture. [1] Inspired Efficiency was set up in 2005 to just £1.30 per year. In general however, the energy to challenge conventions and assist in performance of the window (especially in implementing energy solutions that are As the majority of homes in the UK are renovation projects) should be measured realistic, pragmatic and valuable. heated using gas, this creates an by the energy balance and not just the U- [2] Circular Ecology was inspired by the excellent case for the energy balance value alone. fields of ‘circular economy’ and ‘industrial argument. Even if there is a migration to ecology’ and provides environmental using electricity over time due to The challenge therefore is to develop consultancy and research services for dwindling gas resources, the argument is collaborative partnerships to influence footprinting, Life Cycle Assessments and still sound. Therefore, for the next section key decision makers in order to ensure training. on cost, we will use the cost figure for that designers and builders do not take a [3] Embodied carbon is the amount of gas central heating. ‘tick the box’ approach in order to create CO2 released in the manufacture and the right results in software simulations transportation of a product. Recent Cost and calculations. If we can encourage the research has shown that timber triple project team to look at the bigger picture glazed windows have a carbon footprint If we continue with the assumption that using Life Cycle Analyses of products of around 60% higher than double glazed the average loft conversion/new build and materials to develop the most windows. house in the UK has 3 m² of glazing, then appropriate solution for a project, then [4] German Ministry of Buildings report this is equivalent to approximately 3 x this supports the need to move away 2001 VELUX PK10 windows (942 x1600mm). from the ‘one size fits all’ mentality and [5] www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/2012/ If you purchase 3 x high performing creates a more flexible template for future annual/averages.html double glazed VELUX GGL PK10s (--60 design solutions, with the opportunity to [6] www.activehouse.info/ pane), this will cost £1452 (full list price put Active House[6] principles at the heart Feb 2014). If you purchase 3 x triple of the design process. glazed GGL PK10s (–66 pane), this will cost £1812 (full list price February 2014). Therefore, 3 x triple glazed windows cost Embodied carbon £360 more than 3 x high performing double glazed windows of the same size. calculations

Currently, glazing is considered to have a ELUX carry out Environmental maximum life expectancy of 20 to 30 VProduct Assessments on their range years[4]. of roof windows and this assumes a life This means that over 20 years, the 3 x of 40 years for the window frame and triple glazed windows will cost an extra sash, and 20 years for the insulating £18 per year (20 x £18 = £360). glass unit. The assumption therefore is A VELUX that the glazing will be replaced once in pivot The energy performance calculation the window’s lifetime. window above shows that with triple glazing, you only save £1.30 per year in energy costs When taking energy balance into at today’s energy rates over double account (rather than just U-value alone), Global warming potential with average glazing (using gas price – January 2014). the impact of the VELUX roof window on use (east/west orientation): That is a difference of £16.70 out of the environment over a 40 year period is -424 kg CO2-equiv. pocket per year. If energy prices double turned from a negative into a positive. Global warming potential with best use every 5 years for the next 20 years, you (South orientation): will save a total of £98, which averages Whilst Assessments have not yet been -1660 kg CO2-equiv. out at £4.90 per year. That is £13.10 out completed on the new generation of –60 of pocket per year. and –66 pane variants previously The energy balance of the window is referred to in this document, the assessed using methodology based on As a comparison, when using electricity following is an example of the global ISO 18292:2011 [5] – energy performance for space heating over 20 years with warming potential for a standard double of fenestration systems for residential energy prices doubling every 5 years, glazed roof window of a similar size. buildings calculation procedure - and you will still only save a total of £315, made for replacement of existing which averages out at £15.75 per year. Test window is a VELUX GGU SK08 windows in a typical single family house Still £2.25 out of pocket per year. 0050: located in Würzburg, Germany.

If the windows last for 30 years, the 3 x Centre-pivot, white finish, 1.14m x The assessments do not take into triple glazed windows will cost an extra 1.40m, U-value 1.3, g-value 0.66. account the reduced energy need for £12 per year (30 x £12 = £360). If gas artificial lighting where good daylight energy prices double every 5 years for 30 Global warming potential from raw design is employed, and so the figures years, you will save a total of £13.70 per materials to installation and end of life provided indicate the minimum potential year with triple glazing. This example at treatment: +146 kg CO2-equiv. climate payback of the test window. best provides payback at £1.70 per year.

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Interest in the use of natural materials for building is growing, but they remain on the fringe in practice. Jo Smit of Building 4 Change spoke to sustainable building expert Professor Tom Woolley.

istoric buildings constructed using built. We get a form from our insurance need for standards but most of the work natural materials remain some of company every year asking us to confirm has been done – we now need to put it Hour most cherished and enduring that our house is 75% brick – even into a form that is right for the users in structures, although such materials are though they have been told it is timber the UK. relatively little used today. But could bio- frame and stone. based construction techniques and There is also a need for better education technologies become more What needs to happen to encourage and more information for both builders commonplace in UK construction? the building industry to make greater and professionals. There are no NVQ use of these materials? modules for construction that deal with Tom Woolley should know. The architect bio-materials, for example. Architecture is an expert in low impact building and It is argued that in order to break into students complain to me that they are not has long championed the cause through mainstream building the sector needs taught about sustainable construction organisations including the Alliance for standards. Developing these can be methods. Sustainable Building Products. He expensive – usually manufacturers pay applies his expertise in his work with for it, but in this sector we have relatively Where is the key research and County Down-based Rachel Bevan small-scale businesses and materials like development activity in bio-materials Architects and through his publications straw are not ‘manufactured’ products. right now? and contributions to numerous industry We need a different approach in the form committees. He talks about the barriers of more generic standards. The main area is bio-based ‘plastics’ – to uptake, and how they could be there is even talk of producing the insides overcome. In the area of hemp and lime there are of planes with hemp composites. It is in manufactured products, like TradicalR fact now possible to develop most of the Bio-based materials are inevitably HemcreteR hemp lime wall systems, products we need in our lives using bio- associated with thatched cottages and which have BBA approval. We are also based rather than petrochemical based cob houses – are perceptions reforming a trade association, called the material – it is a question of scaling up changing? Hemp Lime Association. The sector is production. half way to having a generic hemp/lime There has been a shift in the last four or standard – a standard on how to build Construction seems to be lagging, but five years, driven partly by greater with hemp and lime will feature in The one challenge is securing funding for awareness of embodied energy. Marks & Hempcrete book: Designing and building research. The European Union has just Spencer used hemp for its Cheshire with hemp and lime, by Sparrow and launched its Horizon 2020 research Oaks sustainable learning store near Stanwix, which is due for publication by programme, but the calls give little scope Liverpool and you can’t get more Green Books soon. to apply for funding. mainstream than that. Hastoe Housing Association has produced four straw bale Also, while they don’t exist in the UK, Why should people be building with homes in Ongar in Essex, and worked there are well-established standards bio-materials? with a standard building contractor rather elsewhere, particularly for hemp and than a specialist. lime. France’s CSTB has standards for The main advantage is breathability – it is hemp and information that could be fundamentally different to sealed But misconceptions remain in the translated and used here. Straw bale buildings, even though it is still possible mortgage lending and insurance sector. could draw on the US ‘international’ to achieve good airtightness. These are There is a fear factor, and there is also building codes. There are also sources materials that are able to manage confusion about how our buildings are for earth construction. There is an implied moisture in buildings (they are

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The perception of alternative building materials is changing. It is no longer just rustic cob houses (top) but mainstream projects such as this straw bale public library building in Washington, USA (below). Right: A generic hemplime standard features in the forthcoming Hempcrete Book.

hygroscopic) in a way that modern With natural materials you don’t have to However, having said that, hemp and synthetic materials cannot, which is why worry so much about the health of the lime were pioneered in France and yet we have widespread problems of indoor environment. Unlike pretty much there are now many more hemp and lime condensation and mould growth. Current every other country in Europe, the UK buildings in the UK than there are in approaches to building physics do not doesn’t have indoor air quality standards. France so maybe we are better at scaling take account of the benefits of And there are lifecycle benefits. Bio- up. hygroscopic materials. based materials are recyclable – if you want to knock a building down, you can simply dispose of the material on your Tom Woolley is one of the founder land or reuse them. members of the ‘Renewable Building’ Current (The Association for Sustainable Building approaches to From what you’ve said, it sounds like products), Natureplus UK and Living the UK is lagging in the use of bio- Building Initiative Ireland. He is building physics based materials – is that the case? environmental consultant for Rachel do not take Bevan Architects and visiting professor at Our systems are not as open to taking on the University of Central Lancashire. account of the innovation. In the USA, building benefits of regulations operate at a state level, and if Reproduced by kind permission of you want to build with innovative building Building 4 Change, the online knowledge hygroscopic methods, that is voted on in a public hub from BRE Trust. materials debate.

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Insulating solid masonry walls

James Daw was Highly Commended in the 2013 Student Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology (Report). This article formed part of a dissertation for his BSc in Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon University and examines the challenges of adding insulation to ‘hard to treat’ buildings.

Introduction impact on energy Lathe and plaster consumption is then internal finish Partial bonding stone The term ‘traditionally constructed’ calculated. Sound deadening generally refers to houses built before between joists Stone rubble internal 1919 using materials and construction Construction and insulation skin Ashlar external skin techniques that allow water and water of solid masonry walls vapour to be absorbed and transferred Joints (or diffused) through walls, floors and Solid masonry walls in Small stones fill cavity, roofs readily (Urquhart, 2007). These traditional houses is bonded with lime mortar buildings are evident in a variety of forms generally built with outer and Bonding stone including tenements, semi-detached inner leaves, known as townhouses, detached villas and terraces wythes. The outer wythe is (Curtis, 2010). constructed from either Joists span front dressed ‘ashlar’ stones or to back, often set into wall on timber ‘String’ course Traditionally constructed houses are not irregular-shaped stones. The wallplate or into energy efficient by current standards due inner wythe is built from special pockets to their poor airtightness and lack of smaller, irregular-shaped insulation and consequently are stones and it provides the expensive to heat. As traditionally structure for timber beams Above: components of a solid masonry wall constructed houses make up around 20% that creates the intermediate of the total housing stock (Curtis, 2010) floors. fillets of timber nailed onto vertical timber improving their energy efficiency would batons that provide a surface onto which have a significant impact on reducing the Lime based mortar is used between the the plaster finish was applied. Behind the UK’s carbon footprint and help many stones as a bedding to provide stability laths are a series of narrow cavities people who suffer with fuel poverty. and to keep out the weather. Mortar, between the timber batons. This report mixed with small stone and slate proposes a building conservation However the addition of insulation to chippings, form the rubble core that fills approach to improving the thermal these ‘hard to treat’ buildings can affect the cavity between inner and outer performance of the walls where cellulose how water vapour diffuses, potentially wythes to provide additional structural insulation is pumped into these cavities leading to problems of condensation stability. The thickness of the walls through small holes in the lath and resulting in the deterioration of the (between 600-1000mm) is generally plaster using a hose. This process is building fabric (English Heritage, 2010). dictated by the width of the masonry relatively quick and cheap and would Avoiding these problems is a complex elements, which depends on the height of offer minimal disruption to the occupants balance between ventilation, heat the wall. This is particularly thick, compared to other methods of internally transfer and moisture movement. compared to modern wall constructions, insulating solid masonry walls. This considering there is no insulation. method has been piloted by Historic This article looks at the affects that Scotland as part of energy efficiency adding insulation to a solid masonry wall Unlike many modern houses, solid improvements that they have in a sample house has on its thermal masonry walls in traditional houses were commissioned to some of their stock of performance and calculates the amount constructed without vapour control layers. traditional buildings. of ventilation required in the house to This, coupled with the fact that the avoid interstitial condensation using a sample house (like many other Cellulose has been chosen here because sophisticated spreadsheet. The insulation traditionally constructed houses in it is one of the most environmentally proposed here is blown cellulose, a Scotland) has walls made from friendly blown insulations available. The (mostly) natural product, in keeping with sandstone and lime mortar which allow Green Guide to Specification (Anderson the existing wall materials, which allows the movement of water and water vapour, et al, 2009) gives cellulose the best rating the movement of water vapour through it. make them susceptible to interstitial possible because it is 80% recycled, The blown insulation is injected into an condensation. made from paper production waste and existing cavity in the wall, maintaining the shredded newspaper and it has a good original, historic building fabric minimising Traditional houses often have a lath and level of thermal conductivity similar to disruption to homeowners, unlike most of plaster layer constructed on the inside of other blown insulants. However there are the other options available. The overall the masonry of the wall. Laths are slim some issues with blown cellulose.

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Cellulose absorbs water very easily and Water vapour movement and interstitial To assess the risk of interstitial where it becomes wetted as a result of condensation condensation the dry bulb temperature leaks, for example, it may sag creating profile is overlaid onto the dewpoint voids that reduce the thermal In a similar way to heat transfer, water temperature profile. Where the profiles performance of the insulation (Fisette, vapour diffuses through a wall because intersect there is a risk of condensation in 2005). the concentration of water vapour inside this part of the wall. This method for the house is higher than outside (in cool establishing the risk of condensation is Heat transfer, water vapour movement climates like the UK). Water vapour is known as the Glaser Method and is used and interstitial condensation generated in the house by occupants and in BS EN ISO 13788:2002. their activities. This report assumes that Heat transfer 15kg of water vapour is released into the There are a number of limitations when Heat is conducted through the materials sample house by a family of five every using the Glaser method. For example it in a solid masonry wall due to a day (BS5250 [2011]). assumes that in any given month the temperature dif-ference between inside outside temperature is always the same, and outside. Where the temperature The materials in the wall slow the rate at a worst case, ignoring diurnal difference is greater more heat is lost. To which diffusion occurs. This is known as temperature swings which may reduce compensate for this heating systems add vapour permeability and it relates to the the risk of condensation (refer to BS5250 back the heat lost so the internal size and number of pores in each for a full list of the limitations of the environment remains comfortable to material through which water vapour Glaser method). More sophisticated occupants throughout the winter. molecules diffuse (Hall, 2002). software packages, such as WUFI or For the sake of simplicity it is assumed Lightweight materials with an open Energyplus, could be used provide a that all rooms in the sample house will be structure (like insulation) allow more more dynamic model of the diffusion of heated to 22oC throughout winter. In water vapour to diffuse through it and so water vapour and heat transfer. However reality rooms may be at different have a low vapour permeability. As each these software packages are significantly temperatures depending on what the material in the wall has different vapour more complicated. occupants find to be comfortable. permeability so the amount of water vapour in the air at any point in the wall The Glaser Method provides a It is worth noting that when they were will vary. From this it is possible to reasonable, if basic, analysis to establish built temperatures in these houses were calculate a ‘dewpoint’ temperature profile if a risk of interstitial condensation due to generally lower (at around 16oC). Every for air within that wall construction. The internal water vapour generation exists at ‘living room’ had an open fire that dewpoint temperature of air is the all. provided mostly radiant heat. Occupants temperature at which it is 100% saturated adapted their clothing and the furniture in with water vapour. If this air was cooled Ventilation and its effect on water vapour the house to suit conditions in the house. by a cold material in the wall the air concentration For example wing-back chairs were would be unable to retain all its water popular because they helped focus the vapour and some of it will condense on As the water vapour from occupant heat from the fire onto the occupant and the cold material. This is known as activities are absorbed into the air in the foot rests lifted occupant’s feet off the interstitial condensation. house the moisture content of that air floor level where the air was coolest rises. The higher the air’s moisture (Roaf et al, 2011). content the more water vapour diffuses

All materials have a thermal conductivity Internal dry bulb 23 temperature (22c) (the unit of heat conduction) which affects Materials the rate at which heat is transferred Plaster through them. In general, lightweight Timber laths Injected insulation materials (like insula¬tion) have low Inner masonry wylhe thermal conductivity because they are 18 Rubble core filled with air, which is an excellent Internal dewpoint insulant. In an external wall made up of temperature Steep line shows material of dictated by the lower thermal conductivity several layers, the thickness and thermal amount of water (good insulator) conductivity of each layer is combined to vapour in the air 13 give the U-value (or measure of heat Where profiles intersect there is a risk of condensation, in transmittance). As each material in the this case in the layer of green wall has different thermal conductivity so insulation

the rate of heat transfer will differ and the OUTSIDE 8 temperature through it will vary, creating a temperature profile. temperature

By adding a layer of insulation the U- 3 Shallow line shows material value is reduced, reducing the amount of INSIDE (always shown on the left) is a poorer insulator heat needed from the heating system needed to offset the heat lost, altering the external dry bulb temperature profile. temp. (1.5c) -2 dry bulb (material) temp external dewpoint dewpoint temp temperature

Sample condensation profile through a solid masonry wall

Issue 110 Summer 2014 17 AWARDS though the solid masonry wall and the U-value calculation for sample greater the risk of condensation uninsulated and insulated solid masonry 10mm lime plaster becomes. The amount by which the wall moisture content of the air rises depends 10mm timber laths not only on how much water vapour is This article studies a solid masonry wall generated but also on how much fresh air found in the author’s house, as shown in 25mm cavity is circulating through the house. In a the diagram right. The solid masonry 150mm irregular traditional house ventilation is provided walls studied here is constructed from sandstone wythe with by natural infiltration through the many non-homogenous layers of material and it lime mortar beds cracks and gaps in the external fabric. It is difficult to assess the proportions of 250mm rubble core is infiltration that can make a house feel material in them. It is entirely probable 150mm irregular draughty and cold in winter and fresh in that the proportion of materials used sandstone wythe with summer. As more air circulates through within solid masonry walls are not lime mortar beds the house the water vapour is diluted and consistent from house to house or even the increase in moisture content is less, (probably) wall to wall within a house and The solid masonry wall in this article reducing the risk of condensation so accurately calculating the heat loss (or (English Heritage, 2012). vapour diffusion) through them is difficult. shows how the impact of that lowering Here the solid masonry wall is assumed the internal relative humidity has on the This report considers what infiltration rate to constructed from 60% sandstone and dewpoint profile in the insulated wall. This is required to mitigate the risk of 40% mortar course throughout. This is necessary because the low thermal condensation. If this exercise were percentage of sandstone to mortar was conductivity of the cellulose insulation carried out in practice it would also be also used by Baker (2011). reduces the dry bulb temperature of necessary to measure the actual internal surface of the masonry wall from infiltration rate of the house in question. A simplified calculation (that ignores any 11.6oC to 8.2oC with the wall insulated. One way of testing a house’s infiltration junctions or details) shows that the u- to perform an air pressure test on it. This value of the uninsulated solid masonry In theory a vapour control layer (VCL), measures how much air leaks through wall is 1.266 W/m2K. This figure is applied to the inside face of the house, the external envelope when it is compared to in-situ measurements of would slow the diffusion of water vapour pressurised to 50 Pascals (Sherman, walls of similar construction carried out through the wall allowing for an increased 1987) and is known as the air by Historic Scotland (Baker, 2011) where moisture content in the air and a lower permeability rate. U-values of 1.1 +/- 0.2oC W/m2K were ventilation rate. To be effective the VCL tested. This suggests that the calculated would need to be continuous on all Condensation calculations and analysis values are valid for the purposes of this external wall. This is impractical because report. there would need to be penetrations for For this article a spreadsheet has been cables, pipes and other existing services. produced to predict the risk of Using the same construction with Where the VCL is broken the water condensation though a solid masonry cellulose insulation blown into the 25mm vapour diffuses outwards through the wall wall with and without insulation in lath and plaster cavity the U-value leaving localised areas where high levels accordance with the principals of the reduces to 0.812 W/m2K, an impressive of condensation can form causing greater Glaser method (BS 5250:2011). improvement of 33%. problems. Having inputted the thickness of each material layer in the wall and their The maximum room relative humidity The reduction in the maximum relative properties, the user varies the amount of required to avoid condensation for the humidity means the minimum ventilation moisture in the air (relative humidity) until uninsulated solid masonry wall is 53%. rate must increase from 0.18 ach to 0.28 the maximum level is found at which The air change rate required to dilute the ach, an increase of over 50%. This there is no risk of condensation in the remaining water vapour is around 0.18 means the sample house would require a wall in order that the cellulose and the ach. The air change rate equates to a minimum air leakage of 10.9 m3/hr/m2 if solid masonry wall remain dry to minimum required air permeability rate of pressure tested to 50Pa. It is notable that maximise its thermal performance. 6.9 m3/hr/m2 that the sample house the addition of quite a shallow layer of should reach if it were pressure tested to insulation should require such a large By subtracting this figure from the water 50Pa. To put this figure in context it is increase in minimum ventilation vapour generated by occupants the lower than that maximum air permeability requirements. spreadsheet calculates how much required by Section 6 of the Scottish ventilation is required to dilute the Building Regulations (7.0 m3/hr/m2 at Of course, the example described here is remaining water vapour. Of course to 50Pa) for new houses that are purely theoretical because it assumes maintain a comfortable temperature this specifically designed for air tightness − it that a specific infiltration rate in a cold, the outside air leaking into the is low. traditional house can be precisely met to house must be heated. balance the internal moisture content. In The affect of adding cellulose insulation practice this would be difficult to achieve. The amount of energy saved by heat loss to the construction is that the maximum due to the insulation is eroded by the internal relative humidity in the house can Heating demand and annual heating heat needed to warm the infiltration air only be 42% or less in order to avoid energy costs required to avoid condensation and this is condensation. As the maximum relative calculated here. humidity is lower (than the uninsulated The uninsulated wall has a U-value of wall) additional infiltration (0.28 ach) is 1.266 W/m2K and requires a minimum required to dilute a greater proportion of ventilation of 0.18 ach. The addition of the water vapour produced by occupants. cellulose insulation reduces the U-value The condensation profile (opposite) to 0.812 W/m2K but the ventilation

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by reducing the temperature of the 23 masonry in the wall, creating a cooler surface onto which condensation may Temperature drop across cavity -4c form. As the objective here is to keep the

18 insulation dry to maximise its thermal performance condensation must be avoided. To achieve this less water vapour must diffuse through the wall and so the moisture content in the air in the 13 house must be lower (than the

Temperature (C) Temperature uninsulated wall). To achieve this more ventilation (that must be heated) is needed to dilute the water vapour, Relative humidity can be higher 8 dry bulb temp leading to a higher dewpoint dewpoint temp eroding the insulation savings, leading to temp. of reoom air (11.5c) an estimated improvement in gas heating because dry bulb temp. across cavity is only 4c costs of 9%.

3 It is clear that this strategy provides moderate savings at best and it is not likely to resolve the inefficiencies of

-2 traditional houses on it own. However, it should be noted that with the inevitable rising cost of fuel these savings will Reduction in the internal improve. 23 relative humidty reduces the dewpoint temp. of the room However by reducing the internal design to avoid condensation risk o o because of the insulation temperature from 22 C to 16 C (as was the original design intent) the heat loss 18 and energy costs would be lowered significntly. In this case occupants must adapt their clothing to maintain their The steep dry bulb thermal comfort. Culturally this may be temperature drop across difficult for homeowner to accept but it 13 the cellulose insulation of seems that adding insulation internally on 10c would result in condensation if the dry bulb temp its own is not the solution. maximum internal relative dewpoint temp humidity is not reduced (as shown) 8 References

Anderson, J., Shiers, D. and Steele, K., 2009. The Green Guide to Specification - fourth edition. John Wiley and Sons, Chichester, UK. Baker, P., 2011. U-values and traditional buildings. In situ measurements

Temperature (C) Temperature 3 and their com-parisons to calculated values. Historic Scotland Technical Note 10. Edinburgh, Historic Scotland. Insulation has no impact BS EN ISO 13788:2002. Hygrothermal performance of building components on the dewpoint temp. and building elements — Internal surface temperature to avoid critical profile surface humidity and interstitial condensation — Calculation methods. British Standards Institute, London. -2 BS5250: 2011. Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings. British Standards Institute, London. Condensation profile for insulated solid masonry wall CIBSE B Guide, 1986. Section B18 Owning and Operating Costs. Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, London. requirement increases to 0.28 ach to Conclusion Curtis, R., 2012. Improving Energy Efficiency in Traditional Structures: Work by Historic Scotland. Historic Scotland (online). mitigate the risk of condensation. As a English Heritage, 2010. Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings : Insulating result of the insulation the peak heating The injection of cellulose into the 25mm Solid Walls. English Heritage, London. requirement from the heating system in lath and plaster cavity in the sample English Heritage, 2012. Energy Efficiency and Historic Buildings : the sample house (on the coldest day of house leads to a moderate improvement Application of Part L of the Building Regulations to historic and traditionally constructed buildings. English Heritage, London. the year) falls from 14.1kW for the in the U-value of the solid masonry wall Fisette, P., 2005. Cellulose Insulation - A Smart Choice. (online) University 2 2 uninsulated wall to 12.8kW for the from 1.266 W/m K to 0.812 W/m K, a Massachussetts Amherst. insulated wall. The annual heating energy reduction of 33%. However the ability of Gilbert, J. and Flint, A., 1992. The Tenement Handbook. RIAS, Edinburgh. costs have been estimated for the the blown cellulose to ‘flow’ from a hose Hall, C. and Hoff, W., 2002. Water transport in Brick, Stone and Concrete. sample house using a degree day into the wall cavity through a small hole in Spon Press, London. Roaf, S., Humphreys, M., and Nicol, F., 2011. Keeping warm in a cooler calculation (CIBSE B18 guide, 1986) and the lath and plaster means the original house: Historic Scotland Technical Note 14. Historic Scotland, Edinburgh. shows that the effect of the insulation building fabric can be retained (unlike Sherman, M. (1987) Estimation of Infiltration from Leakage and Climate reduces the cost of gas for heating only other methods of insulation) and so Indicators. Energy and Buildings. from £1844/year to £1677/year, a saving would be much less disruptive and costly Urquhart, D., 2007. Conversion of Traditional Buildings Part 1: Principles and Practice. Edinburgh, Historic Scotland. of around £166, a very modest reduction to building owners and maintain the of around 9%. It is likely that the original building character. However the percentage savings would be similar on cellulose insulation, added internally, other sized houses. increases the likelihood of condensation

Issue 110 Summer 2014 19 AWARDS Heart of Oak

Matthew Cross was Highly Commended in the 2013 Student Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology (Project) for his innovative design for Little Oak Primary School.

he design of Little Oak Primary School aims to provide Tmultifunctional learning environments that encourage social interaction and creative thinking for both pupils and staff, while allowing flexible opportunities for local involvement to encourage a sense of place at the heart of a community.

Sustainability The project aims to set an example by adopting a construction ethos of closed loop recycling, ensuring no material is confined to landfill at the end of its current lifecycle

Direct reuse Materials have been detailed as to enable functional reuse in existing form. removal. Their degrading cycle provides Buildability This is made possible through minimal soil with nutrients and releases carbon The footprint of the school's four separate wet bonding and bespoke connectors atoms into the atmosphere, both of which buildings is dictated by standard sizes of that reduce screw fixing. feed new biological growth of plants and plywood which make up the faces of the insects. breathable wall panels. The Glulam frame Technical cycle is set out with 360x200mm columns at Materials have been chosen for their Energetic utilisation 3800mm c/c, enabling 3 number 1200mm ability to be mechanically remanufactured Carbon atoms in combusted material are plywood panels to fit between each set of to form the identical product without released into the atmosphere to be columns; this results in minimal waste, an incurring limitations of strength or form. absorbed by plants through ease of sourcing and greater construction photosynthesis. accuracy. Biological cycle Natural materials containing minimal Down cycling The use of breathable wall panels also chemicals and voc's (volatile organic Materials with restricted form or structural enables off site construction in a compounds) enable the school to 'breath' integrity can serve a new life in a down controlled environment for accurate and and can be left to biodegrade upon cycled form. swift onsite assembly.

20 Issue 110 Summer 2014 LEGISLATION Construction Contracts Act 2013

Paul Greenwood MCIAT looks at new legislation for the Republic of Ireland intended to improve cash flow in the construction industry.

he Construction Contracts
A contract between a State Where a payment claim notice is Act 2013 (the ‘Act’) was authority and its partner in a delivered and the amount is Tenacted on 29 July 2013. public private partnership contested by the paying party, The Act will come into effect and arrangement, is not a then it must respond within a 21- apply to relevant contracts (as construction contract. day period with certain minimum discussed below) on a date yet to information. Any undisputed be fixed.
Contracts for the supply of amount must be paid by the due materials, plant or machinery; date for payment. The aim of the Act is to improve It is important to note that cash flow in the construction you cannot opt out of the The Act gives contractors a right industry, particularly for sub- legislation. If the contract to suspend work in the event of contractors. There has been a meets the criteria in the non-payment. A party who history of late and non-payment in Act then it automatically does not receive payment on the Irish construction industry. The applies. the date that it falls due, will be economic downturn of recent allowed, under the Act, to years has exacerbated the The two main changes brought suspend work, provided that problem in the construction about by the Act are: party has delivered a written sector. notice to the paying party at least
The introduction of statutory seven days before the proposed The concept of a ‘construction requirements regarding suspension is due to begin. contract’ is very broadly defined payments. and relates to virtually every Adjudication conceivable form of construction
Providing for adjudication as a There has operation (including construction, forum for the resolution of been a The Act introduces an entitlement alteration, repair, maintenance, payment disputes. for parties to refer disputes extensions and demolition or history regarding payment to dismantling). The Act specifically Interim payments of late adjudication. An adjudicator is applies to: payment in required to reach a decision The Act will require that all concerning the dispute within 28 (a) architectural,design, construction contracts to include the Irish days of referral, which may be archaeological or surveying adequate arrangements for industry extended by up to 14 days, with work; determining both the amounts of, the consent of the aggrieved and periods for, interim payments. party. (b) engineering or project Whilst most standard form management services; construction contracts allow for Adjudication has been in place in such arrangements, the Act the UK for some years now, (c) advice on building, provides for default arrangements although it is not confined to engineering, interior or where these are absent. In the disputes solely relating to exterior decoration or on the case of sub-contracts, these payment. This has proven to be a laying-out of landscape. default provisions will apply very effective and swift means of unless the sub-contract provides resolving disputes in the This is not an exhaustive list. for more favourable terms for the construction sector in the UK and The Act will not apply to any of the sub-contractor. has been strongly supported by following activities in the the judiciary. The Act provides construction area: ‘Pay when paid’ clauses, whereby that the Minister will establish a contractors pay their sub-contractors panel of adjudicators and publish
Construction contracts with a only when they themselves have a code of practice governing the value of less than €10,000. been paid, are prohibited, except conduct of adjudications. in exceptional circumstances Importantly, an adjudicator’s
Construction contracts for a relating to the insolvency of the decision will be binding on the private dwelling with a floor area employer or contractor further up parties until the parties finally of less than 200m2 where the the supply chain. A procedure is settle the dispute or a different person intending to live in the set out in the Act for dealing with decision is reached following dwelling is party to the contract. payment claims. arbitration or court proceedings.

Issue 110 Summer 2013 21 PUBLICATIONS

Mass Customisation and Personalisation in Architecture and Construction By Poorang A.E. Piroozfar MCIAT and Frank T. Piller

he authors/editors and various 2.Enabling technologies, designs and In summary I feel contributors have clearly business models that the book Tresearched this field and have would made great references to other similar 3.Practical applications, prototypes and predominately texts as well as given examples of past experiences suit students and current systems for mass who may be customisation and personalisation. The 4.Future topics, new potentials and doing a book commences by explaining what emerging challenges dissertation or mass customisation is and looks at how final year design project about the automotive industry is not too Given the recent economic crisis and the mass customisation with the option to be dissimilar to that of the building industry. possible need/advantages to be able to able to personalise the units. As it is One case study that I was personally produce units in volume or to simply written by mainly academics that clearly unaware that existed was Toyota Homes, retrofit by means of pre-fabricated kits, have a great deal of experience and which was launched in the 1970s and but also being able to personalise and knowledge within this topic and who have simply developed and transferred control the systems to meet with both the already carried out in depth background production models and strategies to off- designer’s vision and client or end users research for mass customisation and site production housing. expectations, it is an interesting subject personalisation, this would allow any which needs further interrogation. potential student direct access to existing By focusing upon the end user of the references made by the authors/editors building this book looks to deliver The book is structured clearly and is laid to other similar books/thesis/reports in innovative strategies on how mass out in a manner that each chapter has an this topic range, this I feel would be customisation and personalisation can abstract, introduction, the main body text advantageous. work within the built environment today. and conclusion, this works well throughout the book. The authors/editors ISBN: 978-0-415-62284-4 The book is structured around four have made good use of diagrams and RRP £29.99. Routledge, June 2013. different areas to achieve this: photographs to demonstrate the various points they are making throughout the Review by Michael Greve MCIAT 1.Principles of mass customisation book.

Designing for Biodiversity: A technical guide for new and existing buildings

ith increasing demands for the consideration techniques that are becoming more popular Wof biodiversity issues within new build and including materials such as hemp, SIPs (structural refurbishment projects this publication would insulated) panels and external insulation systems. make a great addition to any practice library. Often the use of modern construction techniques Unlike many books on the subject this is a has come at the expense of biodiversity, this practical guide in a format that will be familiar to guide aims to offer practical advice for the many Architectural Technology professionals, with reversal of this trend. Within the publication there technical illustration and product reference. Of are both high and low technology solutions and particular interest are the very detailed examples also sections on the impact of renewables on of nesting boxes and roosts for birds and bats and biodiversity. The guide also gives consideration to incorporating both refurbishment and new build invertebrates and how we can make practical construction. The sections incorporating allowance to support the food chain and increase measures for inclusion of biodiversity during the wildlife within our developments. refurbishment of housing stock is new to this Kelly Gunnell, Carol edition. For those of us who have had to include I recently used the publication as a reference Williams and Brian bat mitigation measures in new build, when discussing possible biodiversity-friendly Murphy refurbishment or conversion work, the chapters measures to a client heavily involved in wildlife RIBA Publishing 2013 outlining the different products available and there conservation. I found that the material contained ISBN 13: 978-1859464915 pros and cons is invaluable. within enabled me to expand on some of the £29.99 proposed sustainability issues and contribute to a Personally I can think of several projects that holistic approach to biodiversity across the would have benefited greatly from this section project. For those involved with similar projects I alone and I will likely refer to this for years to would say this is an essential guide, for come. In addition to this there are multiple everybody else I would say that at some point you practical examples and illustrations of nesting will find yourself requiring some of the information boxes, roost and perches to assist some of the provided and it will take out a lot of product UKs endangered bird species from swifts to selection and detailing guesswork. falcons. This second edition is up to date with some of the non-traditional construction Review by Dan Clements MCIAT

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LEGAL Expert witness immunity

Loss of immunity for expert witness members is nothing to be afraid of, providing they do their job properly, writes Paul Greenwood MCIAT, Chartered Architectural Technologist and expert witness.

uch has been written on The key point to my mind to be overlooked those letters when the subject of loss of taken from this particular case is preparing and giving his Mimmunity for expert not whether or not there is likely evidence. The Court of Appeal witnesses in the three years since to be a flood of litigation against dismissed the appeal for a the case of Jones v Kaney was experts but that experts must number of reasons which handed down by the Supreme ensure that they are properly included, following Jones v Court. A lot of doom-mongering trained and properly understand Kaney, the fact that the was canvassed suggesting that what their duties are before appellant was potentially able expert witnesses would not wish taking on expert witness to recover from its expert to put their careers on the line for appointments. and/or solicitor, which was ‘a fear of being on the receiving end powerful reason, which the of claims against them by Hopefully time will show that as a tribunal was not able to take into disappointed claimants. consequence of this particular account, for not permitting the case the quality of expert appellant to mount an entirely The fact of the matter is that to evidence improves. This will be of new valuation case before the date there does not appear to benefit to the parties and to the tribunal’. have been any significant court and should also result in a Experts increase in litigation against reduced likelihood of any litigation must A v Chief Constable of experts (indeed I am not aware of being brought against experts (not ensure that Hampshire Constabulary [2012] any other cases having been an increase). If you are thinking of EWHC 1517 (QB) brought). So what was all the fuss taking on appointments as an they comply In A v Chief Constable of about? expert witness then please ensure with their Hampshire Constabulary, it was you undertake the necessary duties to confirmed that Jones v Kaney I do not propose to discuss the training so you are fully aware of the court had no effect upon the continued details of the case since this has your duties. A claim against you is existence of core immunity. The been extensively covered in the far more costly than the cost of and their claimant (A) was an informer who trade press on numerous training! client alleged that his status and identity occasions in the preceding three were revealed by prosecuting years. Suffice it to say that Even though there have been no counsel in court. ‘A’ argued that experts had, up until March 2011, significant developments following the barrister’s immunity for what been protected from litigation the Jones v Kaney case, two was said and done in court had when preparing expert reports in cases of interest are summarised not survived Jones v Kaney. ‘A’ contemplation of legal below: attempted to appeal the striking proceedings and the views the out of his claim against the experts expressed in court. This Ridgeland Properties Ltd v Bristol barrister. This case confirms that has now been removed. City Council [2011] EWCA Civ 649 both experts and advocates can Shortly after the decision in Jones be now sued in negligence by I cannot really see what all the v Kaney, the Court of Appeal their clients but they retain core fuss has been about. Experts heard the appeal in Ridgeland immunity. Core immunity attaches must ensure that they understand Properties Ltd v Bristol City to anyone participating in court and comply with their duties to the Council (2011) EWCA Civ 649, proceedings, including judges, court and to their client. An expert which challenged the award by witnesses, experts, counsel and that does not understand these the Upper Tribunal (Lands solicitors. They cannot be sued duties and does not apply them Chamber) of compensation for libel, malicious falsehood or should not be acting as an expert payable following the compulsory conspiring to give false evidence in the first place. If he or she does purchase of its property by the in respect of anything they say in not understand these duties and respondent local authority. After court. does not apply them then it the publication of the tribunal’s Paul Greenwood is a Chartered should come as no surprise if a draft determination awarding Architectural Technologist and disappointed party, who suffers compensation, the appellant had Chartered Building Surveyor loss as a consequence of an applied to reopen the hearing and specialising in construction disputes. expert’s inability to comply with adduce further evidence that He is an adjudicator and expert witnessand has been an appointed his/her duties, commences three offers had been made to it expert on over 160 occasions. Case litigation against that particular before the compulsory purchase summaries by Jason Nash, Partner, expert. order, but their expert had simply Berryman’s Lace and Mawer.

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Representatives from Northumbria University and Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based practice FaulknerBrowns show how members can get involved with the Institute’s new mentoring scheme. By Paula Bleanch, MCIAT, former Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology, Northumbria University.

orthumbria University run a CIAT facilities. It would be stipulated to the they have encountered in their work. Accredited Architectural students that they should use a framed Questions and answers follow. NTechnology Honours Degree and solution in order for them to make the This informs the students about working architectural practice FaulknerBrowns are transition from loadbearing masonry in practice and what sort of tasks they part of the Group Membership Scheme. construction, which they learned about in may be expected to undertake in their Staff from Northumbria University and their first year, to more complex placement year. FaulknerBrowns have collaborated on technology. Time commitment: Two hours plus student projects for a number of years. preparation of presentation. This article outlines the mentoring Students are asked to develop their own relationship that has developed between solutions and have to provide a series of Intermediate assessment: Practitioners practitioners, students and academics; key technical details for the building. As are timetabled mentoring slots with and what the advantages are for all they cannot just consult a book to find the groups of four students, but look at each involved. ‘right answer’, the students need expert student’s work individually. This allows help to allow them to complete their the students to get expert feedback on What did we do? details. They also need to be able to work their own work so far and to see how semi-independently, so the project is their peers are approaching the project. At Northumbria University we asked shaped by the pattern of interaction Students benefit from the shared FaulknerBrowns to collaborate with us on between student and expert over the feedback. our second year project for the academic year. To make this as real as Time commitment: One morning or Architectural Technology students. We possible, there are mentoring interactions afternoon. have been very lucky to work with the with students, with intervening periods practice’s Technical Managers, Mark where the students work on their own to Assessment Hudson MCIAT and Jean Paul Colback develop their technical solutions though Practitioners attend assessment, which is MCIAT, over a number of years. Their research and hand drawing. in the form of a verbal presentation by interest and commitment to the students along with their drawn designs relationship has benefited students What is the timetable for involvement? for the project. After a short Q&A with immensely and we are very grateful for students, academic staff and practitioners their involvement. Year 2 is a transition Prior to the start of the academic year: give verbal feedback. This is then year for the students; they must improve Academic staff select a suitable project, reinforced with written comments their performance in terms of technology set the student brief and meet with prepared at a later date by the academic and become familiar with more complex practitioners to discuss their involvement. staff, using notes provided by the solutions. They are also expected to It is important to make sure everyone has practitioners. undertake a placement in Year 3, so by the same expectations and, on a practical Time commitment: One morning or the end of the project they must be level, to agree the dates when afternoon. prepared for the world of work and to be practitioners will be available to come into useful in a design office. the university. After assessment Time commitment: One to two hours. Academic staff and practitioners meet to The project brief is written by the talk about what went well and what could academic staff and the chosen building At the start of the academic year be improved for next year. This is a very type is of a suitable size and scale for the (week 2 or 3): important part of the process in order to student’s technical knowledge at the Practitioners give a guest lecture to provide continuous improvement and time. Typically the project would be to students on the practice, the work they should not be overlooked. design a community building with sports undertake, and some technical problems Time commitment: One to two hours.

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The practice view The student view The academic view

Mark Hudson MCIAT, Technical Manager, Matt Davies ACIAT, Graduate Architectural Paula Bleanch MCIAT, former Senior FaulknerBrowns Technology professional, FaulknerBrowns Lecturer in Architectural Technology, Northumbria University

s a practice, FaulknerBrowns has a he second year introduced us to graduated from the degree programme Along history of collaboration with both Tframed structures, piling, pre- Iat Northumbria myself, and then went Northumbria and Newcastle Universities. fabricated elements, cladding, curtain on to work as a Design Manager for We were initially asked to provide walling and rainscreen technology. Mark several large contractors and a large feedback to Northumbria on the and Jean Paul were able to demonstrate local architectural practice. When I began performance of Architectural Technology effective use of such technologies with a teaching I was determined to mirror the students undertaking their year out presentation of past FaulknerBrowns ‘real world’ as much as possible, and I placement with us, and one of the key buildings, inspiring me to look beyond hoped students would benefit from my concerns was that there was an traditional approaches and expand my experience. Another member of staff had increasing divergence between the understanding of more advanced already involved Mark and Jean Paul in student’s expectations and what we feel applications. the second year project, and I was really are the core elements of an Architectural excited to develop their participation Technology professional’s role in Through the workshops I was challenged along with Susan Dawson ACIAT , who is practice. to think critically in the selection of the Programme Leader at Northumbria. envelope technologies; being To help redress this, we developed a encouraged to consider factors such as The benefits for me were to keep in close lecture which focused on four case cost, buildability, manufacture, contact with what was happening in local studies highlighting technical challenges transportation, environment and the end practice and an opportunity to keep my we had overcome and challenging the user. This brought home the bigger own technical knowledge up to date. students to consider their role both in picture for me and demonstrated how the As lecturers, we know that students learn their year out, and after qualifying. Architectural Technology professional is extremely effectively from practitioners. It We take between two and five key in facilitating integration of the design is interesting for the students to be in a Architectural Technology placements and construction processes. one on one mentoring situation, just like each year, and adopt a mentoring in the design office, and we found that approach with these students, so it was I was lucky enough to secure a the second year project really helped logical to do this with the second year, placement year at FaulknerBrowns students prepare for placement. Some of providing them with some sound practical during which I was involved in several our best students have been placed or knowledge in addition to their academic large leisure projects; experience that are currently working with studies. This also gives us the proved invaluable in my final year FaulknerBrowns and I hope the opportunity to assess the students in a studies. Since graduating I have returned relationship will continue long into the more natural environment than a formal to FaulknerBrowns and am now studying future. Experienced practitioners need to interview, so it helps inform our part-time for an MSc in Design get involved in educating the next judgement as to who we would like to Management and BIM at Northumbria generation. Professional bodies, offer placements to the following year. and plan to qualify as a Chartered practitioners and academics all want the We have had an extremely high rate of Architectural Technologist once I have same outcome (capable graduates), so success with this. gained suitable experience. let’s work closely together to achieve this.

More information

If you are interested in mentoring, please contact Tara Page, Education Director ([email protected]) or James Banks, Membership Director ([email protected])

If you would like more information about the CIAT Accredited BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology degree at Northumbria University, contact Susan Dawson ACIAT, Programme Leader at [email protected].

More information on FaulknerBrowns can be obtained at www.faulknerbrowns.co.uk/

Paula Bleanch MCIAT was a Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology and Construction Management at Northumbria Top left: Matt Davies ACIAT University and is now based in Horsens, Bottom left: Mark Hudson MCIAT Denmark. [email protected]. Right: Paula Bleanch MCIAT © BlueSkyImages - Fotolia.com

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Lending a helping hand

As an extension of the Institute’s corporate and social responsibility, CIAT is delighted to launch a new members’ initiative; the Social and Community Challenge. This year members have the chance to help children with an extremely rare disorder. By James Banks, Membership Director.

he Social and Community Challenge project has been led by Tthe Membership Group, which spends much of its time looking at membership retention, attracting new members and reviewing the package of benefits to members across all grades. © Gorilla - Fotolia.com However this initiative is different; this is an opportunity to put to good and positive use the collective knowledge and amassed wealth of experience within our Institute, thereby enabling our members to give something back to provide benefit to their local and wider communities.

The concept

The premise of this challenge is that every other year members are invited to nominate a project for consideration. A nominated project will require a degree of CIAT is encouraging members to use their skills to help children with the rare disorder specialist technical knowledge, research Xeroderma Pigmento, an intolerance to sunlight. or design input with a social and community need. The nominations will then be submitted to the Challenge Panel The call for nominations will be in enjoy time outside without being exposed for consideration and shortlisting, November 2015. to UVA and UVB light, which is harmful to following which members will vote on the them. final project. 2014 Launch: Project Safe Garden Xeroderma Pigmentosum, or XP is an The successful project will then be To launch the project we have selected a incurable autosomal recessive disorder of launched with an outline brief developed cause which is very close to the heart of DNA repair, in which the ability to repair in partnership with the representing the Membership Chair, Nicola Miller, as damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light is client(s) and nominating member. All her three year old son Eddison is among deficient. For patients all exposure to members will then be invited to volunteer the children and young adults who make daylight is forbidden. Unless protected, their or their practice’s time, forming a up the community in need of our help. patients with XP suffer damage to their specific project task force. skin and eyes which manifest into skin The aim is that in bringing together the Background information cancers. Around 20-30% of sufferers also diverse technical, research and design exhibit neurological symptoms which backgrounds which we have, this `one- Members are invited to work on a project include loss of hearing, brain and sensory off` design team can come up with to develop an affordable UV free shelter damage. This condition is extremely rare, tangible solutions to specific social and to allow children and young adults with affecting less than 100 people in the UK community issues. the condition Xeroderma Pigmentosum to and less than 1000 worldwide.

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Project brief games, sand pit, garden play initial meeting but following that members equipment, flower beds, paddling pool, are expected to donate their time and Volunteering members (individual or picnics, reading, painting etc. costs, in the spirit of the initiative and its corporate) will form part of a Project aims. To request further detailed Team in partnership with the Teddington
Development of a semi-permeate information or express your interest Trust, The XP Support Group (UK) and solution for application at home, please contact James Banks, the XP Clinic at St Thomas’ Hospital, nursery, schools etc, and a lightweight Membership Director at London. It should be noted that the portable alternative for travel. [email protected] by Friday 27 June details and criteria of the project are set 2014. out at the start of the project and are
Provision of power. outlined below. Any variations to the brief A video overview of the client brief can be must be agreed by the Group.
Planning exempt/planning friendly. viewed at the Institute’s YouTube Channel: The Teddington Trust has engaged with www.youtube.com/ciatechnologist. This patients across the UK, Europe and
Affordable/low cost. has been produced by the client/s and America and has compiled the following not CIAT. criteria. This project will require innovative design ideas with consideration of specialist To discuss the brief/criteria please This space should have the feel of an materials, in particular, photo-protective contact Nicola Miller at outdoor environment but provide products and modular technologies. [email protected] complete blocking of ultraviolet light, allowing children who suffer from XP to Disclaimer play without the need for restrictive sun protective clothing. A safe garden space This space should The member (individual or corporate) will allow these children the simple agrees that its participation in the project pleasures of playing with sand, water and have the feel is at their sole risk as an individual or gardening without gloves and visor, and of an outdoor corporate. To the fullest extent permitted enjoy activities such as swinging, sliding environment but by law CIAT excludes all representations, and climbing. It is also a place where provide complete conditions, warranties and other terms. children can enjoy time outside of the CIAT excludes all liability or responsibility confines of their homes with their peers blocking of for any loss or damage that may result to and family. The designs by CIAT ultraviolet light the individual or corporate CIAT member members, (individual or corporate), are or any third party (including but not not intended for use at any specific site. limited to any direct, indirect or The organisation making use of the consequential loss or damage, whether in design will be required to ensure Get involved Tort, in Contract or otherwise). suitability and appropriate insurance. CIAT does not accept any liability in If you would like to get involved in this respect of designs or design solutions The following key criteria should be project, which is a first for the Institute generated or information given by the considered: and stands to benefit an extremely individual or corporate CIAT member. restricted and special group of children CIAT will not be responsible for any
Provision of complete protection from and young adults then please get in failure of an individual or corporate CIAT UVA and UVB. touch. member to perform, or any delay in the performance of its obligations in
Transparency to give the perception of An initial ‘project start` meeting will be connection with the project.CIAT reserves being outside. held at Central Office following which the the right to publicise material.The newly formed Project Team will meet at obligations within the Institute’s Code of
Provision of shelter from direct sunlight suitable locations. Designs will be Conduct continue to apply. (many patients are photophobic, ie disseminated within the global XP experience discomfort from bright light). community as well as other groups, to For more information on Xeroderma reflect other applications/possibilities; and Pigmentosum:
Space should reflect the external will be widely publicised within AT temperature to allow perception of the magazine and other industry media with Visit www.xpsupportgroup.org.uk, outside environment but with the ability recognition of participating www.teddingtontrust.cm, facebook@ XP to regulate temperature to prevent members/practices. Support Group, facebook @ Teddington overheating and allow air flow. Trust. Participants will also have their
Capable of being adapted to suit involvement recognised at the annual To read more on the daily issues of living different floor areas and locations (for CIAT Awards presentation event, with with XP and how this project has the varying activities and sites). further promotional opportunities on potential to benefit their lives go to successful outcome. Participants are www.teddingtontrust.wordpress.com
Strong enough to withstand ball games. invited from all grades of membership. Activities within might include ball Expenses will be paid for attending an

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Regional focus: East Anglia

In the first of a series of articles looking in detail at Regions and Centres and how they work on behalf of the membership, David Taylor MCIAT, Regional Chairman, and Adrian Fleet ACIAT, Regional Secretary, report from the East Anglia Region.

overing Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk; Region 07 Ccovers over 15,500km² and has over 539 members. Encompassing areas ranging from Southend to Hunstanton and Lowestoft to Huntingdon, CIAT East Anglia is the Institute’s seventh largest Region. © nixoncreative - Fotolia.com We strive to provide support and information to our members allowing them to gain the full benefit of membership. We provide events to further knowledge of our evolving discipline whilst providing a support network for everybody from student to Chartered members.

This support is administered by a committee which is dedicated to the Institute, Architectural Technology and promoting membership. Headed by Chairman David Taylor, of David Taylor Norwich Cathedral is one of the Region’s architectural highlights Associates, the Committee is driving the discipline and recognition of the Institute within the Region. interim, future events, educational were awarded new positions to drive relationships and voting at the AGM. This innovation in our Region and hopefully Whilst Regional in focus, the Committee is just a small portion of what is other Regions will co-operate. Solam will also has national representation via its discussed and we actively encourage be liaising with educational establishments Councillor, Simon Ward, who has newly members of all grades to attend either as and students to build long term taken up the role following a successful observers or with a view to becoming relationships with the Region. James will term held by Kathy Thurman. Simon will active committee members. be producing the newsletter and would attend events held by Central Office in value input from members on projects, London and act as a communication Collaborative links legislative and statutory information or channel between the Region, Central anything of significance for publication. Office, Council and the members. The Committee met in February 2014 with newly appointed Chairman David Long term goals The Committee meets a number of times setting out his vision for the Region. a year to discuss projects such as our David’s focus is on building collaborative As part of building collaborative links with forthcoming Regional newsletter, links with members and other Regions at members and other Regions, David and feedback from meetings held in the all levels. Solam Sizer and James Mason Adrian visited the East Midlands group.

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Regional events 2014 David and Adrian discussed integration ways to ensure Regional content is and ‘co-badging’ with other Regions, to current and relevant, and that it will Summer social day and promote teamwork and build provide members with appropriate 11 July: partnerships, and emphasised the professional development and co-badging event with the importance of close Regional maintain a network to share collective Chartered Association of Building relationships in sharing knowledge and knowledge. Engineers (CABE) raising standards. David acknowledged Pro-Clima CPD that Mark Wilson (Chairman) of Yorkshire The Committee is organising a 10 September: Region is also looking at collaborative stimulating and diverse programme of integration and David and Adrian will be CPD events. These will be held on the event (TBC) visiting him shortly. second Wednesday of each month. Past Committee events have been well received and 10 September: Our long term goal is to get Regions to attended, none more so than the hugely meeting communicate and integrate with each successful AGM which the Region hosted Bauder CPD other and enhance the reputation of CIAT in Cambridge in 2011. 12 November: by getting more members involved. The Regional Committee is investigating event

Further details will be made available via email, the weekly Meet the Committee Ebulletin and social media.

David Taylor MCIAT Chairman Simon Ward MCIAT Regional Councillor Adrian Fleet ACIAT Secretary/CPD Officer Richard Longstaff MCIAT Education Officer Solam Sizer MCIAT Education Co-ordinator Roger Allin MCIAT Committee member Lawrence Coussell MCIAT Committee member Richard Longstaff MCIAT James Mason MCIAT Committee member Charles Nash MCIAT Committee member Catherine Read MCIAT Committee member Kathy Thurman MCIAT Treasurer

Some members of the committee: l-r Lawrence Coussell MCIAT, Catherine Read MCIAT, James Mason MCIAT, David Taylor MCIAT, Solam Sizer MCIAT, Adrian Fleet ACIAT. Kathy Thurman MCIAT he East Anglia Region Committee membership Central Office. He specialises in Tis made up of a mixture of assessments and mentoring. Kathy conservation design and is also a CIAT experienced long serving and new has a vast knowledge and experience Accredited Conservationist. members, including: of our industry and continues to provide an invaluable service to public Richard Longstaff MCIAT Kathy Thurman MCIAT and government clients with Richard is the committee’s Educational A long standing, respected and valued enthusiasm and drive. Officer. He lectures in Architectural member of the Region and Committee. Technology at Anglia Ruskin University Over the years she has held various Lawrence Coussell MCIAT and has a close relationship with other committee roles, along with those Like Kathy Thurman, Lawrence is a educational establishments in the which she continues to carry out for long standing, valued and respected Region. He also runs his own practice, Central Office. Kathy is Regional member of the Regional Committee. Longstaff Associates, which won the Treasurer and continues with various He was Secretary until 2011 and now Alan King prize for its Environmental educational and membership roles, in acts as a Professional Practice House in 2005. particular at Central Office, such as Interview Assessor and moderator at

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Regional events Other events in 2014 will include presentations by Bauder, Secured by January saw the Region continue with its Design, and an event on the use of social CPD programme, this event was kindly media within construction. We also have hosted by Sunsquare Ltd at their on our agenda a visit by President Karl premises and a group of 18 members Grace and we encourage members of all attended a tour of their factory in Bury St grades to attend. (Date to be confirmed). Edmunds. Sunsquare is a pioneering Information on all of these events will be contemporary roof light company. Mark coming to your inbox very soon. Lambert, Technical Sales Manager led From the Chairman... the presentation and subsequent tour. It is important to remember CIAT is run by members for members and for this to I was pleased to be elected into my In May a number of members visited AJ work effectively, a balance of experience new role and look forward to Laminated Beams in Bury St Edmunds. and knowledge with fresh ideas is best. working with the Regional We were shown around the facilities and Member views and support are essential Committee. I hope the ride will be had the opportunity to ask their Danish for the success of Regions and the an enjoyable one! colleagues (who attended especially) running of the Institute at national level. technical questions. Members were able Taking up the reins has provided to witness the bonding manufacture of The Region is here to support members the opportunity to make the timbers to create aesthetic Glulam of all grades. We encourage members to Committee more appealing for beams. get involved and encourage interaction. members, and to achieve this we all With this in mind, we will be pleased to need to be motivated and Previous to this events have included see you at any of our Regional events co-ordinated. presentations from the Green Building and meetings. Store on the Passivhaus standard, an The East Anglia Region Committee introductory BIM presentation and a very Contact details are a passionate dedicated team informative talk by the Faculty of Party David Taylor MCIAT (Chairman) which looks to contribute to the Wall Surveyors, to name but a few. [email protected] achievements of the Region. A new event for the Region will be its Adrian Fleet ACIAT (Secretary) Summer Social day. This will include a [email protected] David Taylor MCIAT factory tour, CPD presentations, Minutes from meetings are available on networking opportunities and a buffet. the Region web page at www.ciat.org.uk Enhance youryoour newnew ddevelopment’sevelopment’s aappealppeal withwith thethe LABCLABC In partnership with WWarranty...arranty...

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32 Issue 110 Summer 2014 MEMBERSHIP Council elections

Elections will be held in Council this September for those nominated to serve as President Elect, Vice President Technical and Honorary Treasurer. Here the nominees outline their relevant experience and their vision for CIAT’s future.

British Standards Institute (BSi) affecting our professional lives, President Elect Engineering Consultancy Services wherever we may work. Gary Mees MCIAT WG1 Construction; CIC Scotland and also represent CIAT on The Summary of commitments Royal Incorporation of Architects • Striving for members’ interests, in Scotland’s, RIAS-Certification whether they are in practice for Scheme panel for the themselves or in employment. Certification of Design − Section 6 ince becoming a (Domestic). • Assisting in the development of this member of this Institute for it to become a more SInstitute in 1982 I have held As a practitioner in my forty-first year in respected, influential profession that numerous official positions on Regional the built environment, I have worked anticipates and responds to change. Committees and represented the Region within a variety of disciplines and over a • Maintaining working relationships with at AGMs. At national level, I was invited considerable range of project sizes. This other organisations. to join the Technical Committee, then offers me a good understanding of the • Seeking to develop relations with other became a Regional Councillor, then was different needs of the membership. My organisations. elected Vice President Technical. After a experience includes working within • Enhancing the relationships we have short period away from Council, I contractor design departments, with our fellow professionals. returned and was elected Vice President architectural practices (at management Practice and have been there for the level), local authority, and for the past past couple of terms. I am now 12 years, running my own practice President Elect honoured to have been nominated for as a Chartered Architectural President Elect. Technologist, providing Alex Naraian architectural and health and MCIAT It has never been my goal to attain safety services to private and these positions, but I believe that my commercial organisations. passion for our Institute has given me the confidence and drive to take me Combining my experience within the am 45, born in the UK forward. Institute and understanding as a and gained my practitioner provides me with a broad Isecondary education in I have always believed in, and written knowledge and awareness of the Fiji. I am married with two teenage sons. about within a number of my manifesto discipline of Architectural Technology. It I am vice chair of a local swimming club papers, the importance of the ‘eyes and would be a great honour to be given the and chair of the Executive Committee of ears’ of this Institute. This applies to us opportunity to represent this institute as the local Scout Group. I have also been all, where members feed back your President Elect and continue involved with other local ‘one off’ initiates information to Central Office, on issues working with its members of the with local school projects and events, as influencing our industry, internationally Executive Board and Council. well as charitable fund raising efforts. and Regionally. One of the major documents the One unusual interest that I have is For my part in this belief, I try to ensure Executive Board and Council have breakdancing. I was privileged to the Institute has a presence within developed with the invaluable establish the largest breakdancing crew influential organisations where we can assistance of Sam Allwinkle PPBIAT, on the south coast, as well as teach at assist and direct from within the MCIAT, is the Strategic Plan. This, along schools and events. legislative processes. It was this with other documents being developed, conviction and enthusiasm that drove forms a reference point for the Institute’s I have been employed by ADAM me to apply in 2001 for a position on planning and development. Architecture for the last 16 years where I BSAC (Building Standards Advisory started as a Junior Architectural Committee) the organisation that If successful in this election I would like Technician and through hard work advised the minister in Scotland on to be able to look back at the end of my progressed to Team Manager, then Building Standards issues. I held the term and see an Institute that has Associate and then finally to Associate position for almost ten years, and developed its recognition and status Director in 2005 (the position which I continue to convene and be present on within the built environment. One that currently hold). The practice has grown some of the working parties. More has an active network of, as previously from 30 to 80 since I started. It is multi- recently, on behalf of the Institute, I mentioned, the ‘eyes and ears’ of the disciplinary and has an international attend the Construction Industry Council Institute, to ensure is in a position to reputation in progressive classical and (CIC) Health and Safety Committee; respond to and influence all matters traditional design, and is now the largest

Issue 110 Summer 2014 33 INSTITUTE NEWS practice in Hampshire. It is also the I have a big vision for our Institute. It is As Vice-President Technical, I have largest of its kind in Europe. one driven by initiative, an exemplar of represented the Institute externally in how Institutes should be − leading and relation to changes and advancement in As the practice has grown, so have my setting trends in the industry. To see our industry, overseen consultation skills along with it. These range from the members continue to grow in responses on various items of key traditional skills of detailed drawing by representation – in education, industry, legislation as well as overseeing the hand and on CAD, specification writing and the media, nationally and Institute’s Premier Award, Excellence in and contract administration to staff internationally. The more this happens, Architectural Technology Award and mentoring, line management, project the more gravitas and presence the Alan King Awards. During my first term I management, strategic planning and profession will have. I want the discipline have had the privilege of chairing the company development. Project work to be automatically considered a judging panel for both these Awards and that I have been involved with includes necessity for any new construction have been impressed with the quality interior architectural packages for new project, just like our fellow disciplines. and standard of submissions. build, refurbishment and conservation Above all, I want every member of the projects, from high end residential, retail, Institute to be empowered and proud of It is critical that we continue to promote institutional, leisure and commercial, in their profession. Architectural Technology and ensure value up to £35m both in the UK and that construction professionals and the abroad. I hope that this gives you a flavour of my general public understand and character and what I have to offer and recognise the role we all play. In I work closely with Southampton Solent my vision. It would be a huge honour if I technical matters, this is carried out by University in Employer Liaison as well were to be elected and I can guarantee self-promotion and with support from as on a collaborative academic basis on that I would fulfil the role with integrity CIAT. Within CIAT, and more specifically their Architectural Technology Degree and to the utmost of my ability. the Technical committees and course. This provides the opportunity to Taskforces, which have proven since contribute to education, something that I their inception to be one of the Institute’s am passionate about. I believe that Vice most valuable assets, there is a core education is the life blood of the President group of like-minded professionals. This success and growth of the discipline of Technical includes senior members such as past Architectural Technology and that Presidents and Vice Presidents, investment of time and input back into Kevin ensuring that we retain expertise and it is a vital part of the discipline’s future Crawford experience, younger members success. MCIAT maintaining balance, and industry experts working together to provide I am the Regional Councillor and input on a wide variety of issues from Chairman for the South East Region of am honoured to have been BIM to responding to government the Institute. I am also a Councillor nominated to stand for a second term consultations on forthcoming policies Trustee on the Executive Board of CIAT Ifor the post of Vice-President and regulations. It is important to retain and was a deputy Councillor Trustee Technical, a position I consider to be an Chartered Architectural Technologists’ when the new Strategic Plan for the honour and privilege to hold. inclusion in activities within the industry Institute was developed last year. I I have been running my own so that members’ views are heard. played an active role in its development. Architectural Technology practice since I have trained as an interviewer for the 2009. Previously, I was employed in the As Vice-President Technical, one of my new membership progression route. house building sector for ten years and key roles has been to encourage I have represented the Institute at in private practice for more than ten members who have specialisms in the various shows, such as Grand Designs years prior to that. The practice has an field of Architectural Technology to Live and the National Homebuilding and extremely varied workload and provides become actively involved, be it in Renovating Show, presenting a full range of architectural services to conservation, sustainability or any of the masterclasses and providing expert both private and commercial clients, different fields which we, as Architectural advice. specialising in energy efficient detailing Technologists work in – to stand up and and thermal modelling to ensure that the promote what we do. The Institute will ADAM Architecture has agreed to allow most efficient and economical solution is only grow if its members want it to and me the necessary time to fulfil the role, made available. this will, in turn, improve its profile and should I be successful. I have good that of the membership. strategic thinking skills, a reputation and In 2011, I was elected as Regional a track record of seeing things through Councillor for Scotland West Region Since taking office, I have been and I am decisive. I am not afraid of (13) for a second time following my collaborating closely with other officers, change, and I am used to managing tenure as the Region’s National primarily through Executive Board, but change and able to identify associated Councillor between 1998 and 2005. I most notably the Vice-President opportunities. I am of an age whereby I was then elected in 2011 as Council Practice, whose role, although distinct am midway through my career, during Trustee on the Executive Board and in from the Vice-President Technical, is which I have gained a wealth of 2012, I was successful in being elected inextricably linked. It is important for the experience, whilst still being young to the post of Vice-President Technical. Institute to retain its strength in the unity enough to be enthusiastic, determined If I am re-elected, I will ensure that the of dedicated members for the common and driven to get things done. I sterling work of the technical committees goal of furthering the Institute and understand that the role of President and taskforces continues and that the raising awareness within industry whilst Elect is for the good of the discipline and Institute maintains its rightful place at preserving its good reputation by quality above all to serve members. the forefront of Architectural Technology. representation.

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As my current term as Vice-President If I am successful in these up-coming I have a wide range of experience in Technical comes to an end, I would elections the following remain my many aspects of the running of the welcome re-election to allow me to priority: Institute on a voluntary basis; from continue the development of the Regional Councillor in the early days Institute’s technical activities and further 1.Continue and develop the work of the through my Presidency in the 1990s, to enhance the services which the Institute Finance Committee in the budgetary being a Director of ATSL and a member offers. management of CIAT. of the Finance Committee. Running a small architectural and building Honorary 2.Ensure that each of our internal stake surveying practice for over 15 years holders, represented by the Vice before becoming closely involved with Treasurer Presidents and groups are sufficiently the Institute gave me valuable Doug Fewkes supported to ensure their development experience in business management MCIAT needs are met. and accounting although on a much larger scale. 3.That our Regional committees are provided with the necessary financial My involvement in the Church of Ireland support to ensure that the can reach out both nationally in Dublin and in my local am a Project Manager in the Estates to the Regional members. diocese in Northern Ireland has, over Function of Coventry University, the last 20 years, considerably widened Ihaving started as a Senior 4.That the continued growth of CIAT is my experience of finance on a much Architectural Technician in 1990. In the imperative and the correct financial larger scale than that of the Institute, recent years I have completed an MSc environments are created to support the and I have found this invaluable when in Project Management and am now necessary growth. chairing discussions in finance meetings heavily involved in the delivery of the at Central Office. university’s Capital Project investment During recent years the finances of CIAT programme that has seen some £80 have been safely managed and we have Two of the main challenges facing the million invested over the past 5 years come through these difficult financial Institute are one, the high age profile of and a further £100 million of new times ahead of the curve. This is now Chartered Members and two, the projects taking place between now and the time to increase the regional, inability, at the moment, to convert 2017. national and international growth of CIAT student and Associate members to on the sound underpinnings of a strong higher grades of membership. The Rigorous financial management of financial position. I will continue with Institute continues to require steady projects, whilst maintaining the specific these principles and create the most leadership in all aspects of the running needs of all associated with project advantageous financial position for of the departments at Central Office – delivery is an essential for success. This growth. I am proud to stand as a that is why I am allowing my name to go in-depth involvement with a wide variety candidate for this prestigious post. forward for this election and if successful of internal and external stakeholders, to help guide the Council and Institute allows me to be best placed when through the economy’s difficulties during advising senior management and the Honorary the next two years as Honorary university. The sound financial Treasurer Treasurer. management and continued stability of Robert Kay CIAT are in many ways very similar to I would attempt to achieve, with the my activities within the University Capital MBE PPBIAT assistance of the Finance Committee Projects Programmes. There are many MCIAT and Council, the moving forward of the individuals and internal/ external Institute both nationally and overseas. influences that all need to be managed. This would include the membership Our stakeholders are many and each nationally receiving a continuing full has specific requests to be filled, from became a Member of the Institute in service from City Road and overseas the general membership to each of the 1968 but only really became involved development pressing ahead at an areas covered by the Vice Presidents Iin the Northern Ireland Region around increased rate. All this is possible – we and Central Office departments. 1985. I was elected Regional Councillor do have some reserves in the bank and in 1987 and President in 1990. I was Council in the past two years has Having a broad over-view of the self-employed from 1975 having been authorised running our account in deficit activities of CIAT gained from my employed straight after leaving school in (by using reserves) for projects to involvement within the Institute as 1958. I ran a small office from 1975 until promote the Institute. We of course Regional Councillor, Finance Committee my retirement from business in 2009. I need to retain money for ‘a rainy day’ member, Trustee on the Executive keep in touch with the profession by but at the same time the Institute is Board and Chairman of ATSL allows me acting as a consultant to the company required to progress and this will mean to understand the greater needs of CIAT which took over the business on my spending money we do hold in the bank. and therefore provide the necessary retirement. As well as being a advice and guidance for success. It is Chartered Member of CIAT I was also a I think I have the necessary experience the role of Honorary Treasurer to Chartered Building Surveyor and of the Institute to continue to advise on stakeholders, manage both the internal Member of RICS. I have been a Director financial matters and in this continuing and external influences which impact on of ATSL (Architectural Technology recession I would attempt to balance CIAT and the way in which advice is Services Ltd, the services company of membership fee increases with the given in its financial management CIAT) since its formation, and a member needs of all members of an Institute that ensuring growth and success. of Finance Committee since 1996. is attaining greater recognition each year.

Issue 110 Summer 2014 35 MEMBERSHIP Off the Record

At just 22 years of age Daniel Hawkes MCIAT is the Institute’s youngest Chartered Member. Amina Khanum, Assistant Membership Director, spoke to him about how he achieved this and his experience of Professional Assessment.

What is your academic was not an option and by the Who acted as your Supervisor background? time it came to fruition I had and why? already completed 50% of the I attended the University of MCIAT POP Record! Not only My line manager Chris Batterby Derby in 2009 to study on the this, but I felt that the POP MRICS, and my colleague and CIAT Accredited Architectural Record allowed me to Senior Building Surveyor Technology and Practice demonstrate to CIAT and Seonaid Brown MRICS. I felt programme. I chose this myself that I was in fact that having qualified building particular route because of my competent to run projects from surveyors to help me through deep interest in architectural inception to completion. the process was extremely design, as well as my tendency advantageous, as this allowed to want to understand how How did you approach the me to gain exposure to the things are put together. Towards Underpinning Knowledge units? project management and the end of my studies at The POP contract administration side of university I was offered a job at With Underpinning Knowledge, Record projects. I think sometimes this a multi-disciplinary firm of my Accredited degree meant allowed can be the most difficult area of chartered surveyors, where I that I was exempt from units 1- me to a project to break in to as a work on great variety of project 14. For units 15-17, I managed demonstrate graduate Architectural and buildings. to complete them using a Technology professional. mixture of structured training that I was What does your work involve? and day-to-day activities. competent to How long did it take you to run projects complete? My role entails all aspects of a What were your experiences project, from doing preliminary with the Performance units? I began filling in the POP design work and planning Record almost immediately applications, through to the With the Performance units, I after starting work, however production of tender packages, tried to ensure I was producing after about 15 months I revisited undertaking project the quality of work required it and practically re-wrote the management and contract before filling in the relevant unit, whole thing! This was because I administration. rather than tailoring my work to felt the more recent work suit the requirements. I felt that satisfied the competencies a lot Which POP Record did you doing it this way, would be better than my earlier work. I complete? beneficial in the long run as I eventually submitted the POP could back up my work with Record around 19 months after I completed the MCIAT POP relevant and concise completing my degree. In Record as opposed to the explanations as to how and why hindsight however I could have Professional Assessment route. I performed the competency. completed it quicker. When I first started work on this, the Professional Assessment

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What does it feel like to be the me additional time to prepare for the discuss the topics raised in a clear youngest Chartered Member? How did interview. and concise manner. you achieve this? What was your experience of the Do you have any advice to candidates It's a great feeling! I think I managed Professional Practice Interview? currently completing their POP to achieve this because of the slightly Records? unique set-up of the firm I work for. The interview was very positive and Typically, a graduate Architectural made me feel relaxed. It was based My advice would be to ensure that you Technology professional may only be around the Professional Practice units are getting involved with as many exposed to a particular portion of the of my POP Record, and it was more of units of the POP Record as you can in design and project processes. I feel a general discussion than an intense your working environment, as it that because I worked in a small team interview. The Assessors put me at certainly helped me to complete it.If with a supportive employer, I was ease right away, which allowed me to you have the experience then the instantly exposed to all areas of a POP Record should take no time at all project, which helped me complete the to fill complete. POP Record within relatively quick time. How has/will the qualification Having qualified benefited you? How did you find the POP Panel Review building surveyors Process? to help me Achieving Chartered Architectural through the Technologist status has allowed me to This was a very positive process for process was prove a level of competence to the me. I passed the POP Panel Institute, my peers and the firm I work Assessment first time, however the extremely for. It's certainly the best achievement results came very quickly and allowed advantageous of my career to date.

Becoming a Chartered Environmentalist

As a constituent body for the Society for the Environment, CIAT is licensed to award the Chartered Environmentalist qualification to its Chartered Members. The Society for the Environment is the leading co-ordinating body in environmental matters and is a pre-eminent champion of a sustainable environment, and has registered over 7000 Chartered Environmentalists (CEnv).

The Society for the Environment have made changes to the Chartered Environmentalist qualification. The reason for this change is to ensure there is a sound knowledge, proven experience and best practice within the profession, as the Environment is the heart of the professional qualification. For the latest information, please contact CIAT.

To be eligible to become a Chartered Environmentalist, applicants must be MCIAT and demonstrate relevant academic and/or professional experience.

For further information please visit:

www.ciat.org.uk/en/Join_CIAT/chartered_environmentalist/

or contact Amina Khanum, Specialist Registers’ Coordinator at CIAT Central Office on 020 7278 2206 ([email protected]) © Mopic - Fotolia.com

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Graham Hambleton MCIAT 1942-2014

raham Hambleton was a unique was speed, in addition to taking on personality within the Greater challenging ski runs, Graham also raced GLondon Region and dedicated motorbikes and was an active member much of his life to the Institute and the in his local motor cycle club. Regional Committee. He was a familiar face at Greater London Region events It was clear from those attending the which he had been part of since joining service that Graham was well respected the Institute in May 1967. His sudden by those who shared his sporting and death leaves a void to fill within the professional interests. He will be sadly Regional Committee. missed by his family and friends.

Niall Healy MCIAT, Greater London Tributes from fellow Councillors Regional Chairman, recalls Graham: He was a fund of great stories about his Graham Hambleton died at his home in life – Denise Germaine MCIAT, Centre Hornchurch, Essex and his funeral Councillor, Republic of Ireland Centre. service was held on Wednesday 26 March at South Essex Crematorium, I really liked Graham, a very dry wit – Upminster. Colin Hardie MCIAT, Regional Councillor, 14. He was an active member of the Institute for many years and for a period I always remember sitting next to of six months in 1995 worked in Central Graham at my first CIAT dinner and ever Office on a project to increase since knew him as an individual with a membership of the Institute. Graham wealth of experience – David Handcock served for many years on the Greater MCIAT, Regional Councillor, 08. London Region Committee in the GrahamHambleton: a passionate skier capacity of Regional Chairman, I got to know Graham quite well over the Treasurer and was currently serving as years. He was an avid sportsman and the past and he was keen to put his Regional Councillor. told me stories of taking part in points of view across. In recent years he motorbike races. He was also an avid had little to say at our meetings but I am He travelled widely to ski in some skier and it doesn’t seem so long ago sure he was taking in much of what we wonderful locations in Europe and the that he told me that he had been skiing. discussed – Chris Workman MCIAT, USA. The real core of Graham's passion I sat next to him at Council meetings in Regional Councillor, 11.

New British Standard for BIM

here have been significant revision of BS 7000-4 updates the standard construction project. The guidance given advances in CAD and Building to acknowledge and reference them: applies to management of design TInformation Modelling (BIM) activities throughout the life-cycle of a technology, with BIM Level 2 being Collaborative working construction project, and the principles of mandated for use on all government The influence of new technologies the facilities management function. construction projects by 2016. The effect of construction The revised BS 7000-4 provides the British Standards have issued a new procurement principles and a common reference for guide to help implement BIM usage: BS Roles and responsibilities company and project protocols, which 7000-4:2013 Design Management can also be used in reverse to check that Systems: Guide to managing design in BS 7000-4 gives guidance on the bases have been covered. By construction. New technology (in management of the construction design following the protocols and principles in particular BIM) makes it more important process at all levels, for all organisations the guide, the design management than ever to operate a collaborative and for all types of construction projects. process will be more efficient and there design process across the recognised The guidance given applies to purpose- will be less wastage of time and effort. design disciplines and incorporate built constructions, equipment and economic and process considerations. components. It is a key document for The committee which undertook the This also increases the need for greater those who work in and with the revision was chaired by Honorary rigor in the management of that process construction industry, particularly Member Keith Snook HonMCIAT. and for the application of appropriate designers and those managing design. measures and techniques. Where general management principles To find out more about British Standards Since 1996, four key factors have are given, they may be adapted to suit please visit www.bsigroup.com/ influenced design management and this any size of design organisation or

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Become an The wall of fame accredited European Building Expert

embers of AEEBC (The MAssociation of European Building Surveyors and Construction Experts) member organisations (which includes CIAT) can now apply for EurBE, a European accreditation scheme for construction and building professionals.

EurBE provides an opportunity for suitably qualified professionals from across Europe to achieve European recognition and accreditation alongside their national qualification. The professional designation ‘EurBE’ – for European Building Expert - is awarded to candidates who meet the experience and competence requirements of the AEEBC. Applicants are assessed firstly by an AEEBC National Monitoring Committee in the country in which they operate and secondly by an AEEBC European Monitoring Committee.

Professionals who are awarded EurBE will be recognised as having met the AEEBC common European wide threshold standards required of a Building Expert. All individual members of the professional institutions and associations that make up the principal members of the AEEBC are eligible to apply. Assessment is based on academic qualifications, professional Plaques were recently presented to two winners in CIAT’s 2013 Awards: Barry Armstrong of Edward Architecture for Fonab Castle – Commended in the Open Award for Technical Excellence, experience and commitment to comply (top) and Philip A Hapka of James Denholm Partnership for Wester Deuglie which was Highly with the AEEBC Code of Conduct and Commended in the Alan King Award. The pictures show (top, left to right) Kevin Crawford MCIAT, Ethics. Vice President Technical; Barry Armstrong, Karl Grace PCIAT and Fonab Castle owner Jed Clark. Below: Philip A Hapka (left) with Karl Grace PCIAT. To find out more visit www.aeebc.org

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40 Issue 110 Summer 2014 MEMBERSHIP Conduct In accordance with the Institute’s Code of Conduct, decisions by the Conduct The CIAT weekly Ebulletin Committee are published in AT magazine. All members with email addresses 026182/F3860 – Mr Craig Buckley receive the CIAT weekly Ebulletin (student member) featuring the latest Institute and industry news. Mr Buckley was found in breach of − Clause 3a) and Clause 9c) from the Non-members can subscribe too email Code of Conduct effective 1 May 2011: [email protected] with your details.

Clause 3: Practice Registration a)Only Chartered Members and profile compliance with clauses 5a)-5c) above. candidates may act as principals and Free guide to Part L offer and/or provide services directly to Clause 9: Breaches of this Code: a client. The members shall: Online specification website, Specified c) when subject to an investigation by By, which is supported by CIAT, has Clause 9: Breaches of this Code the Institute of an alleged breach of this launched a free guide to Part L of the The members shall: Code use their best endeavours to Building Regulations for England and c) when subject to an investigation by assist in that investigation at their own Wales (fuel and power). the Institute of an alleged breach of this cost. Code use their best endeavours to This handy guide will attempt to break it assist in that investigation at their own Disciplinary action: down to what you need to know, why cost. In accordance with the Conduct and you need to know it and how to go Disciplinary Procedures Schedule 1, about finding out more. Disciplinary action: Item 17 (c), Mr Dellimore was In accordance with the Conduct and suspended for a period of five years in To download please visit Disciplinary Procedures Schedule 1, respect of the breach of Clause 5d) http://specifiedby.com/resources Item 17 (c), Mr Buckley was suspended from the Institute’s Code of Conduct for a period of five years in respect of effective 1 May 2011. the breach of Clause 3a) from the BREEAM Briefings Institute’s Code of Conduct effective 1 In accordance with the Conduct and May 2011. Disciplinary Procedures Schedule 1, The Building Research Establishment Item 17 (c), Mr Dellimore was (BRE) has arranged a series of regional In accordance with the Conduct and suspended for a period of five years in briefings for the launch of the BREEAM Disciplinary Procedures Schedule 1, respect of the breach of Clause 9c) (BRE Environmental Assessment Item 17 (c), Mr Buckley was suspended from the Institute’s Code of Conduct Methodology) UK New Construction. for a period of five years in respect of effective 1 May 2011. These will take place in different the breach of Clause 9c) from the regions throughout June and July. Institute’s Code of Conduct effective 1 Each period of suspension will run These briefings are free. To find out May 2011. concurrently. Therefore, the total period more visit www.breeam.org/ of suspension will be for five years. Each period of suspension will run Construction Supply Chain concurrently. Therefore, the total period A023322/F3991 – Mr Darren Thorpe Payment Charter of suspension will be for five years. (Associate member) A Construction Supply Chain Payment Mr Thorpe was found in breach of Only Chartered Members Charter that sets out payment terms of Clause 9c) from the Code of Conduct 30 days has been agreed by the and profile candidates effective 1 May 2011: Construction Leadership Council may act as principals (CLC), the body set up to deliver the Clause 9: Breaches of this Code: UK Government’s industrial strategy for The members shall: construction in England and Wales. 018299/F3327 – Mr Rodney Dellimore c) when subject to an investigation by (profile candidate) the Institute of an alleged breach of this The Charter sets out 11 ‘Fair Payment Code use their best endeavours to Commitments’. These include a Mr Dellimore was found in breach of assist in that investigation at their own commitment to reduce payment terms Clause 5d) and Clause 9c) from the cost. to a supply chain to 30 days from Code of Conduct effective 1 May 2011: January 2018. The Charter also sets Disciplinary action: out stages before this: terms of 45 days Clause 5: Professional Indemnity In accordance with the Conduct and from June 2015, and 60 days with Insurance Disciplinary Procedures Schedule 1, immediate effect. Chartered Members or profile Item 17 (c), Mr Thorpe was suspended candidates who: for a period of five years in respect of Other commitments made in the d) are or were principals shall on the breach of Clause 9c) from the Charter include not withholding cash request by the Institute provide the Institute’s Code of Conduct effective 1 retentions and not delaying or necessary evidence to demonstrate May 2011. withholding payment.

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021080 Steven Allcock 03 North West 029062 Robert Fowkes 04 E Midlands 017706 Guy Shorney 09 Gtr London 018979 Samuel Appleton 10 South East 019831 Matthew Freeman 08 Central 028031 Philip Skinner 01 Northern 023011 Alan Bear 09 Gtr London 019564 Jorge Granja 08 Central 015645 Allan Smithson 04 E Midlands 028605 Steve Berry 16 Wales 028996 David Haire 15 N Ireland 022859 Jonathan Sutton C7 Middle East 028949 Kish Bhudia 09 Gtr London 021718 Ben Hamblin 08 Central & Africa 026277 Darryl Bingham 01 Northern 023122 Jonathon Hardy 04 E Midlands 019427 Rollin Tait 07 East Anglia 020021 Daniel Birch 05 W Midlands 023711 Daniel Hawkes 05 W Midlands 019541 Monika Taylor 09 Gtr London 015834 Paul Blanch 06 Wessex 021131 Matthew Horridge 04 E Midlands 027021 Nicholas Tsiknas 10 South East 028150 Warren Bone 08 Central 021636 Daniel Howell 08 Central 023423 Phillip Wall 02 Yorkshire 016756 Andy Bremerkamp 06 Wessex 021432 Niall Inman 07 East Anglia 010543 Anthony Walsh 16 Wales Region 014249 Richard Briffa 09 Gtr London 018499 Neil Kelly 13 Scotland W 026789 Michael Waring 08 Central 028803 Jamie Buck 06 Wessex 025132 Jonathan Lane 05 W Midlands 019479 Lea Watkins-Evans 16 Wales 028312 Surinder Buray 05 W Midlands 019347 Ian Lawrence 10 South East 010851 Tony Whitbread 08 Central 011888 Steven Bushell 10 South East 012040 Robert Leadbeater 05 W Midlands 021853 Jonathan White 06 Wessex 018661 Chris Charlton 09 Gtr London 026787 James Leighfield 12 Western 020453 Kelly Williams 16 Wales Region 018346 Marc Churches 06 Wessex 022038 Andrew Lockyer 03 North West 019782 Karyn Williams 16 Wales Region 024073 Graham Churchill 12 Western 015666 Adrian McAshea 15 N Ireland 022969 Robert Winter 04 E Midlands 019320 Chris Clarke 09 Gtr London 026206 Daragh McLoughney 10 South East 019543 Usman Yaqub 06 Wessex 018258 Simon Collins 02 Yorkshire 011708 Scott Millington 05 W Midlands 027817 Thomas Corbett 05 W Midlands 012367 Andrew Moore 10 South East In memoriam 011057 Thomas Cosgrove C3 Australasia 026819 Brendan Moore C2 Rep of Ireland 010591 Keith Cottrell 06 Wessex 021015 Mark Nelson 15 N Ireland We regret to announce the deaths of the 020998 Nick Culley 06 Wessex 019267 Crystyna Nimmo 10 South East following members: 020482 Chris Davies 08 Central 026622 Philip Oliver 04 E Midlands 021366 James Dean 06 Wessex 028909 Ali Palizi 09 Gtr London Graham Hambleton Greater London Region 028602 Elysia Dooley 10 South East 021857 Adam Parry 16 Wales Region Ravindra Chury North West Region 028149 Jaafar El-Komati C7 Middle East 024661 Anthony Rice 05 W Midlands John Cloonan Republic of Ireland Centre & Africa 023559 Ruhizal Roosli C5 Asia Centre Robert Powell Central Region 024195 Gareth Elphinstone 13 Scotland West 010767 Jon Sargeant E Midlands

on a first come first served basis. Republic of Ireland Centre Region and Refreshments will be provided. To reserve a slot, please email John Cloonan MCIAT Centre News [email protected] The following is a tribute published by the Republic of Ireland Centre following the 8 July. The Region has organised a death of John Cloonan MCIAT in Yorkshire Region series of site visits to the re-development February. of Selby Leisure Centre. A series of three 23 June. A Membership Progression visits will be held on 8 July, 2 September ‘It is with extreme sadness that we learnt Session will be held at Novotel Sheffield and 3 February 2015. 18:00 for 18:30 of the untimely death on 11 February of Centre, 50 Arundel Gate S1 2PR from start of site visit. To reserve your place, our friend and colleague, John Cloonan. 11.45am to 1.00pm. please contact Henry Spence MCIAT. Tel: MCIAT, Dip Arch Tech. John was a 01977 681199. Mobile: 07946 608220. stalwart of the CIAT Republic of Ireland Guidance provided in the power point Email: [email protected] Centre and had been serving as our presentation will primarily relate to the Honorary Secretary for a number of new qualifying process – MCIAT Wessex Region years. I am sure that all the members of Professional Assessment. However, the the Republic of Ireland Centre will join POP Record route to membership will 3 July. A Membership Progression with me in offering our sincere also be discussed. The presentation will Session will be held at Mercure Exeter condolences to his family, friends and be followed by a Q&A Session. Southgate Hotel, Southernhay East, colleagues.’ Denise Germaine MCIAT, Exeter, EX1 1QF, from 11.45 am to 12.45 Centre Chairman. It is free for members to attend. However, pm. To book please email membership spaces are limited and will be allocated @ciat.org.uk

From the AT years and if only carried on at the the long overdue uplift in the present rate will result in the number of construction industry, perhaps archives unfit houses getting greater...’ members who have felt unesy about their continued employment will not Excerpts from ‘We are pleased to welcome the Hong have to face redundancy after all. Architectural Kong Centre in to the Society’s (CIAT) Technology issue structure, and it is clear that the ‘However should you receive the 66 (March 1984): enthusiasm and diligence of our new warning signals, as I did, that work is members in the province will being getting scarcer, that your employers are ‘Housing remains great credit and add significantly to our reluctant to print more business cards perhaps the biggest and most growing international reputation.’ with your name upon them...for sensitive problem of all. New housing heaven’s sake put in some forward starts are a the lowest level for many ‘With the steadily increasing signs of planning.’

42 Issue 110 Summer 2014 Nottingham 2014 Notice of the 2014 CIAT Annual General Meeting

Notice is given that the Annual General meeting of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists will be held at the Council House, Nottingham, on Saturday 29 November 2014 for the following purposes:

To consider the Annual Review
To consider the accounts and balance sheets as at 30 April 2014
To re-appoint the auditors and authorise Council to fix their remuneration
To announce the results of the election of members to the Council and Regional and Centre Committees.
To receive and debate resolutions

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