Polymer specialist
REHAU has launched a brand new CIBSE accredited CPD for its Thermally Activated
Building Structures (TABS) product delving into the creation of energy
efficient spaces.
TABS form an
integral part of a green building and work by circulating cold or warm water
through PE-Xa pipe circuits embedded in the concrete slab of a building. This
ultimately increases the efficiency of energy usage as the concrete becomes a
giant thermal accumulator, extracting heat from the space during the day and
cooling the building at night.
This process is far
more energy efficient than traditional air-conditioning due to the elevated
water temperatures involved, and therefore contributes to energy and cost
savings in buildings using TABS.
Other benefits for
users of the building as a result of installing TABS include, comfort cooling
without draft effects, no sick building syndrome and reduced air exchange in
combination with ventilation systems.
There are also clear
benefits for developers and building owners, for example there is a 30% lower
investment cost and 50% lower capacity operating cost, quick and easy
installation and efficient performance of alternative energy sources due to
low-flow temperatures.
Drew Clough, Product
Manager at REHAU said: “We’re extremely pleased to be able to offer a CIBSE
accredited CPD for our TABS product. It is a system that provides so many
benefits, both to the end user of the building and also to the developers and
the environment in terms of its energy efficiency.
“The product is also
easy to install thanks to the REHAU EVERLOC jointing system, which plays a
central role to the system, providing a clear benefit to installers as well.
“So far REHAU TABS
has been installed and is now being utilised at universities around the country
and at the new Tate building in London.
“We look forward to
meeting with people also interested in making use of this system within future
energy efficient spaces.”
During the CPD
attendees will receive an introduction to TABS, an overview of the principles
of installation, a run through of important design considerations and details
on possible cost and energy savings that TABS can support in buildings. There
will also be information provided on case studies where TABS has been
successfully installed.
Anyone interested in
undertaking the CPD can do so at their own premises or at REHAU offices – and
the session takes around one hour to complete.
