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L-R: Edwin Johnson, Andrée Dargan and Sarah Clifford, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown-County Council (dlr) architects, with William Walsh, SEAI.
SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT RECOGNISED WITH SEAI AWARD
HED 5516 Series High-Efficiency Deaerator.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has received a Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy in Buildings Award 2024 for its Ballyogan Square project. Recognised as a pioneering example of sustainable social housing, the development features 67 new two- and three-bedroom terrace houses. Emphasising a ‘fabric first’ approach, the development is designed to Passive House standards and has achieved A1 BER building energy rating through features such as heat pumps and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Ballyogan Square is proof that high- quality, energy-efficient housing can
happen quickly. It exemplifies how modern methods of construction can improve the local environment and is setting a benchmark for future sustainable developments in Ireland. Andrée Dargan, County Architect and Energy Performance Officer for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said, “dlr recognises the concept of Passive House to deliver high-quality, economic, comfortable and healthy future-proofed buildings. We are proud of delivering another public exemplar in terms of high-performance and low-energy and emissions homes and receiving this year’s SEAI Energy in Buildings Award.” www.seai.ie
ALTECNIC LAUNCHES NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY DEAERATOR FOR HEAT PUMPS
Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has announced the release of the HED 5516 Series High-Efficiency Deaerator. Specifically designed to enhance and protect heat pump systems, the HED 5516 Series removes up to 99% of air from the thermal medium on its first pass, ensuring optimal system performance. By eliminating air, the unit reduces noise, corrosion, localised overheating, and potential mechanical damage, delivering smoother and more reliable heating and cooling. Constructed from high-performance composite materials, the HED 5516 Series is built to withstand the demanding conditions of heating and cooling systems. Gary Perry, Managing Director at Altecnic, said, “This product not only ensures systems run at their best but also helps to reduce long-term maintenance and operational costs. At Altecnic, we’re committed to providing innovative, energy-efficient solutions, and the HED 5516 Series is a perfect example of that.” Altecnic has also released its latest CPD module, Dirt & Air in Commercial Systems, available through its online learning platform, Altecnic Academy. www.altecnic.co.uk/technical-hub/ training-and-cpds www.altecnic.co.uk/caleffi-hed-high- efficiency-deaerator
PROJECT TO PROVIDE GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE HEAT IN DUBLIN’S DOCKLANDS
Engineering consultancy COWI has joined a project
and their water systems in the Poolbeg, Ringsend and Docklands areas. DDHP will also have potential to capture heat from other industrial facilities along the Poolbeg Peninsula and in due course expand to other areas across Dublin. COWI will be responsible for the conceptual and preliminary design of the
to deliver a modern, sustainable heating
network for residents and businesses in Dublin and help Ireland reach its long- term climate and carbon- reduction targets. COWI has been appointed by RPS Group to support its role as technical advisor for the Dublin
Damian McGirr, Director at COWI UK.
District Heating Project (DDHP) led by Dublin City Council. It will help progress the preliminary design and planning application for the project’s Phase 1 on the Poolbeg Peninsula, capturing heat produced at the Dublin Waste to Energy Facility and reusing it to heat buildings
new energy centre situated adjacent to the waste-to-energy plant, as well as the intricate design of the network’s hydraulics. When complete, DDHP will be the largest district heating system in Ireland. www.cowi.com
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