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Where is home to the very latest in energy efficient building products that use Innovative Technology for Sustainable Building in Ireland?

Couple rising costs with outdated energy efficient building products and it’s easy to understand why many leading architects and builders have been left with a choice between importing quality building products or settling for second best… at least, until now!

Now you can find leading building innovations (BER rated at fair prices), because we continuously source the latest innovative energy efficient construction products, so you can buy them when you are ready.

If you’re involved in the construction industry then you probably already know that there are companies that lead the country in supplying the latest in innovative and quality products. Their reputation as leaders results from the extensive research given to sourcing the very best products (in terms of quality, design and innovation) for you.

Architects, Developers & Engineers

One thing we’re sure you’ll value in this site is that it has been designed (and will continue to be developed) with you in mind: to give you easy access to the expanding product range, and provide Architects, Developers & Engineers researching available products on the market, the product specifications you’re looking for ~

•Sustainable Building
•Window Sealing
•Spider Fittings
•Raw Silicon
•Window Systems
•Architecture Hardware / Ironmongery

You can select from a wide range of state-of-the-art products, including ~

•energy efficient products
•airtight door seals
•roof vents
•loft insulation
•restoration hardware
•door knobs
•door handles
•retrofitted insulation
•locks
•ventilation systems
•timber windows
•sash windows
•and more…

Why You Should Go for Energy Efficient Homes

Did you know that energy efficient homes make you feel warmer, more welcome and cosier using 20-30% less energy?

If you’re looking for energy efficient, BER rated, innovative and stylish sustainable construction products, you need look no further because you’re home.

Why is everybody so interested in sustainable building and the associated products these days? Could it be that new regulations combined with the need to reduce our carbon footprint, that architects, builders and ‘green’ people (ecologically aware) want to invest in value for money products with excellent BER ratings in their homes?

Perhaps, like you, they want products to be functional, to meet all sustainable energy criteria, to help the house look great, and to combine stylish design with innovative technology from leading brands you can trust.

Protect everyone’s health while you save money with state-of-the-art range of ventilation systems.

Recent findings have shown that air indoors is often more polluted – and a greater threat to health – than the corresponding air outdoors means that action must be taken now to protect against danger, save money, and improve health.

Choosing the most effective ventilation system (whether it be roof vents, ventilation for attics, heat recovery, fans, industrial) is important because the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) could affect the health and comfort of the people inside a building. And since you want the very best in a range of ventilation systems for you project, it’s good to know that you’ve come to the right place.

As you are probably already aware, the use of ventilation as a means to dilute contaminants, filtration, and source control are methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings.

There are a number of ways to test IAQ – from collecting air samples, collecting samples on the building surfaces, and computer modelling of air flow inside buildings – and these samples can then be analysed for mould, stressors, chemicals, bacteria, etc. Tests lead to understanding the source(s) of contamination, which in turn, points to solutions for their removal.

As you will see, the ventilation product range offers you the very best in all types of ventilation, including ~

•mechanical ventilation
•roof vents
•attic ventilation
•roof ventilation
•heat recovery ventilator
•wide range of fans
•industrial ventilation

Lighting is a necessary and powerful part of any environment. A new homes lighting should be versatile and energy efficient. With the dimmers and fixtures of today it is possible to have optimal lighting and save energy at the same time. In this article I plan to hit on some of the best suited places to put today’s energy efficient lighting.

Lighting can be broken down in to three major types, ambient, task, and accent. Ambient lighting can be provided by many sources but for this article we will touch on two of the most common sources of general lighting in todays homes, the table lamp and the ceiling mount fixture. This is probably the easiest type of lighting to provide using energy efficient sources as the common retro-type fluorescent bulb can go in most any table lamp and flush mount fixture. In the past several years Verilux and Ottlite have created a niche market by offering lamps that take dedicated fluorescent bulbs that closely match daylight. While this can sometimes offer good general illumination in a room remember that these types of fixtures usually have a very white light that does not look good in most living areas.

The second type of lighting used to light a space is task lighting. Task lighting is needed anywhere tasks will be performed, the most common areas in a home being the kitchen, the office, and the laundry room. In the kitchen the way to be energy conscious is with fluorescent or LED under cabinet lighting. Many companies offer both types including Lithonia, Kichler, and National Specialty Lighting. It is important to mention that regardless of the type of energy efficient lighting you decide to use under cabinets for task lighting be sure that the Kelvin Temperature is close to that of the other fixtures in the room.

Finally accent lighting can also be achieved with energy efficient lighting. Flourescent bulbs and fixtures are not well suited to accent lighting due the large source of light from fluorescent tubes. Today’s energy efficient accent lighting is provided with LED. There are now very good retro fit LED bulbs available in MR16 and PAR types but they can still be expensive. Putting dimmers on Halogen accent lighting is also can also be an energy conscious choice when designed properly.

This is just a quick overview of ways to remember the environment when designing and specifying the lighting for today’s homes. Any space can be lit wisely and efficiently with the tools available today. For further questions or a consultation for the next space you will be lighting come by Village Lighting at 1616 North State Street inBellingham, WA. Village Lighting is a fully stocked showroom with knowledgeable staff that’s now available online at www.villagelightinginc.com