State-of-the-art ventilation solution provides
noiseless solution for open plan apartments

Leading retirement builder McCarthy & Stone is taking its commitment to improving convenience within its homes to new levels at a development in Sunderland.

Strawberry Court, a four storey development of one- and two-bedroom apartments features state-of-the-art ventilation that ensures a fresh, noiseless, odour- and draught-free environment is maintained within each apartment without any occupier involvement.

Designed and supplied by Passivent, the UK’s leading natural ventilation systems company, the ventilation within the development features Passivent’s new Flair system.

The Passivent Flair system links the kitchen extractor hood, and extracts in the “wet” rooms to one remotely located low energy fan discreetly positioned above the ceiling within each apartment and ducted through the external wall.

The central, continuously running fan operates at low level until the cooker hood is switched on, which simultaneously boosts the fan and opens a damper in the hood to extract cooking smells and moisture from the kitchen.

Self-regulating, non-electrical extracts in the bathroom and en-suite automatically ensure the correct, pre-set level of ventilation is maintained, even when the system is boosted by operation of the cooker hood. Passivent Flair means all rooms are properly ventilated to Building Regulations, and requires only one wiring loop instead of at least two.

To further enhance the living environment, McCarthy & Stone has included acoustic attenuation in the ventilation on the two sides of the building facing the road, to minimise traffic noise penetrating the apartments.

Anthony Anton, McCarthy & Stone Commercial Director, observed, “We pride ourselves on constantly improving the levels of convenience in our properties for the owners. The Passivent Flair system is another detail which helps us achieve that, creating a home which is always fresh and free from damp, odours and draughts, without any involvement from the occupiers.”

In addition to the Passivent Flair system, Passivent supplies a comprehensive range of through window and through wall trickle ventilators, plus natural and assisted ventilation solutions, with or without acoustic options, with the added comfort of independent BBA certification, proven in use for over 20 years.

Passivent is part of the Building Product Design Group, which specialises in developing innovative yet practical ventilation and roofing products in line with changing market requirements.

Key issues associated with low energy and sustainability are always at the forefront of design considerations, whilst ensuring that system performance and indoor air quality are not compromised.

Passivent can offer the following services for those looking to specify an energy efficient and effective ventilation solution:

• Design consultation
• Technical assistance
• Free CPD seminars
• Online SAP calculations
• Predicted Energy Assessments
• Free estimate and design service

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