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INTRODUCTION
With the built environment contributing approximately
40% of annual global emissions,1 it is important for
architects, designers and specifiers to take advantage of
all available energy-saving opportunities when designing
and constructing buildings. None of these solutions on
their own can guarantee optimal performance, but when
combined with other readily-available products, an energyefficient
building is within reach for everyone.
Any use of energy-efficient systems and products must be
considered in the early design phase of any project. Many
of the best-performing products require a certain amount
of space and other elements of the building coordinated to
work efficiently. Maximum benefit can only be realised by
having these specifications early in a building’s design.
The advantages of underfloor heating are widely
acknowledged. Property owners frequently invest in these
systems to provide unmatched comfort in both residential
and commercial spaces. As part of this process, one must
select between hydronic underfloor heating and electric
underfloor heating. It is common to combine hydronic
solutions to heat pumps.
Heat pumps are thought to be the future of domestic
heating because they are a cleaner, more sustainable
heat source than most alternatives. In comparison to a
conventional oil or gas boiler, heat pumps often operate
at lower temperatures, which makes them much more
effective with radiant floor heating systems. They can also
lower a home or building’s carbon footprint.
When it comes to the installation of heat pumps, a lack
of service space is currently the most pressing problem
plaguing builders, installers and suppliers. Heat pumps
and other energy-saving technologies cannot be installed
where a building has insufficient service space allocation.
In this whitepaper, we explore the design and installation
considerations involved with energy-saving heat pumps
and underfloor heating, and the importance of specifying
such systems early in the design phase.