Matching Zero Carbon Aims
Novastruct curtain wall, door and window solutions augment the striking presence of the Design & Digital Arts Building and assist in the achievement of carbon credentials that match Nottingham Trent University’s zero-carbon commitment.
The following Novastruct solutions were selected for the project:
- FSX 110 Curtain Wall System: High level thermal performance, matched by outstanding aesthetic and design versatility.
- DSX 190 TB Door: The only door with welded construction, supported by a Lifetime Guarantee.
- WSX 720 Reflex Open Out Casement Window: A narrow-frame, open-out window for optimal aesthetics and thermal performance.
The FSX 110 Curtain Wall System features on various elevations of the building, some with 300mm deep feature mullion fins.
Entrance doors on the project comprise Novastruct’s DSX 190 TB high-traffic all-purpose door, used in an openout door-and-a-half configuration on two curtain wall elevations.
Novastruct’s WSX 720 Reflex Open Out Casement Window is used as bottom-hung open-out vents on two elevations. Most aluminium areas of Novastruct systems are in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) 30% gloss finish to Qualicoat Class 2. Fins are in a special Light Green PPC. Sleek and elegant A-Vesta handles were used, facilitating a precise colour match, achieving Class 5 corrosion resistance.
