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Insulation & Ducting Feature
CHECK OUT THIS REVOLUTION IN CLEAN AIR MOVEMENT – THE ALP ACTIVE MEDICAL GRADE DUCT.
A revolution in the clean air movement
Ducts are the ultimate breeding ground for pathogens.
SINCE THE CONCEPTION of air move- ment within buildings, humans have strug- gled to ensure air quality remained fresh and
without contaminants.
This is no easy feat; the premises of cooling air
lend its self to poor air quality.
“As we continue to grow our cities and live
in closer quarters, we find ourselves in an on- going battle against the microbes that are dis- placed through the ducting system,” according to Jim Malek, the managing director of Ductus Australia. “Ducts particularly are the ultimate breeding ground for such pathogens. Poor maintenance and poor upkeep com-
promise the whole HVAC system.” Forty years of development and mar- ket research has given ALP an insight into the predicaments faced by engi- neers in designing a system which ensures
clean air distribution.
“Over the years of presenting duct work to
consultants, contractors, and occupiers alike, one issue has always stood out. How do we maintain air quality?" Malek asked.
“We now have a solution; its why we have chosen to bring this technology into Australia. There is nothing else that comes close to the patented ALPactive system, a fully integrated system that has been shown to surpass the Eu- ropean Medical Institute's expectations.” Ever
since the beginning of air movement within buildings, Healthcare has always remained the primary objective.
“The HVAC industry has provided us with many alternative solutions. However not until recently has there been anything like what ALP has been able to develop,” Malek said. With dec- ades of research and advancements, endless amounts of securitising by both internal and in- dependent parties like the European Medical Institution, Malek said ALPs anti-microbial patented “active” system provides a true anti- microbial solution. Silver, a natural occurring element has been long known for its powerful anti-microbial ability, ALP has taken that ele- ment and formed it into a Silver Zoelite com- pound which they embedded in the internal lin- ing of the duct work.
The compound actively seeks out and de- stroys over 600 known pathogens varying from yeasts, mould, bacteria, and viruses including Legionella Pneumophila, Salmonella Cholerae- suis and Staphylococcus aureus. “ALP is relent- less in ensuring excellence in air quality with recognition by many globally esteemed facili- ties with some of the most rigorous such as the FDA and HY Germany,” he said. For more infor- mation about the technology and resources of this full antimicrobial system contact local Ductus/ALPs representatives at sales@ductus. com.au or visit www.ductus.com.au ✺
Hand crafted home wins award
MORE THAN 800 builders attended the annual NSW Master Builders Awards, where excellence in workman- ship was recognised.
Viva Living Homes picked up two awards for a property in Austinmer which features
“solar passive design and scored a high energy efficiency rating of 8.1 stars out of 10, which means it takes much less ener- gy than a conventional home to heat and cool throughout the year.”
Embracing the concept of ‘living with nature’, the home features a raft of cool, natural materials such as solid earth
walls, straw bale external walls, natural clayrendersinsideandnaturallimeren- ders outside, traditional timber frames and special renders in the bathroom so it didn’t require tiles.
The winning home was essentially hand crafted from local materials and in- cluded sustainably sourced timbers.
All materials in the home (for example paints and timber) were low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
For more information, jump onto www.vivahomes.com.au ✺
The winning home which features solid earth walls and timber frames.
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