CASE STUDIES Return to list of case-studies National Trust Visitor Centre benefits from AIRFLUSH® Urinal System - Trusted water-savings. The new visitor centre at the Ightham Mote National Trust property in Kent was designed by architect Stuart Page to minimise the building's environmental impact. Green Building Store's AIRFLUSH® Urinal System, designed by water conservation specialists Elemental Solutions, was chosen specifically because of its environmental benefits. The AIRFLUSH® Urinal offers a unique waterless system that avoids the use of expensive replacement cartridges, using instead a low-energy fan and well-designed pan to keep the urinals clean and hygienic. As with many National Trust properties, Ightham Mote is off mains drainage, so reducing the load on the site's septic tank was also an important consideration. Other environmental features at the centre have included use of a high level of insulation, with sheep's wool utilised in the roof space and recycled cellulose insulation used in cavity walls. The building was orientated to the south-west to make the most of solar gains and windows were situated to maximise natural light and ventilation in the building. Stuart Page has been pleased with the performance of the two AIRFLUSH® urinals installed at Ightham Mote, which have worked reliably and consistently throughout the year that they have been installed. Installation instructions were clear and easy to follow and there have not been any problems with odour and hygiene issues. Indeed, Stuart commented that actually they have had to make efforts to prevent staff using disinfectant products such as sanicubes (used in conventional urinals), which are unnecessary for the AIRFLUSH® System. Stuart would definitely consider specifying the AIRFLUSH® Urinal System in future projects. Architect: Stuart Page Architects, Forge House, The Green, Langton, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0JB, Tel: 01892 862548, Email: info@stuartpage.co.uk Supplier: Green Building Store, Tel: 01484 854898, Email: info@greenbuildingstore.co.uk, Website: www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk