Mitsubishi Electric has installed a new permanent exhibition stand at the Building Centre in London focusing on sustainability in the built-environment.
Architects now have access to this new information source on renewable technology to highlight the potential that heat pumps offer in reducing the energy load required to heat, cool and ventilate both commercial and residential properties, and is also focusing on the energy producing potential of photovoltaic panels.

'The Building Centre is renowned for providing essential information for all involved in the built environment, so it made perfect sense for us to use this venue to convey the energy saving potential of these technologies,' explained Sharon Oliver, marketing communications manager for Mitsubishi Electric's photovoltaic and domestic heating divisions.

Both air source and ground source heat pumps are classified as renewable technology by both the European Union and the UK Government because they harvest free, renewable energy from the air to maximise efficiency and minimise energy consumption.

The permanent stand at the Building Centre in Store Street includes a touch screen panel providing information on the technologies and highlights how their energy saving potential can be used to meet the code for sustainable homes and other energy performance legislation. In addition to gaining advice on reducing energy costs and emissions levels, architects can also source information on equipment to help with indoor air quality and ventilation.

'Everyone involved in the construction industry, whether new-built or retro-fit is under immense pressure to demonstrate how low carbon the buildings they design now are and we wanted to raise awareness of the potential that this equipment can offer,' added Ms Oliver.

The Building Centre, established in 1931, has developed to become an independent forum dedicated to providing information and inspiration to all sectors of the built environment. It is open from 9:30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday and 10:00am - 5:00pm, on Saturday. Further information can be sourced by visiting www.buildingcentre.co.uk