Fenestration plays an important role in the aesthetic and functional design of most commercial, public sector and residential buildings, whether it is an impressive curtain wall façade or complimenting the period sash windows of traditional properties in an urban development.
WHS Halo provides a wide range of window and door solutions for architects and specifiers seeking to meet the challenges of sustainable, yet economically viable, fenestration.
These challenges include:
- Weather performance, especially in coastal or high wind zones
- Solar gain and shading
- Ventilation
- Low carbon window solutions
- Relevance to the Code for Sustainable Homes
- Energy efficiency through high levels of thermal insulation and compliance with Part L
- Security
- Safety (access and egress)
- Accessibility and usability, in line with Part M and the principles of the DDA
- Aesthetic appeal with options for sightlines, colour and style
- Tenant and resident satisfaction
- Maintenance and life time value analysis
- Environmental impact, including waste management and recycling
- Availability and certainty of supply
- Installation capability
WHS Halo’s specification team is available to provide knowledgeable advice and guidance on all these issues to help you select the most appropriate solution for your next scheme.
Working in partnership with our nationwide network of approved fabricators and installers, we can provide a complete ‘end to end’ solution for window and door programmes
For more information please contact our Specification Team.
