An ambitious regeneration scheme at Greenwich Peninsula in London is showing off its green credentials with a sophisticated insulated render fa\u00e7ade from Aliva UK.<\/p>\n
The development by Wates Construction is one of the largest schemes in Europe, bringing thousands of new jobs, state-of-the-art new homes and a vibrant community to the area on the banks of the Thames near the O2 Arena.<\/p>\n
Architects Jestico + Whiles asked Aliva, the UK leader in fa\u00e7ades and interior finishes for a cost effective yet aesthetically pleasing finish to an eight storey residential block of 240 apartments. Forty per cent of them are affordable housing.<\/p>\n
Aliva supplied 5,500sqm of white acrylic TermoK8 insulated render to give the buildings a crisp, pared-back look that brought the project in on budget. The installers were Regency Plastering.<\/p>\n
The architects said: \u201cWe chose Aliva for Greenwich Peninsula because they provide a successful selection from a high quality, through coloured acrylic render system. The finish needed to provide a calm, understated composition, which has been achieved beautifully with a very neat, crisp finish throughout the elements of render within the development.”<\/p>\n
Aliva UK Managing Director James Ormerod said: \u201cThe project needed a fresh look, which made our acrylic insulated render system an ideal solution. The project was challenging due to the scaffold access. Despite this there are no visible joints, ensuring a slick, clean finish that delighted the client. As INCA members we will be submitting the project to the upcoming new build awards.\u201d<\/p>\n
Insulated render is one of the most effective and efficient ways of improving a building\u2019s thermal performance \u2013 reducing heating costs by up to a staggering 40%.<\/p>\n