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Lighting up the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome

The new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome which featured Ensuring contemporary stadia and sports venues ‘TThe key considerations in our selection process The Multivault GRP rooflights were also specified with a
in the 2014 Commonwealth Games was able to meet the growing aesthetic demands of architects were to find rooflights which provide an even spread Cleartherm insulating layer - an option that can achieve
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harness the power of natural light - bringing life to and building owners alike, GRP allows a more even of internal illumination, achieve a good level of thermal a U-value below 1.0W/m K - ensuring all of the light
the cycling arena and reducing its reliance on artificial spread of daylight, illuminating the velodrome while insulation at a reasonable cost rate, while providing transmission and thermal insulation values required
lighting – thanks to Multivault GRP rooflights supplied eliminating the risk of hot spots and solar glare which the highest levels of health and safety,’ commented were met.
by Brett Martin Daylight Systems Limited. could disturb sporting activities. Gordon McGhie, director of 3DReid.’ The Multivault
GRP barrel vault meets all of these requirements and is Rooflights offer an attractive solution to daylighting
Forming a showpiece for the games, the iconic new Roofing contractor Graingers installed the 2,700 easily and quickly installed which provided construction requirements whilst also providing the required
£100 million Emirates Arena incorporates the 2,000 square metres Multivault GRP barrel vaults, programme benefits.’ insulation values which allow buildings to meet their
seat Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, an 8,500 seat sports covering approximately 15 percent of the total roof energy saving targets and reduce their running costs.
arena and a community sports hall - designed by area. Despite being placed above two kilometres The Multivault GRP barrel vault is ideal for flat and low Available for use by the public and by professional
architects 3DReid and built by construction company of gantries and several kilometres of ventilation pitched roof types. It is designed to be installed without sports organisations, Brett Martin has ensured that
Sir Robert McAlpine. Brett Martin’s Multivault GRP ductwork as well as lighting, PA, fire systems and fixings penetrating the roof covering, guaranteeing the all those who visit the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome enjoy
rooflights – significantly lighter than glass and offering radiant heating panels, the rooflights provide a diffuse roof remains watertight. They also offer an attractive natural light while also helping to reduce the carbon
exceptional impact resistance for safety – were light transfusion of 65-70 percent and create an style and robust performance with a life expectancy of footprint of the Commonwealth Games.
installed in three areas including the velodrome and attractive, bright environment within the arena. up to 30 years, making them perfect for projects where
sports hall. long term performance and durability is a must.

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