BUILDING PERFORMANCE AWARDS | WINNERS Innovation of the Year Thermal Comfort Winner: Knauf Insulation & Knauf Energy Solutions Currently operating in two pilot projects in Manchester, Knauf Insulation and Knauf Energy Solutions groundbreaking sensor technology uses machine learning to measure real energy performance accurately, aiming to bridge the gap between notional and actual thermal comfort levels of existing buildings. The judges said: The product addresses the real-life issue of poor insulation and heat loss. It clearly identifies where improvements can be made... to improve heat loss and occupants wellbeing and comfort. Product or Innovation of the Year Wellbeing Winner: Water Kinetics Eco-Duo Eco-Duo is the worlds first and only pipewithin-a-pipe recirculation system that is guaranteed to keep hot water hot and cold water cold, which is essential for controlling the spread of water-borne pathogens and biofilm, while still being highly energyefficient. A single Eco-Duo fitting can save 2.27 tonnes of carbon over 30 years, equal to more than 6,800 tonnes per building on average. The judges, who commended the firm for including a whole-life carbon-saving calculation for the product, described the system as a novel, innovative product that addresses a real-life challenge robustly. Sponsored by Tamlite Product or Innovation of the Year Air quality Winner: Signify Philips UV-C Upper Air Disinfection Luminaires Judges called the upper-air disinfection luminaires a thoroughly thought through and researched product that addresses the current need to disinfect indoor air. They commended its novel application of existing technologies to address the threat from Covid-19, and the comprehensive information it provided on the products operation and maintenance. The luminaires can provide the equivalent of up to 30 air changes per hour, a rate that would be 10 times more expensive using a traditional HVAC strategy, and the lack of active parts makes for minimal ongoing maintenance. 24 March 2022 www.cibsejournal.com CIBSE March 22 pp20-25 BPA Awards.indd 24 25/02/2022 16:56