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Category: Underfloor heating

News and updates from the Barbican Association.

Underfloor Heating Basics

The underfloor heating gives gentle background warmth, about 15.6°C. It isn’t instant heat on demand. The BEO switches it on from 1 October to 30 April, and it adjusts to the outside temperature. Work continues on the Barbican’s underfloor heating system, with the Residents’ Consultation Committee’s Underfloor Heating Working Party (UHWP) working towards the aim … Continued

Behind the Scenes: The Barbican Heating and Cooling Study

Many residents will be aware of the ongoing study into the Barbican’s communal electric underfloor heating system. What began as an investigation into heating performance has evolved into a broader examination of how our homes perform throughout the year, including both winter heating and summer overheating. The study is being led by Ambue Ltd, supported … Continued