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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

Lease Extensions

Need More Information?The Barbican Life team continue with a series of meetings (some in person, and some online) with solicitors in the coming months. Let us know if you are interested and we’ll send you invites.Email: barblifeedit@gmail.comIf you have questions and don’t enjoy online meetings or email, please contact us and we’ll share what we … Continued

The Barbican Association needs you!

The Barbican Association (BA) is a Recognised Tenants’ Association, representing all residents of the Barbican Estate. The prime focus of the BA is to serve residents, and to ensure the Estate remains a wonderful living environment. Over the last years there have been many challenges, some relating to the upkeep of the Barbican itself and … Continued

ASB Reporter – March Summary 2025

There were 20 reported asb incidents during March which is 13 less than was reported for the same period last year. Totals by house and their percentage of the total were as follows House Incidents SPEED   8 (40.0%) SHAKESPEARE TOWER   4 (20.0%) BUNYAN COURT     3 (15%) GILBERT   2 (10%) THOMAS MORE        1 … Continued