Sustainability

admin on November 25, 2013

Only 0.5% of the earths water is available fresh water. Concepts key partners have channelled all their efforts and have masterminded sustainable systems for many of their fittings and showers, as required by Part G of building regulations. The products chosen are developed for our customer to ensure the economical use of water and energy without compromising comfort. Our designs and products are not subject to short-term fashion fads but are based on long-term and are timeless, as a consequence, our products offer both a long service life and very high value retention.

Our manufacturing partners have already reduced toilet flush volumes to just 3 litres and also have invested in the latest technology, by using energy efficient kilns that will substantially cut CO2 emissions by incorporating state of the art technology into the manufacturing production process.

Maintenance Free Tiles

Vilbostone porcelain tiles from Villeroy & Boch meet the highest aesthetic and technical quality standards – thanks to the special hardness and density of the material, they have a long service life, are robust, colourfast and resistant to both chemicals and frost for inside and outside areas.

MVHR

For new builds, a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system works by continuously extracting air from the wet rooms of your development (primarily bathroom areas and also kitchens). The extracted air and the fresh air are passed through the HRV unit where the warm air is used to heat the air that has been taken in. The now warm and filtered fresh air is then pumped into the living areas of a development, recovering 90% of the heat from extracted air. MVHR will significantly improve air quality benefiting your health and wellbeing together with improving your carbon footprint.

Concept Virtual Designs expert technical know how will assist at a preliminary architectural stage, to agree and optimise creative bathroom and interior designs (this is usually prior to the full Mechanical and Electrical works being worked on in a too generic, one size fits all way). Our team will help in optimal setting out in relation to MVHR ducting depths, to maintain extra high ceiling heights, elegant coffer detailing, higher room door heights and taller window heights by creating early stage high quality design visuals; this is something that private client luxury new builds may want to spend more time refining.

At Concept, we believe that “experience is everything” and well designed bathroom and wellness aesthetics are a very important and desirable lifestyle element to your development, adding extra value per SQFT to a private client new build.

Renewable Heating

Our technical team are used to working with luxury private client new builds, that are using new heat pump technology. We are aware of the gradual change over from a gas boiler system to either a ground or air source pump system; often advising on booster tanks and optimal dynamic pressures that could be required to power specific high quality showers and fittings to our clients expectations.

CeramicPlus

Villeroy & Boch CeramicPlus is a ceramic surface that has been through a specialist finishing process to make it especially easy to clean sanitary ware, even dried limescale deposits can be removed without difficulty. An ecological product, CeramicPlus saves water and cleaning agents and ultimately time.

Part G Water Calculations

A new development will be designed to use less than 125 litres of water per person per day. Using our teams technical expertise, we are able to calculate your projects flow rates for all bathroom areas, to include faucets, all shower systems, bath volumes, WC & TOTO (Japanese wellness shower toilets) flush and usage volumes . Concept work with your main build team, ensuring that your bathroom sign off is Part G Compliant.

 

An Architects Design Freeze

Concept Virtual Design’s are used to working with private client new builds and developers throughout the south of England, mainly at a preliminary architectural design stage. This means that our design experts have the ability to move and adjust room sizes and doorways to create the very best in class bathroom visual layouts before an […]

Luxury Bathroom Trends

Our experienced interior team are specialists in creating individual bathroom project designs for your home renovation, extension or new build project . We listen to your requirements and with our creative and technical professional know how, we will ensure that you have the latest and timeless outcome for your bathrooms – right down to lighting, […]

TOTO Wellness & Advanced Clean Technology

Our interior team use TOTO for sustainable products that balance cleanliness, comfort and the environment for private client new build luxury development projects. This iconic Japanese brand specialises in shower toilets and TOTO Global has supplied many signature hotels around the world with their leading edge advanced lifestyle technology. Providing a heathy way of life […]

Bringing Nature Inside

Bringing nature inside, for a wellness bathroom or spa area can really make a truly relaxing environment to spend time in; our design team will use innovative materials and finishes for walls and floors, bringing an area alive and creating a sanctuary space that you truly enjoy. Concept work alongside the UK’s top architectural and […]

Grohe Spa Private Collection

Combining state of the art water technology with Grohe’s new Spa range is characterised by its captivating and minimalist slim design. The progressive aesthetic is fused with carefully selected timeless colours, finishes and materials. At Concept we constantly innovate with our private clients to create your very own work of art in your bathroom project. […]

New Build Luxury Bathroom Design

Our creative architectural bathroom team specialise in designing and supplying luxury bathrooms to private client new builds, detailed refurbishment projects and quality developers, all throughout the south of England. At the heart of what we do is luxury innovative design, we will visualise a client project at the architectural preliminary plan stage, in order that […]

Wellness Steam & Sauna, Bathroom Designer

Having a dedicated wellness area is becoming a popular requirement for private client new builds, who want to include sauna & steam rooms and relaxing whirlpool bath technology into their forever house development. Our creative in-house design team specialise in designing projects at an early stage before building works have started, in order that we […]

Spa Bathroom Design

In a luxury high end home, a master ensuite bathroom has the potential to blend functionality with wellness and relaxation in a sumptuous blend that appeals aesthetically as well as physically. Technology and beauty have come such a long way in combining to create a functioning work of art, that design of these areas offers […]

Lifestyle Luxury Tiles

Here at Concept, we’re passionate about beautiful design and breathtaking aesthetics in high-end, luxury homes, so we’re proud to apply our talented design service to coordinate ground floor tiling areas within prestigious hallways or reception areas, for example, as well as statement bathrooms. Our professional, gifted team can colour coordinate with the latest trends, textures […]

Luxury Bathrooms Designed for Life – Villeroy & Boch

Since 1748 Villeroy & Boch have been developing inspirational bathroom products to exacting standards, which is why Concept use quality manufacturers such as these, who constantly innovate with sustainability in mind, enhancing quality of life with an environmental conscience. Villeroy & Boch use intelligent solutions cleverly integrated within their product ranges – for example Direct […]

The Best WC In The World

Thanks to its life-changing Japanese technology, here at Concept, we believe the TOTO Washlet is the best WC on the market. Its state-of-the-art, hygienic easy-clean technology goes a long way in making it such a popular choice too. By upgrading your bathroom project design to include a Japanese TOTO Showering Toilet, you’ll find very little […]

Bathroom Virtual Design Service & Latest Sustainable Products for 2022

At Concept we have an extensive client order book through to the end of 2022, our team are working on development sites and private client new builds that are currently coming out of the ground for completion in 2022/3. Our design team looks towards sustainable and latest manufacturer products, such as the latest product offering […]

Comparing Top Brand Manufacturers for Washlets & Combined Bidet WC’s

When it comes to choosing between the top Washlet or combined bidet WC’s  brands, it’s always good to know what you’re getting and where the differences lie. Choosing the best for a luxury development or private client build project is critical, so staying informed is key. Our three big brands for combined bidet WC’s are […]

GROHE’s Unrivalled Innovation

GROHE Innovation Award 2016 GROHE continue to prove that they are the industry leaders, when it comes to creating innovative products by winning the prestigious Innovator Of The Year 2016 award. Their products showcase quality, innovative technologies and exciting sustainable designs. GROHE New Shower Toilet GROHE dedication to sustainability is clearly evident, while their Innovator […]

Sustainability In Style

When considering the design of high-end, luxury developments, responsibility to the environment doesn’t mean sacrificing on functionality and style. Careful design can mean you won’t have to compromise the luxurious standards you expect for your new development or refurbished bathroom. Sustainability is an integral part of Villeroy and Boch. A central environment management unit focuses […]

Anti bacterial WC technology

Bringing a new meaning to bathroom hygiene, cleanliness and comfort Villeroy and Boch offer ground-breaking technology to take your well-being to a new and safer level. Gone are the gremlins of dirt and mould, no longer hiding in dark corners …simply because there are no corners for them to hide in. Cleanliness is addressed with […]

The Ultra -Thin Porcelain Tile

Ultra-thin porcelain tiles are now offering an excellent, sustainable design that doesn’t compromise on quality and range. Using 60% less mineral resources, the ultra thin design production creates 50% less carbon and other solid emissions, also requiring 40% less energy. This gives peace of mind that you’re using a product that is sustainable and has […]

Making Beauty Sustainable – Vasco’s range of beautifully designed, eco-friendly radiators

At Concept, we encourage and fully support a client’s wishes to make their new build more sustainable and eco-friendly. There’s no reason why your stylish new build can’t be both luxurious and “green”, especially with Vasco’s range of beautifully designed, eco-friendly radiators. Vasco’s products are all created out of 100% recycled aluminium, rather than using […]

TOTO’s Technologically Advanced Lavatory


TOTO’s best selling product is their Washlet Lavatory and it’s easy to see exactly why. With exceptional use of technology, the Washlet toilet combines numerous functions to make one truly outstanding product. One of the many exceptional features is its ability to self clean, thanks to its use of Actilight technology. This keeps maintenance to […]

ViConnect by Villeroy & Boch

Concept Design offers the latest, high quality solution for bathroom installation, the ViConnect installation system from Villeroy & Boch uses impressive, new technological advances. They are tailored to every building scenario, including dry-wall and brick-wall construction and each system is fully compatible with all of Villeroy and Boch’s ceramic WC range. ViConnect also offers sustainability, […]

GROHE SilkMove ES technology

We should be trying to avoid wasting water all year round. When we live in houses with fresh running water, it is easy to forget that only 3% of the world’s water is suitable for consumption, and many people don’t have the luxury of such easy access to fresh water. Happily, GROHE have cleverly developed a […]

Villeroy & Boch – DirectFlush Subway 2.0

Villery & Boch’s new DirectFlush Subway 2.0 sets a new generation of toilet standards. Complete with an innovative open rim and impeccable modern design which can easily be incorporated into any bathroom, the brilliantly designed DirectFlush Subway 2.0 is ideal in all aspects. With new its new DirectFlush innovation, Villeroy & Boch have set high […]

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