A brand new mixed use block on Belfast's Lisburn Rd has been enchanced both visually & practically with the inclusion of Pilkington Activ Blue self cleaning glass throughout. The development is named Woodlands Manor & stands 5 storeys high, containing offices & 2-3 bedroomed luxury apartments. Architects, Coogan & Co have combined a mixture of window styles & types, with PVC-U for residential units & aluminium for commercial ones to create an interesting contrast of materials. All glazing, however, incorporates Pilkington Activ Blue which not only adds colour & character to the development but provides functional solution by combining dual-action, self cleaning properties with solar control performance for a cooler internal environment. "Cleaning windows on a multi-storey building is always a major headache," says V Bowman, a director of Bowman Windows. "Specifying the Pilkington Activ Blue self-cleaning glass meant that the design of the overall structure could incorporate larger areas of glazing for high visual effect without having to worry about hazards and cost of cleaning". For more information please visit www.pilkington.co.uk/selfcleaningglass
