While the earliest applications of underfloor heating can be traced back to 5000 BC Korea, most of the major developments resulting in the systems we know and use today happened in the last 100 years, says Ross Verity, Managing Director of ForceDry.

Underfloor heating and smart controller specialist, Warmup will be exhibiting at the ISH 2017 – the world’s biggest showcase for innovative bathroom design and energy efficient heating. Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany from 14th - 18th March, the show will see Warmup showcase new and unique products as well as demonstrate their latest innovative and market-leading technology.

A significant amount of time and thought is invested into the design of bathrooms for architectural projects. One design aspect that is important to consider is how our needs may change over time and the accessibility of the bathroom, especially for those with a disability.

A commonly asked question is whether underfloor heating can be used only with a certain type of floor finish. Underfloor heating is suitable for almost every type of a floor covering.

Underfloor systems utilise the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone removing the need for most, if not all, ceiling based ducting or pipework. Commonly found in office environments, there has recently been an increase in use in academic facilities, particularly University and Sixth Form learning and study centres.

Here Schlüter-Systems explains how to specify a lasting, energy efficient underfloor heating system that is quick to install.

Giacomini is now a CIBSE approved CPD course provider and is offering two courses that CIBSE members can take to contribute towards their CPD qualifications.