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Sensible Heat Š a new company with a green, sensible approach (3/2/2005)

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new company, Sensible Heat. Our mission is to make UK residential buildings greener, but at the same time more comfortable, pleasant places to live, by using modern technology. No need to wear a hair shirt, or extra layers of clothing in our green vision!

We can design, supply and commission HVAC control systems Šanywhere in the UK - which can control not only Heating, Cooling and Hot Water systems, but also can either directly control, or interface to other systems that are controlling lighting, blinds, awnings, security and other systems within the home. These controls will make life easier and more comfortable, whilst saving energy and CO2 emissions at the same time. You can even control your home when you are away using the telephone!

Sensible Heat are Honeywell Hometronic Specialists; we use this unique system, together with our own products, to produce Home Automation systems specifically designed for UK homes. Because it is manufactured in large volumes by a multinational company, and because it is based on wireless technology, the cost of the system and its installation are significantly lower than competing products.

We work in conjunction with Custom Installation partner companies to deliver complete, seamless integrated systems for controlling all of the technology within a home; audio, scene-setting lighting, home cinema can all be integrated.

We can also offer consultancy services on all forms of Green Technology for saving energy within your home. If you are concerned about Global Warming and CO2 emissions, and would like to take some practical steps to do your bit to help, Sensible Heat can help you to navigate through the minefield of information to make the right choices for you. Sensible Heat are members of the Green Register of Construction Professionals.

About Hometronic

Hometronic is not a modified system intended for commercial buildings, but is purpose-designed for houses. Developed by Honeywell initially for the German market, the technology is well proven, having been installed successfully in many thousands of German homes. Now available in the UK from Sensible Heat, Hometronic offers many unique features:

· patented wireless technology means the system is easy to install, particularly when retro-fitting into houses which are otherwise complete Š you don't need miles of wiring to be installed.
· manage your house from a central location, with the compact Hometronic Manager.
· interact with your house in each room, with adjusters mounted on the wall, or hand-held remote controls
· manage your house remotely, with the unique telephone voice interface
· integrate with other control systems within the home

Sounds sensible, doesn't it?

About the Founder of Sensible Heat

Founder and Managing Director, Dave Robinson has some 20 years experience in Advanced Building Controls and Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), ranging from the very largest and most complex commercial buildings to simple residential dwellings. He has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Microprocessor Technology, and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

During the last 5 years, Dave has become well known in the Custom Installation world as MD and co-founder of his previous company, smartKontrols. Dave is a regular presenter of the HVAC Controls training seminar at the annual CEDIA Expo.

www.sensibleheat.com