NorDan UK Ltd

Nor Dan have a by invitation only factory tour in Norway approved as part of the RIBA CPD Providers Network. The visit is both cultural and educational in form. The aim is to explain the importance of high performance windows for energy saving and sustainability, another aim is to look at the Norwegian tradition of timber products. – on day one, visitors will see the local folk museum in Moi followed by the factory visit – on day two, a visit to the main factory includes a presentation and a visit to the R + D department – on day three, the activities will revolve around the weather - either a museum visit or a boat trip around the fjords All accommodation and transport will be provided. We emphasise that this activity is by invitation only.

The presentation looks at the term "sustainability" and how this can be assessed within building design with reference to the Codes for Sustainable Homes. Timber windows are then discussed in detail examining both embodied energy and energy efficiency over the product's life span through full life cycle analysis. Various high performance window designs are examined and compared for optimal sustainable benefits and environmental impacts.