clcctronic models programmable according to their intended use and different user profilcs, models that are powered by a single touch or even just by occupancy sensors - increasingly used at a domestic level-, constant improvements made to optimize the use of a limited rcsourcc such as water and consequent savings in the domestic economy... And as a framework for all these technical advanccs, dcsign is undergoing a genuino revolution, with sculptural, minimalist or futuristic, elegant or organic Ítems, which do not fail to catch anybody’s eye. Bathroom fittings Bathroom fittings play a key role in many bathrooms, both residential -wherc they help alleviate problems of spacc- and for public use, where they próvido both func- tionality and status. Simple and puro forms continuo to prevail in these basic fittings in any bathroom although they share the market with more casual and organic Ítems, on the one hand, and trendy and striking onos on the other. New materials for the bathroom Strcngth and durability in an arca subject to special cnvironmental and hygienic condi- tions, -which is not rencwed with the fre- queney of other facilities-, aesthetic issues and growing social awareness in terms of sus- tainability and ccology are some of the rcasons for the constant appearance of new materials for the bathroom. And, no one can be unaware that wc are witnessing a genuine revolution with regard to the raw materials with which bathroom equipment is made, with the so-callcd «solid surfaces» at the hcad but also with equally innovative proposals in the field of ccramics -which is optimizcd with cutting-cdgc materials- or cements cnhanccd with nanomaterials. Boilcrs The entry into forcé of the Ecodesign ErP legislation in 2015 has completely transformed the market for wall-hung gas boilers, as they must all now be high-efficiency, i.e. condensation, and meet specifíc requirements for NOx emissions progressivcly until 2019. This new legislation has modificó the needs of a sector that is firmly committed to conncctivity both for the optimization of boiler performance and the consequent cconomic savings and improved user comfort and for the dcvclopmcnt of the conccpt of tcle-assistance by specializcd profcssionals. Radiators The bathroom was the room where the increasingly popular decorative radiators wcrc first installcd and even today is one of the arcas for which most proposals are offered. This is not surprising when you consider that they are produets that combine functionality, aesthetics and versatility, as regards operating systcms -by water or clectric-, sizes, placemcnts and available accessories. Thus, although lightweight compact models prevail, there are also sculptural and striking Ítems whose dcsign ineludes accessories as practical as anti-fog mirrors, towel racks and hangers of all kinds, shelves and even complete sets of accessories. And all this without forgetting what is one of the trends of recent scasons: frec parts which, besides the advantages of convcntional towel racks can also be moved to different parts of the housc depending on the time. .NEWS Pau Moltó, from Cero Dcsign, has won first prize in the 5th Roca One Day Dcsign Challenge. Profiltck places its bets on televisión. The Swiss multinational Zchnder together with 16 other companics create the Passivhaus Consortium. The Grohc Smartcr Tour gets underway to exhibit its latcst developmcnts and market trends. The company Roca has been rccognizcd in the ‘47th Congress of the International Academy of Ccramics (AIC)’ for its cooperation in the dissemination and consolidation of the use of ccramics in the bathroom. Royo Group has appointed Ramón Balcclls as new CEO of Royo Spain. OLI at the Intcrihotel Fair. Bathco has redesigned its corporate image. Agrival launchcs its first tap market observatory. New autumn showease at the Roca Madrid Gallen’ cntitlcd ‘Emotional Dcsign’. The company Torvisco Group will particípate in the Cevisama Fair. .NEW DEVELOPME.NTS New Klip kitchen taps, by Gcncbrc. Grohc has presented the new shower toilet Sensia Arena. Grandform presents the new rango of hydromassage and hydrosauna cabins, Alba Power. Plastisan launchcs the new Smart shower handle and the Logo shower system with thermostatic taps. Bath + by Cosmic presents B-smart, a collcction of screens designed to be installcd by the user. Salgar distributes exclusively for Spain the new Aurajct Methven shower system. QR bathroom modules by OLI. New baths by Duravit. Clara Ls the new model of bath and shower screen from the manufacturer Lasscr. Vitae is the new comprchensive collcction designed by Zaha Hadid for Nokcn. New Unccol catalogue. ACO presents its new catalogue, ACO ShowcrDrain. BdB: new prívate label produets. New Vitaq system by Válvulas Arco. SAN1TARISI
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