Challis Aquiv8

IDC believes in Green Design

CHALLIS WATER CONTROLS
Water Saving anti-bacterial showerhead

Carbon footprints, sustainability and 'Going Green,' are all concepts that have taken on a very important meaning in light of a drastic climate change and increasingly diminishing natural resources. The bathroom uses the highest amount of water in a building, however, water usage can be economised through environmentally conscious design techniques, which focus on maintaining the integrity of the environment. The Aquiv8 415 shower handset aims to achieve environmental consciousness.

The Aquiv8 415 encompasses the use of design, materials as well as technology to minimise the carbon footprint, using a patented air induction system, the user is wet by a series of discrete droplets rather than by continuous streams of water which make the shower head more efficient whilst maintaining the level of performance required which creates both improved human and environmental conditions. By manufacturing the shower handset in the UK, the carbon footprint is also drastically reduced by eliminating unnecessary and harmful emissions created by transporting the product from another country.

The shower handset also has a duel-benefit, by incorporating a silver based antimicrobial additive which is an excellent biocide; it has the added advantage of antibacterial capability eliminating infections such as MRSA, E-Coli and Salmonella.

With an aesthetic design inspired by the eroded shape of pebbles, its antibacterial properties as well as heightened sense of integrity for the environment the Aquiv8 415 shower handset aims to be at one with nature by reducing both water and energy usage.