Combining Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science

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Environmental and Societal Impact

The environmental benefits of the Smart Hydronic Screed Panels (SHSP) extend far beyond the building itself. Manufactured off-site using advanced precast methods similar to beam-and-block systems, the panels eliminate the need for timber props, formwork, and braces during installation. This approach not only accelerates construction timelines but also significantly reduces waste and dependence on natural timber resources.

Global South Context

In many developing countries particularly across the Global South reusable steel or metal scaffolding systems remain prohibitively expensive. As a result, builders often resort to cutting down trees, including under-grown ones, for use as scaffolding, formwork, and temporary supports. This practice accelerates deforestation, depletes water catchment areas, and contributes to soil erosion. By replacing timber with recyclable, precast cementitious panels, and floor-beams SHSP provides a sustainable construction alternative that protects ecosystems and supports long-term forest conservation. In effect, every SHSP installation saves trees, preserves biodiversity, and contributes to climate resilience.

The SHSP Solution

The Smart Hydronic Screed Panel (SHSP) system addresses these challenges through its innovative, modular design. Each panel delivers consistent radiant warmth using low-temperature cutting energy consumption by 15–25% compared to conventional systems. The cementitious matrix features integrated hollow-core fire-hydrant channels and recycled plastic piping, combining efficient heating functionality with enhanced fire resistance.

Each unit is precision-cast for rapid assembly and can be tailored to meet project-specific requirements, enabling quick installation and minimal on-site disruption. This modular system is suitable for new builds, refurbishments, and retrofits across residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. SHSP panels are compatible with air-source and ground-source heat pumps, solar systems, and hybrid boilers, ensuring adaptability to a range of energy infrastructures.

Standards and Compliance

SHSP panels are designed and tested in accordance with key UK and EU standards, including:

• BS EN 12390-3: Compressive strength testing of hardened concrete

• BS EN 13501-2: Fire resistance classification

• BS EN 12667: Thermal performance of building materials

Compliance with these standards ensures that SHSP panels meet—and exceed—the performance benchmarks for modern energy efficiency, fire safety, and thermal performance set by the Future Homes Standard.