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Panasonic award for best project

Panasonic)UK: Panasonic has announced the inauguration of its PRO Awards for the best projects incorporating its air conditioning and heat pump products.

This new international award invites entries from architects, consultants, distributors, engineers and installers whose projects demonstrate flair and innovation, and showcase sustainable design, efficiency, cost effectiveness and aesthetics.

Projects from across Europe are eligible and must have been completed between January 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014.  Entries will be judged by a panel of international judges with expertise in architecture, building services and the heating/cooling industry.

The awards are open to projects featuring air conditioning, heating and/or cooling systems that have been completed primarily using Panasonic Heating and Cooling systems, in a residential, public authority or commercial environment.

Deadline for entry is 31 July 2014 and winners will be announced in the autumn.

Further information from www.aircon.panasonic.eu

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