NEWS
From delivering net zero in the desert, to whole life carbon for facades – CIBSE Journal highlights essential work of engineers as leaders gather at COP23
As COP23 continues CIBSE Journal looks back at CIBSE Journal articles highlighting the essential work of our industry
Smart homes, zero bills: Octopus Energy’s scheme for housebuilders
Octopus Energy is offering a partnership with housebuilders that guarantees zero energy bills for occupiers using its Kraken technology platform. Andy Pearson speaks to Nigel Banks about the company’s first pilot and a 200-home scheme planned with Bellway Homes
Electricity
Back in control: making savings with BMS optimisation
The optimisation of HVAC controls for a Croydon office has reduced energy use by 28% over nine months, resulting in a £171,000 saving in operational energy costs. REsustain’s Annie Marston describes how CO2 was slashed for a minimal capital cost
BMS
‘Show young people how they can make a difference’: Francesca James, CIBSE Graduate of the Year
Focusing on the individual impact a person will have in building services is a sure-fire way of attracting young people to the industry, according to Graduate of the Year Francesca James, whose winning presentation was one of the highlights of the 2023 Young Engineers Awards
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CASE STUDIES
Groundbreaking services design in the best buildings of today
A force for good: the winners of the 2023 CIBSE Young Engineers Awards
The Young Engineers Awards showcased the best new talent in the industry and featured nine inspirational presentations from graduates willing to lead by example
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Podcast: tackling whole-life carbon in air conditioning
Four industry experts join the Journal podcast to discuss the challenges of reducing operational and embodied carbon in building cooling systems