Museum retrofits: don’t get stuck in the past
The retrofit priorities at the V&A Museum in London vary widely among different stakeholders, according to research by UCL’s India Golding. Tim Dwyer looks at…
October 2026
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Hidden beneath the wave: Sydney Fish Market
Business meets pleasure at the Sydney Fish Market, with restaurants and a cooking school alongside the city’s busy commercial fish market. Andy Pearson looks at…
September 2026
Passing the net zero school test in Wisconsin, USA
A focus on commissioning, controls and performance outcomes is essential to making schools net zero ready, says Tim Dwyer
August 2026
Direct route to decarbonisation: Addenbrooke’s DC systems
Three innovative HVAC projects at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are demonstrating the benefits of integrating heat pump chillers, renewables and advanced controls using embedded DC microgrid principles.…
May 2026
Deep impact: decarbonising homes with mine-water
A pilot scheme connecting 16 homes to Gateshead’s mine-water heat network, using external heat interface units, proved that homes can be taken off gas with…
May 2026
Heritage first: net zero audit of Hamilton House
The office retrofit of Hamilton House shows how thoughtful refurbishment, strong operational performance and targeted optimisation can position historic buildings for ‘net zero carbon aligned’…
April 2026
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