BREEAM and compliance assessments for mixed-use residential and commercial scheme at retirement village The design and construction of a Solihull ExtraCare retirement village achieved a BREEAM assessment ‘Very Good’ rating, thanks to Accredited Professional services offered by Darren Evans. The assessment offered unique challenges, which were met as a result of working on the […]
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Futureproofing buildings with ambient loop technology
Achieving net-zero by 2050 requires a crucial focus on decarbonising the built environment. Here, Daikin’s Matteo Dall’Ombra, explains the pivotal role of ambient loop technology advancements, specifically within collective buildings
Futureproofing buildings with ambient loop technology
Achieving net-zero by 2050 requires a crucial focus on decarbonising the built environment. Here, Daikin’s Matteo Dall’Ombra, explains the pivotal role of ambient loop technology advancements, specifically within collective buildings
Lighting up the gallery: daylighting in arts institutions
Advanced techniques in lighting analysis are allowing designers to reintroduce daylighting into galleries without damaging the exhibits or causing visual discomfort to those viewing them. Max Fordham’s Nick Cramp highlights the benefits
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
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
Building decarbonisation through sustainable climate control
Decarbonisation of the built environment is now essential if we are to reach net zero by 2050. Matteo Dall’Ombra, product manager commercial at Daikin, explains how advances in climate control technology, including Daikin’s VRV 5 Heat Recovery solution, can help achieve these goals
All change: the key requirements of the Golden Thread
The proposal for a Golden Thread of information was a headline of Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of building safety. Delivering the Golden Thread for a project also requires close attention to any changes to the design during construction. Hywel Davies explains the key elements of new regulations that come into force on 1st October.
Building Regulations update: notices for work
The Building Regulations (Amendments etc) (England) Regulations 2023 introduce new rules for the deposit of plans. They apply to all building work and they come into force on 1st October. Hywel Davies explains the new requirements and procedures
Building Regulations update: building control for Higher Risk Buildings
The Building (Higher-Risk Buildings Procedures) (England) Regulations 2023 come into force on 1 October. They set out the building control processes for higher risk buildings that will apply to new projects. Hywel Davies looks at the details of the new regime
