Millions of people now work from home because of Covid-19 restrictions, but are they working in a healthy environment? Researchers have assessed the impact on indoor air quality in eight homes. Anastasia Mylona reports
Author: Alex Smith
The ambient lighting manifesto
Leading lighting academics Peter Boyce, Kit Cuttle, Kevin Kelly and Peter Raynham are calling for a fundamental change to lighting practice
One vision: integrating intelligent HVAC
Integrating intelligent HVAC controls could resolve systems conflicts and give facilities managers a powerful online tool to manage their portfolios. Aecom’s Mary-Ann Clarke MCIBSE reports from a CIBSE HVAC Group webinar on implementing smart HVAC systems
Water quality: Locked-down buildings’ ticking time bomb
Water-quality tests reveal deteriorating water conditions in commercial buildings under lockdown. Guardian Water Treatment’s Tom O’ Sullivan says action is needed in underused facilities to avoid HVAC breakdowns and the risk of legionella
Podcast: How ambient loop systems can help decarbonise heat
Sponsored Podcast: Daikin’s Darren Manley speaks to Alex Smith about how ambient loop systems can cut carbon when connected to low carbon heat sources
Daylight modelling: A new frame of reference
A radical new daylight-modelling schema allows the view from openings to become a material factor in the evaluation of building designs. John Mardaljevic looks at a fundamental change for lighting designers
Best practice HVAC controls: ASHRAE Guideline 36
Building controls systems are complex and can be a major obstacle to good performance if they are not specified and commissioned properly. Building Intelligence Group’s Paul Ehrlich says new tools and standards are helping to digitise the design process and streamline verification
Rising to the challenge: CIBSE Building Performance Awards shortlist revealed
Shortlist shows focus on designing and operating high-performing buildings that will help governments meet stringent carbon-reduction targets
Rinnai to expand and invest in dedicated London office, team and resources
Ricky Lewis is appointed regional sales manager for London west and south-western counties
Air of authority: interview with Professor Catherine Noakes
Professor Catherine Noakes’ knowledge of ventilation and infection transmission has made her one of the government’s key scientific advisers on Covid-19. In recognition of her work, she was made an OBE last month. Alex Smith talks to her about the challenge of winter and the impact of infection control going mainstream