To understand how ventilation reduces Covid transmission it is important to look at the level of risk as the number of building occupants increases, says Chris Iddon, who introduces a methodology that addresses the difference in personal and population risk
Author: Alex Smith
Case study: Edge Suedkreuz offices in Berlin
The striking Edge Suedkreuz office development in Berlin required a space-defying chilled beam system design that met the building’s exacting ventilation, cooling and heating demands. Andy Pearson reports
The impact of thermal bypasses on building performance
Often slipping under the radar in building design, thermal bypass can result in major energy performance gaps. Leap’s Mark Siddall discusses measures to mitigate this problem
Case study: Battersea Power Station
Battersea’s iconic power station has reopened as a mixed-use development incorporating an innovative services strategy that removed the need for heating and cooling in the gargantuan retail mall. Andy Pearson takes us on a tour
Case study: Houlton School retrofit
Turning a radio transmitter station into a sustainable new school for Rugby involved vastly improving the historic fabric of the building while designing new teaching blocks to a high thermal performance to ensure top marks for low energy use. Andy Pearson reports
How changing office densities could affect office design
A revision to the BCO guide to fit-out comes after changes to office use in a post-pandemic world. The ramifications for future office design are summarised in the new Future of UK office densities report
21 gun salute: Young Engineers Awards shortlists
The 2022 CIBSE Young Engineers Awards will recognise a graduate and two apprentices for their skills and passion as building services engineers. For the first time, the awards will be held at RIBA headquarters, on what will be a memorable night for all 21 shortlisted engineers
Picking up the thread: preparing for the new Building Safety regime
With the arrival of the new Building Safety Act, CIBSE has launched a series of events to inform professionals of the impending changes. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Get in touch with CIBSE YEN in your region
Joining a CIBSE Young Engineers Network Society or Region is the perfect way to network with fellow professionals and keep abreast of the latest rules and innovations. To get involved get in touch with one of the YEN chairs featured here, or contact YEN
Why Building Safety Act will mean radical change
Two major consultations detail how the act will be implemented. Hywel Davies reports