With increasing concern about the pace and scale of climate change, there are growing calls for radical changes to the energy efficiency requirements of building regulations. Hywel Davies considers the challenges of seeking deeper and faster emissions reductions
Author: Alex Smith
Jagannatha Reddy – the digital engineer of the year
Jagannatha Reddy’s commitment to innovation in digital processes and collaboration earned him the title of best digital engineer 2019 at the
Society of Digital Engineering Digital Awards. Liza Young finds out more
CIBSE Building Performance Awards winners 2020 – Campaigners for change
Outstanding projects, products and companies driving best practice in the industry were celebrated at the 13th CIBSE Building Performance Awards, as Liza Young reports
Optimising thermal store design for CHP
In his second instalment on modern CHP design, Remeha’s Ryan Kirkwood explores use of thermal stores and how this can maximise CHP efficiency
Sizing the opportunity
Oversizing of HVAC systems is a £224bn problem globally, according to a joint study by Autodesk and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI).1 This found that using traditional static-load and rule-of-thumb approaches to system sizing can result in a 50% oversizing of systems.2 This reduces occupiable space, raises capital and operating costs, and decreases occupant comfort. […]
Unlocking the secrets of the black box: control strategies for engineers
Changes in controls can deliver big energy savings, but many shy away from tackling the BMS system, says Verco’s Tom Randall, who sets out his thoughts on control-strategy principles to help demystify the ‘black box’
CIBSE’s Building Performance Champion – The Engine Shed
The Engine Shed in Scotland was named Building Performance Champion because sustainability was embedded at every stage of the project, from the briefing workshop to building aftercare. Andy Pearson speaks to Max Fordham about the design process behind the exemplar scheme
Sponsored roundtable: Delivering smart homes using offsite methods
Early engagement with the project team, collaboration, and standardisation of products are crucial if we are to improve offsite manufacturing for housing, according to participants at a CIBSE Journal roundtable sponsored by Hager. Amanda Birch reports
Cost model: apartments for later living
The demand for luxury developments for older people is on the rise. Aecom’s Andrew Freeman looks at the costs of providing onsite healthcare, as well as facilities such as wine rooms, cinemas and spas
Be open and supportive in post-Brexit Britain
As the UK formally leaves the EU, Dorte Rich Jørgensen MCIBSE reflects on her difficulty in applying for British citizenship and calls on industry to sign the #ConstructionisOpen pledge in support of EU nationals in the UK