In many climates, comfort cooling with zero carbon emissions can be achieved through a combination of evaporative cooling, renewables and a more relaxed dress code in the summer, says John Hammond
Author: Alex Smith
Debbie Hobbs: Why property firms need more engineers
For property firms to benefit from ethical finance, L&G’s Debbie Hobbs says they must reverse the trend for de-skilling and employ more engineers to ensure buildings perform
How a National Trust blog inspired a low-carbon network
A network of companies and not-for-profit organisations has is slashing energy bills by sharing ideas and innovation. Andy Pearson looks at how a blog on heating historic buildings turned into the Fit for the Future forum
Why SBEM and SAP penalise CHP
Carbon emissions methodologies should use the marginal carbon-emission factor, says ADE’s Hanaé Chauvaud de Rochefort
Fresh thinking: Importance of indoor air quality metrics
Indoor air quality is not easy to measure, but metrics must move towards environments that consider occupant health, says the University of Nottingham’s Benjamin Jones in his round-up of discussions at an Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre workshop on IAQ
Making the grade: BB101 guidelines on ventilation
New ventilation guidelines will have a significant impact on the design of schools. Liza Young finds out how the requirements on air quality affect three ventilation strategies
Existing EPCs risk not meeting 2018 efficiency standard
Opportunities exist for engineers to help property owners meet the MEES, says Mitch Layng
Smart about metering: the Crown Estate at St James’s Market
Good communication helped Carbon2018 and The Crown Estate execute best practice and install a full metering system that meets building users’ needs at their new London development. Joanne Merry reports
The history man: Interview with Professor Alan Short
Professor Alan Short says designers must look to the past to come up with resilient buildings that can withstand climate change. Alex Smith meets the architect who has helped revive the art of natural ventilation
Opportunity NOx: Testing standards for air filters
There is now one global testing procedure and classification system for particle air filters – which should have a positive impact on urban air quality and people’s health, as Peter Dyment reports