Standards are an essential tool of everyday life, underpinning everything from boiling a kettle to ordering products for a project. Hywel Davies explores the standards process and how CIBSE members can be involved
Author: DominicWeaver
Climate action now
Following the latest IPCC report, Julie Godefroy looks at CIBSE’s work on this critical issue to date – and the practical steps you can take to support it
Hydrogen’s role in a net zero future
With the government’s decision on the use of hydrogen for heating expected in 2026, Max Fordham’s Bill Watts discusses the options for decarbonising heating systems
Buro Happold takes CIBSE Building Performance Champion crown
Engineer wins four CIBSE Building Performance Awards, including Public Use Building of the Year and Consultant of the Year (over 300 employees)
Out of the ordinary: Covid Achievement Awards
The Covid Achievement Awards recognise those who have responded to the challenge of making people and buildings safe during the pandemic
Learning from the pandemic response
This is a pivotal year for the global response to climate change, although some still question the need or the expense. Hywel Davies considers the cost of not preparing
Renewing rented homes
The UK lacks a coordinated UK retrofit strategy, while the consultation for improving private rented homes contains some flaws, says Julie Godefroy
Joining the dots
We will emerge from lockdown to a sense of déjà vu. Covid-19 has not changed targets to cut carbon emissions by 2050 or the need to improve building safety. Hywel Davies considers how these ambitions interact
Instant response: HVAC deep learning
With artificial intelligence, heating and air conditioning can react in real time to occupant activity, says Paige Tien, who explains how deep learning and occupant detection can help align heating, cooling and ventilation systems to individuals’ needs
Knowledge transfer: Q&A with CIBSE Knowledge Management Committee chair
The Covid-19 crisis means this year’s Build2Perform is virtual, but Ted Pilbeam, chair of CIBSE’s Knowledge Management Committee, sees opportunities for online learning, which will influence how CIBSE disseminates information in the future