A new real-time study is seeking to find evidence that links productivity to indoor environmental quality. Tom Cudmore, of LCMB, explains how the Whole Life Performance Plus project aims to close the knowledge gap
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Lack of knowledge about safe storage may cost lives
Since 2002 there have been at least nine fatalities in Europe caused by carbon monoxide poisoning after people have gone into wood-pellet storage areas. Hywel Davies reviews a report by the HSE aimed at preventing such tragedies
Staying power – demand-system response
In an emerging electricity market, bidders can offer various services to the grid to help balance the network, says Hoare Lea’s Nick Cullen
Desk research – Arup’s desk of the future
Low-cost web technology could give workers full control over their office environment, according to research being carried out by Arup. Andy Pearson takes a seat at the desk of the future
A healthy light style – the biological impact of light
The Well Building Standard considers the biological impact of light – and this ‘melanopic’ approach will have implications for lighting workplaces, says Andrew Bissell
Breaking BIM – the next generation
A new breed of construction millenials are taking advantage of the latest technology, says Hoare Lea’s Ben Roberts
A tight call – what you need to know about airtightness testing
Hywel Davies reviews the criteria for airtightness testing and for testers
Wrestling with the future of heat – debate
Where should the UK source its heat? WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Barny Evans and CIBSE CHP/District Heating Group chair Phil Jones discuss the options
The decade with a flair for innovation
Mike Holmes says the 1970s was an age of innovation that led to the development of the software tools we use today
Building on Brexit
Julie Godefroy presents her manifesto for a post-Brexit low carbon Britain
