Unseen corrosion in pipework can have a huge effect on the efficiency of heating and cooling systems. Continual monitoring of water quality helps identify issues at an early stage and helps maximise HVAC performance, says Hevasure’s Steve Munn
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While the world may be more polluted, our cities could actually be less so
Tomás Neeson reflects on how the challenges of urbanisation will be met in the next four decades
Developing cities have strategies that condemn them to a relatively high carbon future
Tim Chapman reflects on how the challenges of urbanisation will be met in the next four decades
What new regulations mean for broadband and security
Hywel Davies looks at the implications of Building Regulations covering both security in new dwellings and new provisions for broadband delivery
A picture of health – Well Building Standard at Cundall
Cundall’s new office is the first project in Europe to receive Well Building Standard certification. Liza Young finds out what this involved, and how it affects staff wellbeing and productivity
Out of reach – South Bank Tower retrofit
A vibrant mixed-use tower has emerged from a dreary 1970s London office block after engineers worked out how to accommodate a multitude of building services into its concrete structure. Andy Pearson reports
In control – thermal comfort and productivity
Architect AHMM has used its office as a testbed for thermal strategies in a building with no cooling. AHMM’s Craig Robertson and Ines Idzikowski Perez, of UCL, report on the balance between cost, comfort and productivity
Designing buildings with people in mind
Hoare Lea’s Ashley Bateson explains why wellbeing in homes should be taken into account at the design stage
The perfect return – heat network return temperatures
For a heat network to be energy efficient, it is essential that low flow return temperatures are achieved. Carbon Alternative’s Martin Crane explains why it is so important
If you don’t test it, don’t expect it to work
After a series of power outages at data centres, Gree’s Roberto Mallozzi looks at how to ensure there is a power supply when you really need it