The rules around fire protection for fire and smoke dampers need to be interpreted accurately to ensure appropriate measures are taken. A survey by Advanced Air and CIBSE Journal reveals engineers’ real-life specifications. David Blackman reports
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Circle of light: 3D printed luminaires
Lighting giant Signify is using 3D printing to enable a more circular approach to manufacturing. Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at how the technology could offer customised light fittings with a minimal carbon footprint
Cooling the curve: the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel
The smooth, continuous curves of the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab luxury hotel offer an elegant contrast to Dubai’s cluster of imposing towers. Andy Pearson looks at the sophisticated engineering behind the façade
Avoiding the trap: embodied carbon and low-GWP heat pumps
Research by Max Fordham shows that air source heat pumps with low global warming potential refrigerant risk being penalised under current calculation methods for embodied carbon. The firm’s Lia Minty discusses how upfront carbon differs according to refrigerant type and proposes a fairer methodology
Piloting the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
The highly anticipated UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is set to launch in early 2026, after a year of feedback from more than 200 pilot projects. At a recent CIBSE conference, engineers shared the lessons that have been instrumental to defining the Standard’s final version. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Intelligence gathering: data centres and neurodiversity at Build2Perform
The CIBSE Build2Perform theatres at elementalLONDON tackled key issues affecting building services, including the challenge of optimising data-centre efficiency in the face of AI’s voracious energy and water demands
Member support: the CIBSE Benevolent fund
Chair of the CIBSE Benevolent Fund committee Kevin Kelly FCIBSE highlights the essential role of the fund, and how you can do your bit to support fellow members
Engineering responsible AI: sustainable digital infrastructure
A landmark report by the National Engineering Policy Centre provides a blueprint for sustainable digital infrastructure. Anastasia Mylona explains why CIBSE engineers have a key role to play in minimising AI’s environmental impact
Building foundations: launching the UKNZCBS
The first version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is a clear, credible standard that will empower the industry to build better, smarter and greener, says AtkinsRéalis’ Tom Tang, who has been working on the initiative for the past two years
30 years of success and inspiration: CIBSE Young Engineers Awards
The triumphant 30th Young Engineers Awards was a fitting tribute to co-founders Tim Dwyer and Ewen Rose, who announced that they would be stepping down as host and head judge of the annual awards