Real-world analysis of domestic heat pump installations has identified underlying reasons for system underperformance. Alex Smith looks at the study paper’s recommendations, which the authors say could reduce household’s annual energy costs by 26%
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A critical year for building safety
UK government proposals for a single construction regulator raise questions over how professional institutions will need to adapt to a whole-system approach. Sam Baptist looks ahead at a key year for building safety
Sharper vision: CIBSE’s new brand identity
‘Inspiring people. Transforming places’ is the compelling strapline for CIBSE’s new brand identity, launched last month. To mark the refresh, we ask five CIBSE leading lights how they would inspire engineers and transform their environment
Bridging the heat pump efficiency divide
Real-world analysis of domestic heat pump installations has identified underlying reasons for system underperformance. Alex Smith looks at the study paper’s recommendations, which the authors say could reduce annual energy costs by 26%
Pilot feedback readies UK NZCBS for lift-off
In the build-up to the launch of Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, Molly Tooher-Rudd talks to its CEO, Katie Clemence-Jackson, to see how feedback from pilot projects is influencing the standard’s carbon and energy limits
Inspired by nature: the influence of biophilic design
A paper measuring the psychological impacts of biophilic design says that nature has the potential to inspire creativity and motivation in building environments. Tim Dwyer looks at the evidence from Nottingham Trent University research
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
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
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