The factors to consider when choosing pipe fittings and connectors
Author: Nhurley
Roundtable: the importance and appropriateness of material selection when specifying pipework
Appropriate material selection for pipework is essential if HVAC systems are to be fully optimised. At a roundtable sponsored by Geberit, experts from across the supply chain discuss the current issues around pipework specification. Amanda Birch reports
Bucking the cistern: using condensate for flushing toilets
The Encore cistern diverts air con condensate from a waste pipe to the toilet flush – a brilliantly simple idea that’s won a CIBSE energy-saving product award. Amanda Birch reports
CIBSE Award winner: Armstrong Tango pumping solution
Armstrong left its mark on the judges with its commitment to the reduction of carbon emissions over the life-cycle of its Tango Parallel pumping solution, the independently verified performance of which also impressed
Opening remarks: guidance on ventilation openings
Designing adequately sized windows for natural ventilation while ensuring occupants’ safety is a challenge. Benjamin Jones, Patrick Sharpe and Chris Iddon offer guidance ahead of CIBSE’s Applications Manual 10 update
Servicing the circular economy
How can engineers accelerate the transition to a circular economy? Arup’s Harry Popplewell and Richard Boyd, UCL’s Ben Stubbs and CIBSE FM Group’s David Stevens, set the scene
Role models: The benefits and limitations of modelling
The CIBSE HVAC Systems and Building Simulation groups explored advanced building systems modelling during a discussion at Hoare Lea. Aecom’s Mary-Ann Clarke reports from the event
A pressing issue for refurbishment projects
There are numerous benefits of press connection technology for repair, refurbishment and retrofit including reducing downtime, improving cleanliness and minimising risk to the building and installer. Viega director Scott James explains
How audio visualisation can drive the natural ventilation of buildings
Acoustics and ventilation should be designed in tandem to ensure optimal performance in naturally ventilated buildings, says Mach’s Ze Nunes, who shares research on software that visualises noise to give designers a sound basis for their decision-making
The meaning of life: Comparing whole life carbon for gas and electric heating
As electricity generation reduces its carbon intensity, embodied carbon represents a higher proportion of whole-life carbon. Clara Bagenal George’s study, summarised at last month’s CIBSE Technical Symposium, considers the implications for building services