Engineering a sustainable stay: how net zero impacts hotel design

With 24/7 operation, intensive energy demands and frequent refurbishments, hotels are among the toughest buildings to decarbonise. Given that the upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard has sector carbon limits, Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at the challenges of achieving net zero hotels

30 under 30 2025

CIBSE Global YEN introduces its 30 under 30 for 2025, showcasing the the best and brightest young engineers

Net zero’s mission possible? testing the UK-NZCBS pilot

Max Fordham has been testing the pilot version of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard to see if its projects would hit the carbon limits. The firm’s Henry Pelly reveals which building types are providing the most difficult challenges

Forward thinker: Vince Arnold’s Vision as CIBSE President

‘Paying it forward’ not only equips the next generation of engineers with the skills and knowledge to deliver high-performance buildings, but it also provides some of the most rewarding experiences of a building professional’s career, says new CIBSE President Vince Arnold

Joining the conversation at the InstallerSHOW

CIBSE hosted its own platform at the event in Birmingham, curating the Build2Perform theatre. Molly Tooher-Rudd and Alex Smith report on the expert-led panels and powerful calls for higher standards from across the three days