A new guide sets out to help practitioners navigate the evolving demands of architectural lighting design. Jeff Shaw FSLL, author of the guide, outlines its key aspects, which balance creativity, compliance and responsibility
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Gateway to growth: the Greater Bay Area
As China’s Greater Bay Area evolves into an integrated metropolis of 87 million people, CIBSE is strengthening its regional Hong Kong ties to ensure chartered engineers are at the forefront of this economic expansion
Hard truths behind the energy transition
Building services engineers are eager to decarbonise, but need upskilling if they are to move from fossil fuels to clean energy, according to a new survey by CIBSE Journal and Eaton. Andy Pearson reports on the findings
Stepping up: Hays Salary Survey 2026
Engineering talent is in high demand and salaries are rising, yet skills shortages remain a major challenge. Molly Tooher-Rudd speaks with industry leaders to uncover key insights from the Hays Salary Survey 2026
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
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
Building Performance Awards 2026 shortlist: standout performers
Judges reflect on the increased use of data and AI among entries for the 2026 CIBSE Building Performance Awards. Alex Smith highlights their comments at the recent shortlisting
Targeted protection: smoke control survey
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
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