Could the heat from 90,000 concertgoers be reused? In this informal thought experiment, young engineer Sophie Sibley uses Taylor Swift’s Wembley shows to explore the potential scale of occupant heat gains and how ambient heat networks might make use of low-grade, intermittent energy.
Category: Opinion
Engineering leadership: YEN Hong Kong chair John Wong
Chair of YEN Hong Kong John Wong is committed to developing young engineers, strengthening industry collaboration and advancing professional growth through YEN
Spring statements: future of heat and energy efficiency
Now is the time to respond to four key consultations that will determine heat and energy efficiency rules for years to come. Julie Godefroy summarises CIBSE’s input
Will changes to the delivery of heat networks take us back to the future?
Heat network regulations are on their way, with a proposed move to a private – rather than public – sector delivery model. We’ve been here before, says the Carbon Trust’s Lucy Pemble MCIBSE, who explores the pros and cons
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
What the Technical Standard TS1 means for heat network design and operation
The draft Heat Network Technical Standard (TS1) features new minimum technical requirements that will focus on water quality, pressure, resilience, insulation and equipment condition. FairHeat’s Charlie Davies looks at how the new formal standard will impact heat networks
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
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
Driving connections: chair of YEN Ireland
The chair of YEN Republic of Ireland brings nearly a decade of diverse engineering experience to his role, fostering connections and growth within the Irish building services community
Net zero, skills and safety dominate policy debates
The autumn political party conferences in the UK showed a commitment to skills and the built environment, says CIBSE’s Sam Baptist