Brian Ford’s The Architecture of Natural Cooling gives guidance on implementing a collaborative approach to design, and explains the creative application of building physics. London South Bank University’s Andy Ford reviews the contents
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CIBSE Building Performance Awards winners 2020 – Campaigners for change
Outstanding projects, products and companies driving best practice in the industry were celebrated at the 13th CIBSE Building Performance Awards, as Liza Young reports
Sizing the opportunity
Oversizing of HVAC systems is a £224bn problem globally, according to a joint study by Autodesk and the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI).1 This found that using traditional static-load and rule-of-thumb approaches to system sizing can result in a 50% oversizing of systems.2 This reduces occupiable space, raises capital and operating costs, and decreases occupant comfort. […]
Sponsored roundtable: Delivering smart homes using offsite methods
Early engagement with the project team, collaboration, and standardisation of products are crucial if we are to improve offsite manufacturing for housing, according to participants at a CIBSE Journal roundtable sponsored by Hager. Amanda Birch reports
Be open and supportive in post-Brexit Britain
As the UK formally leaves the EU, Dorte Rich Jørgensen MCIBSE reflects on her difficulty in applying for British citizenship and calls on industry to sign the #ConstructionisOpen pledge in support of EU nationals in the UK
Joining the Elite
Poorly installed cooling systems can have disastrous consquences for energy efficiency and CO₂ emissions. Amanda Birch hears how REFCOM Elite can eliminate the risks, in our latest expert roundtable.
Viega’s megapress provides ideal solution for the needs of the National Gallery
The Megapress connection technology has been chosen for a section of pipe relocation work at The National Gallery
What is the most efficient system for heating zero carbon homes?
What is the most effective way of heating our future zero carbon homes? Chris Twinn has been researching the issue for five years and has found that standalone ‘autonomous’ heat recovery systems offer the most benefits when considering high-density homes
Specialist solutions for demanding environments
The factors to consider when choosing pipe fittings and connectors
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