CIBSE NEWS | TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM Papers announced for the CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium 2023 Highlights will include research on district heat networks from London South Bank University and the findings of Aecoms Building for 2050 project Presentations on district heat networks and low carbon homes will headline the annual CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium on 20-21 April, at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Supported by ASHRAE, the symposiums theme is Delivering sustainable, safe and healthy buildings for a net zero future, and it will feature peer-reviewed papers and presentations showcasing the latest in practice, technology, and policy. Highlights from the programme include a paper by researchers from London South Bank University that examines district heat networks and the alternatives to combined heat and power systems. The research is University of Strathclyde geared to overcoming barriers to the broader deployment of low-carbon heat networks in the UK. Similarly, Aecom will give a paper on its Building for 2050 project, which aims to identify drivers and barriers to the large-scale construction of low-cost, low carbon homes, to try to increase uptake. Former ASHRAE regional chair Ben Skelton will present his paper on the decarbonisation of industry logistics centres, presenting a case study that benchmarks typical designs for various industrial buildings, including cold storage. Much of the discussion applies to other buildings often overlooked in net zero design discussions, such as retail, small office and light commercial, Skelton said. Gold sponsors of this years symposium are Elco Heating Solutions, Hamworthy Heating, and Swegon. CIBSE President Kevin Mitchell said: CIBSE is committed to supporting researchers who are informing the future of our industry and the built environment. The symposium provides a platform for researchers and engineers to learn from each other, sharing their work and expertise in delivering a safe, healthy, and sustainable future. For more information and to register for the symposium, visit bit.ly/Techsym23 Launch Event April 27th London COMPLETE REGISTER NOW E N E R G Y E F F I C I E N T S O L U T I O N S F O R A N Y VA LV E R E Q U I R E M E N T For more than a century we have designed market leading solutions. Our variable flow valves, with outstanding hysteresis performance, can help reduce energy consumption by up to 27% based on a 10% improvement in the controlled flow rate. So, why not take comfort in our efficiencies and learn more at our Dominator Eco & Future of Variable Volume Solutions event in London on April 27th. Scan QR code to find out more. 22204_CRANE_VARIABLE_FLOW_VALVES_AD_133X186.indd 1 14 April 2023 www.cibsejournal.com 13/01/2023 13:42