Build tight – ventilate right?
Indoor air quality in housing is being compromised because ventilation scenarios in Building Regulations are not realistic, says…
Prepare for landing
As the 2016 deadline for using BIM Level 2 on public sector projects looms, Martin Howe explains how…
Back to basics
With some way to go before natural ventilation is completely accepted as a viable alternative to mechanical systems,…
Light at the end of the tunnel
Endless corridors, dingy waiting rooms and basement treatment rooms will be a thing of the past at Guy’s…
On a mission
Portakabin is using CIBSE’s TM54 tool to help predict energy use at a new Cambridge base for the…
The power of three
New CIBSE President Nick Mead joins fellow presidents Andy Sneyd and Stephen Hodder to discuss how institutions can…
Exposing the underground
The mass of underground services buried beneath our streets is a major hurdle to creating smart, resilient cities,…
June 2015
Street smart
Local electrical power networks have the potential to slash household energy bills by half, but are being held…
For those about to dock
The installation of PV panels means more UK homes are moving from AC to DC generation. This makes…
Urban reality
Passive design for new London homes is being thwarted by external noise and the desire for glazing. Ashley…