Cooling
Latest news, CPDs and technical articles on air conditioning and ventilation
Futureproofing buildings with ambient loop technology
Achieving net-zero by 2050 requires a crucial focus on decarbonising the built environment. Here, Daikin’s Matteo Dall’Ombra, explains…
January 2024
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Why a circular economy matters
The construction and HVAC industries have a central role to play in adopting a circular economy approach to…
October 2023
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Features
How to achieve nearly zero carbon emissions with evaporative cooling
In many climates, comfort cooling with zero carbon emissions can be achieved through a combination of evaporative cooling,…
March 2018
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Thermal labyrinth offers comfort at Canadian hospital
A new emergency department at a Canadian hospital enabled designers to use a basement void to install a…
March 2018
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National Gallery of Ireland’s hidden services
Refurbishment of the National Gallery of Ireland required tight environmental control in the galleries, but there was minimal…
November 2017
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District cooling at King’s Cross
A sliver of land between a rail line and offices was the only site available for a cooling…
November 2017
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The challenge of cooling football stadiums in Qatar
A study of air conditioning in Qatar stadiums has explored the best way to achieve thermal comfort for…
September 2017
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A Chicago thriller – chiller replacement
Replacing a district cooling system with chillers required a helicopter to lift new plant into a tiny room…
June 2017
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Making the case for evaporative cooling
Evaporative cooling can save energy when used in the right climate. AEI’s James Falconer looks at the technology…
June 2017
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Secure connection – Zig Zag and Kings Gate development
With linked energy centres that allow the transfer of both heating and cooling, two new buildings in Victoria…
May 2017
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Packing a punch – battery chillers
New battery technology could revolutionise the HVAC industry, says Klima-Therm’s Tim Mitchell, who explains how battery chillers that…
March 2017
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Guide B essentials – air conditioning and refrigeration
CIBSE’s seminal guide to HVAC systems has had a major revision. Guide B covers best practice for heating,…
June 2016
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Packard Foundation HQ: net zero energy CIBSE award winner
The team behind the Packard Foundation HQ, which won the international project of the year accolade at CIBSE’s…
May 2016
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Savings bank – cooling at the Bank of England
A new cooling system has reduced the Bank of England’s carbon emissions by 717 tonnes of carbon dioxide…
March 2016
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Roundtable: What’s next for heating, cooling and ventilation?
How does our approach to services need to adapt to tackle issues such as climate change? A CIBSE…
January 2016
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What’s so attractive about magnetic refrigeration?
Magnetic refrigeration has the potential to reduce energy use by 30% and requires no refrigerant. Metkel Yebiyo and…
January 2016
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A higher authority – upgrading valves at Chiswick Park
Pressure independent control valves can offer extensive energy benefits according to manufactures. Frese has fitted 1,060 units to…
October 2015
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