International rescue: China’s route to decarbonisation

To share best practice on decarbonisation and climate resilience, CIBSE has just held knowledge-sharing face-to-face workshops organised by the Chinese government. Anastasia Mylona reports on learnings for both sides

Bubbling to the surface: 2025 Hays Salary Survey

Frustrations around pay and career development are contributing to dissatisfaction among engineers, according to the latest Hays Salary Survey. Molly Tooher-Rudd talks to industry leaders about overcoming these challenges

From Covid to Cave: UCL’s living lab

Research into airborne transmission risks during Covid-19 played a pivotal role in re-opening the UK safely and led to the creation of a living lab that promises to reshape our knowledge of indoor environments, says UCL’s Dr Liora Malki-Epshtein

Controlling infectious aerosols

In response to Covid-19, ASHRAE produced a standard aimed at reducing airborne disease transmission. Tim Dwyer looks at minimum requirements and recommendations in Standard 241 Control of infectious aerosols

Workplace trends: changing office design

Workplaces have undergone a radical transformation post-pandemic, prioritising flexibility, sustainability and wellbeing. Aecom’s Mike Burton looks at the latest trends

Healthier cities: the importance of walkability

Urban design is shifting towards creating liveable, walkable cities that prioritise health and sustainability. Buro Happold’s Kathryn Woolley explains how biophilic design and active travel is creating healthier and more resilient urban spaces

Exploring the non-visual effects of lighting

The 2023 Jean Heap Bursary has helped fund an advanced eye-tracking headset, which is allowing lighting designer and researcher Simone Bonavia to assess how lighting affects people’s non-visual functions