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
Tag: Health and wellbeing
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
A healthy balance: tackling net zero and IAQ
There is growing awareness of the synergies and conflicts between IAQ and zero carbon. Foster + Partners’ Jiannan Luo looks at optimal strategies
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
Working with fans: monitoring air quality at concession stands
A study monitoring CO2 in food and drink kiosks at major venues revealed the poor air quality in busy periods. A summary of work by UCL’s Filipa Adzic highlights the importance of flexible ventilation strategies
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
Light at the end of the tunnel: air cleaning solutions in healthcare
Can we protect staff, patients and visitors while reducing waiting times, saving money and targeting net zero in the NHS estate? NHS Scotland Assure’s Mike Ralph investigates innovative air cleaning solutions to combat healthcare-acquired infection
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