The highly anticipated UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard is set to launch in early 2026, after a year of feedback from more than 200 pilot projects. At a recent CIBSE conference, engineers shared the lessons that have been instrumental to defining the Standard’s final version. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports
Tag: Retrofit
The next industrial revolution: refurbishing the Power Hall
An innovative low carbon heating system – designed by Max Fordham and centred on water source heat pumps and an electric steam boiler — now powers a collection of Victorian steam engines at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. Andy Pearson reports
Holy electric: Lambeth Palace’s £40m net zero retrofit
Balancing history and innovation, the £40m retrofit of Lambeth Palace demonstrates how a holistic approach can secure a low carbon future for historic estates. Andy Pearson reports
Engineering a sustainable stay: how net zero impacts hotel design
With 24/7 operation, intensive energy demands and frequent refurbishments, hotels are among the toughest buildings to decarbonise. Given that the upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard has sector carbon limits, Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at the challenges of achieving net zero hotels
Heat in transition: decarbonisation of heating
Experts laid out the case for accelerating the move from gas boilers to heat pumps at the CIBSE Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling conference last month. Molly Tooher-Rudd reports