Technical
Vertiv releases eBook on liquid cooling for data centres
Digital guide explains how the technology can increase energy efficiency
Online learning platform ‘Altecnic Academy’ targets heating industry
Altecnic Academy provides users with access to a rang of free CIBSE Accredited CPDs, which have been…
Cooling’s race against time: exploring next-generation cooling solutions
In response to anticipated rapid growth in demand for air conditioning by 2050, the International Energy Agency has released a report on the latest technology…
High hopes: overcoming challenges with high-temperature heat pump integration
Retrofitting with high-temperature heat pumps can pose significant challenges if buildings are not properly investigated first. Baxi’s Ryan Kirkwood navigates the highs and low of…
Zoning in: the new Heat Network Zoning consultation
The government is aiming for 11% of heat in the UK to be supplied by heat networks within newly designated heat zones. Alex Smith looks…
Cold storage: phase change material heat exchangers for space cooling
Research on the application of phase change material heat exchangers for space cooling during summer found that significant cold energy could be stored or released.…
Air to the throne: Product or Innovation of the Year – Air Quality shortlist
Ahead of this month’s CIBSE Building Performance Awards, we look at the six shortlisted entries for the Product or Innovation of the Year – Air…
Bradford’s cultural connection: a model for low-carbon district heating
The first phase of Bradford’s new heat network will be able to deliver up to 60GWh of low carbon heat when it comes online in…
Setting the scene: Manchester’s new arts venue Aviva Studios
Manchester’s new arts venue, Aviva Studios, features two huge events spaces that can host anything from poetry readings to mega-raves. BDP had the challenge of devising…
Network provider: Gareth Jones on the heat network revolution
The Energy Act 2023 paves the way for the mass rollout of heat networks in the UK, and the mandatory connection of many buildings. Alex…
Infrared shift: a new standard for LiFi
A new standard covering the use of infrared in LiFi communication catapults the technology into mainstream relevance – a move that could redefine data communication…
Reaching new heights: the all-timber Black and White office building
A six-storey timber façade at the Black and White office building in London helped slash embodied carbon and won its engineer an SFE Façade 2023 Design…