Technical
May 2021
Cooling’s pathway to net zero
For the UK to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the cooling industry must radically improve the efficiency of equipment and switch to ultra-low global…
April 2021
Cooling
Designing community heat pumps systems for heat networks
Over the past 18 months, heat pumps have replaced CHPs on heat networks, according to FairHeat’s Michael Ridge. The challenge now, he says, is to…
April 2021
Heat network
An insight into wastewater pumping specification
When the ergonomic layout of a commercial building places services such as office kitchens, toilets and showers…
October 2020
Sponsored
Rockwool launches HVAC Systems Guide
New handbook gives specifiers up-to-date technical information and advice in one place
October 2020
Sponsored
Guide to low loss headers
Achieving hydraulic separation through well-designed low loss headers is key for efficient heating and cooling systems. David Palmer and Baxi Heating’s Ryan Kirkwood provide detailed…
April 2021
Cooling
Making hydrogen work for commercial buildings
Any conversion from natural gas to hydrogen in the grid must cater for commercial and industrial heating. Enertek International’s Paul Needley and Frazer-Nash Consultancy’s Stephen…
April 2021
Hydrogen
CIBSE’S essential travel guide
CIBSE Guide D: 2020 Transportation systems in buildings includes the latest in vertical transportation, including ropeless lifts and accessibility for older people. Dr Gina Barney…
March 2021
Vertical transportation
Measuring indoor air quality in Passivhaus primary schools
Evidence from a study on indoor air quality in two Passivhaus primary schools reinforces the importance of well thought out ventilation and control of outdoor…
March 2021
indoor air quality
Lessons learned: UCL and Buro Happold’s award winning project review guidelines
University College London’s award-winning Post-Project Review guidelines – developed with Buro Happold – ensure lessons from projects on its estate are fed back into a…
March 2021
awards
Smart hot water tanks at the heart of the energy transition
Hot water tanks have the potential to store renewable energy, balance the electricity grid, and reduce carbon emissions and utility bills. Alex Smith speaks to Mixergy to find…
March 2021
Domestic hot water
Handling Covid risk in thermal wheels
To minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission in thermal wheels, designers should choose a configuration that minimises recirculation of contaminated air. FläktGroup’s David Black explains…
February 2021
Cooling
Platforms for growth: digital engineering for SMEs
Adopting a digital way of working may be daunting for SMEs with a fraction of the budget of big rivals, but Atkins’ Ben Roberts MCIBSE…
February 2021
digital
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