Revisiting retrofits 10 years on: key lessons for the future of retrofit

CIBSE and Studio PDP have investigated how 10 housing projects are performing 10 years after they were retrofitted. The study highlights successes and uncovers crucial…

Decarbonising data centres: optimising operation with artificial intelligence

Two studies have looked at the impact of AI on improving the function of data centres. Molly Tooher-Rudd highlights the potential for optimisation and maintenance

March 2024 AI

Preparing for the worst: lessons on overheating from Futurebuild

CIBSE’s overheating session at Futurebuild detailed the risks to care homes and apartments of a warming planet. Alex Smith hears from modellers and academics about…

March 2024 climate change

Twin cities: harnessing gaming technology for immersive digital twins

Buro Happold has collaborated with video games developer Epic Games to add another dimension to its digital twins. Andy Pearson speaks to Buro Happold’s Miraj…

February 2024 building performance

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…

February 2024 Air conditioning

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…

February 2024 heat pumps

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…

February 2024 Decarbonisation

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.…

February 2024 Cooling

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…

February 2024 awards

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…

January 2024 District heating
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