Passivent is just the ticket for Bishop Auckland’s new bus station
The scheme replaces the former station buildings with a modern, fully accessible concourse featuring indoor seating, improved…
October 2026
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Five ways Stabicad eliminates repetitive mechanical design
Brad Freeman, MEP Solutions Specialist at Trimble explores how digital tools can automate repetitive mechanical design tasks,…
October 2026
Being responsive: rethinking swimming pool circulation
Emerging research challenges the long-held practice of fixed turnover periods in swimming pools, suggesting a shift to responsive circulation could deliver massive energy and cost savings without…
October 2026
Beyond compliance: CIBSE Building Safety conference highlights
Dame Judith Hackitt and other expert speakers explored the operational reality of delivering whole life building safety at a recent CIBSE conference. Alex Smith reports
October 2026
Rethinking resilience: protection against extreme climate events
Meeting current building standards won’t guarantee protection against extreme climate events. To safeguard occupants during heatwaves and power outages, industry must prioritise thermal resilience, says…
October 2026
Future-proof fire safety
New Technical Notes from the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology help link traditional construction regulations with modern designs. David Metcalfe, Director CWCT provides an…
September 2026
Measurable progress: what awards data reveals about design in 2026
Data from the 2026 Building Performance Awards underlines the rapid rate of electrification, with all-electric projects making up 71% of entries compared with 47% last…
August 2026
External shading: what works in the real world?
A Loughborough University study evaluating how shading systems reduce indoor temperatures is providing evidence to support wider adoption of passive cooling measures, says the university’s…
August 2026
TM59: stress testing homes for overheating
The latest CIBSE TM59 challenges the industry to design climate-resilient homes without relying on energy-intensive cooling. Alex Smith talks to lead author Susie Diamond about the…
August 2026
Disruptive influence? Influence of heat pump placement on noise exposure in schools
Without careful placement, air source heat pumps in schools can push noise levels past acceptable limits. University of Salford PhD researcher Katie Salter breaks down…
August 2026
Ensuring fire-safe façades in built-up walls and curtain walling
New Technical Notes from the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology help link traditional construction regulations with modern designs
August 2026
Cooling for the vulnerable: mitigating overheating in care homes
Active cooling will be essential to avoid an overheating crisis in Britain’s care sector. HTA Design’s Serra Ardor presents a study evaluating a combination of…
July 2026
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