Modernising ageing lift stock could unlock significant energy savings
New analysis reveals that upgrading Britain's aging lifts could save enough electricity annually to power nearly 130,000 UK homes
Higher standards: interview with CIBSE President Dave Cooper
Newly inaugurated CIBSE President Dave Cooper is using his extensive academic and practical experience in building services and vertical transportation to drive a new era of resilience in building design, he tells Alex Smith
30 under 30 2026: CIBSE’s brightest talent revealed
CIBSE Global YEN introduces its 30 under 30 for 2026, showcasing the the best and brightest young engineers
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 passive and active strategies to find the most energy-efficient path to resident comfort
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Deep impact: decarbonising homes with mine-water
A pilot scheme connecting 16 homes to Gateshead’s mine-water heat network, using external heat interface units, proved that homes can be taken off gas with minimal disruption and without compromising comfort. FairHeat’s Nina Dungworth explains
TM39: Building metering and monitoring guide
The new TM39: Building metering and monitoring guide lays out the framework for developing a successful metering strategy. As well as case studies and analysis of real-life data, it includes key sections on validation, communications and cybersecurity. CIBSE’s Ellen Salazar provides an expert summary