UK households lead record surge in solar and battery storage installations as renewable adoption accelerates in 2026
UK households are rapidly expanding their use of solar and battery technologies in 2026, setting a record start to the year as energy resilience and…
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