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 the acoustic findings from a study at a Manchester school
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 year. Julie Godefroy looks at this and other trends in her annual analysis
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
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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