By monitoring water quality remotely, expensive remedial works can be avoided. FairHeat’s Peter Horne looks at the costs of keeping a close eye on district heating systems
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Regime change
In his first column of the reign of Charles III, Hywel Davies considers the range of problems and challenges that face His Majesty’s government under new leader Liz Truss
Sponsored roundtable: cooling for life
Decarbonising cooling involves passive design measures, efficient cooling and a robust approach to refrigeration leakage, according to members of a CIBSE Journal roundtable on whole life cooling, sponsored by Daikin
Are EPCs fit for existing hotel building stock?
Legislation is forcing landlords to improve the performance of buildings based on energy performance certificates. REsustain’s Annie Marston compares the actual performance of hotels with their EPCs to understand the most effective improvements
Burrell Collection retrofit: a glazing success
The Grade A-listed Burrell Collection houses important works of art, but poor fabric performance has made the museum unsustainable. Andy Pearson explains how the building’s glazed façade was restored to make the gallery fit for a low carbon future
On neutral ground: designing to minimise water use
Prolonged droughts are making water scarcity a global concern. Ramboll’s Rickesh Miyangar says new projects should aim for water neutrality, where water abstraction is no higher than existing levels
Creating a legacy
The CIBSE Young Engineers Network have taken over the editing of CIBSE Journal this month. YEN Chair Gemma Taylor describes what is inspiring the next generation
Under review: latest progress on building safety workstreams
The Grenfell Inquiry considered the requirements of Part B of the Building Regulations and associated guidance and a review of the Approved Document was announced in 2020. Hywel Davies looks at the progress of workstreams supporting improved fire safety design guidance
Keen beans: The Danish village tapping into industrial waste heat
To meet the country’s climate change targets, Danish towns are set to use industrial heat waste to power networks and deliver heat to residents and businesses. Andy Pearson describes one such project in Hornsyld
Lessons from Nabers: how advanced modelling is transforming services design
Key to attaining a Nabers operational rating for a commercial building is the creation of a dynamic energy simulation model that closely predicts actual operational performance. Alex Smith looks at how Hoare Lea modelled Timber Square to achieve the UK’s first design target rating