By swapping a boiler for an air source heat pump at its North London HQ, Greenpeace UK is leading by example in saying no to gas. Andy Pearson reports on the challenges of converting the 1920s premises
Category: Technical
Smart thinking: AI-driven energy savings
Leveraging AI and data analysis, MTR Corporation has slashed energy use in two large Hong Kong properties. The MTR Corporation’s Ethan Poon describes how the digitisation projects are setting new benchmarks for building optimisation
Working with fans: monitoring air quality at concession stands
A study monitoring CO2 in food and drink kiosks at major venues revealed the poor air quality in busy periods. A summary of work by UCL’s Filipa Adzic highlights the importance of flexible ventilation strategies
Suite savings: harnessing waste heat in hotels
Hotels ask guests to reuse towels to save energy, but installing waste-water heat pumps to reuse heat would have a much bigger impact, reports Andy Pearson
The museum of tomorrow: The London Museum transformation
The London Museum’s relocation to Smithfield Market is an ambitious £437m project to transform a series of abandoned market buildings into a state-of-the-art cultural destination. Andy Pearson looks at how Arup’s smart services strategy will ensure energy use is 70% lower than Building Regulations
See water differently: managing urban rainwater
Green solutions must play a key role in managing rainwater, experts conclude in a Wavin white paper
Managing risk of legionella in hopsitals
Understanding and managing legionella in water systems is a legal requirement. The Water Hygiene Centre’s Charlie Brain warns of the dangers of not completing a risk assessment
Safety at every turn: plumbing in healthcare environments
Care homes and hospitals require specialist plumbing installations to ensure safety and reliability. Richard Bateman of Reliance Valves looks at the key steps to consider in the design
Ventilation vigilance: key strategies to combat mould in housing
With Awaab’s Law set to be extended to private rentals, PCA’s James Berry highlights the importance of effective ventilation strategies to combat mould growth
How AI is reshaping building services design
Artificial intelligence is set to take off across the industry, but its integration brings challenges. Molly Tooher-Rudd speaks to four experts
