Innovation, sustainability, and health and wellbeing will take centre stage during Helen Loomes’ term as President of the Society of Light and Lighting. Molly Tooher-Rudd hears about her plans for the year, which include two new lighting events
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Pipe dream or reality: true value engineering
Value engineering at an early stage will ensure the focus is not just on costs, but also on a better design outcome. This was the conclusion of an expert panel discussion sponsored by Geberit. Amanda Birch reports
Connecting to country: the Boola Katitjin building in Western Australia
The Boola Katitjin building breaks boundaries with its radical timber design and innovative engineering. Andy Pearson finds out how the project team achieved a 6-Star Green Star rating by working with the bush environment
Leading the line: interview with CIBSE President Adrian Catchpole
To ensure engineers can meet net zero challenges while adhering to the building safety regime, CIBSE President Adrian Catchpole FCIBSE is launching bold initiatives to increase competency, tackle poor procurement and attract talent to the industry. Alex Smith reports
Culture of high performance: Technical Symposium day 2 highlights
The influence of culture on the drive for sustainability, and the latest innovative solutions for housing retrofits were two of the key insights on day two of the CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium
Volumetric’s award-winning Modulhaus housing for the homeless
Recognised by the CIBSE Building Performance Awards, the Volumetric Modulhaus project revolutionises temporary housing solutions for the homeless through a unique blend of innovation, sustainability, and societal concern. Andy Pearson reports
Global attraction: delivering net zero in the desert climate
The UAE has a fast-paced, dynamic working environment, with some of the most ambitious building projects on Earth. Alex Smith speaks to regional chair Farah Naz FCIBSE about how CIBSE UAE Region is helping to deliver net zero projects in the desert climate
Networking opportunities: highlights from the CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium
The first day of the CIBSE ASHRAE Technical Symposium started by focusing on upcoming heat network regulations and ended with a Bronze medal for overheating expert Susie Diamond. Andy Pearson reports
CIBSE Building Performance Champion: getting real with retrofits
To meet its net zero targets, the UK has to get to grips with carbon emissions in its ageing houses, and fast. The Welsh School of Architecture’s retrofit programme is doing just that and its pioneering work was recognised last month when it was named CIBSE’s 2023 Building Performance Champion. Andy Pearson reports
CIBSE 2023 Building Performance Awards: winners revealed
An exemplary housing retrofit in Wales is the 2023 CIBSE Building Performance Champion. Judges thought the collaborative approach by the Welsh School of Architecture at Cardiff University could provide a template for decarbonising other existing homes