Indoor air quality, circadian lighting and decarbonisation of the Grid were among the topics at last month’s CIBSE Technical Symposium at London South Bank University. Alex Smith and Liza Young highlight some standout papers
Tag: Ventilation
Sound advice – taking external noise into account when ventilating buildings
Ventilation strategies relying on residents opening windows falter if there is too much external noise. Anthony Chilton reports on a new guide designed to balance the needs of acoustics, ventilation
and overheating
Motorway services – controlling external noise in naturally ventilated homes
A desire for naturally ventilated homes on the North West Cambridge development was threatened by noise from the M11. Apex Acoustics’ Nick Conlan explains how an attenuated system ensured a good night’s sleep for all
Post-occupancy evaluation of hybrid ventilation in schools
Temperature and air quality in classrooms are known to affect learning, but new schools are often built on tight budgets and with low carbon ambitions. Post-occupancy evaluation is adding to the evidence for local hybrid ventilation systems, says BAM Construct UK’s Paula Morgenstern
Innovative ventilation at the Simon Sainsbury Centre
Arup’s innovative ventilation strategy not only preserved the aesthetic of the Simon Sainsbury Centre in Cambridge, but also exploited the building’s thermal mass. Arup’s Joshua Bird explains
Protecting priceless artwork at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi will exhibit priceless artwork, so an environmental strategy that protects them from sand and extreme heat was essential. Andy Pearson explains how BuroHappold Engineering did it
Designing a natural ventilation strategy for Bloomberg’s central London HQ
Bloomberg’s new European HQ sets high standards for large-scale sustainable office design. The ambitious services strategy features a petal-shaped chilled ceiling and innovative vacuum drainage, which aims to reduce energy use by 33% and water by 73%. Andy Pearson reports
Uncovering the secret of Parliament’s lost building services
The Palace of Westminster’s vast hidden infrastructure will play a vital role in its refurbishment. Liza Young speaks to Henrik Schoenefeldt, the man tasked with uncovering the tunnels and voids
Film noir: Avoiding sky glow in the South Downs
Lights, curtain calls and lofty ambitions were thrown into the spotlight when an old brewery was converted into a cinema in Sussex– but awards soon followed, writes Daniel Howes
Making the grade: BB101 guidelines on ventilation
New ventilation guidelines will have a significant impact on the design of schools. Liza Young finds out how the requirements on air quality affect three ventilation strategies