Technical
January 2024
Lighting a way to workplace wellbeing
Understanding the link between well-designed lighting systems and occupant comfort and wellbeing is key, says Tamlite's Debbie-Sue…
June 2024
The vital role water quality plays within HVAC systems
The second Badger Meter video series with our experts Tony Lopez and Stephen Shilcock
June 2024
Setting the scene: Manchester’s new arts venue Aviva Studios
Manchester’s new arts venue, Aviva Studios, features two huge events spaces that can host anything from poetry readings to mega-raves. BDP had the challenge of devising…
January 2024
Acoustics
Network provider: Gareth Jones on the heat network revolution
The Energy Act 2023 paves the way for the mass rollout of heat networks in the UK, and the mandatory connection of many buildings. Alex…
January 2024
Heat network
Infrared shift: a new standard for LiFi
A new standard covering the use of infrared in LiFi communication catapults the technology into mainstream relevance – a move that could redefine data communication…
January 2024
digital
Reaching new heights: the all-timber Black and White office building
A six-storey timber façade at the Black and White office building in London helped slash embodied carbon and won its engineer an SFE Façade 2023 Design…
December 2023
awards
Lighting up the gallery: daylighting in arts institutions
Advanced techniques in lighting analysis are allowing designers to reintroduce daylighting into galleries without damaging the exhibits or causing visual discomfort to those viewing them.…
November 2023
controls
Control explosion: review of LG14 Control of Electric Lighting
No longer an optional extra, control systems have become an integral component of lighting schemes. Jill Entwistle talks to Sophie Parry about the Society of…
November 2023
controls
Back in control: making savings with BMS optimisation
The optimisation of HVAC controls for a Croydon office has reduced energy use by 28% over nine months, resulting in a £171,000 saving in operational…
November 2023
BMS
Taking the heat out of decarbonisation: insights from CIBSE’s roundtable
Eight industry experts came together to discuss the challenges of decarbonising heating in CIBSE Journal’s latest roundtable. Amanda Birch sums up the main points of…
November 2023
Decarbonisation
Glint of steel: the lighting design journey of Espenes rest stop
An award-winning low-energy lighting scheme tuned into the stunning natural backdrop of its Norwegian landscape for inspiration. Jill Entwistle speaks to the designers behind the…
November 2023
Lighting
Smart homes, zero bills: Octopus Energy’s scheme for housebuilders
Octopus Energy is offering a partnership with housebuilders that guarantees zero energy bills for occupiers using its Kraken technology platform. Andy Pearson speaks to Nigel…
November 2023
Electricity
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