Kilowatts to Kernow: Decarbonising Cornish housing

In developing a decarbonisation strategy for housing in Cornwall, Etude is recommending a heat pump-first approach for the majority of properties, as Chris Worboys, Naomi Grint and Kate Millen explain

October 2024

From Covid to Cave: UCL’s living lab

Research into airborne transmission risks during Covid-19 played a pivotal role in re-opening the UK safely and led to the creation of a living lab…

October 2024

A healthy balance: tackling net zero and IAQ

There is growing awareness of the synergies and conflicts between IAQ and zero carbon. Foster + Partners’ Jiannan Luo looks at optimal strategies

October 2024

Controlling infectious aerosols

In response to Covid-19, ASHRAE produced a standard aimed at reducing airborne disease transmission. Tim Dwyer looks at minimum requirements and recommendations in Standard 241…

October 2024

Laying the ground for heat networks in Leeds

The rapidly growing Leeds Pipes heat network connects to diverse building types and is an industry exemplar, says Vital Energi Utilities’ Lee Moran

October 2024

From gas to green: heat pump installation at Greenpeace

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…

October 2024

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…

September 2024

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…

September 2024

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…

September 2024

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.…

September 2024
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