Cold storage: phase change material heat exchangers for space cooling

Research on the application of phase change material heat exchangers for space cooling during summer found that significant cold energy could be stored or released.…

February 2024

Air to the throne: Product or Innovation of the Year – Air Quality shortlist

Ahead of this month’s CIBSE Building Performance Awards, we look at the six shortlisted entries for the Product or Innovation of the Year – Air…

February 2024

Bradford’s cultural connection: a model for low-carbon district heating

The first phase of Bradford’s new heat network will be able to deliver up to 60GWh of low carbon heat when it comes online in…

January 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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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