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Heat Interface Units and Return Temperature Limitation: Optimising heat network performance
Heat Interface Units (HIUs) play a pivotal role in managing return temperatures for heat networks
April 2025
Innovate and illuminate: shining a light on industry expertise
Events will feature CPD-accredited presentations providing a wealth of knowledge to professionals in lighting, emergency signage, and…
April 2025
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
Going with the flow: how improved design can lead to better roof drainage
Traditional roofs in Japan were designed to deflect rainwater away from a building and these types of roof forms are an elegant and sustainable alternative…
November 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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