Accelerating change: digital tools and innovation

The use of emerging technology will speed the delivery of net zero buildings, according to CIBSE President-elect Adrian Catchpole, who was one of the speakers…

March 2023

Imperfect harmony: ultra-low harmonic drives

Ultra-low harmonic drives ensure disturbance-free electrical power, as well as better efficiency and reliability, says ABB

March 2023

Efficient lifting: improving chiller performance

Reducing the ‘lift’ in a refrigeration cycle can cut a chiller’s operational energy use significantly, according to Trent Hunt, in a presentation at last month’s ASHRAE Conference…

March 2023

Switching to propane: reducing charge in a propane heat pump

Propane’s low GWP is making it an increasingly attractive alternative to refrigerants restricted by the F-gas Regulations. Tim Dwyer tracks the growth of propane and…

February 2023

A plan for all seasons: aquifer thermal energy storage

Seasonal thermal storage has the potential for significant carbon savings, but there are few examples in the UK. Alex Smith speaks to Belgium firm IFTech…

January 2023

Lighting the way: TM66 and a manufacturer’s circular challenge

CIBSE’s TM66 CEAM-Make guides manufacturers through CE requirements for lighting equipment and helps specifiers understand what they need to look for. Dave Hollingsbee, of Stoane…

January 2023

The night-time blues: the impact of white LEDs on light pollution

Light pollution is about way more than too much light, as Iain Macrae FSLL MCIBSE explains

December 2022

Generation gains: designing a 5th generation energy network in central London

Bankside Yards is set to become the UK’s first major mixed-use regeneration project with zero emissions in operation. Phil Lattimore looks at the fifth-generation ambient energy network…

December 2022

Lighting the way for low energy illumination

Despite the prevalence of LEDs, lighting still makes up a substantial proportion of energy use in buildings. Guests at the latest CIBSE Journal roundtable discussed…

November 2022

Calculating indoor infection risk

To understand how ventilation reduces Covid transmission it is important to look at the level of risk as the number of building occupants increases, says…

October 2022
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