Technical
Ideal Heating Launches ECOMOD Natural Refrigerant Commercial Heat Pumps
The model is the first of a series next generation ECOMOD heat pumps to be released this…
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Driving advanced digital solutions for building services engineering: help shape the future of AEC products
Autodesk provides various channels and communities for you to share your feedback and insights. Learn how you…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Heat pump design from the ground up: upcoming TM51 update
New CIBSE guidance on ground source heat pumps is due to be published in early 2024. Here, project lead Ken Gordon outlines the changes
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The balance of power: the bivalent approach to heat pumps
Using a boiler to top up peak space heating in heat pump systems can save CO2 and costs, says Mitsubishi Electric’s Chris Newman, who gives examples of two…
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Sizing up the benefits: thermal storage in heat networks
Oversized thermal stores in heat networks could cut electric boiler capacity by up to 30%, says FairHeat’s Jake Adamson, who looks at data from existing…
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Under the lights: LG4 guide to sports lighting
The new version of LG4 Sports lighting is designed to ensure that stadium lighting matches the quality of today’s broadcast trends and technology. Mike Simpson outlines…
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