19 November 2024
Four pipe heat pump, what do we need to consider?
As M&E consultants, the transition to decarbonised heating systems is a critical aspect of our work in the built environment. One technology we often design is the 4-pipe heat pump system, which offers simultaneous heating and cooling capabilities. However, the implementation of these systems comes with several challenges that need to be carefully considered.
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7 November 2024
How to optimise to The Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
In line with the UK’s ambitious climate goals, the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard serves as a crucial framework for building owners, real estate professionals, architects and engineers. The Standard not only defines what constitutes a net zero carbon building but also provides a roadmap for achieving sustainability throughout a building’s entire lifecycle. Understanding its implications is essential for all stakeholders involved in the built environment.
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5 November 2024
CRREM: Powering Real Estate To A More Sustainable Future
The Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) has emerged as a pivotal tool in the real estate industry's journey towards decarbonisation. By providing science-based decarbonisation pathways, CRREM helps property owners and investors align their portfolios with the Paris Climate Goals, aiming to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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31 October 2024
Is CIBSE TM59 too onerous?
When assessing whether a residential building will overheat, CIBSE Guide TM59 should be used. This is not only considered a robust design methodology step, but is a requirement for London Plan and the new Part L 2021.
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