A transformational shift: AI for building energy modelling - CIBSE Journal
The rise of AI in building energy modelling – and the implications for practice and policy by Tim Dwyer| CIBSE Journal
They are enthusiastic about the efficiency and sustainability gains of artificial intelligence, but a group of CIBSE’s 30under30 engineers says robust human oversight of the technology is non-negotiable for the future of the profession The post 30 Under 30: how AI will change engineering appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
The rise of AI in building energy modelling – and the implications for practice and policy by Tim Dwyer| CIBSE Journal
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Balancing history and innovation, the £40m retrofit of Lambeth Palace demonstrates how a holistic approach can secure a low carbon future for historic estates. Andy Pearson reports The post Holy electric: Lambeth Palace’s £40m net zero retrofit appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
The latest update to Guide D Transportation in Buildings coincided with the launch of the Society of Vertical Transportation, which gives its members greater professional recognition for their work in the sector The post Moving with the times: CIBSE updates Guide D Transportation in Buildings appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
Parametric optimisation and real-time modelling guided early design choices at a new luxury hotel in Spain, cutting embodied and operational carbon. Aecom’s Inés Idzikowski Pérez on how performance, cost and client aspirations were aligned The post Optimising a new nature-first hotel through digital design appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
With 24/7 operation, intensive energy demands and frequent refurbishments, hotels are among the toughest buildings to decarbonise. Given that the upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard has sector carbon limits, Molly Tooher-Rudd looks at the challenges of achieving net zero hotels The post Engineering a sustainable stay: how net zero impacts hotel design appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
Proposed reforms to the Decent Homes Standard are broadly welcome, but CIBSE believes more attention must be paid to ventilation and air quality, electrical standards and overheating, says Julie Godefroy The post Making sure homes are really decent: updates to the DHS appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
The future of construction is here. Julie Godefroy’s analysis of the 2025 CIBSE Building Performance Awards demonstrates that the principles of performance-based design are gaining widespread adoption The post Evidence of progress: Building Performance Awards analysis appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
Hybridised construction products, such as polyethylene pre-insulated MLCP pipes, are slipping through the regulatory gaps. Chris Ridge, from the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association, believes informed specification and rigorous scrutiny may be the only safeguard against performance shortfalls and hidden compliance risks| CIBSE Journal
Water scarcity is one of the biggest challenges facing the Hotel sector. Anthony Hume, Director at Aecom, Hospitality Sector Lead explores how hotels can cut water use without compromising guest experience The post The water in Mallorca: reducing water waste in the leisure sector appeared first on CIBSE Journal.| CIBSE Journal
Wastewater heat recovery systems can reclaim up to 60% of shower energy. With showers using 20–30% of hot water, a new Rehva guide – summarised by Tim Dwyer – highlights their efficiency potential| CIBSE Journal
Max Fordham has been testing the pilot version of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard to see if its projects would hit the carbon limits. The firm’s Henry Pelly reveals which building types are providing the most difficult challenges| CIBSE Journal
The limits of passive cooling, healthy learning environments and mitigating overheating were the core subjects of a topical summer event hosted by the CIBSE Natural Ventilation Group in July. Chair Chris Iddon reports| CIBSE Journal
CIBSE Global YEN introduces its 30 under 30 for 2025, showcasing the the best and brightest young engineers| CIBSE Journal
A new integrated simulation tool aims to close the gap between architectural form-making and environmental performance at the earliest stages of design. Joel Callow, founding director at Beyond Carbon, explains how it works| CIBSE Journal
As Ireland accelerates its drive towards net zero, CIBSE Ireland chair Laura McMahon discusses key priorities, sector challenges, and her vision for a more inclusive and sustainable engineering future| CIBSE Journal
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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 energy costs. REsustain’s Annie Marston describes how CO2 was slashed for a minimal capital cost| CIBSE Journal
