Architecture, Design & Innovation
Climate change has become one of the most important environmental and social issues of the past decades, and thus mankind also faces its crucial challenges in 2019. The building industry has a special responsibility in …
Ellina Webb visits the “Living with Buildings” exhibition at the Wellcome Collection and discusses the innovative building techniques used in The Global Clinic commission. Health, wellbeing and unique construction techniques for (and in) buildings has …
Air conditioning trainer Ben Bartle-Ross looks at what installers need to know about R32 As a trainer, I see lots of installers both young and old and I’m still getting questions about the ‘new’ refrigerant, …
Carl Dickinson looks at the background to the use of a new refrigerant in air conditioning units. If you work with air conditioning in any way, whether as a consultant, installer, service engineer or corporate …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s Clean Air Strategy, launched on 14th January 2019, which highlights the importance of clean air in the home. The strategy sets out how the Government aims to …
Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its chiller offering with two new additions to its Climaveneta portfolio. The new i-NX air-cooled chiller range is offered in both standard and low noise options, whilst the smaller i-BX air-cooled …
Mitsubishi Electric has added R32 Standard Inverter and Inverter models to its Mr Slim air conditioning range to offer the market a complete solution using the low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. The Mr Slim …
Off-plan mansion uses three of Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery units chosen for quiet, energy efficient and effective ventilation and heating throughout a 8,323 square foot home. British fan manufacturer …
A brand new residential development in Manchester is meeting environmental planning requirements thanks to an Ecodan system providing community heating to 105 new homes. The Aaben, a modern development in Hulme, is a mixture of …
Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled a new line of R32 products designed to meet the need for cost effective air conditioning using low GWP refrigerant. The new R32 M Series MSZ-HR Wall Mounted System blends energy efficiency …
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a brand new range of M Series R32 air conditioning solutions, designed specifically for the UK IT Cooling market. The high sensible cooling systems are ideal for small computer rooms or …
Packed with features to get the very best from a BEMS, IQ™VISION integrates Trend controllers, third party devices and internet protocols into a centralised software platform that allows modern connected buildings to be managed efficiently. …
Mitsubishi Electric has added new 150kW and 180kW modules to its existing advanced range of high efficiency, inverter-driven, e-series modular chillers to expand the ‘off-the-shelf’ offering to the UK market. The e-series offers market-leading low …
Leading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied two Sentinel Multivent H central extract units to a refurbished tenement property in Edinburgh New Town. The former basement store has been redeveloped and extended to create a …
As modern demands on the built environment have changed, so have air conditioning units and, as a result, condensate pumps have evolved too. Stuart Newbury, Product Manager at Aspen Pumps explains the evolution and how …
A new Mitsubishi Electric e-series chiller system has been chosen for Jaguar Land Rover’s principal design facility in Worcestershire. The new system was brought in as part of a major refurbishment with the overriding aim of improving …
Mitsubishi Electric recently hosted over fifty members of its Partner Programme at its ME VIP conference in Turkey. The guests were given an exclusive tour of Mitsubishi Electric’s latest European factory where its range of …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to welcome the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Healthy Homes and Buildings’ White Paper Building our Future: Laying the Foundations for Healthy Homes and Buildings, published on …
Whilst there’s no such thing as a typical building, are there standard control strategies that can be adopted for open plan offices? Controls expert Scott McGavin investigates. I’ve had conversations with customers asking for the …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has designed and supplied a whole house ventilation system to a two-storey home being built in Taunton, Somerset. The project, consisting of a ground floor and first floor, …
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has launched the Monsoon EnergysaverTM IntelliSystem Heat Recovery Unit. Offering a smarter way to whole house ventilation, the IntelliSystem is a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery …
Breathing Buildings, the UK’s leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, has welcomed the 2018 edition of BB101: Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality in schools. Published recently by the Education and …
So, what are the top 5 things you need to know about R32? There’s been a lot of talk about R32 in the air conditioning world over the past few years, but if you haven’t …
Aspen Pumps, the UK’s market leader in condensate removal pumps and accessories, is delighted to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the HVR Awards 2018. The company’s innovative Storm Chemicals – …
by Russell Jones ~ Communications Manager at Mitsubishi Electric With the launch of a new IPCC Report into the urgency behind tackling climate change, Russell Jones looks behind the headline-grabbing use of the word ‘idiot’ and …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied 94 whole house ventilation units to a prestigious housing development in Glasgow. Sited on the grounds of the former BBC Studios in the west end of the city, …
With the launch of World Green Building Week, Martin Fahey looks at why the focus this year is on you and your home. This week sees the start of this year’s World Green Building Week …
In the face of spiralling prices and a growing raft of legislation designed to reduce carbon emissions, building owners and managers need to do all they can to manage energy use. This article from Trend …
When KFC was looking to transform a Burger King outlet in Banbury, they needed an installer that could match the tight installation timeframe and an air conditioning system that could bring 21st Century levels of …
Aspen Pumps, the UK’s market leader in the design and manufacturer of condensate removal pumps, has supplied its innovative Micro-v i4 mini pump for a landmark multi-million pound residential development in Kings Cross, London. This …
Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units have helped create a relaxing and comfortable environment at a new floatation centre in Battersea. The Yue Float Centre is a Wellness Therapy …
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that the Floating Home project has been shortlisted in the Building Awards 2018. The project, which utilised the revolutionary Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic BH Mechanical Ventilation with …
A DAIRY farm is set to save more than £3,000 a year, with an astounding payback period of under two years, thanks to changes made to its wash-down system through specialist renewable energy consultants, Greenio. The …
Jordan Jeewood discusses how quiet HVAC plant can help create a more fulfilling urban environment. The lure of the bright lights of the big city may have waned in recent years, but 80% of us …
by Max Halliwell ~ Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric With energy prices rising for the second time this year, Max Halliwell explores the impact this is likely to have on fuel poverty and looks at what …
by Martin Fahey ~ Head of Sustainability As the weather blows hot and cold, Martin Fahey explores how important it is to control energy use in buildings. As the UK experiences its longest heat wave since …
by Ben Bartle-Ross ~ Technical Trainer at Mitsubishi Electric Trainer Ben Bartle-Ross takes a moment to review the key things you need to understand about R32 The industry is abuzz with news about R32 at the moment, …
Mistubishi Electric’s system provides controllable, cost effective heating and hot water Mitsubishi Electric’s Ecodan QUHZ air source heat pumps have been installed at the Bowling Court apartment building in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, and residents have been …
BRE has published the updated SAP 10 methodology, giving a first glimpse into the changes set to be included in the next update of SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure), the Government’s recommended system for measuring the energy rating …
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of its new Air Handling Unit (AHU) range, the Wizard. Designed for the UK market, the new AHU range is perfect for those looking for a cost effective ventilation …
