The Top 5 things about R32
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 …
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Act Now idiots say Greenpeace on climate change
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 …
New research reveals architects’ nearly nine year itch
8 years and 8 months is average time, post qualification, to go it alone Architects tend to set up their own practice eight years and …
What are the opportunities for retrofitting Green Roofs in the UK?
In the UK, (and probably mainly in London), there has been a growing trend towards retrofitting buildings with green roofs. However, not all buildings are …
Top 10 #FAQ about air source heat pumps
The future of heating in the UK is renewable but many have still not heard of a heat pump so product specialist, Max Halliwell, looks …
Meeting the university challenge
Studying for a degree is an expensive business and rising tuition fees have heightened expectations amongst students, as well as the parents and carers who …
The perfect prescription
With their large and often complex water supply systems, hospitals and healthcare estates are potential breeding grounds for waterborne pathogens. Over many years instances of …
Clarity begins at #HomeGreenHome
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 …
Carrying out pre-winter roof maintenance safely
With summer done for another year, and winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to ensure the roof and exterior of your property is …
Revealed: The concerns preventing Brits from owning smart home technology
* ‘Digital assistant’ (71%) is the feature Brits who do not own smart home products are most aware of * Thereafter, ‘voice recognition/control function’ (64%) …
It’s official – heat pumps are taking over
Marketing manager for renewable heating, Sharon Oliver heralds 2018 as the year that marks the start of the transition from gas to heat pump heating …
Using BEMS data intelligently brings maximum benefits
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 …
The Secrets of a Sedum Roof
When people think of green roofs, many of them tend to think of a roof covered in grass or perhaps wild flowers such as those …
Keeping the noise down in town, city and beyond
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 …
Which sedum plants should you have on your green roof?
In this brief article, we thought it may be a good idea to look at some of the varieties of sedum plants that you may …
Why should anyone have to choose between heating and eating?
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 …
Keeping cool – a more sustainable approach to air conditioning
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 …
An R32 checklist
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 …
First look at new SAP 10 methodology
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 …
Engineering a Solution
Facing the Challenge Modern specifiers have to contend with a variety of challenges when upgrading rooftop plant in existing buildings or planning out plant for …
Just how bad for the planet is air conditioning?
With negative press about air conditioning, Martin Fahey explores the issues behind the headlines. You may have noticed recent headlines in the Press such as …
Can Green Roofs Create Greater Health and Well-Being?
As the evidence for greater human well-being grows as a result of contact (visual and physical) with the natural environment there would appear a greater …
How can Green Roofs improve biodiversity?
The level of biodiversity on a green roof will be dependant on a number of factors including the type of green roof installed. In the …
A royally renewable revolution
As Royal Wedding hysteria begins to settle down, Ellina Webb looks into what the Royal Household is doing to improve their green credentials and help …
Changing Attitudes to Green Infrastructure in the UK
With increasing pressure on ground level green spaces it comes as no surprise that we are experiencing a growing momentum across the UK in the …
Anti-scald advocate calls for better education to avoid unnecessary deaths
Following the news last month that a 79-year-old man died after falling in a scalding hot bath at his Romford home, the director of leading …
School should be a healthy environment for young minds
by Janvi Patel ~ Ventilation specialist at Mitsubishi Electric With news reports that air inside London’s classrooms is worse than the air outside, Janvi Patel looks …
Futurology: the new home in 2050
Homes of the future will increasingly tap into neighbourhood energy systems, feature flexible layouts and use improved technology to make automatic decisions about heating, security …
The Principles of Green Roof Maintenance
During very wet seasons green roofs can have problems retaining the plant nutrients. If the flowers have been in short supply then it may be …
The effects of climate change in London
Article by by Ellina Webb – Mitsubishi Electric Climate change is an issue that makes us think about the wider implications to our planet. But what about the …
Should the UK follow the German example in developing green roofs?
When we consider the development of green infrastructure as part of an overall strategy to combat climate change, few would argue that we need to …
Where would Hollywood be without HVAC?
Ellina Webb looks at the importance of HVAC infrastructure in large buildings, spaceships and Hollywood action films. What do Aliens, Die Hard and Mission Impossible …
It’s time to embrace the ‘living wall’ years
Ellina Webb looks at some of the most successful examples of living walls in the UK Over the past few years the number of buildings …
Artificial intelligence used in major study analysing occupant behaviour to enhance building energy performance
The work, using AI’s Machine Learning, aims to combat and minimise the ‘energy performance gap’ in buildings ARTIFICAL intelligence has been at the centre of …
New proposals for a wilder Britain
Critical moment to reverse the decline of nature On Tuesday 1st May, The Wildlife Trusts are publishing Towards a wilder Britain – creating a Nature Recovery …
Can art improve air quality?
Article by Janvi Patel ~ Ventilation specialist at Mitsubishi Electric Will a new London art installation help improve air quality? As a Londoner, I love …
Six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK
In the mid-1980s negative press about quality control for timber-frame housing caused a healthy market to slump from around 40 percent to less than 10 …
Top construction materials that can positively impact the environment
The building industry is undergoing a shift. Most of the cities around us are built using a combination of steel and concrete. Concrete blocks are …
Working in fall arrest: what you need to know
Fall arrest is the term used when working at height with a system which doesn’t prevent you from accessing a fall risk, unlike fall restraint. …
Building the cities of the future
Martin Fahey reports from MIPIM, the global property event where sustainability was top of the agenda Having just spent four days in the south of …
