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 all have in common aside …
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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 with living walls both internally …
New website is all about enhancing the customer journey
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new website to improve access to information for customers with a seamless, modern design that will tailor content to suit visitors. “Our website has served …
Time for R32 to be at the heart of your project
Why R32? The 2014 F–Gas Regulations will bring about significant changes to the air conditioning industry, affecting end users, facilities managers, specifiers and installers alike. This landmark ruling has one …
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 the diversity of the city …
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 France meeting some of the …
3 steps to planning ahead with F-Gas
As we continue to talk about the important industry topic of changes in F-Gas Regulation, Carl Dickinson looks at 3 steps aimed at encouraging those in building services to gather …
Energy efficient help for SMEs
With business looking for ways to reduce operating costs, Scott McGavin looks at how even small adjustments to a building’s HVAC systems can make a significant difference to bills. Did …
18 Things you need to know about R32 refrigerant
As the market sees R410A refrigerant increase in cost by over 600%, Deane Flint looks at 18 reasons you need to be thinking and talking to your customers about the …
What’s in a number? The search for true capacity
Max Halliwell looks at what can be deduced from heat pump manufacturers’ performance figures when the temperature drops below zero. Many of my colleagues have recently made the switch to …
18 Things you need to know about F-Gas Regulations
As industries using refrigerants continue to discuss changes related to the F-Gas Regulations, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details you need to undertake and plan for now. In March 2014 the …
Love your home: The power of the positive
Can positive energy really affect happiness, well-being and love for your home? Ellina Webb investigates the three lifestyle concepts of Feng Shui, Hygge and Minimalism. Over the past year on …
Top of the class: The smarty pants office building
Ellina Webb looks at the smart solutions that can help building owners comply with legislation and improve both the energy rating and the graded class of their office space. Retrofitting …
The 18 things you need to know about MEES in 2018
With big changes soon to affect commercial buildings in England and Wales, Deane Flint looks at 18 important details regarding MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) and the changes landlords might …
Can we now breathe in deeply and celebrate air quality?
As London manages not to exceed legal limits, ventilation expert, Janvi Patel ponders on air quality News last week on the BBC website that London’s air quality has not exceeded legal …
25 year plan to tackle environmental issues
Has the government done enough with the publication of its environmental plan? On the 11th of January, the Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced a 25 year plan to “nurture” the environment, …
The solar revolution: 3 everyday items you didn’t realise were solar powered
As we look towards a positive growth in solar and renewables, Ellina Webb looks backwards and forwards at the solar revolution. Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy …
Are we driving towards an electric future for heating?
Russell Jones finds parallels between news of electric car sales and renewable heating. The news last Friday was full of reports about the drop in UK car sales with a 17% decline …
Fossil Fuels: Beyond global warming and beyond the UK
Ellina Webb examines how burning fossil fuels causes damage to the world we live in. We all know the wider implications of burning fossil fuels, not only do they use …
Can you make a commitment to conscious shopping?
Ellina Webb challenges shoppers and encourages retailers to be environmentally conscious this 2018. As the New Year dawns, about 63% of people are waking up to – not only a hangover, but …
The future of heating is wireless
After a month without any gas heating, Russell Jones now looks towards a wireless future and online control If you read my last post ‘But baby it’s cold outside’ you …
The smarty-pants home
As our homes head towards being “smart” and we are bombarded with a plethora of different home devices to add to our Christmas presents list, Ellina Webb looks into what’s …
Latest renewable technology to heat ground-breaking Warwickshire homes
Cutting edge renewable heating technology will be helping to keep residents warm in the first Passivhaus affordable homes in Warwickshire. Warwickshire Rural Housing Association (WRHA) is currently developing the ground-breaking …
Key Drivers Forcing the Green Gateway Agenda
Growing awareness and evolving values are driving Government, businesses and individuals to demand greener, more affordable and socially acceptable energy technologies. As an essential part of both the challenge and …
The sky at night
As she struggles to see the night sky, Ellina Webb looks into the effect of light pollution on the world around us and why turning off your lights at night …
Greening the city, the community and your home
After recently becoming a homeowner, Ellina Webb has been actively pursuing ways to incorporate greenery into her home – which is easier said than done when your home is a …
Office fit-out with sustainability and wellbeing at its heart
Martin Fahey looks at how the refurbishment of a small city centre office has helped improve staff wellbeing and lower the organisation’s carbon footprint The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) …
VR: from environmental awareness to product placement
Ellina Webb looks at the likely impact of virtual reality on our world. Last week my colleagues and I took a trip to the arctic to discover the melting polar …
SBEM – correct efficiency figures can reduce project costs
Richard Warry looks at why talking directly to the manufacturer rather than relying on SBEM calculations can reduce project costs. I read an article on LinkedIn entitled “SBEM isn’t a …
What is your local council doing to green the community?
Ellina Webb investigates what her local council of St Albans City & District is doing to combat climate change, be sustainable and green the community. I first became aware of the city’s …
Be afraid, be very afraid
In ode to Halloween, Ellina Webb looks into the real threats that should be giving you the heebie-jeebies. Did you know, according to a 2017 survey by Chapman University in America, …
Preparing your new home for its first winter
As a first time homeowner, Ellina Webb looks into how to prepare a home for winter. In the past 10 years, house prices have continued rising year on year whilst …
So, have we reached the future yet?
Russell Jones looks at an historic article from the 1960’s to see just how far we’ve come towards the future predicted. We’ve discovered a fantastic new website called StumbleUpon.com which throws up …
The business case for going green
Gemma Lakin looks at the benefits to business of embracing ‘green’ technologies A couple of weeks ago I wrote about what companies such as Nandos and The UK Green Building …
Is the golden age of gas and oil coming to an end?
Donald Daw looks at whether the world is finally relinquishing its grip on carbon intensive fuel. The news currently seems full of stories about how much renewable energy is on …
Are companies doing enough to combat Climate Change?
Gemma Lakin takes a look at what companies are doing to help tackle climate change A few weeks ago, my colleague Russell Jones looked at the story of John B …
Is the future of commercial building below our feet?
by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric The term “iceberg” is usually referenced when speaking about climate change, the demise of the Titanic or a rather luscious lettuce, …
Educating the energy consumers of tomorrow
Article by Jenny Maskrey – The Learning Curve at Mitsubishi Electric With the ever expanding threat of climate change it is becoming more important to educate future generations about how …
What lessons can the UK learn from Norway?
After visiting Norway, Gemma Lakin looks at how the country has embraced renewable technology. Last month I had the pleasure of visiting in the beautiful country of Norway. We spent …
Does everybody need good neighbours?
by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric Ellina Webb examines neighbourhoods and the social, economical and environmental benefits of co-housing. A few weeks back The Independent reported that in the …