Contents
NEWS 8 News
CIBSE calls for rethink on fl ood strategy; F-Gas installations targeted; DECC fi gures undermine Green Deal
14 CIBSE News
New papers on Knowledge Portal; membership survey results
OPINION 24 Letters and feedback
The value of light; critical connections in CHP systems; and fracking
28 On the map
Hywel Davies argues for forward guidance on building regulations
30 Venting frustration Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust’s Nigel Ingram on MVHR
32 Beware the race for shale gas Fracking poses a threat to improving energy effi ciency and meeting renewables targets, warns Alan O’Brien
LEARNING 65 CPD
The application of advanced VRV systems
CLASSIFIED 69 Products
A round-up of systems and services for the industry
73 Directory A guide to suppliers PEOPLE AND JOBS
74 Appointments Jobs at
jobs.cibsejournal.com
77 Change agent The University of Sheffi eld has vowed to make a 43% reduction in its carbon emissions by 2020
78 Looking ahead Preview of the CIBSE Technical Symposium held in Dublin
www.cibsejournal.com Features 18 Setting the standard
Leading energy performers were celebrated at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2014
20 ASHRAE Winter Conference Ewen Rose catches the mood at the US’s largest building services event
34 The A Team
M&S, with Sustainable Design Solutions, was crowned Carbon Champion at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards, with its Cheshire Oaks outlet also winning a new-build category
41 In the dark
Synergies between BIM and lighting design are not straightforward
46 Four from the floor
Innovative engineering showcased at the ASHRAE Winter Conference
48 Too close for comfort
CIBSE engineer works with fashion brands to improve Bangladeshi factories
57 Special feature: air conditioning Over-cooling in data centres; why clients seek performance; and designing operating theatres
Resource effi ciency How engineers can help reduce the whole-life environmental footprint of buildings
2014 Building Performance Awards
Details of all the winners at CIBSE’s prestigious annual event
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March 2014 CIBSE Journal
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