EDITOR’S COMMENT & CONTENTS Efficient HVAC strengthens critical buildings


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he importance of well-designed, intelligently managed HVAC systems in the efficient running of medical and education buildings has never


been clearer. As the NHS continues to wrestle with decarbonisation targets and universities face unprecedented financial pressures, the performance of building services is now intrinsically linked not only to environmental outcomes, but to operational resilience and long-term cost control.


This month’s issue highlights how incremental


improvements can deliver meaningful progress. Danfoss demonstrates that small adjustments in how energy flows throughout a building can unlock significant efficiency gains. (PG18) In the higher education sector, TROX UK draws attention to an often-overlooked opportunity. Science laboratories, among the most energy-intensive spaces


on campus, represent a major lever for carbon and cost reduction. The feature examines what measures universities and research labs can take and how their suppliers in the HVAC sector can assist them. (PG14) With ventilation one of the most closely examined aspects of building design, Breathing Buildings explores how new low-carbon ventilation solutions can help schools meet both sustainability ambitions and their duty of care. (PG19)


Finally, a case study on Barnfield College showcases


Aermec’s six-pipe system, delivering lower emissions and substantial energy savings for a leading Bedfordshire FE college. (PG16) Other features this month include: Building Controls


& Technology; Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps; and Fire, Health & Safety.


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4 News & Appointments Industry news and appointments


6 Building Controls & Technology Evidence-based insights take the guesswork out of HVAC design


7 Building Controls & Technology Natural ventilation transforms the National Gemstone Centre


8 Building Controls & Technology Optimising comfort and boosting efficiency with radiant ceiling panels


9 Sustainability A scalable, smart and future-ready solution for modern developments


10 Cover Story Improving office productivity with humidity


12 Building Controls & Technology London’s beacon of sustainable innovations


14 Efficiency in Medical & Educational Buildings Tackling the costs and carbon impact of university laboratories


16 Efficiency in Medical & Educational Buildings Multi-purpose six-pipe system reduces campus emissions and energy costs


18 Efficiency in Medical & Educational Buildings Smarter heating for hospitals and schools


19 Efficiency in Medical & Educational Buildings Top-of-the-class low carbon ventilation


20 Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps Does demand side response work for heat pumps?


21 Humidity Control Steam humidification: choosing the right technology


22 Light + Buildings 2026 A global stage for lighting professionals


24 Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pumps The evolution of domestic heating: where do we go from here?


26 Safety, Fire & Security The hidden risk in workplace mobility


27 Installation News


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