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VENTILATION & AIR HANDLING
29 Alternative approach to improve air quality
In this issue Data Centre Management
CPD Module: Underfl oor Heating Energy in Hospitals & Healthcare Ventilation & Air Handling
Decentralised ventilation for where traditional HVAC is impractical by Ian Thomas
Cutting the cost of cooling for data centres Humidity control for Edinburgh University hall Hands up for better indoor air quality in schools NEWS � FEATURES � INTERVIEWS � REVIEWS � PRODUCT PROFILES � CPD MODULE � DIRECTORY
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The ward of the future will be defi ned by how eff ectively it supports both the people within it and the demands placed upon it. So, could patients recover more quickly with the right lighting? James Hughes puts the case for why lighting design should be considered central to wellbeing and comfort in healthcare environments.
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DATA CENTRE MANAGEMENT
12 Powering the digital age
Phil Wiltshire examines how reliable power systems keep modern data centres working
14 How to cut the cost of cooling
Using absorption chillers to convert waste heat to cooling, by Mihir Nandkeolyar
16 Resilience and reliability are the foundation for sustainability
Data centres face pressure to cut emissions, but resilience is essential, says Stacey Lucas
17 Product round-up AVK and Trane off er up some fresh ideas
18 Product round-up
Technology solutions from Aquatherm, Socomec, Carrier and Vertiv
ENERGY IN HOSPITALS & HEALTH CARE
23 Overcoming barriers to heat pump use
Tom Bailey explains how R290 heat pumps make healthcare decarbonisation viable
24 The future of solar power in healthcare estates
Jim Howlett explores how solar carports could off er a strategic path to cutting costs
26 Lighting and the patient experience
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Could patients recover more quickly with the right lighting? asks James Hughes
27 Product round-up
The latest solutions from Solarcrown Commercial and Vital Energi
REGULARS 06 News Update
11 The Warren Report A guide to eff ective campaigning
19 Fundamentals CPD Series 23.10 – Underfl oor heating
Paul Bennett covers design considerations and application in low-temperature heating systems
28 Products in Action
Project solutions from Poweron, Condair, Mitsubishi Electric and Liquid Gas UK
33 New Products
The latest kit from Panasonic, Trane, TRT Lighting and Sunamp
34 Talking Heads
Dr Phil Wu says energy security is now a boardroom decision
03 Association with Produced in
30 The case for smarter ventilation in schools
Alan Siggins explains how ventilation can play a major role in IAQ in schools
32 Product round-up
Case studies using equipment from Panasonic, Daikin Applied, Zehnder and VES
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