With the summer holidays fast approaching, school managers can be forgiven for thinking of sun, sand and sangria. But actually, the summer months are the best time of year to carry out upgrades to a school’s heating system. Now is the time to be running reports on the previous 12 months and to take steps to ensure that improvements in energy management can be made before winter. Read More
A building has a multitude of qualities that impact on health, wellbeing and ‘happiness’. From the outside of the building this will relate to aesthetics, vernacular, landscape, perceptions, style, form etc. Read More
From diesel car emissions to chemicals in household products, there is an ever growing number of contributors to air pollution. Outdoor pollutants filter into indoor environments and combine with contaminants from burning fuels, candles and tobacco, as well as emissions from building materials, furnishings, electronic equipment, the list goes on. As people in Europe spend at least 90% of their time indoors, poor air quality can have a massive impact on our heath and productivity. Read More
A beautifully designed atrium can provide an impactful visual effect for visitors, but in a space of this size, how can specifiers ensure thermal comfort? Read More
