Following a BRE study, the BRE Trust has prepared guidance to help engineers position wind turbines for on-site renewable energy. Called ‘Building-mounted micro-wind turbines on high-rise and commercial buildings’, it is based on a study that characterised wind conditions over a range of building heights from 15 to 80 m and provides guidance on the most effective height and location for wind-turbine sites.
Industry leaders gather at CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference
CIBSE’s Measuring Performance and Facilities Management conference recently brought together leading voices from across the built environment to explore the evolving landscape of building performance and operational excellence.
Independent testing crucial to bridge retrofit confidence gap, BSRIA study reveals
New research from the Building Services Research and Intelligence Association (BSRIA) highlights a significant confidence gap between construction professionals and the general public regarding the effectiveness of building retrofits.
