Obsolete dehumidifier replacement

Munters, global leaders in climate control, recently replaced an obsolete desiccant dehumidifier with a more energy efficient solution at Floranova.  

Indoor Air Quality

Delivering indoor air quality

10 February, 2021

Martin Passingham explores the subject of indoor air quality and how effective ventilation is the cornerstone of achieving an optimal indoor environment.

The Titon Ultimate dMEV

Titon are pleased to announce the release of a new revolutionary dMEV that ticks all the right boxes. 

Simon Ward

Taking a Fresh Approach to IAQ

12 November, 2020

Simon Ward, Director of Sales UK & Ireland, Distech Controls talks about how the comfort and wellbeing of occupants in commercial buildings is now in focus more than ever before. We are not just considering energy efficiency when it comes to the Building Management System (BMS) it is also about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and how it can improve comfort

Klimatherm

Inside job

12 November, 2020

We need a more technology-based approach to keeping people safe and comfortable inside buildings, especially as we move into the colder autumn and winter months, according to Tim Mitchell, Sales Director of Klima-Therm

Fujitsu

Phil Deverick, Commercial Manager, Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK talks about the increased interest for greater indoor air quality

Workers returning to their places of work will rightly expect those buildings to be as safe from SARS-CoV-2 as reasonably possible, says Bill Anderson of Puravent. 

In order for the UK to get back to work, school and spending money, people need to be confident that the buildings they’re entering are as safe as they can be. With more evidence emerging that COVID-19 spreads in the air, we must ensure airborne pathogens are removed from our indoor environments. 

This year's CIBSE Napier Shaw medal was awarded to Jenny Crawley, Jez Wingfield and Cliff Elwell for their paper entitled ‘The relationship between airtightness and ventilation in new UK dwellings’. Jenny Crawley gives us an overview of their work. 

Covid

As buildings are reoccupied new challenges have appeared, not least limiting the risk of spreading the virus

A slightly scary statistic is that we now spend around 90% of our time indoors. How can BMS help improve the experience?

A slightly scary statistic is that we now spend around 90% of our time indoors. What can a well-designed BMS system do to improve that experience?

Delivery of a key, complex element of a core services building for a world-class centre without “a huge song and dance” has laid the foundation for a long-term working relationship.

British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has been specified as part of a luxury 1,300mnew-build family home in Kingswood, Surrey. 

Testing is now complete for Elta Fans’ Applied Technology division, so ventilation specifiers can access fully compliant high-temperature fan packages complete with a variable speed drive (VSD).

Gilberts can make air as fresh as possible within educational buildings, and thus achieve compliance with Government guidelines.

grantley Hall Linear Bar

Gilberts balances rejuvenating a dilapidated Grade II* listed building with creating a carbon-zero new-build extension.

Nicotra

Nicotra Gebhardt extends their PFP plug fan offering

Titon

A new interactive online experience from Titon.

Aircon

Newly published guidance on Ventilation changes things. Dominic Horne looks at how.

Gilberts

Independent air movement specialist Gilberts is delivering a 'knock-out punch' in delivery of customer needs.

IV Produkt

IV Produkt say their new concept represents a new way of designing, transporting and assembling air handling units.

2 people in the lab

Laboratory buildings can be responsible for 50-80% of non-residential carbon emissions at research-intensive universities. Ian Thomas, Product Manager for Labcontrol at Trox, looks at the issues.

Carl Davison, Eurofins, Kingspan insulation, VOCs

Quality inside and out

02 July, 2018

Carl Davison considers the role of building services in helping to address the challenge of air quality and its impact on human health.

AirMaster, Coanda effect, draughts, ISO EN 7730, SAV Systems, Stephan Lang, ventilation

Final draught

02 July, 2018

In ensuring effective ventilation to maintain good indoor air quality it’s essential the system is designed to avoid creating draughts. Stephan Lang explains how problems can be avoided

Andy Williams, DCV, demand controlled ventilation, IAQ, Jaga

High marks for IAQ

02 July, 2018

The way a school is designed can significantly impact pupils’ productivity and overall wellbeing. Andy Williams explains why specifiers should look to intelligent, efficient ventilation solutions that create an environment which allows pupils to thrive.

Heat recovery, Lee Caulfield, mechanical ventilation, MVHR, Titon

Ventilation is an essential part of modern properties, yet on many occasions this vital component isn’t considered until late in the construction process. Lee Caulfield looks at the importance of MVHR systems being considered as early as possible during a building’s design.

Parag Rastogi, wellbeing, Arbnco

Parag Rastogi explores why there is a new focus on providing healthy workplaces, and how technology is helping to achieve them.

Peter Dyment, pollution, airborne pollution, filtration

Breathing easier

02 July, 2018

As concern grows over rising traffic air pollution levels, authorities are responding urgently to the pressing need for action to protect people, especially those in cities. But what can building services professionals do to help? Peter Dyment explains.

indoor air quality, IAQ, pollution, fine particle, screens, John Grenville, ECEX

Save your breath

02 July, 2018

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the single biggest health issue for those living in cities. But which aspects of it should consulting engineers and contractors focus on? John Grenville offers two suggestions.

Camfil, air filtration, air filter, PM10, PM1, PM2.5, IAQ, Indoor air quality

With less than a year of the transition period for international standards for air filtration to go, Peter Dyment of Camfil explains their implications.

Gilberts, IAQ, indoor air quality, Natural ventilation

Airing the issues

05 July, 2017

There is much debate on trends in natural ventilation, but is it all hot air? Roy Jones of Gilberts of Blackpool shares some thoughts.

Airflow Developments, ventilation, MVHR, IAQ, Indoor air quality

In a recent report from the Building Engineering Services Association, almost 70% of office workers believed poor air quality was having a negative effect on their wellbeing and productivity. Robert Dennis of Airflow Developments highlights the importance of effective ventilation in commercial buildings to create and maintain a healthy and energy efficient environment.

Xpelair, MVHR, IAQ, Indoor air quality

Xpelair’s Natural Air 180 MVHR (natural ventilation with heat recovery) units come with a vast choice of add-ons designed to make them suitable for virtually all domestic ventilation requirements. One feature is the option of NOx filtration via an external box.

SAV, ventilation, IAQ, Indoor air quality

SAV AirMaster MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) units have enable Furze Down School in Winslow, Bucks, to control indoor air quality efficiently while maintaining the low noise levels required for special educational needs. This co-educational community school takes children from the ages of five through to 19, many of the with complex special educational needs (SEN).

Condair, humidity, RH, relative humidity, IAQ, Indoor air quality

Tim Scott of Condair asks why 40 to 60%RH is the ‘ideal’ indoor relative-humidity level.

Bio-Oxygen Europe, odours, IAQ, Indoor air quality

Bio-Oxygen Europe has been set up to bring the Australian-produced Bio-Oxygen system for eliminating odours, sterilising and purifying air to the European market. The system is said to guarantee odour-free results, along with 99% elimination of viruses and bacteria. It is compact as has low maintenance requirements.

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the quickest and cheapest way to protect people from worsening air pollution, according to one of the country’s foremost clean-air campaigners. Speaking at a special IAQ event to mark the UK’s first ‘National clean air day’ last month, Simon Birkett, founder of Clean Air in London, said that IAQ must become part of the building planning process.

Condair, dehumidifier, IAQ, Indoor air quality

Condair has introduced a range of advanced commercial and industrial dehumidifiers. They cover desiccant and condensing technologies with extensive standard capacities from 0.5 to 182 kg/h (at 20°C/60% RH). Custom units are also available.

Vent-Axia, MVHR, IAQ, Indoor air quality

The energy-efficiency features of Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Kinetic Advance MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) have led it to winning a major award — the energy-efficient product or innovation of the year category of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards for 2017.

Nuaire, demand controlled ventilation, Indoor air quality, IAQ

Are some approaches to demand-controlled ventilation so complex that they are not effective in reducing overall cost and carbon footprint. Andrew Bott of Nuaire shares his views.

Weatherite Air Conditioning, data centre, Indoor air quality, IAQ

Airbox from Weatherite Air Conditioning is an air-containment solution that provides an energy-efficient addition to airflow management for data centres. It provides an effective way of helping to control airflow in data centres, server rooms and communications rooms.

Gilberts, natural ventilation, Indoor air quallity, IAQ

Gilberts (Blackpool) offers a solution to maximise the benefits of natural ventilation in rooms such as IT suites and science laboratories in schools. Particular issues in such areas include heat from IT equipment and CO2 from Bunsen burners. Gilberts’ solution is its Mistrale Fusion (MFS) natural-ventilation system with the inclusion of enhanced and boost options.

Envirovent, duct, ducting, Indoor air quality, IAQ

Ventilation manufacturer Envirovent has launched a range of semi-rigid ducting which is quick to install and airtight. The Fast Track range is available in circular and flat-oval form and in various sizes. There are three sizes of duct for domestic and small non-domestic systems. All ductwork can be connected to a universal distribution box using adapters.

Airflow Developments, MVHR, heat recovery, Indoor air quality, IAQ

In response to the challenges of ventilation for commercial buildings, Robert Dennis of Airflow Developments looks at the key issues to consider and the innovative solutions that can save valuable time, energy and costs — whilst creating a healthy interior environment.

Ruskin Air Management, ventilation, jet nozzle, Indoor air quality, IAQ

Discreet but effective ventilation is a key part of the design for the St John Bosco Arts College in Liverpool, which won last year’s RIBA North West Award. The original idea was to use floor-standing displacement ventilation terminals for this massive ‘hangar’-style open-plan facility, but the architect, BDP, felt they would be too intrusive. A second proposal involved multiple jet nozzles to ventilate the space, but BDP was concerned about their unsightly appearance. The team then turned to Ruskin Air Management’s Jason Laugharne, who proposed slot diffusers.

The BB101 guide for ventilation in schools is being updated. Roy Jones of Gilberts (Blackpool) looks at its implications.

Indoor air quality, AEME, Overclean, TR19, TR17

Following the development of a centre dedicated to training in ventilation cleaning and hygiene, Peter Reid of AEME and Overclean traces the leading role that the UK has played in developing awareness and standards for indoor air quality throughout the world.

Indoor air quality, Gibbons Ultraviolet Solutions, odour, AHU, air handling unit

Faced with an odour problem in a recently constructed property on a new £25 million college development, a national contractor called in Gibbons Ultraviolet solutions. The Gibbons team recognised the constant, offensive odour as so-called ‘dirty-sock syndrome’ being harboured by the HVAC system.




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New Sustainability Director for Wates Group

Wates Group, a family-owned development, building and property maintenance company, has appointed Cressida Curtis as its new Group Sustainability Director.

Domus Ventilation appoints new contractor sales managers

Ventilation systems manufacturer Domus Ventilation has announced the arrival of three new Contractor Sales Managers.