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Air Conditioning World: Target - data centre PUE

Airedale regional manager Stuart Kay examines how integrated, high efficiency cooling solutions can reduce the data centre PUE.

1 Jun 2010

Fans: Pressures on the fan that helps save lives

Until recently a pressurised means to control fire smoke in medium rise residential buildings was considered too expensive, but an integrated fan design solution has been produced expressly to protect lives in the event of fire.

1 Jun 2010

Healthcare: Sustainable ventilation in hospitals?

Linden Shuttleworth, Fläkt Woods UK sales manager, asks whether sustainable ventilation approaches can be as successful in health care environments as they have been in other buildings.

8 May 2010

Healthcare: Happier patients, lower fuel bills, all down to humidity

Temperature is easily understood and controllable, writes Dave Mortimer from Vapac Humidity Control. If it gets too hot, shed a few layers, too cold and you put a coat on, but when humidity levels start to fluctuate it is an entirely different proposition and people may not know how to tackle the problem.

8 May 2010

Healthcare: You don't have to be a brain surgeon to save energy

There are similarities in the way healthcare is provided and administered and the way buildings and building services in the healthcare sector are often currently run. Mike Melina, managing director of Energy Solutions Associates, investigates.

8 May 2010

Solar Thermal: Always look on the bright side of life

Design engineer at Buderus, Stefan Gautsch, explains the potential savings in fuel costs and carbon emissions achievable with solar thermal installations.

8 May 2010

Solar Thermal: Dimplex makes solar savings

Aragon Housing Association is planning for the future by trialling solar water heating in 13 of its electrically-heated properties with a Dimplex solution that has saved about £1,000 per installation on each property, and with the capacity to provide more than half of each household's hot water.

8 May 2010

Air Movement: How to create a safe, comfortable working environment

Employee health and safety and energy efficiency are key factors affecting business today. Louise Harris, Zehnder brand manager, discusses the issue of dust and offers a solution.

8 May 2010

Air Handling Units: Efficiency and the evolution of air handling units

David Applegate, managing director of Thermal Technology, discussses how the ahu has evolved and how today's units are more complication but also more efficient than previously.

8 May 2010

Air Handling Units: Buy new kit or refurbish?

There are many projects where refurbishing the air handling plant is a cost-effective and commercially viable alternative to replacing with new. Ron Flewett, ahu refurbishment manager of Envirotec, explains why the refurbishment option often provides the end client with the best value.

8 May 2010

Underfloor Heating: Warming to UFH technology

Underfloor heating technology is now sufficiently advanced to not only equal, but exceed the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of traditional alternatives, writes Matthew Miller of Polypipe Terrain. It's simple to specify, easy to install and offers proven performance and flexibility, yet some people remain unconvinced about its suitability for use on applications ranging from schools, industrial buildings and offices through to healthcare and residential properties.

8 May 2010

Underfloor Heating: The continuing relevance of underfloor heating

As the UK strives to meet emission targets set at a reduction of 34 per cent by 2020 and 80 per cent by 2050, Adrian Troop, sales and marketing manager of Nu-Heat, suggests underfloor heating is playing a major role in the demand for greater energy efficiency.

8 May 2010

Underfloor Heating: A to Z of UFH installation

Chris Simmons, commercial manager for Wavin Underfloor Heating, has the answers.

8 May 2010

Underfloor Cooling: Cool alternative to air con!

Underfloor cooling is becoming increasingly popular among clients and consultants chasing low SAP and high BREEAM ratings for their buildings, writies Malcolm Morgan, senior development engineer, Rehau. In schools, hospitals and buildings where large expanses of glazing are an issue, it has the potential to become the default alternative to air conditioning.

8 May 2010

Company Profile: And there is more good news from him!

Paul Hardy believes the upturn is here, especally if his figures for quarter one are anything to go by. Paul Braithwaite goes back to the head office at Erdington to talk to the upbeat managing director of Baxi Commercial Division.

8 May 2010

Contractor Profile: Changing passive to active is Four Seasons Group goal

The air conditioning and FM company wants customers to see it in a new light. As it grows, staff will change from passive engineers to active energy managers. Paul Braithwaite talks to chief executive officer Stuart Lawrie about his plans for the burgeoning business and how he intends to change people's perceptions.

8 May 2010

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Air Conditioning World: Target - data centre PUE

Fans: Pressures on the fan that helps save lives

Healthcare: Sustainable ventilation in hospitals?

Healthcare: Happier patients, lower fuel bills, all down to humidity

Healthcare: You don't have to be a brain surgeon to save energy

Solar Thermal: Always look on the bright side of life

Solar Thermal: Dimplex makes solar savings

Air Movement: How to create a safe, comfortable working environment

Air Handling Units: Efficiency and the evolution of air handling units

Air Handling Units: Buy new kit or refurbish?

Underfloor Heating: Warming to UFH technology

Underfloor Heating: The continuing relevance of underfloor heating

Underfloor Heating: A to Z of UFH installation

Underfloor Cooling: Cool alternative to air con!

Company Profile: And there is more good news from him!

Contractor Profile: Changing passive to active is Four Seasons Group goal

Burning Issue: How efficient is efficient?

Legal Matters: Fit notes can enhance performance and save millions

Ant Wilson: Don't forget the scout's motto... Be prepared!

Water Heating: A versatile commodity

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