Tag: embodied carbon

Ability by Dimplex: FCU design – reducing waste at the Cat A stage

Correct specification of high-performance fan coil units (FCU) can help reduce operational carbon and increase the sustainability of HVAC services in commercial buildings. The challenge is that in many cases, Cat B fit outs can result in FCU waste, increase embodied carbon and undermine sustainability gains. Here, Troy Chambers, Head of National Sales at Ability by Dimplex, looks at the options available to building designers and M&E engineers to help reduce Cat B fit out waste by paying close attention to the fan coil system design at the Cat A stage…

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Mitsubishi Electric: A sustainable space in the heart of the zoo

Chester Zoo is the UK’s favourite zoo, as well as an international conservation charity, supporting projects worldwide to prevent animal extinction and aid conservation. So, when the zoo was looking to install the heating for its popular venue space, it needed a sustainable solution that would help reduce carbon emissions, while keeping guests warm and comfortable. Step forward Mitsubishi Electric…

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Vent-Axia’s Embodied Carbon Calculations for Commercial Heat Recovery Aid Building Design

To help with the design of low and zero-carbon buildings, leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has completed its embodied carbon calculations on its product portfolio.

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Selectaglaze Secondary glazing: The retrofit solution to building sustainability

Replacing existing windows is not always desirable nor permissible, so secondary glazing can be a very sustainable product choice. Selectaglaze has more…

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