As towers grow taller and structurally more demanding, a fundamental situation is emerging between the aesthetic priorities that shape a building's exterior and the engineering imperatives that determine how effectively it serves its occupants, says Amir H Greiss of SharpMinds Consulting Engineers
Posted: April 28, 2026
Nick Agopian, President, Reviveaire, discusses the role of advanced air-handling in IVF outcomes
Posted: April 28, 2026
The move from existing refrigerants to A2L alternatives does not require a dramatic shift in day-to-day HVACR operations; however, it does demand greater discipline in applying standard servicing fundamentals and following safety-focused procedures, say Vadivelan Kannan and Anuj Malhotra of Copeland MEA
Posted: March 27, 2026
Nabil Shahin of AHRI MENA says the rise of geothermal heat pumps is being driven by sustainability mandates and incentives
Posted: January 26, 2026
Dr Rajendra Shende says the world must move from debate to delivery
Posted: January 23, 2026
Strategic planning can be a way to avoid interoperability problems, and AI ought to be an integral part of the initiative, say Dr M Ramaswamy and Bader Al Rashidi
Posted: January 23, 2026
Demand Response programmes can unlock significant improvements in energy efficiency through AI-enabled smart control of air conditioning (AC) systems across diverse sectors, says Dr Angela Fandino of Engineering Sustainable Futures (ESF)
Posted: January 22, 2026
As global data centre demand accelerates, the role of HVAC systems has never been more critical. In this perspective, Qusai Abu Abed of Armstrong Fluid Technology explains why forward-thinking, dependable HVAC solutions - such as packaged, pre-tested chiller plant rooms and automation - are essential to ensure reliability, efficiency and uninterrupted performance in today’s digital economy.
Posted: January 20, 2026
Uncontrolled humidity can quietly undermine the strength, clarity, and long-term reliability of safety glass. In this expert perspective, Atul Pahune of Bry-Air explains why precise humidity control - particularly through desiccant dehumidification - is critical during the manufacturing and storage of safety glass, helping prevent defects, ensure stronger bonding, and deliver safer, more durable products for automotive and construction applications.
Posted: January 19, 2026
David Fichant, Dominic Dueing and Jean-Marc Christmann of Chemours EMEA discussaccelerating the shift to low-GWP refrigerants and A2Ls in RACs in the GCC region
Posted: November 27, 2025