Perspectives

The Ecological Footprint Initiative was launched in 2007 through a partnership between the Ministry of Environment and Water, Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, EWS-WWF and the Global Footprint Network

Posted: September 16, 2012

Michael Scriven believes that not factoring in energy-efficient control features in a project is a myopic way of looking at cost cutting, and reiterates the importance of building maintenance systems.

Posted: September 15, 2012

Güntner's Know-How Team demonstrates how the air throw of air coolers is influenced by the spatial geometry and by air cooling.

Posted: August 17, 2012

Michael Scriven, who stresses the need for regular specialist maintenance of building management systems, believes that it is a message that is not getting through. He, therefore, poses vital questions on the subject not many seem to ask, and answers them.

Posted: August 17, 2012

Grooved-end mechanical piping systems reduce the mechanical room footprint, enhance system performance and save time and cost on installation, says Kris Holvoet, Product Engineer at Victaulic.

Posted: August 17, 2012

Dr M Ramaswamy posits the view that absorption chillers can be a green alternative to energy-driven conventional vapour compressor chillers in the GCC region, where waste heat and renewable energy is available.

Posted: August 17, 2012

Energy efficiency, initial investment and operation costs are key factors every plant designer has to deal with. While the first affects the environment, all three affect the bottom line.

Posted: August 17, 2012

With the steady decline in freshwater sources throughout the Gulf, clean water is being perceived as the new oil of the 21st century in the region. This has prompted governments to focus on wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse.

Posted: July 13, 2012

Containing or delaying the spread of fire in a building by restricting its flammability or combustibility can help mitigate hazards and loss of life and property. Noman Qamar illustrates how compartmentation can go a long way in achieving this.

Posted: June 13, 2012

David Stevenson takes an in-depth look at the role of fire dampers in reducing smoke and heat from spreading from one fire compartment to another through HVAC ductwork and believes that motorized actuators ensure greater efficiency and safety.

Posted: June 13, 2012