Underscoring that sustainable design involves more than site orientation and energy-saving construction techniques, Stephen Traynor enumerates the advantages of grooved mechanical piping systems, and highlights how alternative joining methods could contribute towards higher building rating.
Posted: July 27, 2016
Dr Iyad Al-Attar lists a few practices explaining the reason behind frequent failure of air filters.
Posted: July 12, 2016
The document includes agreed key statements on a wide range of topics, including on IAQ, food safety and energy efficiencies
Posted: June 28, 2016
Australia has been making news in the HVACR industry for all the right reasons, from new efficiency-rating tools to a stringent regulatory framework, especially to improve the retrofit sector – a model worth replicating in the Middle East region. Australia’s success lies in its desire to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient society.
Posted: June 27, 2016
Company says that the invention can sterilise germs, viruses, allergens and other pathogens that can flourish in ductless HVAC systems
Posted: June 27, 2016
Organiser says that winners will receive special recognition, including being featured on various platforms
Posted: June 9, 2016
Mould, dust and pollen can trigger allergies
Posted: May 30, 2016
ASHRAE President-Elect*, Timothy Wentz, in conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East, reveals his plans for the Society, and shares his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including the Internet of Things, the Paris Agreement, the future of refrigerants and Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, which is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its release.
Posted: May 24, 2016
Sandrine Le Biavant, Director of Consultancy at Farnek, speaks with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East about the retrofit sector in Dubai and shares her observations on market trends and challenges.
Posted: May 15, 2016
With the goal of raising awareness on the importance of good IEQ, while getting the real picture on hotel conditions, Qatar Green Building Council’s Healthy Buildings Interest Group carried out an IEQ survey in Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha, last year. The members of the Group looked into, among other elements, maintenance, acoustics and Indoor Air Quality. We bring you the details and results of the survey.
Posted: May 2, 2016