Conor McGinn, Managing Director of sustainability building consultancy, SystemCore, discusses the importance of energy retrofits and asset rejuvenation. He details how an existing building can significantly reduce its embodied carbon emissions by reusing the existing structure and aligning with the principles of a circular economy. I undertook my first sustainable retrofit in 2012 with the...Read More

AI FrameworkExcitement around artificial intelligence (AI) has reached the building sector, with applications now found in architectural design, building modelling and in market valuation. Given that people spend approximately 90% of their lives indoors, buildings have the potential to significantly enhance people’s health and wellbeing, writes Jodie Pimentel, Chief Counsel, International WELL Building Institute PBC...Read More

EVHACS, the innovative Irish company known for creating the world’s first integrated heat pump and EV charger, has appointed Órlaith Gillen as its new Senior Technical Sales Engineer. EVHACS leads the charge in sustainable technology by offering a versatile platform that seamlessly integrates electric vehicle charging with heat pumps and air conditioning systems. This innovative...Read More