Recent updates to the European Union Directives covering Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD) and Energy Efficiency (EED) will lead to significant changes in decarbonising new and existing buildings. This article – by John Burgess, MEP Engineer, Energy Auditor and Energy Efficient Design Facilitator working in Arup’s award-winning Cork Office – aims to raise awareness of...Read More
In a world where climate change dominates headlines and increasingly impacts peoples’ lives, the call for urgent action is louder than ever. The real estate sector across Europe is attuned to the need for rapid change. In Ireland alone, the built environment is responsible for 37% of the country’s carbon emissions, according to the Irish...Read More
Engineering encompasses a wide range of disciplines and offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. This article delves into the personal journey of young mechanical engineer, Finn Quinlan, who worked as an intern in Arup before recently returning to UCD to complete his masters. He outlines here why he selected engineering, sheds...Read More
In recent years, green building design has gained traction in the Irish building market, using green building certification systems such as LEED, BREEAM or Exceed. Indeed, such certifications are now almost expected, especially for high-profile office buildings. Whereas these certification systems focus on the environmental impact of the construction, a new focus is turning towards...Read More
London 2012 was a very special year, a celebration of sport and heritage. My time in London kicked off just before Christmas 2011 so it was great to be a part of all these celebrations. London is quite a friendly place and the people at GE Capital Real Estate (the real estate investment arm of...Read More
Greetings from the city of Toronto. It is now almost five months since we landed in this fantastic city. Cars sold, house emptied and rented out, and “au revoirs” to family and friends, we set out on our journey with 10 suitcases and five shoulder bags in hand, while a container of our life and...Read More
