In July 2026, CIBSE published the latest edition of Technical Memorandum 59 (TM59): Overheating Risk in Dwellings – A Design Stage Methodology (2026). TM59 sets out the industry’s recommended approach for assessing overheating risk in new residential developments and major … Continue reading →
The July 2026 issue of the “Energy Efficiency and Indoor Climate in Buildings” newsletter has just been released. This monthly online newspaper contains relevant information on the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC), the international platform for building and ductwork … Continue reading →
The impact of climate change is increasingly felt in cities, where extreme weather events such as prolonged heat waves are exacerbated by the urban heat island effect. With more than 55% of the world’s population residing in cities, it has … Continue reading →
The 28th issue of the venticool newsletter is now available! Specific contents include: Foreword 30 Sep – 1 Oct 2026, AIVC – venticool – TightVent joint Conference, Incheon, Republic of Korea AIVC‐venticool April 2026 Workshop Presentations New Publication: Overheating assessment & … Continue reading →
Personalised Environmental Control Systems (PECS) allow occupants to adjust their immediate surroundings without affecting others, offering the potential to enhance comfort, health and well-being while improving building energy efficiency. This webinar will present the state of research and development across … Continue reading →
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official venticool LinkedIn page! We’ll use our LinkedIn channel to share the latest developments from the community, including: Announcements of events and webinars Research highlights and publications News from the venticool community … Continue reading →
IEA EBC Annex 87 focuses on the energy and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Performance of Personalised Environmental Control Systems (PECS). The objective of Annex 87 is to establish design criteria and operation guidelines for PECS, and to quantify the benefits … Continue reading →
IEA EBC Annex 97 / Cities TCP Task 5 “Sustainable Cooling in Cities” an international research collaboration bringing together participants from more than 15 countries — entered its active working phase in January 2026. The Annex has established a cooperation … Continue reading →
As part of IEA EBC Annex 97 – Sustainable Cooling in Cities, a workshop will be held on 28 October 2026 in Cork, Ireland, in collaboration with venticool and AIVC. The event will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other … Continue reading →
In May 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) released the Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2025–2026: Building Fast. Falling Short. The report assesses global progress towards decarbonising the … Continue reading →
