Buildings, Space & Design

Space utilisation This sub-category is for sharing strategies and case studies on how to make better use of space in research environments. Topics may include: New builds & retrofits This sub-category is for discussions on creating and upgrading research buildings to meet sustainability goals. Topics may include: Renewable energy & efficiency This sub-category is for sharing approaches to integrating renewable energy and efficiency measures across research estates. Topics may include: Sustainable design standards This sub-category is for discussions on the use of standards and benchmarks that guide the sustainable design of research facilities. Topics may include: Facilities Optimisation This sub-category is for sharing approaches to optimise the performance of research facilities through smarter operations and technologies. Topics may include: Heat Decarbonisation This sub-category is for sharing strategies, projects, and case studies on reducing the carbon impact of heating in research environments. Topics may include: Maintenance & Lifecycle This sub-category is for sharing approaches to keeping research estates and facilities efficient, reliable, and resilient throughout their lifecycle. Topics may include: