What is Sick Building Syndrome? Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is estimated to cost the British economy 24.6 million lost working days every year. A report by the World Health Organisation determined that as much as 30 per cent of new and remodelled…
Planning Permission for air conditioning units. Planning permission used to be commonly required for nearly all forms of air conditioning equipment. The main concerns of planning authorities was around the noise and external appearance of the air conditioning condenser units.…
What is a commercial EPC? From April 2008 all newly constructed non-dwellings will require an commercial Energy Performance Certificate and existing buildings with a floor area over 500m2 will require an EPC when sold or rented. The certificate will include…
Three quarters of school teachers said classrooms were too hot to work and learn properly in. They have renewed calls for improved government regulations to limit classroom temperatures. This has been in response to a consultation by the Department of…
Currently, a quarter of the UK’s carbon emissions come from our businesses, industry and workplaces. So the Green Deal is the latest environmental initiative from the British government. It aims to encourage domestic and business energy users to reduce their…
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has entered the UK heat pump market with an innovative product range they call Hydrolution – These air-to-water systems build on the high efficiency DC inverter technology used for in their air conditioning units. The heat…
Cooling is the transfer of heat energy via radiation, conduction or convection. But how does cooling really work in air conditioning systems. Air conditioning cooling systems take advantage of a very clever physical law. When a liquid converts to a…
Heating and cooling air from Air Intelligence Heating and cooling air is what we are all about at Air Intelligence. Gone are the days when heating air and cooling air in commercial buildings are separate disciplines. With the latest air conditioning…
Great news for companies planning to install or upgrade their air conditioning units or HVAC systems. The Carbon Trust provides interest free loans for installing or upgrading your air conditioning units or HVAC systems. These loans are from £1000 and…
What is Enhanced Capital Allowance? Enhanced Capital Allowance is a straightforward way for a business to improve its cash flow through accelerated tax relief. The scheme encourages businesses to invest in energy saving plant (which includes air conditioning and HVAC) or…
