In this post, we cover the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, including: What is MEES? What is changing to the existing MEES regulations How this affects you if you do not meet the standards Futureproofing your properties Future iterations that are coming In 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) were introduced in the…
Universities are public places where people study, teach, handle administrative tasks, and maintain cleanliness. Ensuring a safe environment in universities is crucial, including proper measures for healthy ventilation and maximum energy efficiency. HVAC systems are necessary for all public places, including universities. Rather than eliminating them, we can optimize these systems to reduce energy consumption…
The global energy crisis is a concern for various entities, including universities. Reducing energy consumption is urgent with rising prices and potential disruptions. Optimizing lecture schedules can improve energy efficiency. Universities face unique challenges managing energy usage due to transient populations and pandemic impact. By optimizing schedules, universities can reduce peak energy usage, make the…
When it comes to space utilisation different stakeholders in real estate can often have very different views on occupancy levels which is a hurdle that needs to be overcome to enable truly sustainable workspaces. If you fill an empty jar to the top with rocks, many would say the jar is full. However adding in…
This month we continue our series of Sustainability in the Built World roundup with a few stories from around the world that show the focus on building better and more sustainable is a key focus as we come out of the pandemic. A government-backed task force made up of 15 of the UK’s…
Race To Zero is a global campaign to rally leadership and support from businesses, cities, regions, investors for a healthy, resilient, zero-carbon recovery that prevents future threats, creates decent jobs, and unlocks inclusive, sustainable growth. At Incube, we are on a mission to reimagine the built world and transform it from a major contributor of…