A report into the human responses to LED lighting solutions has concluded that the human reaction to light sources should be a primary factor in deciding to deploy them, not just efficiency or cost. Commissioned by the Society of Light and Lighting (SLL), part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), and produced by Public Health England, the report was intended to provide data on the positive and negative effects of exposure to light from LED light sources. The report found that LED solutions are valid energy efficient options in comparison to other available light sources, with stated performance that is generally accurate in comparison, and that none of the LED
A new focus on sustainable development in buildings is changing the job specification for a building services engineer. So, what does the role involve and what skills do you need? Building services engineers design and install all the elements of a building which bring it to life. From lighting and acoustics to lifts, escalators and security systems — they are in control. They work collaboratively with architects and other construction professionals to produce a variety of buildings, with projects ranging from small schools, to the largest city offices. Buildings are huge consumers of materials and energy. They contribute around half of the UK's CO2 emissions meaning engineers are at the fro
