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#2017 CIBSE ASHRAE technical symposium

Ana Rodriguez-Arguelles presents at 2017 CIBSE ASHRAE technical symposium on behalf of TSBE Center. The symposium took place at Loughborough University, under the topic  “Delivering Resilient High Performance Buildings” and aimed to provide evidence of the successful adoption of resilience … Continue reading

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Katharine van Someren attends SET International Conference on behalf of TSBE Centre

Kate’s  abstract entitled ‘Analysing the lighting performance gap between predicted and actual carbon dioxide emissions in academic classrooms’ and based on her research sponsored by the TSBE Centre and University of Reading was submitted to the 16th International Conference on Sustainable … Continue reading

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TSBE Conference 27th June 2017

The TSBE Centre EngD conference will be on the 27th June this year, the themes will encompass all the area of the EPSRC funded Centre’s doctoral research : Environmental Engineering including Health & Wellbeing & Energy. The afternoon will be … Continue reading

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Smart Cities, Big Data and the Built Environment: What’s Required?

University of Reading: School of Construction Management & Engineering and School of Real Estate & Planning collaborate on RICS Smart Cities Report. Written by: Professor Tim Dixon, Dr Jorn van de Wetering, Professor Martin Sexton, Dr Shu-Ling Lu, Dr Dan … Continue reading

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TSBE Students shortlisted at SET

TSBE EngD students shortlisted at SET Competition Westminster Posted on 3 February 2017 by Emma Hawkins EngD students Joshua Eadie and Katie McCausland presented posters on their research at the SET Competition at Westminster, and were pleased to be shortlisted. … Continue reading

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Dr Marek Kubik – Forbes under 30 nominee presents at LV Seminar

  Dr Marek Kubik (AES Corporation) presented on the frequency response application of energy storage at the Kilroot power station, which proven to be more effective than conventional plants in delivering frequency support.

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4th LV Workshop & TVCC Energy Seminar hosted by TSBE Centre

Another successful event! The 4th LV workshop and the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce energy seminar were held at the university of Reading on the 1st and 2nd of March. This two-in-one event aimed to share recent developments in demand … Continue reading

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Energy Seminar Series TSBE Centre with Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce 2nd March 2017

Energy Storage for Power Networks  Energy Seminar  2nd March 2017   14:00-16:30 hrs           A TSBE Centre Energy Seminar in association with The Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce. This exciting seminar to explore the challenges for power … Continue reading

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TSBE Centre EngD graduate Dr Marek Kubik nominated for Forbes 30 under 30

Marek was a student with the TSBE Centre, University of Reading for four years. During this time his research  with AES Corporation led to his  thesis entitled ‘The impact of high levels of renewable generation on conventional fossil fuel based … Continue reading

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BSRIA Event – Measuring Occupant Wellbeing

On the 2nd December 2016 BSRIA is hosting an event on “Measuring Occupant Wellbeing”. The event is designed to help people better understand how to track and improve well-being in company buildings. The TSBE Centre’s Trevor Keeling will be presenting a talk on “Using building data … Continue reading

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