Upcoming one-day seminars

Ground-Coupled, Energy Systems, 10 May. Event Theatre at the Keyworth Centre, London South Bank University, Keyworth Street, SE1

Ground-coupled energy systems are moving into the mainstream as a means of providing desirable, highly comfortable buildings without incurring unnecessary carbon emissions. This seminar will provide detailed information on the variety of technologies available and how they could be used in your designs, with topics including ground source heat pumps, open and closed loop systems, aquifer thermal storage systems, earth tube installations, thermopile installations and borehole construction. We will also hear from The Environment Agency on regulations and implications of using these technologies and examine examples from Dutch projects.

Part L & the EPBD - An update and details of support available from CIBSE

16 May. CIBSE, London SW12

Worried about finding the information you need to adhere to Part L? This seminar will put you ahead of the crowd. The morning session will focus on the final Part L Approved Documents and the latest news on implementing the EPBD, finishing with a look at asset and operational ratings.

The afternoon will focus on CIBSE's new "second tier" publications, which support the regulations, outlining where you can find the information you need. The standard tests used to assess the suitability of software and competence of operators to carry out the necessary calculations will be explained, as will the implications of the new publications on design for improved solar shading, building integrated renewables, logbooks and metering.

The role of drainage in the spread of infection 6 June. CIBSE, London SW12

The outbreak of SARS in 2003 highlighted the potential of building drainage systems to act as transmission routes for serious infections. This seminar will help you ensure the buildings you design or operate do not create liabilities or engender ill-health.

Organised in collaboration with The Society of Public Health Engineers and the Building Services Engineering Research and Technology Journal, it will explain the evolution of drainage techniques and equipment and where current technologies are likely to lead. It will also address the lessons learned from the SARS outbreaks, the use of modelling to investigate transmission effects, detail other pathogens which require active consideration and examine the issues and new technologies both in the UK and in other major markets. Finally, the seminar will cover the impact of changing hygiene practices and water conservation policies.

• For more information on any of the above events please contact Jsinfield@cibse.org or take a look at www.cibse.org/events

ASHRAE and sustainability 19 April. Online

ASHRAE, in collaboration with the US Green Building Council, are hosting a webcast on "Sustainability and the Building Environment" on 19 April 2006. One of the speakers is Kevin Hydes, a CIBSE Fellow based in Montreal.

To access the webcast on your PC go to www.ashrae.org/greenbuildingsbroadcast.