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Bringing Buildings Alive with CIBSE Ireland

CIBSE Ireland

Business & Entrepreneuriat

Fréquence : 1 épisode/28j. Total Éps: 8

Bringing Buildings Alive brings you the experts who are shaping the future of building services engineering. On the first Monday of each month, we dive deep into heat pumps, AI integration, Well building certification, smart buildings, and the sustainability challenges that will define the next decade. What's the next standard we'll need to meet? Where's the market heading? How do we design for buildings that will still be standing—and performing—in 50 years? Whether you're buried in the weeds of a complex project or trying to see the bigger picture, this is your chance to step back, get ahead of the curve, and understand what's coming down the line before it lands on your desk. Brought to you by CIBSE Ireland

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Light: Beyond The Lux

Épisode 9

lundi 6 juillet 2026 • Durée 43:32

You can watch the full video episode of this conversation over on the CIBSE YouTube Channel.

Lighting design is often reduced to basic illumination levels, ignoring the complex relationship between human perception, health, and the built environment. This narrow focus misses the opportunity to create spaces that truly support occupant well-being and productivity.

This episode explores the critical shift from traditional illumination methods to modern, evidence-based lighting design. We discuss why a multidisciplinary approach is essential for high-performance buildings and how new metrics like Main Room Surface Excellence are changing how we define quality lighting.

Professor Kevin Kelly, Emeritus at TU Dublin and past CIBSE President, joins us alongside Dr. James Duff, Associate Director at Arup, to break down the science of light. They discuss the urgent need to prioritize daylight and quality over sheer quantity, drawing on years of research to provide actionable insights for practitioners.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Defining the role of an independent lighting consultant.
Shifting from illumination efficiency to illumination hierarchy.
The impact of blue light and glazing on human health.
Why modern standards often prevent bad, not good, outcomes.
Designing lighting for biodiversity and perceived safety.

GUESTS DETAILS

Professor Kevin Kelly is a Past President of SLL and CIBSE, a recipient of the CIBSE Gold Medal, and a Professor Emeritus at TU Dublin. He is a recognized authority on lighting research and education, having spent his career advancing the science and practice of lighting engineering.

Dr. James Duff is an Associate Director at Arup and a leading expert in lighting design. With 17 years of experience, he specializes in the interaction between humans and daylight, focusing on design thinking and sensory exploration to create meaningful, high-performance environments.

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CIBSE (the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is the professional body that exists to advance and promote the art, science and practice of building services engineering. Their mission is to invest in education and research, and to support their community of built environment professionals in their pursuit of excellence.

Find out more: CIBSE Website

Bringing Buildings Alive was produced by dustpod.io for CIBSE Ireland

QUOTES

Everything you see, you see, because it's illuminated, so you'll see nothing unless it's illuminated, whether it's by daylight or artificial light. - Kevin Kelly

Lighting is interesting in that you get little fingerprint on very many things. - James Duff

At best, I think lighting is undervalued, and at worst, I think there's an indifference to lighting. - Kevin Kelly

It's so common to hear there's 200 lux, there's 100 lux, that's 300 lux towards something that's a little bit more holistic. - James Duff

KEYWORDS #LightingDesign#HumanCentric#BuildingServices#DaylightDesign#LightingResearch

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YEN Careers: Finding Your Engineering Career Fit

Épisode 7

lundi 1 juin 2026 • Durée 47:56

Leaving university and entering the building services industry can bring a massive reality shock for new graduates. The structured world of academic theory often clashes with the unpredictable, problem-solving demands of real-world projects, whether in design, installation, or supply.

This special YEN Careers episode tackles this crucial transition, sharing honest accounts of the early-career challenges, from imposter syndrome to closing technical knowledge gaps. The discussion highlights that success hinges on collaboration, embracing constant learning, and understanding the vital role of professional networking.

Host Dylan Ryan, Chair of CIBSE Ireland YEN, is joined by Emma Hinch, Vice Chair and Package Manager for a data centre installer, and Sean McMahon, a Design and Consultant Engineer for a leading building service consultancy.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Daily life is constant problem solving
Family influence on engineering careers
Theory fails in complex site reality
Importance of mentors and asking questions
Challenging yourself to progress your career

GUEST DETAILS

Emma Hinch is the Vice Chair of CIBSE Ireland YEN and works as a Package Manager for an installer of data centres. She is highly skilled in translating design into implementation, managing complex commissioning phases, and leveraging communication skills to solve on-site problems.

Sean McMahon is a Design and Consultant Engineer for one of Ireland's top building service consultancies. His expertise lies in comprehensive tender pack design, achieving renewable energy targets, and managing design team/contractor communication

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From Design to Delivery: ESG in Engineering Decisions

Épisode 6

lundi 4 mai 2026 • Durée 39:26

The pressure on the building services sector to demonstrate sustainability is higher than ever, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria are moving out of the boardroom and onto the project site, showing up in daily engineering decisions.

This shift means that design choices around energy, resources, and materials must now be transparently evidenced to meet new compliance and procurement requirements.

The discussion dives into how ESG is intrinsically linked to the core competencies of Chartered Engineers—from lifecycle assessments (LCA) to understanding supply chain risk—and demystifies the complex landscape of global regulation like CSRD. You will hear how to integrate accountability and future-focused thinking into every stage of a building's life.

Host Laura McMahon, Director of Sustainability at Lawler Group and Chair of CIBSE Ireland, is joined by Kayleigh-Ann Myles, Head of ESG at Lawler Sustainability. Kayleigh-Ann translates high-level ESG requirements into practical technical decisions for project teams.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

ESG is intrinsic to engineering work
Alignment of ESG with Chartership
Regulation and procurement are drivers
Whole life carbon assessments explained
CIBSE TM65 for embodied carbon

GUEST DETAILS

Kayleigh-Ann Myles is the Head of ESG at Lawler Sustainability. She is an expert at translating high-level ESG requirements into practical technical decisions for engineers, designers, and contractors on live projects.

Additionally, Kayleigh-Ann leads STPs (Save the Planet Society), a non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap between formal, jargon-heavy academic sustainability literature and accessible, free content.

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Harmonising EU Lighting Regulations

Épisode 5

lundi 6 avril 2026 • Durée 43:47

Achieving net zero targets requires decisive action on building performance, and lighting systems must evolve rapidly to keep pace. The mass transition to LED technology is necessary for significant energy savings, yet new challenges around sustainability, regulation enforcement, and design quality have emerged as the industry matures.

This episode addresses the crucial legislative changes and industry standards that are shaping the future of lighting. We explore the push for smart, adaptable controls, the need for harmonised EU rules on light pollution, and the complex process of decarbonisation through new energy labelling and a focus on repairability.

Joining us to discuss these vital topics are Elena Scaroni, Secretary General of Lighting Europe, and Dave Murphy, Current Chair of the Lighting Association of Ireland. They bring expert insight into the European market and the steps being taken to advocate for quality and sustainable lighting practices.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Lighting Europe advocates for EU policy priority.
LED transition only halfway complete.
Smart controls enable adaptable outdoor lighting.
New EU energy labelling confused consumers.
Industry launching Net Zero decarbonisation programme.

GUEST DETAILS

Elena Scaroni is the Secretary General of Lighting Europe, the sole trade association representing the lighting manufacturing industry at a European level. Her organisation represents over 1,000 companies, providing the industry's voice to EU institutions and national authorities.

Her achievements include finalising positions on Eco design and energy labelling regulations, promoting the value of quality lighting in legislation, and actively campaigning for the enforcement of rules against non-compliant online products.

Dave Murphy is the Current Chair of the Lighting Association of Ireland. An ambassador for lighting that goes beyond illumination, he focuses on delivering technical sales solutions, such as smart lighting systems, to create greener and smarter living environments. His expertise includes leveraging analytics and creative thinking for end-to-end business delivery and, as Chairman of the LAI's technical committee, he is committed to increasing awareness of how lighting improves people's well-being indoors and outdoors

Productivity Boost: AI In Building Services Engineering

Épisode 4

lundi 2 mars 2026 • Durée 42:00

Organisations risk their future if they delay implementing an artificial intelligence strategy. The failure to engage with AI is the biggest mistake a company can make in the current business landscape. The pace of change means that companies not adapting risk being left behind in just three years. This rapid evolution is not just a technological shift; it is a fundamental change to everybody’s role, everywhere, all at once.

In this episode, Paul Tighe and Maryrose Lyons discuss how to move businesses from non-users to adopters, focusing on end-to-end AI adoption, ethical considerations, and the emerging 'playbook' for success. They explore the necessity of starting the AI journey, mitigating risks like "Shadow AI," and looking ahead to the predicted rise of autonomous AI agents. They also share their favourite tools for engineering and learning.

Their guest is Maryrose Lyons, founder of the AI Institute. Maryrose is an expert in helping businesses transition to using AI, specialising in training and building solutions for the process-rich built environment sector.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

AI is everything everywhere all at once.
Productivity and quality enhancement guaranteed.
Shadow AI is biggest business risk.
Architects and mid-size firms are winning.
Agents are next phase of AI.

GUEST DETAILS

Maryrose Lyons is the Founder of the AI Institute, Ireland and the UK's specialist AI adoption partner for the built environment. She works directly with construction, engineering, and architecture firms to embed AI into the way their people work - not just in theory, but in practice. To date, they've trained over 1,300 professionals across the sector, delivering measurable outcomes of 4+ hours saved per person per week. Maryrose combines deep expertise in human behaviour with hands-on technical implementation, helping firms move from AI curiosity to real competitive advantage.

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Digital Buildings: Process Not Product

Épisode 3

lundi 2 février 2026 • Durée 41:27

The move to smart buildings represents a fundamental shift in the construction and engineering industry. The core challenge is understanding how to deliver intelligent assets that genuinely serve their occupants and owners over the long term, moving past the idea that a smart building is merely a collection of advanced products.

Success hinges on early, collaborative design, setting clear goals, and ensuring every disparate system can communicate effectively. This is the difference between a building that is 'smart' on paper and one that is intelligent in operation, with its true performance measured long after the ribbon is cut.

The conversation explores the practical side of smart building delivery, highlighting why the definition of a "smart building" must be a process focused on user needs and data-driven outcomes. It details the necessity of developing common language standards, known as ontologies, and how the role of the MEP consultant must evolve to embrace this cohesive, data-centric view. Host Stephen Weir from Hereworks is joined by David Hegarty, Associate Director and Smart Buildings Lead at Arup, who shares his decade of experience delivering intelligent projects across Europe and his vision for the future of the built environment.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Smart building is process, not product
Define use cases before technology
Early engagement is vital for value
Common data language (ontologies) is key
Building success measured post-completion

GUEST DETAILS

David Hegarty is an Associate Director and the Smart Buildings Lead at Arup. He specialises in integrated building systems, data science, and technology deployment in the built environment. David's experience spans delivering intelligent projects across Europe, focusing on the essential trifecta of value: building systems, technology, and people.

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Tallaght District Heating Success

Épisode 2

lundi 2 février 2026 • Durée 32:21

The Irish heat sector faces a monumental challenge to decarbonise, requiring innovative solutions to meet ambitious climate action targets. This is especially true for buildings, which traditionally rely on high-carbon heating systems.

Discover how one extraordinary project is tackling this head-on by capturing unused heat from a data centre to supply low-carbon heating to a university campus, council offices, and 133 homes. This conversation details the technical ingenuity of the Tallaght District Heating Scheme, the essential public-private collaborations required, and the national policy that is now supporting the next wave of district heating networks across Ireland.

We are joined by John O'Shea, the Heat and Electricity Lead at Codema, Dublin's energy agency. John brings expertise in district energy, energy master-planning, holistic and integrated energy systems, and policy development.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Tallaght waste heat to low-carbon solution
Collaboration delivers key project value
Grid connection challenges and new rules
Anchor loads build feasible network
National funding and public awareness vital

GUEST DETAILS

John O'Shea is the Heat and Electricity Lead at Codema, the energy agency for Dublin. He specialises in district energy, energy master-planning, holistic and integrated energy systems, and policy development. John was instrumental in the delivery of the Tallaght District Heating Scheme, which uses waste heat from a data centre to supply low-carbon heating.

PUBLIC CONTACT DETAILS

https://www.codema.ie/about-us/contact-us/
Social Media:

linkedin.com/in/john-o-shea-47a906b8

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Trailer

Épisode 1

vendredi 19 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:15

Bringing Buildings Alive, the new flagship podcast from CIBSE Ireland, is your monthly tactical briefing on the future of our profession.

New episodes each month will give you;

The Technical Edge: Master the complexities of AI integration, next-gen heat pump technology, and the evolving WELL Building standards.
Market Intelligence: Stop wondering where the market is heading and hear directly what standards and design requirements are "coming down the line."
Legacy Perspective: Move beyond the immediate Revit model to discuss our responsibility for buildings that must perform for the next 50+ years.
Expert Access: Concise, high-level conversations with the specialists driving sustainability and smart building innovation.

Click ‘Follow’ now to catch the debut episodes and share why building services is the most exciting field in engineering today.

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