Photographs courtesy of the CIBSE/ASHRAE Group
The presentation focussed on demonstrating how energy efficiency for existing buildings is key to creating a sustainable built environment – a significant case for the current economy, and addressing the energy-saving potential for older buildings.
Emma began working with RPS for her industry placement year, and became a graduate engineer with RPS after completing her degree in Building Service Engineering at Northumbria University. She says:
‘My degree provided me with the vital knowledge necessary to pursue this field of work, and my placement at RPS gave me first hand experience and a greater understanding of the industry. I am delighted to have received the award, which will help to increase my contacts in the business as well as enabling me to further my knowledge -particularly with respect to sustainability and lowering carbon emissions which are both key issues at the moment, and I look forward to learning more at the conference in January.’
Her work with RPS to date has included examining grey water options to reduce fresh water consumption for waste water and irrigation in Abu Dhabi, providing thermal modelling and carrying out CFD studies for a number of education refurbishment and design projects in the north-east of England, and developing a conceptual design for ventilation and odour control at a waste to energy facility.
She is currently combining her work with studying for her masters degree in Building Services Engineering, as she works towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.
1 Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers.
2 American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers.