On Air with Daikin

In this episode of On Air with Daikin, Matteo Dall'Ombra speaks with Andrew Mawson, Founder and Managing Director of Advanced Workplace Associates, about the changing world of work and the role buildings play in helping people perform at their best. The conversation explores how workplace strategy has moved beyond desks, buildings and utilisation, towards a more human view of work: how people thin...

In this episode I'm sitting down with Vince Arnold, CIBSE 2025/2026 President - topics discussed include: Vince’s journey to becoming CIBSE President The idea behind his “paying it forward” theme Why volunteering and mentoring matter in engineering Supporting apprentices and the next generation of talent How building services engineering shapes comfort, safety, and performance The impact of climat...

In this episode of Daikin On Air, we sit down with Chris Yates , Chief Executive of FETA (Federation of Environmental Trade Associations) , to explore the role trade bodies play in shaping the future of the HVAC and building services industry. We discuss how regulation, standards, and policy are evolving in the UK, what that means in practice for manufacturers, consultants, installers and end user...

Join us for an in-depth update on the launch of the new HPA UK (Heat Pump Association UK) and what it means for the industry, members, and the future of low-carbon heating. In this episode, we explore how the new HPA UK was formed, who it represents, and why its members play a critical role in shaping the sector. We outline what has changed with the new structure, the Association’s core purpose, a...

Overheating in Buildings: Why It’s Still Being Missed Overheating remains a major risk in UK buildings, despite improved modelling and regulation. We explore the gap between design intent, TM59 compliance , Part O , and real occupant experience — including why much of the existing building stock is still vulnerable. Designing for a Hotter Future How CIBSE future weather data  are created, common m...

In this episode I sit down with Henry Pelly - Principal Sustainability Consultant @ Max Fordham and my colleague Steve Molloy - Sustainability & Commercial Solution Manager - for all things rowing and sustainability!   Other topics covered Beyond Net Zero: https://cdn.maxfordham.com/uploads/documents/The-Max-Fordham-Beyond-Net-Zero-whitepaper-April-2025-Web-Version.pdf?v=1746105180 Workplace F...

Today we sit down with Jake Matthews, Operations Manager for A-Gas UK . We chat about Reclaim with Confidence, the unique service for refrigerant recovery available in partnerships between A-Gas and Daikin; but we also talk in depth about what it takes to properly recover and reclaim refrigerants, making sure they can be used and re-used, in order to promote the circularity of this very importance...

In this episode I sit down with Dr Anastasia Mylona - CIBSE Technical Director Topics covered: CIBSE Technical Symposium: Fit for 2050 – Redesigning Spaces for Wellbeing, Inclusivity, and Sustainable Performance The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard CIBSE’s TM65 guidance on Embodied Carbon in building services – a methodology helping the industry understand and reduce carbon impacts in MEP sys...

In this episode, we dive into the latest updates to BREEAM Version 7 with Tom Wilson, Head of BREEAM Development. We explore why the changes are happening now and what they mean in practice, from the new Outstanding Minimum Standard requirements to the introduction of NABERS UK as a calculation methodology for the UK and the growing role of digital twins. We also cover material and environmental c...

In this first episode we sit down with two of our initial D-Carbonise with Daikin Partners, to understand from them what the journey to decarbonisation truly looks like. On top of that, we chat about what practically had to change, the main challenges faced and everything that was learned along the way. I'm also join by my colleague Steve Molloy to offer a view of what Daikin UK is also practicall...

The start of our new podcast and a small teaser for what's coming next!