CIBSE Knowledge Taxonomy
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Mechanical |
Heating |
Ventilation |
Refrigeration and air conditioning |
Specialist extract/ exhaust systems |
Smoke control |
Pipeline distribution systems (natural gas, liquid fuels, medical gas, compressed air & vacuum) |
Electrical |
Extra low voltage |
Low voltage |
Medium voltage |
High voltage |
Local power generation & standby power |
Earthing & bonding/ Lightning protection |
Communications |
Audio-visual |
Electric vehicle charging |
Public Health |
Water |
Drainage |
Gas |
Lighting |
Daylight/ sunlight |
Electric lighting |
Lighting energy |
Fire safety |
Fire life safety |
Fire protection |
Fire detection |
Fire notification |
Building fabric |
Façades |
Access & maintenance |
Transportation systems in buildings |
Lifts |
Escalators |
Moving walks |
Stairlifts and lifting platforms |
Building intelligence |
Controls |
Smart buildings |
Security |
Physical security |
Security systems (access control, surveillance, intruder alarm) |
Cyber security |
Digital |
Building information modelling (BIM) |
Digital engineering |
Digital construction |
Sustainability & ESG |
Climate change mitigation |
Climate change adaptation |
Circular economy |
Biodiversity & natural capital |
Diversity & inclusion |
Social value |
Health, wellbeing and safety |