NEWS & VIEWS
Nick Wirth Champions Air Flow Design for Climate Resilience in Earth.org Feature
9 May 2025
Wirth Research founder Nick Wirth has been featured in Earth.org, sharing how advanced air flow design is key to building climate resilience in the modern built environment. Drawing on his expertise in Formula One aerodynamics, Nick explains how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and innovative ventilation solutions can help organisations create more sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. Discover how Wirth Research’s Built Environment and Ventilation services can support your next project, and read Nick’s full article on Earth.org.
Nick Wirth: Adapting F1 Tech for Energy & Climate Innovation
28 April 2025
In a recent piece for The Yorkshire Post, Wirth Research founder and ex-F1 designer Nick Wirth details his pivot from motorsport innovation to pioneering energy efficiency solutions for UK retailers and supermarkets. Nick explains how advanced F1 technologies, particularly Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), are now crucial for optimising airflow and thermal performance in commercial buildings. This expertise directly informs Wirth Research technologies designed to cut supermarket energy costs, such as the Airdoor system tackling weather related infiltration at entrances, the Ecoblade shelf-edge device improving chiller cabinet efficiency, and the Truechill optimised refrigeration design. His journey showcases the practical application of F1 engineering in driving significant energy savings and sustainability, offering vital insights for climate tech innovators navigating shifting investment trends.