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  • Daikin

    Smarts and style

    Daikin Australia has launched a new Stylish Controller incorporating a Zigbee 3.0 protocol to facilitate connection to a range of Daikin wireless sensors.

  • Adrian Bukmanis At Fohvac 2023

    Telling the whole story

    What gets measured gets managed is a truism of our age. But in the case of refrigerant gases, could a heavy reliance on one specific measurement be concealing the full sustainability story? Mark Vender reports.

  • Meaningful Work Matters

    Meaningful work matters

    Does your work actually matter – to you? To your employees? Answers to these questions are important because today many employees are looking for meaning and purpose in their work, in addition to receiving a paycheque. Most people – particularly the younger generation – prefer to do something that also adds value to the world.

  • 1023 Fucion

    A perfect fusion

    Fusion Group Holdings, owner of Fusion Modulair, has acquired Sydney-based Smartair Diffusion, a leading developer and supplier of air diffusion products.

  • 05 22 Eco Forum

    CFD Analysis of Fixture Output Impact on Upper Room Germicidal Ultraviolet Light System Performance

    Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) using electromagnetic radiation in the UV‑C wavelength band of 200–280nm can prevent the reproduction of microorganisms. Several factors related to UV fixtures, HVAC layout and the resulting airflow flow patterns can affect the performance of upper‑room UVGI applications.

  • 1011 23 Transport Feature

    Right on track

    Given the considerable amount of transport infrastructure under construction, on drawing boards and taking shape in the daydreams of ambitious politicians, the concept of zero carbon transport buildings is featuring heavily in discussions amount those concerned about sustainability for our stations.

  • 1023 Matrix One Feature

    Dutch treat

    A six-storey Amsterdam building comprising laboratories and office space incorporates sustainable thinking from every possible angle, writes Laura Timberlake.

  • 10 23 Paul

    Just do it

    Well, it has been a busy few weeks, and as I put pen to paper for this column AIRAH has just held the Future of HVAC 2023 conference, along with the Building Physics Forum and Big Data and Analytics Forum, which were all held at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, writes Paul Jackson, F.AIRAH.

  • 0823 Daikin Ribbon

    Daikin’s Truganina opening

    Daikin Australia has officially opened its new Daikin Park Melbourne facility in Truganina with a ceremony attended by Daikin dealers and key business partners involved in the development of the site.

  • 0823 Cundall Feature

    Cundall’s zero aim

    Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Cundall has committed to achieving net zero carbon on all its projects by 2030.

  • 0823 Arbs Feature

    ARBS 2024 Awards

    Nominations are now open for the ARBS 2024 Industry Awards, a celebration of distinguished contributions in Australia’s HVAC&R and building services sector.

  • 0823 Daikin Feature

    Talking about third generation

    Daikin Australia has launched its third generation of Air Cooled R32 Scroll Chillers. The new series features an extended capacity range of up to 1012kW. It is available in two efficiency versions, with EER up to 3.368 and IPLV up to 5.165 and three sound configurations.

  • 0823 Testo Feature

    New smarts from Testo

    Testo has launched a new digital manifold, designed to detect and highlight system anomalies through long-term measurements and smart diagnosis.

  • 0823 Fantech Feature

    Fantech unveils HRV range

    Fantech is now stocking its newest commercial in-ceiling HRV range: the CAD Compact.

  • Eco2308 Advocacy Column

    Adventures in embodied carbon

    In July, industry stakeholders visited the Daikin factory in Sydney to better understand the challenges and opportunities around producing low‑embodied‑carbon products.

  • Trust Numbers

    Trusting the numbers

    The hot topic in the world of big data analytics right now is validation. We ask members of AIRAH’s Big Data and Analytics STG: What exactly is it, and why is it so important?

  • Microaggressions

    When microaggression leads to major pain

    International Women in Engineering Day once again reminds us of the gender disparity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Some progress has been made in addressing serious barriers for attracting and retaining women in STEM occupations

  • Drive To Thrive

    Drive to thrive

    The Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium was held at the University of New South Wales earlier this year. Dr Stephen White, L.AIRAH, reports.

  • Lot Fourteen Sundari Carmody Sculpture One All That We Can See 1

    Virtuous circle

    A major urban renewal project in South Australia is transforming the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site into a $2.2 billion world-class innovation district. As Sean McGowan reports, Lot Fourteen is bringing curated, collaborative research and business enterprises together to solve complex global challenges.

  • Chris Wright Arbs

    Able Tas man

    Chris Wright, M.AIRAH, is a director of HVAC&R contractor TCM, based in Moonah, a northern suburb of Hobart.