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  • 05 22 Eco Forum

    Striking a balance: planning and implementation considerations for natural gas removal in hospitals

    This paper examines the challenges associated with removing natural gas from hospitals and transitioning to all-electric systems. It emphasises the unique energy requirements of hospitals and the need to prioritise patient care and safety over energy efficiency.

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    Q&A: Belinda Badger, Affil.AIRAH 

    Ecolibrium chats to Brisbane-based Litmas laboratory manager, whose specialty is IAQ.

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    City in a garden

    A 280m canopy floats across the entirety of the South Beach development in Singapore, filtering sunlight and solar glare, and channelling wind breezes into public spaces.

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    In the swim

    A much–anticipated community facility in Melbourne’s north–west has done away with gas-fired boilers. Rather, new technologies have been adopted, making the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre Australia’s first all-electric aquatic centre powered by renewable energy. Ecolibrium explores this ground–breaking project. 

  • Anthony

    Q&A: Anthony Loscialpo, M.AIRAH

    Ecolibrium breaks bread with the Sydney-based CEO of Tempest Solutions.

  • Arctic Ice Melt

    Uncomfortable climate

    Retreating Arctic ice and a bushfire-ravaged North America are just two indicators of our changing climate.

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    A light sets in the west

    Graham Boyle, L.AIRAH, a highly respected educator and advocate for Australia’s HVAC&R industry, has passed away after a battle with illness.

  • Jay Goh, M.airah (1)

    On the Goh

    After eight years at Cundall, Jay Goh, M.AIRAH, is embarking on a new chapter in his career.

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    Smooth operator

    Hitachi has released its SmoothDrive 2.0 technology as part of the updated Hitachi Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air365 Max Pro.

  • 05 22 Eco Forum

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in the building and property industry 

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasises the creation of intelligent agents, which are systems that can learn and act autonomously. AI deals with the question of how to create computers that are capable of intelligent behaviour.

  • Critical Mass

    Critical mass

    According to CSIRO, storage of renewable energy is essential to ensure access to secure, reliable and affordable energy as Australia transitions to net zero by 2050. Part of that mix could be thermal energy storage (TES), a concept well established in the HVAC&R industry but often undervalued. Sean McGowan reports.

  • Michael Riese

    Cool customer

    Adelaide-based Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, has joined the AIRAH board.

  • Tony Arnel

    Lifetime efficiency

    Professor Tony Arnel has been honoured with a Life Fellowship from the Energy Efficiency Council.

  • Dwyer

    Tanks a lot, Dwyer

    Dwyer Instruments has announced an innovation in the Omega HANI (high accuracy, non-invasive) temperature sensing line of products: HANI temperature sensors for metal tank applications.

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    Air of authority

    With the release of a fast-tracked pathogen mitigation standard and updates to advice on building ventilation from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the US seems to be taking the lead on indoor air quality. Ecolibrium asked three local experts for their views. Mark Vender reports.

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    Big news for big buildings

    In the GBCA’s Green Star Design and As-Built ratings, projects can now be allocated an extra point by doing a whole-building test – a good thing, according to Sean Maxwell.

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    Going places

    An innovative building constructed a decade ago is aging gracefully – and usefully.

  • Trish Hyde

    The new convention

    Convention, intention, and what’s next

  • Ecolibrium Andwedontstop

    And we don’t stop

    Opinion: Learning is for everyone – all the time, writes Professor Gayle Avery.

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    Essence of place

    The Victorian Pride Centre is one of the first facilities of its type in the world. Located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of St Kilda, the building is a symbol of the freedom of expression and diversity of LGBTIQ communities.