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Fresh air forever
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Augmented heat recovery for transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems
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The importance of vapour barriers in refrigeration
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HVAC&R industry’s finest shine at 2025 AIRAH National Awards
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Aligning maintenance approaches across BMS and mechanical systems
AIRAH’s Big Data and Analytics STG makes the case for integrating data-driven maintenance to ensure our buildings work smarter, not harder
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Insights from a mould inspector
Ecolibrium speaks with Jess Ward, whose experience with mould-related illness led to an extraordinary career change.
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The big impact of tiny living
Australians own and use an excessive amount of floor space compared to other countries. Laura Timberlake explores how going small can have big benefits for thermal performance, heating and cooling costs, and the embodied carbon of residential buildings.
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The evolving impacts of refrigerants over time
Living with the legacy of Thomas Midgley Jr By Alexander Cohr Pachai, AM.AIRAH
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Call for consistency
Professional registration schemes have been rolling out across the country, but the regime in New South Wales remains something of an outlier. AIRAH and other industry bodies are now pushing for alignment with other jurisdictions.
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Building commissioning standard open for comment
A new Australian Standard for building commissioning, AS 5342, is open for public comment.
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Building confidence in performance prediction
Team Catalyst Director PC Thomas makes the case for an accreditation scheme for professionals working in building performance simulation.
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Where there’s smoke …
New research by the University of Tasmania’s Centre for Safe Air estimates that smoke from wood heaters causes hundreds – if not thousands – of premature deaths in Australia every year.
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Take that break!
Research shows that going on that holiday you’ve always dreamed of is good for both your happiness and your performance at work.
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Key takeaways from IAQ25
We look back at the major discussions from AIRAH’s 2025 Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ25), which was held in Melbourne from May 26–27.
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HVAC design just got more sustainable
AIRAH’s Professional Diploma in Sustainable HVAC Design and Operation is accepting new applicants.
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Terms of engagement
If you’ve called AIRAH over the past few months, it’s likely that you’ve spoken to our new Engagement Officer, Finley Reid.
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AIRAH launches Women in HVAC&R Summit
The first iteration of the annual event will take place at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney on Friday, October 24.
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Supply and demand
As Australia shifts to low-GWP refrigerants, collaboration between suppliers and end-users is essential. A new GBCA–AIRAH discussion paper highlights the challenges and opportunities for a future-proof built environment
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Lifelong learning
Reflecting on a 62-year AIRAH membership, this piece explores the industry’s evolution and the enduring role of HVAC&R in shaping modern life.
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Who holds the responsibility?
The article examines who should guide households toward affordable, sustainable home heating and cooling.