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  • 0924 Eco The Wings

    Flying high

    The Wings is set to be the first office building in Belgium to generate its own geothermal energy and consume no fossil fuel.

  • 0924 Eco Cover Feature

    Natural selection

    Architect and biomimicry professional Jane Toner shares with us the principles of biophilia and the importance of designing buildings that are attuned and responsive to their natural surroundings.

  • 0724 Nabers

    Building on success

    The NABERS/CBD Conference was an opportunity to celebrate 25 years of Australia’s building ratings system – and to look to the next quarter century.

  • 0724 Paris Pool Feature

    The life aquatic – and beyond

    Ambitious sustainable targets have been set by the host nation for the Paris 2024 Olympics to reduce the Games’ carbon footprint by half.

  • 0524 Forum Feature

    Techno-economic evaluation of integrating a PCM thermal battery into cooling systems (part 2)

    This paper presents a techno-economic evaluation of a phase change material (PCM) thermal battery (TB) system developed through an industry-university cooperation project.

  • 060624 Armstrong Fluid Technology Depm

    Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces DEPM pumps 

    Armstrong Fluid Technology introduced its range of design envelope permanent magnet (DEPM) pumps for the Australia and Asia-Pacific markets at ARBS 2024.

  • Nuclear Header

    Atomic habits 

    Should there be a green light for nuclear energy in Australia? Definitively no, writes Ian Kenins.

  • Sami Zheng Lr

    Professional associations in a fast-moving world

    How does this matter to you, you might ask. My point is that we are living in a fast-moving world marked by uncertainty, protectionism, and isolation. As our industry navigates the turbulent waters of technological advancements, economic shifts, and societal transformations, the role of professional associations has never been more critical. 

  • Bubba The Supercomputer

    Immersed in the work

    Mark Lommers, M.AIRAH, has built considerable expertise in immersion-cooled supercomputers, and along the way developed a familiarity with some characters known as Bazza, Bubba and Bruce. Ecolibrium editor Matt Dillon recently broke bread with the Perth-based tech expert.

  • Peter And Fraser Seated Web Res

    Plant room

    Living green walls can improve aesthetics, add a soothing touch of greenery to a space and lift our moods. But can they have a material impact on indoor air quality? Nick Johns-Wickberg investigates.

  • William Lane At Legends Lunch May 2024 Web Res

    Down memory lane

    William (Bill) Lane, L.AIRAH, is one of several veteran AIRAH members who meet regularly for a “Legends lunch”.

  • Daikin Facility Web Res

    Daikin makin’ strides

    Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has begun construction on its new 7,500m2 facility in Sydney’s west.

  • Michelle Popovski, M.airah (1)

    Where are my female fridgies?

    Michelle Popovski, M.AIRAH, wonders what it will take to make the role of HVAC&R technician more appealing for women.

  • Mikaila Ganado, M.airah, At Arbs 2024 Web Res

    View from the top

    Mikaila Ganado has been named AIRAH President, replacing Paul Jackson, with Alan Fok and Chris Bong elected as new board directors.

  • Sami Zheng Lr

    Capital improvement

    AIRAH’s APER has been approved to register engineers in the ACT.

  • Arbs Atmosphere

    Fan forum

    Returning to Sydney for the first time since 2018, ARBS 2024 once again was a meeting point for the HVAC&R industry, writes Matt Dillon.

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    Donga danger

    Much has been made of the poor ventilation in Australian classrooms, but the situation is even more dire for thousands of mining, construction and agriculture workers. Mark Vender investigates.

  • Viva La Resolution

    Viva la resolution

    Professor Gayle Avery explores the most effective methods for resolving conflict.

  • Chinese Adult Woman Person Standing With Ideas In Shadow Contemplation Mindfulness In Urban Hong Kong City Reflection With Nature Trees, Waist Up, Rear View, Behind, Multi Layered Effect, Composite Image,

    Deep impact

    What are the big, overarching global influences that we are likely to see in the built environment, and particular in HVAC&R, in the lead-up to 2050?

  • Tim Edwards 2

    Q&A: Tim Edwards, Affil.AIRAH

    We catch up with the Head of Sales for Graphene, which earned the Product Excellence HVAC Award at ARBS 2024.