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Courting expansion
Playing predominantly out of MyState Bank Arena in Hobart, the Tasmania JackJumpers have, in just two seasons, quickly become one of the National Basketball League’s premier teams. Sean McGowan reports on the award-winning redevelopment of the venue, which took place ahead of the team’s debut in late 2021.
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Cool for school
Effective learning spaces that maintain optimum indoor environmental quality and inspire students to learn form a critical component of educating our youth. As part of the i-Hub initiative, a collective of designers, engineers and architects explored how integrated design might benefit ACT schools.
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Clearing the air
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Good management systems matter
At work it’s tempting to simply focus on getting the current project done and to forget that every business also needs a solid management basis. Not attending to management is a huge mistake because good management is crucial for high performance – irrespective of whether the organisation is public or private, or in engineering, health or any other field.
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A Gothic tale
An historic Melbourne precinct has experienced a complete reinvigoration that has not only attracted new clients, but returned some of the city’s most spectacular heritage spaces to the public.
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More reliable than ever
Sustainable building controls manufacturer Reliable Controls is pleased to welcome Oztech Intelligent Systems to its global network of Authorized Dealers. Based in Sydney and Melbourne, Oztech has been designing and installing building automation systems for 30 years. The company’s tailored approach to projects big and small demonstrates an unwavering commitment to solutions that provide an exceptional return on investment
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A ’shroom of their own
On a remote farm in Far North Queensland, a family business overcame adversity to realise a “green dream” in the design of a 8,500m² mushroom production facility. Sean McGowan reports.
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Q&A with Ginger Scoggins
Ecolibrium gets to know the ASHRAE President, who is visiting Australia this month and will be appearing at ARBS.
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Q&A Sven Bolomey, M.AIRAH
Meet the Managing Director of Air & Odour Management (AOM) Australia, an Australian family-owned business specialising in the manufacturing and supply of commercial kitchen exhaust and filtration products.
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Hire education
Industry often bemoans the fact that fresh engineering graduates are not prepared for HVAC&R work. AIRAH’s members in the ACT are doing something about it.
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Techno-economic evaluation of integrating a PCM thermal battery into cooling systems
This paper presents a techno-economic evaluation of a phase change material (PCM) thermal battery (TB) system developed through an industry-university cooperation project.
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Outstanding in his field
Sonia Holzheimer, M.AIRAH, remembers fondly the recently departed Graeme Standfield, F.AIRAH, whose designs for HVAC in the tropical north were innovative and influential.
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Reshaping the landscape
A pilot program funded by ASBEC was designed to help enhance career experiences and expand leadership opportunities for women in construction.
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Capital gain
An addition to Brindabella Business Park offers tenants a new type of flexible workplace in Canberra, with its design focusing on achieving connectivity.
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10 things I like about ARBS
Australia’s largest international HVAC&R and building services exhibition is slated for Sydney from May 28–30.
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Carbon coordination
The race is on to reduce embodied carbon in buildings and construction. But as more organisations take up the challenge, coordination is key.
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The zero effect
In a net zero world, it doesn’t matter whether we divide emissions by headcount or square meterage. By any measure, the balance of emissions must be the same. Zero.
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Natural selection
In California’s capital city, a 1940s building has been re-lifed, aiming to create strong ties between nature and the local community.
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In the hot seat
City of Melbourne chief heat officer Krista Milne talks with Ecolibrium staff writer Nick Johns-Wickberg about managing extreme heat in urban settings.
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The convention
Boasting 300 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors over three days in May, ARBS 2024 will be the gathering place for the Australian HVAC&R community.