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AIRAH

AIRAH’s latest news and developments in the fields of advocacy, training, conferences and events, and membership.

AIRAH updates and events Member profiles Regular columns Technical papers
  • HI-RES-roundtable-from-HVAC24

    Perspectives on gender diversity in HVAC&R 

    HVAC&R professionals Sonia Holzheimer, M.AIRAH, Taylor Burdett, and Claudia Yuan, Stud.AIRAH, share their experiences of the industry, the barriers to entry, and where they see the future for women in HVAC&R.

  • Advocacy

    The human factor

  • A green light from voters

    AIRAH has prepared a document outlining the Institute’s policy priorities for the freshly re-elected federal government.

  • From the president

    Lessons from a legend

  • Z6p 4507 Fake Webres

    From the editor

    Same, but different

  • Simon Hill, LAIRAH, ARBS Hall of Fame

    A tribute to Simon Hill, L.AIRAH 

    AIRAH sends its condolences to the family of Simon Hill, L.AIRAH, who passed away on April 3.

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    AIRAH develops short course on ASHRAE Standard 241 

    Ecolibrium speaks with Brad Prezant, Affil.AIRAH, instructor of the Institute’s new short course on ASHRAE Standard 241. 

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    What we learnt at RefCon25 

    AIRAH’s 2025 Refrigeration Conference was billed as the hottest conference for the coolest industry, and it didn’t disappoint. 

  • Babylyn Briones

    Q&A with Babylyn Briones 

    Babylyn Briones is AIRAH’s new Accreditation Officer and Registrar, having started with the Institute in April. Ecolibrium got to know Babylyn, whose work focuses primarily on the AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER).

  • Welcome to the new-look Ecolibrium

    Ecolibrium has undergone a redesign to make the magazine easier to read, more visually appealing, and better aligned with AIRAH’s brand.

  • The importance of external CFD for data centres

    This paper discusses the growing importance of external CFD in evaluating and optimising rooftop mechanical layouts for high-density data centres.

  • Mitigating airborne pathogens indoors: A systematic review of existing and next-generation air cleaning technologies

    This technical paper provides a systematic review and comparison of existing and next-generation air cleaning technologies.

  • A well-deserved shout-out

    AIRAH has recognised the decades-long contributions of several active and engaged members at its NSW President’s Shout event.

  • Shining stars

    The winners of the 2024 AIRAH Awards have been announced at a black-tie gala dinner held at Crown Aviary Melbourne on Thursday, November 21.

  • Vale Alan Obrart, a true AIRAH legend

    AIRAH is sad to inform members that former president and James Harrison Medallist Alan Obrart, L.AIRAH, has passed away aged 83.

  • Q&A with Anastasia Alexandrova

    Anastasia Alexandrova, M.AIRAH, was recently awarded her 10-year membership plaque at the 2024 AIRAH WA Members Lunch. We asked her to tell us a bit more about herself and what makes her tick.

  • A visit from the premier

    As someone who manages major national events for a living, AIRAH Conference and Events Manager Marie Karekla knows that even the best-laid plans are subject to change.

  • The case for maintenance

    We know that looking after our buildings make sense, but in a world where new technology and innovation grab the headlines, how do we make it a priority?

  • From the president – what a year

    It’s hard to believe 2024 is already coming to a close! My first six months as AIRAH president have been both an honour and a whirlwind. It feels like just yesterday that I was introduced as the new president at the AIRAH AGM, but in reality so much has happened since then.

  • Keeping it chill

    On my first morning in Yogyakarta a few weeks ago, I took the Indonesian equivalent of an Uber to what the guidebooks describe as a “water castle”. I like water and I love castles, so I didn’t need any convincing.