AIRAH

Poor indoor air quality is increasingly recognised as a hidden health risk, driving respiratory problems, exacerbating chronic disease, and accelerating the transmission of airborne infections

AIRAH Advocacy and Policy Manager Mark Vender speaks with ASHRAE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer Robert Bean, whose occupant-first philosophies have sparked an entirely different way of thinking about HVAC design.

We review the debut book by Australian HVAC engineer and writer Gary (Guru) Raman, Affil.AIRAH

Daniel Bonatti, M.AIRAH, explains how double-skin façades can improve building performance through enhanced heat, light and acoustic management.

In 2025, AIRAH expanded its awards program to six states and territories, recognising outstanding apprentices and long-term contributions among HVAC&R professionals across Australia.

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Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) has published the results of a survey identifying gaps in training for HVAC&R technicians.

Living with the legacy of Thomas Midgley Jr By Alexander Cohr Pachai, AM.AIRAH

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.

Research shows that going on that holiday you’ve always dreamed of is good for both your happiness and your performance at work.

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.

AIRAH’s Professional Diploma in Sustainable HVAC Design and Operation is accepting new applicants.

If you’ve called AIRAH over the past few months, it’s likely that you’ve spoken to our new Engagement Officer, Finley Reid.

The first iteration of the annual event will take place at the Ivy Ballroom in Sydney on Friday, October 24.

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

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.

The article examines who should guide households toward affordable, sustainable home heating and cooling.

Dave Peall, M.AIRAH, discusses his work on the “radical” idea of using water as a direct expansion refrigerant.

AIRAH’s Commissioning Special Technical Group (STG) discusses two common issues in HVAC commissioning: communication struggles and a lack of formal documentation.