Hidden hero: the importance of BMS
Building management systems are vital for HVAC performance and efficiency, but if they’re poorly...
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The last frontier
Priya Gandhi, M.AIRAH, took the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica in 2023. Laura Timberlake speaks to her about the lessons she learned.
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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.
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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?
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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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How to make money from batteries
Craig Roussac from Buildings Alive looks at what investing in batteries can mean for building owners in Australia.Saving energy saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This fact has underpinned efficiency programs and driven investment returns for...
Howzat for heat monitoring?!
Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport. It’s 3:46pm on a Sunday and I’m standing at fine leg in 40°C heat. I’ve just bowled my fourth over on the trot, each ball coming...
Peak powers
Environmental consultant Alan Pears AM makes the case for energy efficiency and emissions ratings that better reflect the impacts of peak demand and seasonal variability. Assessing, rating and regulating building energy use and emissions used to be simple when we were...
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. Associate director of the Institute’s NSW division committee Gary Knox, F.AIRAH, hosted the event. AIRAH President Mikaila Ganado, M.AIRAH,...
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. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements from across Australia’s HVAC&R building services industry. Around 200 guests...
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. What is your job title? Business Development Manager at Turner Engineering...
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