HVAC

AIRAH’s Big Data and Analytics STG makes the case for integrating data-driven maintenance to ensure our buildings work smarter, not harder

Ecolibrium speaks with Jess Ward, whose experience with mould-related illness led to an extraordinary career change.

A new Australian Standard for building commissioning, AS 5342, is open for public comment.

Team Catalyst Director PC Thomas makes the case for an accreditation scheme for professionals working in building performance simulation.

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

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

As a proud member of Standards Australia, AIRAH has representatives on almost 20 different committees responsible for key standards in the HVAC&R industry.

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

Sonia Holzheimer, M.AIRAH, reflects on the good, the bad, and the ugly misunderstood aspects of AS 1668.2.

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

A program in South Australia’s APY Lands is retrofitting housing to study how homes can withstand one of the world’s harshest climates.

With a global shortage of copper looming, could aluminium cable be a safe and cost-effective substitute for low voltage underground power supply? Lasath Lecamwasam and Martin Lynch investigate.

When Dr Mali Rezaei moved into a one-bedroom rental in Melbourne’s southeast in 2021, she had no idea how severely her life would be affected by mould.

William Lane, F.AIRAH, makes the case for how formal accreditation could improve commissioning practices across Australia’s HVAC and building services sectors. 

We’ve all heard the saying “hot air rises”. Daniel Bonatti, M.AIRAH, explains why this phenomenon occurs, how our understanding has evolved over time, and what it means for practical applications in building design.

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

Cutting-edge HVAC and BMS design played a huge role in the Canberra Raiders’ redevelopment of their spiritual home at Northbourne Oval. Here’s how the state-of-the-art project unfolded.

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

The award-winning upgrade to Goondiwindi Hospital’s HVAC system has helped future-proof one of regional Queensland’s most important healthcare hubs.

Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport.