Electric Atmosphere
The PG&E Larkin Substation addition in San Francisco is the first building of its type to earn...
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Category: Industry eye
Personal space
ARBS chair Professor Tony Arnel talks us through four consumer trends and what they mean for the...
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Enter sand, man
For when the sun doesn’t show and the wind doesn’t blow, sand may just be an option for thermal...
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The articulate engineer
Ireland-born Vince Aherne, F.AIRAH, is pivotal to many AIRAH projects, including editing our suite...
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Mid-century marvel
In Memphis, Tennessee, a 1957 building has been converted into a net-zero energy net-zero carbon...
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Sustainable growth at Grimshaw
Grimshaw announces the appointment of David Ritter as Sustainability Lead – Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing the practice’s global net zero carbon and regenerative design commitments.Working closely with Grimshaw’s Global Practice Leader of Sustainability,...
Semiconductor Heat Pumps – A New Approach to Zero Emissions Heating
By Amnon Holland, MIEAust, CPEng, NER, M.AIRAHAs a result of the increased contribution of renewable energy for electricity generation and rising gas prices, there has been a shift from natural gas to electric-based heating in recent times. Commonly used electric...
To be or not to be a Honeybee company
Employers that care about the wellbeing of their staff, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders do better in the long run, writes Professor Gayle Avery.
A little more (ventilation) conversation
Almost everyone who works on HVAC in Australia would be familiar with the AS 1668 series. Right now, AS 1668.2 and AS 1668.4 – which between them cover mechanical and natural ventilation in buildings – are open for public comment.
Tight done right
The owners of a Passivhaus residential development in Melbourne’s inner suburbs have adopted a pragmatic approach to design, ensuring the best possible outcome on a site overshadowed by neighbouring buildings. Sean McGowan reports.A certified Passivhaus designer and...
Staying power
One test of an award program’s veracity is how well the decision to bestow plaudits is viewed through the lens of time.
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