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    Electric Avenue

    As part of the ACT’s government’s drive to net zero by 2045, it has effectively decarbonised the territory’s electricity supply – a bold move in a cold capital.

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    Pooling resources

    By taking advantage of Perth’s abundant geothermal resources, a new aquatic centre in Armadale is substantially reducing its reliance on natural gas to heat its swimming pools and indoor areas. Sean McGowan reports on the 2021 AIRAH Awards Excellence in Sustainability finalist.

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    Wooden performance

    A remote Canadian factory is constructed from the very products made under its roof: Eco-friendly prefabricated wall panels.

  • Asbec

    Practical path to net zero

    ASBEC says the built environment has a pivotal role to help the nation reduce emissions.

  • Antarctica

    Point of no return?

    Patterns of rapid ice loss in the past could predict the style of future Antarctic ice sheet retreat.

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    Home tome

    The federal government has published the sixth edition of Your Home, an independent guide to environmentally sustainable homes.

  • Ior

    IoR’s net zero path

    The Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) is calling for consultation on two policy papers that address key aspects to support users of HVAC&R technologies in the pathway to net zero emissions.

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    Planning for carbon neutral in existing buildings

    This paper explores the role of optimisation of existing infrastructure, onsite renewable and non-renewable generation, hardware changes and energy-procurement activities in achieving carbon neutral status for a mixed-use building in Melbourne, with consideration to moving electricity and gas grid factors (cost and emissions) across 15 years.

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    The haus wins

    With an ever-growing list of successful projects around the country, Passivhaus has shown to be as effective in Australian climates as has been proven elsewhere around the world.

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    Wooden it be good

    The use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been on the rise in Australia for a number of years, with a host of projects taking advantage of its versatility, sustainability and ease of construction. As Sean McGowan reports, the latest example of CLT showcases all that and more.