Spring 2025

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

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

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

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

Meet AIRAH’s new Engagement Officer, Finley Reid.

Ecolibrium speaks to Yangzhe Hou, part of a research team that recently developed a bioplastic metafilm with fascinating cooling properties.

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

AIRAH members will soon receive their print copy of Ecolibrium spring 2025.

Muhammad Ali from energy consultancy Arcadis Australia Pacific explains how Sydney could soon generate 75% of its energy needs from local renewable sources.

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

Australians own and use an excessive amount of floor space compared to other countries. Laura Timberlake explores how going small can have big benefits for thermal performance, heating and cooling costs, and the embodied carbon of residential buildings.

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.

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.

New research by the University of Tasmania’s Centre for Safe Air estimates that smoke from wood heaters causes hundreds – if not thousands – of premature deaths in Australia every year.

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.

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.

The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia and been renewed in Queensland.

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