Ecolibrium edition

Summer 2025–26

In the summer 2025–26 issue of Ecolibrium, we go behind the scenes to examine the intricate HVAC system that powers Brisbane’s Queens Wharf development. We also look at vapour barriers in refrigeration, discuss the balance between ventilation and energy use, explore infection control and heat recovery refrigeration in our technical papers, celebrate all the winners from the 2025 AIRAH National Awards, and much more.

Articles

AIRAH national board at 2025 WA State Awards

Celebrating the best in 2025

In 2025, AIRAH expanded its awards program to six states and territories, recognising outstanding apprentices and long-term contributions among HVAC&R professionals across Australia.

Louvreclad Aerion Series

Toolshed summer 2025-26

Daikin ducted range

Hands-on CO2 training

Survey highlights HVAC&R training gaps 

Powering Skills Organisation (PSO) has published the results of a survey identifying gaps in training for HVAC&R technicians.

Daikin-head-office

Keeping it local 

Despite the challenges facing Australian manufacturing, HVAC&R businesses are increasingly looking to build their capacity locally.

Mould inspector

Fighting the hidden killer 

With Standards Australia recently adopting a mould remediation standard, we look at how this hidden killer can harm both building occupants and HVAC&R technicians.

Mount Everest - image courtesy of Wirestock via Freepik

 A cup of tea on Mount Everest …

Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, urges us to rethink how we explain cooling to those without a technical background.

Construction crane - Image by EyeEm via Freepik

NCC 2025 slated for publication in early 2026

Commonwealth, state and territory building ministers have agreed on the timing of future updates to the National Construction Code – including NCC 2025.