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