Ecolibrium edition

Winter 2026

Winter Ecolibrium delivers in-depth technical insight on topics including humidity risks in data centres, managing airflow velocity in operating theatres, and filter/energy tradeoffs in commercial air conditioning. We also explain a new rating toolkit for improving laboratory energy efficiency, explore residential retrofits and deliver news and views from across the HVAC&R sector.

Articles

Women in HVAC&R – progress or slowgress?

Gender balance and diversity remain a work in progress in HVAC&R, as a new report from Engineers Australia and WSP shows.

Savings

Tackling performance for the 90 percent

Research has delivered abundant evidence the energy and thermal comfort performance of much of Australia’s existing housing is woeful.

Sustainable House Day

Putting out the welcome mat for a sustainable future

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, homeowners around Australia opened their doors to the public for Sustainable House Day.

Anna-Maria Arabia

 A leader in systemic change 

Anna-Maria Arabia OAM is the former Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science and a fierce advocate and change-maker in the scientific research and development sector.