Atomic habits
Should there be a green light for nuclear energy in Australia? Definitively no, writes Ian Kenins....
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Critical mass
According to CSIRO, storage of renewable energy is essential to ensure access to secure, reliable...
Read MorePlanning for performance
Reducing emissions and cutting costs is the impetus for a new government initiative. The Australian federal government has commenced work to develop a National Energy Performance Strategy. “For too long, Australia’s efforts at...
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Together in Electric Schemes
The Australian building industry is on the path to electrification, signalling an end to a...
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Under the Microscope
Students and academics from the University of Melbourne joined forces with selected consultants...
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Three cheers!
The electrification of 3 Ravens brewery in Melbourne could serve as a blueprint for other craft operations, as Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers. If Melbourne is the hipster capital of Australia, then Thornbury might just be its hottest spot right now. Over the past few...
Legionella in a warming world
Clive Broadbent, L.AIRAH, discusses how climate change and increases in surface water temperatures could potentially encourage the growth of bacteria that prefer warm water (mesophiles), including Legionella. A haunting metaphor In classical mythology, the tale of...
Double trouble
Mark Lommers, M.AIRAH, looks at the repeal of Western Australia’s controversial Sewerage (Lighting, Ventilation and Construction) Regulations 1971, which for more than 50 years required the doubling up of toilet exhaust fans. For many years, the legacy of Western...
A win-win for regional healthcare
The award-winning upgrade to Goondiwindi Hospital’s HVAC system has helped future-proof one of regional Queensland’s most important healthcare hubs. Anyone who has spent even one night in a hospital can appreciate how crucial HVAC&R is in a healthcare setting....
How to make money from batteries
Craig Roussac from Buildings Alive looks at what investing in batteries can mean for building owners in Australia.Saving energy saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This fact has underpinned efficiency programs and driven investment returns for...
Howzat for heat monitoring?!
Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport. It’s 3:46pm on a Sunday and I’m standing at fine leg in 40°C heat. I’ve just bowled my fourth over on the trot, each ball coming...
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