Daniel Bonatti, M.AIRAH

Daniel Bonatti, M.AIRAH, has been a member of the Institute since 2004 and was recently recognised with his 20-year membership certificate. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Design Science Building Services in 2005. Daniel has been a building inspector since 2016, upgrading with a Master of Building Surveying from Western Sydney University in 2024. In 2023, he won the Engineering Technologist of the Year award from Engineers Australia. 

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Mesmerizing view of fresh green fields under a cloudy sky

Why does hot air rise? 

We’ve all heard the saying “hot air rises”. Daniel Bonatti, M.AIRAH, explains why this phenomenon occurs, how our understanding has evolved over time, and what it means for practical applications in building design.