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Author: Matt Dillon
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IIR International Congress of Refrigeration slated for Paris
The 26th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR 2023) is slated to take place in Paris from August 21–25. “A flagship event in the IIR conference portfolio, the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration reunites refrigeration stakeholders from every corner of the world,” say conference organisers. “The ideal environment for dialogue and discussions on all […]
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July 2023 hottest month in recorded history
July is set to be the hottest July and hottest month ever recorded on Earth. According to data from the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the first three weeks of July were the warmest three-week period on record since record-keeping began in 1880. And analysis from the Leipzig University determined that July 2023 will be 0.2°C […]
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ASHRAE awarded major grant for energy code training
US engineering body ASHRAE has earned a US$2.85 million (AUD$4.17 million) grant from the US Department of Energy Building Technologies Office for Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI). The program invests $225 million over five years, to “enable sustained cost-effective implementation of updated building energy codes.” The award will fund the “Energy Code Official – […]
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ICCC 2024 issues second call for technical papers
ICCC 2024, the eighth IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, has made its second call for papers. Scheduled to take place from June 9–11 in Tokyo, the conference is co-hosted by the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIF/IIR); the Sustainable Energy & Environmental Society; the Open Innovation Research Organization (SEES); and Waseda University. […]
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Cundall aims to be net zero hero
Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Cundall, has committed to achieving net zero carbon on all its projects by 2030. The pledge recognises the critical need for practical, science-led action to transition all buildings, infrastructure, and human settlements to net zero carbon as rapidly as possible. “We know that buildings are one of the fastest and most effective […]
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Blockchain refrigerant tracking tool in line for award
New Zealand HVAC&R professional body CCCANZ has earned a nomination in the prestigious RAC Cooling Industry Awards for its HVAC&R F-Gas Collaboration Project, which uses blockchain methodology. The group has been shortlisted in the “Environmental Collaboration of the Year” category, which recognises the importance of partnerships and collaborations in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector […]
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Equal Pay Day to be marked on August 25
Equal Pay Day, a day that calls attention to the the gender pay gap between men and women in Australia, will be held on August 25 in 2023. The particular date is chosen because it marks the 56 additional days from the end of the financial year that women must work to earn the same […]
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Southern hemisphere clocks warmest month on record
April 2023 was the southern hemisphere’s hottest month on record, beating the previous record set in March 2016 by 0.06°C. The record passed almost without comment or substantial media coverage, such is the level of desensitisation of a rapidly heating planet. April also happened to be the fourth hottest April globally since modern recordkeeping began […]
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Ideas and action at Ideaction.23
Ideaction.23, a national Australian conference and exhibition for facilities management (FM) professionals, is slated to take place over September 4–5 at the Star Gold Coast. “Facilities management industry professionals will come together to strengthen industry knowledge at Ideaction.23,” say conference organisers, “the only facilities management national conference and exhibition developed by the industry for the […]
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Dyson offers personal air purification
Dyson has released a new product, the Dyson Zone, which combines noise-cancelling headphones with personal air purification. Inventor of the bagless vacuum, a fanless fan and efficient hand dryers, Dyson described the evolution of the product as the biggest challenge its engineers have ever tackled. “The Dyson Zone is a set of noise-cancelling, high-fidelity over-ear […]
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NZ HVAC&R Hub trade show confirms dates and speakers
A compelling program has been assembled for New Zealand’s HVAC&R Hub event slated for June 20–21 at the Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland. The trade-only event is being co-hosted by IRHACE, and held as part of BuildNZ. “Attendees will get to experience the latest and greatest in heating, cooling and air quality control technologies and all […]
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Sydney Opera House achieves rare sustainability feat
Sydney Opera House has become one of the first UNESCO World Heritage-listed buildings to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), signifying global leadership in environmental and social sustainability operations. Representatives from the Opera House say, “the 6 Star premiere is the culmination of 10 years of […]
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Woolworths scales up effort for World Refrigeration Day
Woolworths is scaling up its World Refrigeration Day (WRD) efforts in 2023, hosting plant room familiarisation tours in mainland capital cities across Australia on June 26. Recognising the pivotal role refrigeration plays in our lives, Woolworths has been an important agent for promoting World Refrigeration Day since the event’s inception in 2019. WRD is an […]
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Michael Riese joins AIRAH board
Following a vote at the Institute’s annual Convention, Dr Michael Riese, M.AIRAH, has officially joined AIRAH’s national board. Originally from Germany and now based in Adelaide, Riese works for industrial and commercial refrigeration specialist Cold Logic, where he leads the Defence Division and is also responsible for Cold Logic’s R&D effort. AIRAH President Paul Jackson, […]
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ASHRAE publishes zero energy and zero carbon standard
ASHRAE has released a new standard to measure zero net carbon and energy goals in buildings. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 228–2023, Standard Method of Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance, sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of buildings meets a definition of “zero net energy” or a definition of “zero […]
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World ‘gravely impacted by extreme weather and climate events’
According to the annual report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), climate change continued to advance at a tremendous and impactful clip in 2022. The WMO says droughts, floods and heatwaves affected communities on every continent and cost many billions of dollars. Antarctic sea ice fell to its lowest extent on record, and there was […]
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Carrier acquires Viessmann Climate Solutions for $20 billion
Carrier Global Corporation will acquire Viessmann Climate Solutions, the largest segment of the German HVAC&R manufacturer the Viessmann Group, in a cash and stock transaction valued at AUD$20 billion, subject to working capital and other adjustments. “A privately held company with a 106-year legacy of innovation, Viessmann Climate Solutions provides Carrier with an iconic, premium […]
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Eye-tracking tech identifies building defects using laser focus
New eye-tracking technologies are being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process. The tech could potentially save millions of dollars in time and resources. Embedded in 3D headsets, the technology is designed to help construction workers undertake more thorough checklists, cutting down on the estimated 60 per cent of […]
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ASHRAE calls for conference presentations
ASHRAE is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, slated for October 25–27, 2023 Washington DC at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. The conference is organised by ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), APPA, and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). […]
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Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium extends deadline
The Data-Driven Smart Buildings Symposium 2023 has extended its deadline for expressions of interest (EOI) to present on topics relating to data-driven smart buildings, with a focus on building operation. EOIs are open until Monday, April 3. Slated to take place Wednesday, May 24 at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, the Symposium will […]