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How do you solve a problem like construction?
One of Australia’s newest Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs), Building 4.0 CRC is looking to boost innovation in a sector that has traditionally been slow to change: the construction industry. According to Building 4.0 CRC’s website, for decades building has been plagued by rising costs, stagnant productivity, high waste and low margins. These problems are compounded […]
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Building simulation conference calling for abstracts
AIRAH and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Australasia are hosting the Australasian Building Simulation Conference in Brisbane, Australia from July 20–21, 2022. AIRAH and IBPSA Australasia are looking for technical papers that share and build the knowledge of industry on how simulation contributes to carbon- and climate-responsive outcomes both at a building and […]
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ASHRAE makes presence felt at COP26
US HVAC&R engineering body ASHRAE was represented at the COP26 conference recently held in in Glasgow, Scotland, formally participating as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). It was also an official COP observer. Along with more than 60 influential firms and organisations operating within the built environment, ASHRAE was one of the signatories of the 1.5°C COP26 […]
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Could HVAC systems be used to detect COVID-19?
Researchers at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine have been attempting to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a building by testing the air passing through the HVAC systems. The team hopes this could lead to earlier detection of the virus, improved quarantine protocols, reduced transmission, and fewer outbreaks. Researchers collected samples from two large student dormitories […]
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BOSS Fire Transit Box wins Good Design Awards
BOSS Fire Transit Box has been declared Good Design Award winner in the Product Design and Engineering Design categories in recognition of outstanding design and innovation. The Australian Good Design Awards is the country’s oldest and most prestigious international awards for design and innovation, dating back to 1958. The awards celebrate the best new products […]
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ecoHVAC offers Aura Air intelligent air steriliser
The Aura Air air steriliser and pathogen killer is now available in the Oceania region through ecoHVAC. The device is designed to purify air by inactivating virus, killing pathogens including bacteria, virus and mould, removing odour in the air within an area of 55m², and performing at least 2.5 air exchanges within the hour. “The […]
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New swimming pool dehumidifiers from Condair
Condair has released the DP range of swimming pool dehumidifiers, designed to offer a comprehensive choice for small to large commercial pools. All incorporate condensing technology and heat recovery systems to provide energy-efficient operation. “In-room units are attractively designed and wall-mounted,” says Condair. “They draw moist air in at the bottom and release dry air […]
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Windows that control heat with the flick of a switch
Engineers at Duke University in North Carolina, USA have developed a window-like technology that can alternate between absorbing heating and cooling with the flick of a switch. The material is made from electrochromic technology, a material that can change colour and opacity through conducting electricity. Assistant professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at Duke, […]
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Strategies to stop our cities overheating
Launched at COP26, Beating the Heat is a handbook that provides strategies for sustainable cooling of cities. Created by the Cool Coalition, UNEP, RMI, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM), Mission Innovation and Clean Cooling Collaborative, it offers planners an encyclopedia of proven options to help cool cities. In recent weeks, much […]
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Collective Impact Summit
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is hosting the 2021 Collective Impact Summit virtually on Thursday, November 18. The summit will run from 10am–1.30pm (AEDT) with include four sessions, and aims to identify and acknowledge the actions that are required for Australia to scale up and accelerate progress towards a circular economy for packaging. In […]
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Subject matter experts needed for Gas Training Package
With the Gas Supply Industry Skills project having commenced, the Gas Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee. The committee is now seeking expert input. “Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and develop five qualifications and 69 Units of Competency in the Gas Supply Training Package,” says Australian Industry […]
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Good vibrations for cooling data centres
Glasgow-based Katrick Technologies hopes to revolutionise cooling power consumption in data centres with a vibrations-based heat-removal system. As the data proliferates in our increasingly digitised world, the energy demands of data centres are rising. Nature magazine has predicted that by 2030, data centres will be responsible for more than 8,000TWh of consumption worldwide, much of […]
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Danfoss drives control temperature at COP26
Danfoss Drives and Honeywell have been worked together to create a healthier and more productive environment at the COP26 global environmental conference in Glasgow. While delegates from almost 200 countries carried out discussions about the future of our planet and ramping up global climate action, the two companies implemented their technologies to improve the building […]
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Embraco presents new compressor platforms
Global refrigeration technology provider Embraco has put two new compressors into mass production: the ES and FMS. According to the company, these products embody the main trends in the segment: miniaturisation, energy efficiency, natural refrigerants, better food preservation and lower noise. The smaller of the two, the FMS (pictured), is a variable speed compressor just […]
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Daikin launches IAQ-focused Alira X
Daikin has responded to the growing interest in indoor air quality (IAQ) with its new Alira X split system, featuring patented Streamer Technology. According to Daikin, Streamer Technology forms part of a three-layer filtration system that continuously removes bacteria, allergens, mould, pollen, odours and indoor air pollutants such as formaldehyde. “Daikin split systems are the […]
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Concrete steps to manage embodied carbon
As scrutiny of embodied carbon increases, the NSW government has announced that it will fund the investigation and development of a world-leading framework for measuring, benchmarking and certifying emissions from construction and building materials. Carbon emissions from materials used in construction, such as steel and cement, are expected to become the largest source of carbon […]
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Seeking clarity on professional registration
As professional registration schemes commence across Australia, practitioners in the refrigeration sector are looking for a clear statement from government on which parts of their work will fall under the new regulations – and calling for alternative qualification pathways. On July 1, 2021, the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 came into effect in New […]
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CEOs call for committed climate action
CEOs of some of the world’s largest multinational organisations – including a number of iconic names in HVAC&R – have committed to reducing emissions by more than 1Gt annually by 2030. All members of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, the more than 90 chief executives say that if world leaders reach agreement at COP26 […]
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New guide to energy efficient homes
The federal government has published the sixth edition of Your Home, an independent guide to environmentally sustainable homes. Your Home provides advice on designs, materials and appliances that can make homes more comfortable and sustainable when building, buying or renovating. Written by more than 50 experts in building design and construction, it contains the latest […]
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Insights into AI and big data
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 11 exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can change the way buildings are managed. The online event will include insights into utilising data structuring and cloud connections. Panel speakers include: Robin Brimblecombe – Manager, Engineering & Sustainability, Monash University Dawn Beadle […]