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New CSIRO weather files reflect changing climate
CSIRO has published predictive and typical meteorological year weather files suitable for use by building energy simulation software. For many years, building designers in Australia have faced a problem: the standard weather files for building simulation did not reflect the impacts of a changing climate, in particular summer overheating risks. This issue was highlighted in […]
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Quantifying embodied carbon in building systems
A project involving CIBSE ANZ and AIRAH is analysing a UK methodology for calculating embodied carbon in building services, and adapting it for Australia. Embodied carbon is defined by the World Green Building Council as carbon emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole life-cycle of a building or infrastructure. This includes the […]
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Residential Energy Efficiency CRIS open for comment
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) is seeking comment on a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS) providing an analysis of proposed amendments to the residential energy efficiency provisions included in stage 2 of the NCC 2022 public comment draft. The CRIS provides an analysis of the cost and benefits of the proposed increases in the […]
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Reality TV to grow the market for sustainable homes
A new home makeover show called Renovate Or Rebuild is coming to 9Life on Monday, October 4, and represents a novel approach to growing the market for sustainable homes. If all goes according to plan, it could represent a key piece of work in Australia’s Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings. As the title suggests, the […]
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Finalists announced for AIRAH Awards 2021
AIRAH has announced the finalists for the 2021 AIRAH Awards, highlighting the leaders of the HVAC&R and building services industry across 12 categories. Due to the uncertainty around ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, AIRAH made the decision to reschedule the Awards Gala to Thursday, February 17, 2022 (to be held at Doltone House, Pyrmont Point, NSW). In […]
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Opinion: What’s the environment got to do with health?
Clive Broadbent, AM, L.AIRAH, is a world-renowned expert on microbial control and was involved in responding to the SARS outbreak in 2003. At that time he formed part of a WHO team that travelled to China to analyse the spread of the virus and produce guidelines on laboratory standards, hospital practices and appropriate ventilation for […]
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Building Physics Forum announces virtual program
A range of speakers covering matters critical to building performance has been named for the Building Physics Forum 2021. Originally scheduled to take place in Brisbane, the Forum will now be held as a live-streamed virtual event on Tuesday, October 12. As an applied science, building physics addresses air movement, thermal performance, control of moisture, […]
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Stiebel Eltron promotes IAQ improvements for classrooms
Stiebel Eltron is promoting the use of its VRL-C heat-recovery ventilation systems as a measure to improve air exchange in heavily frequented rooms, including classrooms. “A ventilation device not only brings fresh, virus-free air into the room and recovers valuable energy from the exhaust air,” says the company. “It also lowers the CO2 concentration and […]
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Refrigeration to help halve Australia’s food waste
A new feasibility study analyses Australia’s goal of halving food waste by 2030, and lays out the initiatives and investments that will be required to achieve the goal, including improvements to the cold food chain. Internationally, food waste is a huge issue. According to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, food waste produces […]
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RapidRidge roofing system offers passive home cooling
Evo Building Products is offering an innovative dry fixed roofing system that it says provides the benefits of a dry fixed roof with the added bonus of ventilation and passive cooling. RapidRidge provides a natural cooling passive system across the whole roof to reduce heat transfer through the roof and ceiling into the living space. […]
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Kilargo offers IFD44-LL intumescent fire dampers
Kilargo has released a new range of intumescent fire dampers for the AS 1530.4:2014 Section 11 and Section 10 updated test standard. According to the company, the IFD44-LL range features an industry-leading high-performance design that minimises pressure loss. “Kilargo is ready to support you too with an increased catalogue of compliant systems now ready for […]
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Johnson Controls seeks BMS specialists
Johnson Controls is on the hunt for electricians and technicians seeking building management system experience to join a global training program. The Building Automation Systems (BAS) teams are experiencing a period of growth, and the company is looking to add Trainee Technicians in BMS across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. They are seeking people with an […]
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Wilson launches transcritical CO2 waste heat recovery vessels
Wilson Hot Water has developed the ECO2 range of transcritical CO2 heat recovery vessels, manufactured in Australia. CO2 is being used as a refrigerant for supermarkets, industrial freezers, cold storage and heat pumps, among other applications. Wilson ECO2 uses specially manufactured heat exchange coils because transcritical CO2 systems can produce high temperatures and pressures. The […]
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NSW launches ventilation review of public schools
As students and staff prepare for a return to face-to-face learning, the NSW government has begun a comprehensive review of ventilation in public schools. Described as a “mammoth undertaking”, it will look at 2,200 schools in the public system, which has more than 50,000 learning spaces. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell […]
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Network of Australian experts releases ventilation advice
OzSAGE, a multi-disciplinary network of Australian experts from a broad range of sectors, has issued advice on safe indoor air and ventilation to reduce the spread of COVID-19. With the airborne spread of SARS-CoV-2 now widely accepted, OzSAGE has highlighted that the most fundamental measure to eliminate the virus from indoor air is ventilation. Every […]
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UAP Cooling launches Andel Floodline HLD control panels
UAP Cooling has launched the Andel Floodline HLD range of control panels, with the aim of taking leak detection to new levels. “This is a truly ground breaking system,” says UAP Cooling. “For the very first time the HLD allows the simultaneous connection and reporting from both Andel’s highly flexible multiple sensor zoned and more […]
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Keynotes named for AIRAH’s The Future of HVAC 2021
Three keynote speakers have been announced for AIRAH’s Future of HVAC 2021 conference, which will be live-streamed over two days, November 23 and 30. The conference was originally scheduled to be held in Sydney, but has altered due to continuing precautions and restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic. The three keynotes are Ninotschka Titchkosky from BVN […]
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Industry awareness key to preventing suicide
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) are investigating the reasons behind the high rates of suicide in the construction sector. Construction workers are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a workplace accident. Supported by the industry body MATES in Construction and the Alison Milner Memorial Scholarship, the research will […]
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Fujitsu General extends partnership with Essendon Football Club
Fujitsu General has announced it is recommitting as co-major partner with AFL club Essendon Bombers for another four years. This extension will take the partnership to 12 consecutive years. Fujitsu General says the partnership, which began in 2014, is based on “common organisational values and mutual respect”, and is an example of the company’s willingness […]
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Workplace amenities creating barriers for women
A new report titled Nowhere to go has highlighted the issues women in the trade sector face finding workplace amenities. The report highlights that women in male-dominated industries are often provided with inadequate amenities. “Ensuring workplace amenities and in particular, workplace toilets, are regularly serviced, accessible, suitable, and open should be a priority for every […]