Laura Timberlake
Laura Timberlake is a journalist who writes for AIRAH’s two publications, HVAC&R News Journal and Ecolibrium.
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Shaping the future of Building Energy Performance standards
Countries across the world are battling with extreme weather events, implementing sustainable energy strategies and driving better building performance. Amidst the chaos, European association of HVAC professionals, REHVA, is working to create common international definitions for building performance standards.
How MMC could impact skilled trades
BuildSkills Australia has released a report examining the workforce and skills implications of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Automotive AC and thermal management under review
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is reviewing standards that impact automotive air conditioning and thermal management.
IOR opens nominations for J&E Hall Gold Medal
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has opened nominations for the international award that recognises exceptional innovation.
A hidden health risk
A new report by Australian medical experts reveals why transitioning away from gas needs to be a public health priority.
Europe’s cooling energy demand skyrockets
The European Statistical Office (Eurostat) reports that energy consumption for space cooling in European households has doubled since 2018, reaching 80.4 thousand terajoules (TJ) in 2024.
Nominations open for IIR scientific prizes
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is calling for nominations for scientific prizes to be awarded at the International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR 2027) in Korea.
Fine-tuning thermal comfort
GENERAL Australia (formerly Fujitsu General) has launched a new Wi-Fi enabled zone control solution using anywAiR® technology, called Zoneconnex.
New appointments to ARC board
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has appointed a new Chairperson to the board along with four other new Directors.
REFCON27: Shape the future of refrigeration
AIRAH’s Refrigeration Conference 2027 (REFCON27) is inviting refrigeration professionals and subject matter experts to submit abstracts addressing HVAC&R’s priority issues and opportunities to the conference technical committee.
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