Laura Timberlake
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The new insulation on the block
A report by researchers featured in Nano Letters has revealed a new type of lightweight foam could reduce energy costs by more than a third. Made from wood-based cellulose nanocrystals, the material is thermally insulating, can reflect sunlight and emits absorbed heat. The researchers connected the cellulose nanocrystals together with a silane bridge, before freezing and […]
New method for dissipating heat in electronic devices
A research team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and University of California (UC) Berkeley has published a paper that explores a new cooling method for electronic devices. Electronic devices often generate high temperates, and these need to be cooled to prevent the device being compromised or damaged. Traditionally, exisiting cooling methods can have […]
Understanding acoustics and mechanical services
AIRAH is hosting a Streamline webinar about acoustics and mechanical services. This “acoustics 101” webinar will offer a basic understanding of key terminology and corresponding calculations; the standards/guidelines that govern acoustics criteria; basics of mechanical noise; good design tips/tricks; and lessons learnt. Senior acoustic consultant from Resonate, Jake Werden, will present on the topic. His […]
Sustainability Pays
The Institute for Sustainable Leadership is hosting a free webinar about sustainable leadership on Tuesday, May 24. Dr Gayle Avery will cover the benefits of sustainable leadership, providing evidence and cases. She will explain why sustainable practices like trusting staff, being ethical and developing everyone on the team are behind business success. According to the […]
Solar power after dark
A research team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has discovered how to harness “night-time” solar power. The team, from the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, made the breakthrough by using a semi-conductor device called a thermoradiative diode to generate electricity from the emission of infrared light. The results of the study […]
APCO launches recycled packaging pledge
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched an initiative to drive a greater uptake of recycled content in packaging. The Recycled Materials Pledge challenges major brands across all industries, including HVAC&R, to publicly commit the volumes of specific materials they will transition from virgin materials to recycled materials by 2025. It will play a […]
Engineers Australia introduces construction AoP
Engineers Australia has introduced a new Construction Engineering Area of Practice (AoP). The new AoP will help maintain growth in the construction engineering industry to meet the demands of the nation’s construction sector. Engineers Australia has been working with the Australian Constructors Association (ACA) since 2020 in a collaborative effort to produce the AoP. Engineers […]
Overcoming the stigma of VET
Vocational education and training (VET) has long been surrounded by negative perceptions. In a recent “What if” paper, VOCEDplus discusses what would happen if we could overcome these negative perceptions. The paper notes that societal perceptions of VET are influenced by a variety of factors, including the terminology surrounding vocational training versus higher education. VET […]
Sydney Build 2022
The Sydney Build 2022 Expo is taking place at ICC Sydney from June 1–2. One of the largest construction events in Australia, this year it promises more than 500 exhibitors and 450 speaker presentations. The free two-day event, co-hosted with the Sydney Infrastructure Expo, will include eight conference stages with speakers covering topics such as […]
NABERS + CBD Conference 2022
The NABERS and Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) “United in Action” conference is being held online on June 8, 2022. Free to attend, the conference will showcase the latest innovation, advances, and trends in building sustainability. It will explore the latest products and wider industry developments, and focus on how to build a better future in […]
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