Laura Timberlake

November 11, 2021

Windows that control heat with the flick of a switch

News

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, […]

November 10, 2021

Collective Impact Summit

Events and conferences

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 […]

November 3, 2021

Insights into AI and big data

Events and conferences

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 […]

November 3, 2021

Industry briefing on building information modelling

Events and conferences

AMCA Australia is hosting a BIM-MEPAUS online industry update on Tuesday, November 16. The briefing will explore the latest developments and updates within BIM-MEPAUS. Running from 10am–1.30pm (AEDT), the session will include: A review of how BIM-MEPAUS product data templates support asset information requirements An overview of the BIM-MEPAUS Revit template add-in A demonstration of […]

October 20, 2021

New tech taps heat from underground carparks

News

A renewable energy source company has developed a technology that could see heat from underground parking lots used to warm the buildings above them. Enerdrape, a cleantech spin-off of the Swiss Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL), creates renewable energy sources that can be used in new and existing building structures. The technology the company […]

October 20, 2021

The 2021 State of the Industry Report

News

The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has released its 2021 State of the Industry Report, which provides information on important topics in the natural refrigeration industry. The report summarises data from the IIAR’s annual State of the Industry Report Survey. It examines the use of ammonia as a refrigerant, and includes information on emerging […]

October 12, 2021

Sydney IICA Technology Expo

Events and conferences

The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) is hosting a Technology Expo on Wednesday, November 17 at Rosehill Racecourse. The Expo will feature a variety of companies showcasing their products and services relating to the instrumentation, control and automation industry. The event is targeted at managers, electricians, engineers, maintenance managers, production planners, operational staff, […]

October 12, 2021

Embracing renewable energy could reduce emissions

News

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are exploring new ways to reduce energy consumption while still keeping homes cool. Dr Mohammad Al Hashmi from UBC Okanagan has been using data from Saudi Arabia to develop an operational framework that cools homes with minimal environmental impacts. He believes rapid population growth has led to […]

October 7, 2021

FairAir gets a new look

News

AIRAH has released a new and improved version of its website FairAir, offering independent advice for residential air conditioning. Already well known within the industry, and referenced by consumer groups such as CHOICE, FairAir has been revamped and updated to support residents and HVAC&R technicians in selecting suitable equipment for residential cooling and heating. AIRAH […]

October 7, 2021

i-Hub Integrated Design Studios Symposium

Events and conferences

AIRAH and the Innovation Hub for Affordable Heating and Cooling (i-Hub) are hosting a free Symposium about the Integrated Design Studios (IDS) initiative. The online event will feature three two-hour sessions from October 25–27. The Integrated Design Studios concept is about involving HVAC&R engineers at the early stages of the building design process. The conceptual design stage […]