Laura Timberlake
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New study confirms IAQ benefits of plants
Research teams at the University of Birmingham and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) have recently discovered that indoor plants may be able to reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) by up to 20 per cent. The team chose to use common houseplants in their research, including peace lilies, corn plants and fern arums. Each plant was placed […]
ATMO World Summit 2022
ATMOsphere (formerly shecco) has announced the ATMO World Summit 2022 will be held virtually on March 30. The ATMO World Summit is a natural refrigerant conference that will discuss the future of cooling and heating worldwide. It will be streamed over a 24-hour period. The conference will include webinars and presentations covering natural refrigerants such […]
Triple-pane windows to gain market traction
A new generation of more affordable thin, triple-pane windows has been proven to reduce energy costs and noise levels. Researchers from the Department of Energy at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have led a series of studies with the aim of creating products with greater availability and lower costs. PNNL says windows typically make up approximately […]
ICCC2022 announces program
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has released the program for the 2022 International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Being held virtually from April 11–13, the conference will explore cold chain innovation, along with developments in refrigeration technology and design. The program features more than 50 presentations and three keynote speakers, including James […]
Micro courses to improve leadership skills
The Institute for Sustainable Leadership is offering two micro courses to help participants develop their people skills. The “Essential Leadership Tools” course provides training in the basic leadership tools needed to improve team and individual efficiency and productivity while enhancing staff motivation. Dr Gayle Avery leads the course, bringing her global experience and real-life knowledge […]
Solid-state refrigeration tech wins £1.3m funding
A zero-carbon refrigeration start-up company has received funding to commercialise its refrigeration technology, which aims to cut global emissions. Barocal, a spin-out from Cambridge University, has secured £1.3m to develop the solid-state temperature changing materials that work in both heating and cooling applications. The barocaloric materials offer a zero-carbon alternative to gas-compression cooling and heating. […]
Finding a fast path to decarbonising building operations
The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) has released a discussion paper titled Rapid and Least Cost Pathways for Decarbonising Building Operations, and is calling for input into the next phase of the project. ASBEC plans to map out a pathway for fully decarbonised building operations. It will take into consideration the least cost pathways […]
Breakthrough building materials moderate temperature
A research team from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has developed innovative materials that can moderate building temperatures. Designed by Scientia Professor Mat Santamouris (Anita Lawrence Chair High in Performance Architecture at the School of Built Environment, UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture), the new materials adjust the optical properties in conventional coatings for buildings. The design […]
Stewardship for electrical and electronic products
Submissions for the Stewardship for Consumer and Other Electrical and Electronic Products discussion paper are closing on Friday, February 25. According to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, the e-waste generated each year by Australians has more than doubled in the past 10 years. The department held discussions from August to November last […]
Spotlight on sustainability
The AIRAH Awards 2021 winner of the Excellence in Sustainability award will be announced this Thursday at the 2021 gala dinner in Sydney. The award, sponsored by Superior Training Centre, recognises Australian initiatives that have made clear improvements in the sustainability of HVAC&R systems or the HVAC&R industry. The initiatives may be new air conditioning […]
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