Nick Johns-Wickberg

July 2, 2024

Could concrete function as a battery?

GeneralNews

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to make a “concrete battery”.

July 1, 2024

NABERS launches emission factors database

News

NABERS has launched its national emission factors database for measuring the embodied carbon of buildings in Australia.

July 1, 2024

Solar panel recycling plant coming to NSW?

News

Energy provider AGL and solar panel recycling company ElecSome are looking to establish a solar panel recycling plant in New South Wales.

June 24, 2024

Why are Aussie homes so chilly?

Features

If you live in one of Australia’s colder regions, you’re probably already feeling the chill of winter in your own home.

June 21, 2024

Decarbonisation: Registration open for ASHRAE conference

Events and conferences

Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference, which will take place from October 21–23, 2024 in New York City.

June 20, 2024

A cooling touch for Olympic athletes

BusinessFeatures

The Paris 2024 Olympics will see some athletes use “cooling mitt” technology to reduce their core temperature and recover more quickly.

June 19, 2024

REHVA announces CLIMA 2025 congress

Events and conferences

The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has announced the date for its 2025 CLIMA congress.

June 18, 2024

Buildings acting as source of VOCs, sink for particulate matter

News

A study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has found the rates at which buildings both release and absorb volatile organic compounds.

June 13, 2024

World Refrigeration Day theme announced

Events and conferencesNews

In honour of Lord Kelvin’s achievements, the theme of World Refrigeration Day 2024 is “temperature matters”.

June 13, 2024

AIRAH to host follow-up NCC webinar

Events and conferences

AIRAH will host a forum discussion webinar about updates to the NCC on Thursday, June 20, from 12.30–1.30pm AEST.