
Nick Johns-Wickberg
Nick Johns-Wickberg is the editor of AIRAH’s Ecolibrium and HVAC&R News magazines.
Articles by Nick Johns-Wickberg | Page 33
Why are Aussie homes so chilly?
If you live in one of Australia’s colder regions, you’re probably already feeling the chill of winter in your own home.
Decarbonisation: Registration open for ASHRAE conference
Registration is now open for the 2024 ASHRAE Decarbonization Conference, which will take place from October 21–23, 2024 in New York City.
A cooling touch for Olympic athletes
The Paris 2024 Olympics will see some athletes use “cooling mitt” technology to reduce their core temperature and recover more quickly.
REHVA announces CLIMA 2025 congress
The Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations (REHVA) has announced the date for its 2025 CLIMA congress.
Buildings acting as source of VOCs, sink for particulate matter
A study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has found the rates at which buildings both release and absorb volatile organic compounds.
World Refrigeration Day theme announced
In honour of Lord Kelvin’s achievements, the theme of World Refrigeration Day 2024 is “temperature matters”.
AIRAH to host follow-up NCC webinar
AIRAH will host a forum discussion webinar about updates to the NCC on Thursday, June 20, from 12.30–1.30pm AEST.
IICA Technology Expo comes to Perth
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (IICA) will hold its IICA Technology Expo on Wednesday, June 19 in Perth.
Extreme heat days surge as temperature records tumble
A new report has found a dramatic increase in extreme heat days around the world over the past year (from May 15, 2023 to May 15, 2024).
Carl Balke talks WorldSkills and fridgie shortages
We peek into the highly competitive “Olympics of HVAC&R skills” to see how the Australian team is preparing for WorldSkills Lyon in September.
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