The latest AIRAH Centenary news and articles from our publications.

SUMMER

The lockdown across Australia meant the 2020 AIRAH Awards substituted a glittering gala for a virtual ceremony.

"Remotely interesting"

Ecolibrium speaks to 30 AIRAH members under the age of 30 about a number of issues, including their challenges, dream jobs and thoughts on AIRAH.

"The young ones"

AIRAH’s Outlook 2020 International HVAC&R Conference was an extraordinary event for an extraordinary year.

"A fresh outlook"

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SPRING

A third-generation member of AIRAH, Peter Dobney, F.AIRAH, has enjoyed a career of considerable variety and influence. After starting professional life as an HVAC engineer, he concluded it by managing energy contracts for major Australian manufacturers. Ecolibrium editor Matt Dillon spoke to Dobney on the occasion of his retirement, asking him to reflect on the memorable moments and lessons.

"Son rise, sunset"

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AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Since AIRAH was founded in 1920, the HVAC world has shifted axis more than once. We pick out 10 of the most significant innovations, people and processes.

"THE GAME-CHANGERS"

The AIRAH-accredited Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R was designed with a specific purpose in mind: to fill the industry's training gap between university and the workforce with a rigorous online learning program. 

"THE BRIDGE"

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JUNE/JULY

Throughout its history, Institute members have been key contributors to some of Australia’s most important and recognisable projects. Here is but a small sample.

"AIRAH BUILT THIS"

To celebrate World Refrigeration Day, we test your knowledge of the pioneers of the industry.

"CHILL QUIZ"

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MAY

We asked AIRAH members from a variety of backgrounds their view on life, the industry, the environment and the future.

"PERSPECTIVES"

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APRIL

This month, we celebrate the birthday of James Harrison, the Australian refrigeration pioneer who inspired the creation of AIRAH and had an enormous impact on journalism.

"INK AND ICE IN HIS VEINS"

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MARCH

When AIRAH registered its half-century in 1970, we asked our members to make long-term predictions for different parts of the HVAC&R industry. Here's what they saw.

"BACK TO THE FUTURE"

In this, AIRAH's Centenary year, one only has to look to the past to imagine the skills HVAC&R professionals might need to develop for the future. Sean McGowan explores the industry's challenges and opportunities with some leading minds.

"NEW HORIZONS"

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FEBRUARY

Throughout 2020 Ecolibrium will be regaling you with tales from the Institute's storied history. In our first instalment we chart the important dates, momentous moments and major milestones.

"A brief history of airah"

The new decade we’ve just entered will present both opportunities and challenges to the HVAC&R industry. Sean McGowan explores the year ahead with Damien Walsh, group brand manager at Temperzone; Stefan Jensen, F.AIRAH, managing director at Scantec Refrigeration; Sarah Simmonds of Simmonds Heating & Cooling; Brett Hedge, M.AIRAH, sales and marketing manager at Kirby; and Sue Falcke, events organiser for ARBS Exhibitions.

"2020 Vision"

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​AIRAH's publications:

Ecolibrium is the official journal of AIRAH. It is the most influential HVAC&R publication in Australia.

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HVAC&R Nation is our magazine for tradespeople and end users.

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A website bringing you the latest heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration news.

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