Editions

Our bumper autumn 2025 edition includes an analysis of peak energy demand by efficiency guru Alan Pears, case studies on Goondiwindi Hospital and the revolutionary 3 Ravens heat pump brewing system, three in-depth technical papers, and much more.

The summer 2024-25 edition features a deep dive into how building management systems function and why they matter, an exploration of fluorinated gases used in refrigerants, lessons learnt from the Women in HVACR Conference in Dallas, and a tribute to industry legend Alan Obrart, L.AIRAH.

Discover climate lessons from Antarctica, a first-hand account of a home energy assessment, an expert view on the future of Australian building ventilation, and more.

In this issue, we look at the philosophy and implementation of biophilic design in buildings, get familiar with the revolutionary HVAC system at the redeveloped Australian War Memorial in Canberra, discuss the adoption of ISO 16890, and meet AIRAH Victorian division chair Rula Karali, M.AIRAH.

The June-July issue looks at global megatrends in the built environment, examines the exciting technology behind active living walls, investigates issues with thermal performance and IAQ in temporary accommodation in the outback, and goes behind the scenes of a one-of-a-kind building at the University of Wollongong.

In this bumper ARBS issue – the biggest Ecolibrium ever – we look at fascinating case studies from Queen & Collins in Melbourne, MyState Bank Arena in Tasmania, and Brindabella Business Park in Canberra. We also dive deep into geothermal heating and cooling and reflect on a successful pilot program for women in construction.

In this heartwarming issue, we look at the construction of the new Victorian Heart Hospital, compare heat pumps and rotary heat exchangers, discuss strategies for combatting the urban heat island effect, an examine ways to improve the performance of hospital buildings.

A Passivhaus conversion in Melbourne’s inner suburbs headlines this issue, which also explores a revolutionary triple use of carbon dioxide refrigeration, a discussion of concerns around using AI in the built environment, and an insight into proposed changes to AS 1668.

Take a ride to net zero with our cover feature, which explores the possibility of fully decarbonised transport. We also look at HVAC design in data centres, potential flaws in the way we assess the environmental impact of refrigerants, an examine the case for updating the natural ventilation provisions in the NCC.

This issue’s cover story takes us to a new $2.2 billion design district at the site of the former Royal Adelaide Hospital. We also dive into the all-electric Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, analyse the importance of data validation, and look at the realities of removing natural gas from hospitals.