“Climate leadership needs to be demonstrated through an ambitious commitment from the developed countries, not just words,” said Clare Perry, Climate Campaign Leader at EIA.

Posted: July 25, 2016

Australia has been making news in the HVACR industry for all the right reasons, from new efficiency-rating tools to a stringent regulatory framework, especially to improve the retrofit sector – a model worth replicating in the Middle East region. Australia’s success lies in its desire to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient society.

Posted: June 27, 2016

Building exhaust air from commercial buildings has typically been thermally conditioned. Building exhaust air is typically dispensed to the outdoor air, requiring energy to condition replacement outdoor ventilation air. The general assumption is that building exhaust air is “contaminated”, says Prasad Natraj of AAF.

Posted: May 24, 2016

The clock is ticking for the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and the mega event is poised to put Qatar on the world map. Has the HVACR sector already won the cup? Rajiv Pillai finds out.

Posted: April 18, 2016

Widely lauded as a historic accord on climate change, the Paris Agreement aims to mitigate global warming, by bringing about a reduction in GHG emissions, among other goals. But what would the adoption of the agreement mean for the industry and the region? How would it shape government regulations and business decisions? We bring you responses and reactions from regional and international industry leaders and members of organisations.

Posted: April 17, 2016

Saying that pre-insulated phenolic ductwork is a sustainable and cost-effective option compared to traditional galvanised sheet steel ductwork, Sarmad Fakhri makes a case for the former, in light of the first SMACNA’s Phenolic Duct Construction Standard.

Posted: April 16, 2016

Food wastage does not garner as much attention as climate change does, which is quite a tragic situation, writes B Surendar.

Posted: January 12, 2016

Various industry experts share their views on the current state of the refrigerants sector and their approach towards identifying and using the right low-GWP refrigerants for high-ambient countries.

Posted: November 16, 2015