Air Quality Matters inside our buildings and out. This Podcast is about Indoor Air Quality, Outdoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Health in our homes, workplaces, and education settings. And we already have many of the tools we need to make a difference. The conversations we have and how we share this knowledge is the key to our success. We speak with the leaders at the heart of this sector about them and their work, innovation and where this is all going. Air quality is the single most sign ...
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This is the place where the world discusses indoor air quality, the built environment and disaster restoration issues. Every Friday at noon ET the show is live. The shows host are Joe Hughes, President of IAQ Training Institute and Cliff Zlotnik, President of Microban Systems. Every week we interview experts from the indoor air quality, building sciences and disaster restoration industry. As instructors for IAQ and disaster restoration training programs and active participants in industry as ...
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#50 - Peter Rankin: Transforming UK Building Safety - Regulation Reforms, Ventilation Standards, and Collaborative Innovations
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Send us a text Join us as we explore the significant transformations in building safety regulations in the UK with Peter Rankin, a leading expert from the Health and Safety Executive. Following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, sweeping changes have reshaped the landscape of building safety, led by the establishment of the Building Safety Regulator u…
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Send us a text How much do you really know about the air you breathe indoors? On Air Quality Matters, we uncover the often-overlooked significance of accurate ventilation measurement, which is essential for maintaining good indoor air quality. With startling facts revealing that indoor air can be more polluted than outdoor air, we delve into the he…
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#48 - Simon Jones: Reflecting on One Year of Air Quality Insights - Expert Dialogues, Innovative Solutions, and the Future of Healthier Living Spaces
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Send us a text A personal one this one. I reflect on an incredible year with the Air Quality Matters podcast. This special episode offers insights from my experience hosting 48 episodes and sitting down with 37 experts, including Max Sherman and Cath Noakes, who have shaped our understanding of air quality, ventilation, and its far-reaching impacts…
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#47 - Brandon Chappo: Confronting Mold Hazards – Health Impacts, Legislative Efforts, and Advocacy for Safer Indoor Environments
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Send us a text Struggling with a mysterious illness, Brandon discovered that the culprit was closer to home than he ever imagined—mold. Join us as Brandon, from the Change the Air Foundation, shares his journey through mold-related health issues and how it ignited his passion for advocacy. Through his insights, we unpack the staggering reality that…
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#46 - Michael Don Ham: Future of Living and Working Spaces - WELL Building Standards, Air Quality Challenges, and Regenerative Tea Farming
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Send us a text With remote work becoming the norm and health-focused living spaces on the rise, we unpack the evolution of building standards like the WELL Building Standard and their impact on both residential and professional environments. Learn how Fortune 500 companies are taking proactive steps to maintain air quality for remote workers, ensur…
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#45 - Tom Haywood: Optimizing Ventilation Performance - MVHR Systems, Building Design, and Indoor Air Quality Benefits
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Send us a text Optimizing ventilation performance with Tom Hayward, the MVHR department manager at 21 Degrees, shares his expertise on how prioritizing performance specifications over product specifications can transform ventilation solutions. This episode promises a deep dive into the nuances of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) sys…
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#44 - Sotirios Papathanasiou: Establishing a Global Standard for Indoor Air Quality - Collaborative Efforts, Technological Challenges, and Environmental Impact
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a global standard for indoor air quality could change the way we live and work? In this episode, we welcome Soterios Papathanassio, the driving force behind the Global Open Air Quality Standard (GoAQS). We explore Soterios' vision to harmonize the scattered and often incomplete information on indoor air quality, a n…
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#43 - James McGrath: Understanding Radon Risks - Indoor Air Quality, Building Retrofits, and Ventilation Strategies
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Send us a text Why does Ireland grapple with higher radon levels than other countries, and what does that mean for our homes? We unravel these questions with James McGrath, an expert in indoor air quality and building ventilation from the University of Maynooth. Learn why granite-rich regions are particularly susceptible to radon infiltration and h…
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#42 - Gaëlle GUYOT: Smart Systems, Energy Efficiency, and Indoor Air Quality Innovations
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Send us a text Could your home's ventilation system be smarter and more efficient? Join us as we host Gaëlle Guyot from CEREMA to explore how smart and demand-controlled ventilation systems are revolutionizing the built environment. Gaëlle unveils the core principles of these adaptive systems, which respond to real-time building needs, occupancy, a…
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Send us a text Improving indoor air quality isn't just a matter of comfort—it's a critical health issue. On episode 41 of the Air Quality Matters podcast, I, make the statement that many home ventilation systems are failing us, leading to dire health and financial consequences. Listen in as I unravel the inefficiencies plaguing our ventilation inst…
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#40 - Sarah West: Bridging Citizen Science and Environmental Research - Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Considerations, and Air Quality Initiatives
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Send us a text A conversation with Sarah West Have you ever wondered how volunteers can transform scientific research? We explore the essential principles and transformative impact of involving everyday people in air quality research. From monitoring air pollution to engaging UK schools and homes, Sarah shares her invaluable insights and real-world…
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#39 - Jenny Danson: Transforming Social Housing - Data-Driven Strategies, Healthy Homes, and AI Innovations
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Send us a text Can technology and data revolutionize social housing? In our latest episode, we speak with Jenny Danson, the visionary founder and CEO of the Healthy Homes Hub, who believes so. Jenny shares her journey and the profound impact that smarter, data-driven strategies can have on tenant well-being. We explore the fascinating intersection …
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#38 - Simon Jones: Thoughts on the ASHRAE position document on air cleaners and filtration, a new paper on ventilation in UK schools and more.
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Send us a text The week on the podcast. I reviewed ASHRAE's position document on air cleaners and filtration. Should we be reading between the lines, and is it one of those documents that will just reinforce whatever your world view is on the subject. We take a closer look at school environments with insights from a SAMHE paper examining ventilatio…
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#37 - Stanton Wong: RESET, Transforming Indoor Air Quality Monitoring - Technological Innovations, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Practices
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Send us a text This week, the President of RESET, Stanton Wong, joins us from Shanghai. We discuss the evolution of low-cost sensors and their impact on what we now call healthy buildings. The development of the reset standard from the very early days of connected devices: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The importance of continuous measurement in…
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#36 - Simon Jones: Air Quality in Holiday Destinations and the Future of Exposomics - Vacation Habits, Paris Olympics, and Ventilation Solutions
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Send us a text Coming up, this week, Holidays (Air con and Olympics) A New Ventilation and Air Quality Course Podcast review Looking ahead Have you ever wondered if your holiday habits are harming the environment? I share my experiences from a recent family trip to Spain, where I grappled with the balance between air conditioning and fresh air in t…
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#35 - Brad Prezant: Ensuring Healthier Indoor Spaces - Occupational Hygiene, Ventilation Challenges, and Moisture Management
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Send us a text A conversation with Brad Prezant Although I have followed Brad for years, I finally got to meet him last year in Copenhagen, and finally, we managed to find some time to get him on the podcast. I've been keen to bring the occupational health and hygiene lens to our discussions, and what a great guest to talk about the subject. We tal…
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#34 - Corinne Mandin: The Science Behind Indoor Air Quality - Epidemiology, Public Health, and the Exposome
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Send us a text A conversation with Corrine Mandine I couldn't think of a better person to talk to about epidemiology and its place in the air quality discussion. We discussed this fascinating area of science, and if you have been following the podcast, you know we have had several conversations about the potential of an air quality observatory in t…
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#33 - Ian Walker: Enhancing Home Decarbonization and Air Quality - Practical Solutions, Behavioral Science, and Kitchen Ventilation
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Send us a text A conversation with Iain Walker Joining me from California the leader of the Residential Buildings team at Lawrence Berkley National Labs and ASHRAE Fellow Iain Walker. Leader and developer on standards and technical committees for ASHRAE, ASTM, RESNET, IEC, the IEA and other national and international organisations. Board member of …
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#32 - Iyad Al-Attar: Revolutionizing Urban Living - Prioritizing Air Quality for Healthier Cities
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Send us a text A conversation with Iyad Al-Attar We discussed the intersection of sustainable urban development and air quality and how zooming out from the building level brings a different perspective on air quality. As you might expect, we discuss the state-of-the-art and performance gaps in the filter sector. It was an expansive and fascinating…
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#31 - Douglas Booker: Bridging Socioeconomic Gaps in Indoor Air Quality - Environmental Justice, Community Involvement, and Sensor Technology
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Send us a text A Conversation with Douglas Booker Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Air Quality Matters podcast, where we uncover the hidden links between indoor air quality and environmental justice with, Douglas Booker. A geographer, entrepreneur, and lecturer at the University of Leeds, Douglas dives deep into the unequal distribu…
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#30 - Sotirios Papathanasiou: See The Air - Technological Advances, Health Impacts, and Future Trends
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Send us a text A conversation with Sotirios Papathanasiou This week, I spoke with one of the leading voices on air quality over the last half-decade. Sotirios has produced one of the must-read blogs over the last half-decade and published books on air quality for both adults and children. I have been following him for years, so we finally got to si…
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#29 - Baroness Natalie Bennett, Dr. Douglas Booker, Matt Towner, Professor Sarah West & Simon Jones: Uniting for Better Indoor Air Quality - Policy, Accountability, and Action Steps
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Send us a text What would you say to an incoming UK Government about air quality? Can poor indoor air quality make us sick? Absolutely, and it’s costing the UK billions. In this episode of Air Quality Matters, join me alongside a distinguished panel—Baroness Natalie Bennett, Dr. Douglas Booker, Matt Towner, and Professor Sarah West, as we untangle …
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#28 Simon Jones: Big news on the podcast and some other things, including working with vunerable people.
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to make complex air quality systems understandable for everyone, especially those most vulnerable? Join me as I reflect on two major milestones: 20 rewarding years in Ireland and a first year of my consultancy. This episode is a personal journey through the pillars of my work—consultancy, communication, and…
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#27 - Charles Weschler: Unpacking the Impact of Ozone on Indoor Air Quality and Health
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Send us a text A converation with Charles Weschler After completing his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of Chicago, Dr. Weschler did postdoctoral studies with Prof. Fred Basolo at Northwestern University. In 1975 he joined Bell Laboratories as a research scientist in the Physical Chemistry Division. He conducted research at Bell Labs and its s…
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Send us a text You have me this week. Sitting at home on a beautiful day with the window open, I wonder.... Could remote working and hybrid working, represent the single largest chronic occupational environmental health risk of this century? While we've been enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home, a new, insidious risk is potenti…
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#25 - Achim Haug & Anika Krause: Open-Source Air Quality Monitoring and Community Engagement
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Send us a text Achim Haug and Anika Krause Achim is an ex senior Seimans exec of some two decades with a masters in science who now lives in Thialand and founded Air Gradient, an air quality monitor with a unique approach in the sector. That started as a volunteer project to help a school in Northern Thailand monitor the air quality in classrooms d…
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#24 - Chris Rush: Elevating Air Quality in our Indoor Spaces - Strategies, Communication, and Career Paths
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Send us a text A conversation with Chris Rush Chris is a Director and air quality consultant lead at Hoare Lea, an award-winning, multi-discipline engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. Part of the Tetra Tech Group, a global provider of environmentally focused consulting and engineering serv…
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#23 - Mazen Jamal: Navigating the Future of Healthy Buildings and Smart Buildings
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Send us a text A conversation with Mazen Jamal With two decades of experience in the built environment, Mazen's journey in sales has led him from the Middle East to Sweden, where he started working in early prop-tech companies specializing in space utilization, occupancy detection, Indoor Air Quality monitoring, and smart/healthy building analytics…
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#22 - Tom Robins: Shaping the Future of Living Spaces with Data Insights and Switchee
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Send us a text Tom Robins - CEO - Switchee Founded in 2015 by Adam Fudakowski (CEO) and Ian Napier (CCO), they believed that internet-connected technology could be applied to help social landlords better manage their stock and reduce residents' fuel bills. The solution: a smart thermostat designed specifically for landlords with a dashboard providi…
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#21 - Richard Corsi: Do particulates matter? - The National Academies report and a CR Box
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Send us a text Dr. Richard Corsi Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of California, Davis. His team has researched indoor source dynamics, indoor chemistry, and innovative and accessible control technologies for reducing exposure to indoor air pollutants. During his 24 years as a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin.…
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Send us a text An article recently published in Science, advocating for air quality standards in public buildings, is a fantastic position from many leading voices in the scientific air quality community. I spent a little bit of time this week talking about it and some of the issues and challenges with the proposition. https://www.science.org/doi/1…
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#19 - Dan Hyde: Impact of User Experience in the Built Environment, Ventilation and Air Quality
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Send us a text Dan Hyde Dan is a UX strategist, researcher, co-host of the Zero Ambitions Podcast (a podcast about sustainability and the built environment), and co-founder of the magazine that ultimately evolved into Passive House Plus. At Everything is User Experience, Dan and Alex his co-founder develop the strategy that underpins everything fro…
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Send us a text This week I ask the question. If not you then who? Who is going to measure ventilation in the context of retrofit assessment and other housing scenarios, beyond competent ventilation installers and assessors, and how might that look? It was a question I raised in response to the publication of the RICS Residential Retrofit Standard. …
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#17 Ellora Coupe: Pioneering Healthy Homes Through Her Own Space
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Send us a text A Conversation with Ellora Coupe Discover how Ellora Coupe, founder of Her Own Space, is transforming the renovation and retrofit industry for women homeowners. Join us, where Ellora shares her innovative strategies that are making air quality and ventilation relatable and actionable. With her unique blend of branding expertise and r…
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Send us a text Simon Jones I look back at the last 4 episodes of Air Quality Matters this week. I discuss a good National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine document. 2024. - Health Risks of Indoor Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Practical Mitigation A recently released paper on Indoor Air Quality, Thermal Comfort, and Ventila…
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#15.2 - Cath Noakes: The Air Quality Puzzle for Pandemic Resistance and the Vision of a National Indoor Air Quality Observatory
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Send us a text Part - 2 Professor Catherine Noakes is a chartered mechanical engineer with a background in fluid dynamics. She is the Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds where she leads research into ventilation, indoor air quality and infection control in the built en…
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Send us a text Part - 1 Professor Catherine Noakes is a chartered mechanical engineer with a background in fluid dynamics. She is the Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds where she leads research into ventilation, indoor air quality and infection control in the built en…
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Send us a text Part 2 Priyanka Kulshreshtha - is a founding member and Secretary of the Society of Indoor Environment (SIE), a policy think tank for issues related to indoor environmental quality in India. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi. She has been on the editorial board of prominent international journals, including the…
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Send us a text Part 1 Priyanka Kulshreshtha - is a founding member and Secretary of the Society of Indoor Environment (SIE), a policy think tank for issues related to indoor environmental quality in India. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi. She has been on the editorial board of prominent international journals, including the…
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#13.2 - Stephanie Taylor: The Role of Building Microbiomes in Our Health, the ASHRAE conference and more. more
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Send us a text Part -2 Stephanie Taylor received her Medical Degree from Harvard and subsequently practised pediatric oncology while researching cellular growth control mechanisms for the next several decades. While taking care of hospitalised patients, she became increasingly convinced that the healthcare facility played a significant role in pati…
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#13.1 - Stephanie Taylor: Transforming Spaces into Healing Places – The Convergence of Architecture and Medicine for Healthier Indoor Air
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#12.2 - Francesca Brady: Harmonizing Air Quality and ESG Strategies for Healthier Workspaces and Sustainable Futures
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Send us a text Part 2 Francesca Brady - is CEO and Co-Founder of AirRated an indoor air quality (IAQ) certification company She is an advisory member for the Camden Clean Air Initiative, the BREEAM Health and Wellbeing technical group, and a member of the International WELL Building Institute's Covid-19 Taskforce. A rising star in air quality in ma…
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#12.1 - Francesca Brady: Investing in the Air We Breathe and a Thriving Workplace Environment.
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Send us a text Part 1 Francesca Brady - is CEO and Co-Founder of AirRated an indoor air quality (IAQ) certification company She is an advisory member for the Camden Clean Air Initiative, the BREEAM Health and Wellbeing technical group, and a member of the International WELL Building Institute's Covid-19 Taskforce. A rising star in air quality in ma…
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#11 - Simon Jones: Whispers of Reform, The Battle Against Mould and The Promise of Awaab's Law
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Send us a text Awaab's Law is out for consultation and a visit to home with Damp and Mould got me thinking. In this week's podcast, I talk about the story of Jen, a mum struggling to keep on top of mould in her home and the effect on her and her family. I also talk about the asset manager and their battle to keep on top of the issues on the estate …
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#10.1 - Pawel Wargocki: Defining the Science of Indoor Climates and the Evolution of Air Quality Technology
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Send us a text Pawel Wargocki - was recently promoted to Professor at DTU, Technical University of Denmark. He’s the Past President of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Previously, served as Chair of ASHRAE Environmental Health Committee and the Position Document Committee, Secretary of Academy of Indoor Air Sciences, and…
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#10.2 - Paweł Wargocki: Mastering Air Quality and Ventilation for Health, Productivity, and Sustainable Building Design
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Send us a text Part 2 - Pawel Wargocki - was recently promoted to Professor at DTU, Technical University of Denmark. He’s the Past President of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate. Previously, served as Chair of ASHRAE Environmental Health Committee and the Position Document Committee, Secretary of Academy of Indoor Air Scie…
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#9.2 - Ian Mawditt: The Future Homes Standard, guidance and creating accountability to close the performance gap
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Send us a text Part 2 - Ian Mawditt With the consultation out now for the Future Homes Standard and some revisions to guidance on Part F (ventilation) in the UK, what better time to talk to the person behind many of the changes we have seen in guidance over the last few years? Ian is an independent Building Performance Researcher, specialising in t…
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#9.1 - Ian Mawditt: Indoor Air Quality and the Fight for Better Ventilation Standards in Future Homes!
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Send us a text Part 1 - Ian Mawditt With the consultation out now for the Future Homes Standard and some revisions to guidance on Part F (ventilation) in the UK, what better time to talk to the person behind many of the changes we have seen in guidance over the last few years? Ian is an independent Building Performance Researcher, specialising in t…
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#8.1 Jelle Laverge: Navigating the Challenges and Innovations of Belgium's Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Systems
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Send us a text Part 1 Jelle Laverge - is an associate professor of the building physics research group of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Ghent University with a research focus on residential ventilation and teaches amongst other things construction law. An operating agent of IEA-EBC Annex 86 a multi-national project looking at…
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#8.2 - Jelle Laverge: Exploring the Intersection of Law, Construction, and Indoor Air Quality, the Annexe 86 Program and the Revolution of Smart Materials
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Send us a text Part 2 Jelle Laverge - is an associate professor of the building physics research group of the Department of Architecture and Urban Planning at Ghent University with a research focus on residential ventilation and teaches amongst other things construction law. An operating agent of IEA-EBC Annex 86 a multi-national project looking at…
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