John Lapotaire, John Downey, Jon Isaacson, Ken Larsen – Highlights from “THE Florida Mold Conference!” Moisture, Materials, Mold and Methodologies
Air Date: 2-4-2022|Episode 654
This week we look forward to hearing highlights from THE Florida Mold Conference aka AEML Winter Break. The event was a big success with full house attendance and excellent feedback. We will hear the highlights from each module’s moderator about each of the domains the event focused on. We will look at current thoughts on Moisture with John Lapotraire, Materials with John Downey, Mold with Jon Isaacson and Methodologies with Ken Larsen. We will also hear from Pete Consigli and of course the Z-man Cliff Zlotnik who attended the event for IAQ Radio+. For the roundup we have invited a few other attendees for their unique perspective on what was learned at THE Florida Mold Conference. This show is designed to focus on key highlights and information for those that could not attend.
The Z-man Live from The Florida Mold Conference – “Odor Hunters”
Air Date: 1-28-2022|Episode 653
This week the Z-man is in Florida at the AEML Winter Break aka The Florida Mold Conference. We look forward to talking to him and going through his “Odor Hunters” presentation. The Z-man has been hunting odors for going on five decades. He is a pioneer in developing processes for finding the source of odors and for correcting the issue once it’s discovered. This presentation will go over what odors are, how they are perceived, how material porosity affects odor, fire related odors, odor events, microbial odors, the odor patch test and odor hunter devices.
Ed Light, CSP, CIH – Practice to Research: IEQ Lessons from the Real World
Air Date: 1-21-2022|Episode 652
This week we’re going to explore some Practice to Research with real world examples from Mr. Ed Light. Ed has been doing research on his own projects and has some interesting results to pass along to our audience. We’ll be discussing mold growth and climate change, MERV 8 vs. MERV 13 for particulate control and a critique of research support for COVID response measures in buildings.
Kishor Khankari, Ph.D. FASHRAE – Computational Fluid Dynamics & Indoor Environmental Quality
Air Date: 1-14-2022|Episode 651
This week we are going to explore how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) can help visualize indoor environmental quality (IEQ) with a widely respected proponent Dr. Kishor Kahnkari. How can we use this tool when designing, building and maintaining a buildings indoor environmental quality? Dr. Kishor Khankari is the president and founder of AnSight LLC. He is a specialist in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Kishor has several years of experience in providing consulting services that have resulted in optimized solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems. A noted expert in his field, he has a Ph.D. in CFD from the University of Minnesota and has regularly published in several technical journals.
New Years Sponsor Show – Thoughts, Predictions and Plans 2022
Air Date: 1-7-2022|Episode 650
This week on IAQ Radio+ we look at the Thoughts, Predictions and Plans for our sponsors in 2022. We have been pre-recording these and will play them back live today. I am always impressed with what I learn during these types of shows and this one is no exception. LEARN MORE about what the leading associations, suppliers, and other players in our industry are thinking about 2022 and beyond. This is always a good show with lots of interesting discussion about the past, present and future of IAQ, disaster restoration and building science.
Terry Brennan – The Life and Times of an IAQ Legend
Air Date: 12-17-2021|Episode 649
This week on IAQ Radio+ we welcome Terry Brennan for a look back and forward with a true legend in the building science and IAQ world. Terry Brennan is a building scientist and educator, who has studied buildings since the 1970’s. Because of his background in physics, biology and building construction, Mr. Brennan combines theory and practice in a unique and integrated way. He was president and senior building scientist at Camroden Associates, Inc in Westmoreland NY from its founding in 1984 until 2019.
Eugenia Mirica, PhD – Franco Seif, PE – Joe Spurgeon, PhD – Sampling Surface Char in Residential Properties Impacted by Wildfire Smoke
Air Date: 12-10-2021|Episode 648
This week on IAQ Radio+ we welcome Eugenia Mirica PhD, Franco Seif PE and Joe Spurgeon PhD for a discussion on Sampling Surface Char in Residential Properties Impacted by Wildfire Smoke. There is a gathering interest in research, standards and guidelines related to wildfire smoke assessment, exposure and cleaning. This is a topic that would have been even more in the news if it was not for the COVID pandemic. Check out this week’s articles and links for several new studies being announced etc. and join us today at noon to learn more on the best methods for evaluating the impact of wildfire smoke in the built environment.
Patrick McCarty – FIRST ONSITE: Director of Client Solutions – Interesting and Unusual Restoration Projects
Air Date: 12-3-2021|Episode 647
This week on IAQradio+ we welcome Patrick McCarty Director of Client Solutions at First Onsite Restoration to discuss some interesting and unusual projects he has been part of over the past almost 20 years. LEARN MORE about how to manage difficult projects and work with large teams to help customers get back to normal.
Richard Corsi, PhD, PE – University of California Davis – COVID accelerated IAQ Research to Practice: What have we learned?
Air Date: 11-19-2021|Episode 646
This week on IAQradio+ we welcome Dr. Richard Corsi Dean of the College of Engineering at University of California Davis. Many will remember Dr. Corsi for his time at the University of Texas and Portland State. We look forward to having him back to discuss his current endeavors and how COVID has accelerated IAQ Research to Practice.
Sarah Haines, PhD – Assistant Professor – University of Toronto – The Puzzle of Buildings & Health; Research to Practice
Air Date: 11-12-2021|Episode 645
This week on IAQradio+ we welcome Dr. Sarah Haines of the University of Toronto Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering. Dr. Haines came to our attention when she was part of a group with Karen Dannemiller, PhD at the Healthy Buildings Summit 2019. It was refreshing to have a group of young academics join us to share interests in healthy buildings research to practice. She has since taken a position at the University of Toronto with Jeff Siegel, PhD another HBS Keynoter and research to practice enthusiast. This week we look forward to learning more about how Sarah and other academics see the puzzle of buildings and health.
