Air Date: 5-16-25 | Episode 755
This week we welcome back Wane Baker to talk about the V in HVAC and much more. Wane recently retired after teaching the last 11 years at the Trane Graduate Training program. Prior to retiring from Trane, he worked as an IEQ / EH&S professional on a full-time basis for nearly 25 years. He recently contributed to the AIHA Guidance Document “Aerosolized Transmissible Diseases” during which the discussion of ventilation was a hot topic. We had to get him back to share his knowledge with our audience at least one more time.
A graduate of the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Wane A. Baker is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH retired) with four decades of experience in the operation, maintenance and evaluation of various building types. This includes more than 30 years at a professional level in environmental consulting, construction and energy conservation. Wane offers his clients a powerful combination of education, experience and enthusiasm in his role as a forensic engineer, building scientist and occupational hygienist.
Mr. Baker has managed or personally conducted thousands of assessments of the built environment, from private residences to surgical suites, and elementary schools to million square foot training centers. He has also performed forensic investigations of building failures and has offered expert testimony in litigation support.
Following are just a few of his many volunteer activities:
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force (ETF), Air Filtration and Disinfection Team
Chair, ASHRAE Environmental Health Committee (2016-17)
Chair, AIHA IEQ Committee (2012-13)
ASHRAE SSPC 62.1, 52.2, GPC 27, TC 2.3, 2.4
ASHRAE IAQ Conference Steering Committees (2013, 2016)
Peer-reviewer, ASHRAE Journal
