Air Quality Matters
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 significant environmental risk we face to our health and wellbeing, and its impacts on us, our friends, our families, and society are profound.
From housing to the workplace, education to healthcare, the quality of the air we breathe matters.
Air Quality Matters
Episodes
62 episodes
#48 - Simon Jones: Reflecting on One Year of Air Quality Insights - Expert Dialogues, Innovative Solutions, and the Future of Healthier Living Spaces
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 N...
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Episode 48
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34:01
#47 - Brandon Chappo: Confronting Mold Hazards – Health Impacts, Legislative Efforts, and Advocacy for Safer Indoor Environments
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 h...
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Episode 47
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1:45:06
#46 - Michael Don Ham: Future of Living and Working Spaces - WELL Building Standards, Air Quality Challenges, and Regenerative Tea Farming
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...
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Episode 46
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1:13:21
#45 - Tom Haywood: Optimizing Ventilation Performance - MVHR Systems, Building Design, and Indoor Air Quality Benefits
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 ep...
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Episode 45
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1:07:34
#44 - Sotirios Papathanasiou: Establishing a Global Standard for Indoor Air Quality - Collaborative Efforts, Technological Challenges, and Environmental Impact
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 expl...
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Episode 44
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#43 - James McGrath: Understanding Radon Risks - Indoor Air Quality, Building Retrofits, and Ventilation Strategies
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 o...
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Episode 43
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1:30:57
#42 - Gaëlle GUYOT: Smart Systems, Energy Efficiency, and Indoor Air Quality Innovations
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 unv...
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Episode 42
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1:45:57
#41 - Simon Jones: Addressing poor ventilation performance in homes, damp and mould.
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 he...
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Episode 41
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27:58
#40 - Sarah West: Bridging Citizen Science and Environmental Research - Stakeholder Engagement, Ethical Considerations, and Air Quality Initiatives
A conversation with Sarah WestHave 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 moni...
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Episode 40
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1:39:23
#39 - Jenny Danson: Transforming Social Housing - Data-Driven Strategies, Healthy Homes, and AI Innovations
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 t...
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Episode 39
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1:39:12
#38 - Simon Jones: Thoughts on the ASHRAE position document on air cleaners and filtration, a new paper on ventilation in UK schools and more.
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.<...
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Episode 38
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26:06
#37 - Stanton Wong: RESET, Transforming Indoor Air Quality Monitoring - Technological Innovations, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Practices
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 ...
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Episode 37
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1:46:20
#36 - Simon Jones: Air Quality in Holiday Destinations and the Future of Exposomics - Vacation Habits, Paris Olympics, and Ventilation Solutions
Coming up, this week,Holidays (Air con and Olympics)A New Ventilation and Air Quality CoursePodcast reviewLooking aheadHave you ever wondered if your holiday habits are harming the environment? I share my experie...
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Episode 36
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29:52
#35 - Brad Prezant: Ensuring Healthier Indoor Spaces - Occupational Hygiene, Ventilation Challenges, and Moisture Management
A conversation with Brad PrezantAlthough 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 he...
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Episode 35
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1:56:20
#34 - Corinne Mandin: The Science Behind Indoor Air Quality - Epidemiology, Public Health, and the Exposome
A conversation with Corrine MandineI 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 followin...
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Episode 34
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1:44:26
#33 - Ian Walker: Enhancing Home Decarbonization and Air Quality - Practical Solutions, Behavioral Science, and Kitchen Ventilation
A conversation with Iain WalkerJoining 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 ASHRA...
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Episode 33
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2:09:55
#32 - Iyad Al-Attar: Revolutionizing Urban Living - Prioritizing Air Quality for Healthier Cities
A conversation with Iyad Al-AttarWe 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 d...
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Episode 32
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1:59:25
#31 - Douglas Booker: Bridging Socioeconomic Gaps in Indoor Air Quality - Environmental Justice, Community Involvement, and Sensor Technology
A Conversation with Douglas BookerJoin 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 geogr...
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Episode 31
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1:31:40
#30 - Sotirios Papathanasiou: See The Air - Technological Advances, Health Impacts, and Future Trends
A conversation with Sotirios PapathanasiouThis 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 ...
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Episode 30
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1:24:23
#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
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 ...
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Episode 29
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57:43
#28 Simon Jones: Big news on the podcast and some other things, including working with vunerable people.
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. <...
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#27 - Charles Weschler: Unpacking the Impact of Ozone on Indoor Air Quality and Health
A converation with Charles WeschlerAfter 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 Laboratorie...
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Episode 27
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2:00:30
#26 - Simon Jones: What is the risk to long term health and productivity in home working?
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 centur...
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Episode 26
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38:38
#25 - Achim Haug & Anika Krause: Open-Source Air Quality Monitoring and Community Engagement
Achim Haug and Anika KrauseAchim 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 se...
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Episode 25
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1:35:12
#24 - Chris Rush: Elevating Air Quality in our Indoor Spaces - Strategies, Communication, and Career Paths
A conversation with Chris RushChris 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. <...
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Episode 24
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