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October 19 · 45 min
65. Nontraditional Career Pathways In HVAC And Engineering
Join host Allison Hambrick along with guests Jonathan Smith and Matt Walters as they delve into how hands-on experience and the courage to try something new can lead to rewarding career paths in HVAC.
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September 21 · 39 min
64. Next Generation Refrigerants and Heat Pump Systems Design
Join Zilong Zhao, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Bruno Yuji Kimura de Carvalho, Associate Member ASHRAE, as they explore how the shift to next-generation refrigerants is reshaping ground source heat pump design.
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August 20 · 27 min
63. What You Need to Know About the Federal Facilities IAQ Assessment Act
Join ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Linda Rathke with guests Bill Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Presidential/Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, and Bryce Causey, ASHRAE’s Manager of Federal Government Affairs, as they discuss the Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act and what it could mean for the built environment.
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July 10 · 36 min
62. Analysis of 50 Energy Efficient Net Zero Buildings
Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews David Traxler, P.E., Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "Analysis of 50 Energy Efficient Net Zero Energy Buildings.” The conversation delves into the patterns Traxler found through studying existing net zero energy buildings and how these findings can be applied to current and future buildings.
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June 8 · 50 min
61. Assembling the Team: Practical Tips for Hiring, Onboarding and Beyond
Join ASHRAE Journal Associate Editor Allison Hambrick along with guests Max Rohr and Paige Knowles as they discuss best practices for hiring, building a productive and comfortable work environment, and how to encourage more people to enter the HVAC industry.
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May 8 · 46 min
60. A Crash Course on Load Calculations
Join host Matt Price and guest Nathan Kegel as they discuss load calculations, how they tie into evolving ASHRAE standards, and practical takeaways to optimize projects and avoid oversizing equipment.
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April 10 · 35 min
59. Building Commissioning 101
Join host Aaron Besseling along with guests Sarah Maston and Alekhya Kaianathbhatta as they offer real-world insight into the essentials of building commissioning.
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February 24 · 47 min
58. Smart Systems, Human Leaders: A Live Conversation with Nancy Kohout & Karine Leblanc
Join ASHRAE Journal's Linda Rathke and Allison Hambrick live from the AHR Expo with Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium co-chairs Nancy Kohout and Karine Leblanc for a discussion about leadership in STEM—where emotional intelligence, communication and human connection matter just as much as technical expertise.
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February 9 · 54 min
57. Liquid Cooling in Data Centers, Part 3
Join host Justin Seter, along with guests David Quirk and Dustin Demetriou, live from the 2026 AHR Expo for all the latest on liquid cooling in data centers, including rapid IT advancements, the need for quality and speed in the evolving tech landscape, and industry-wide updates on best practices.
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January 12 · 34 min
56. Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life with Bill McQuade
Join Alex and Colin McQuade for a lively interview with their father, 2025-2026 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, about his career in the HVAC&R industry, this term’s ASHRAE Society theme “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life,” and how to be an effective leader.
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Dec 5, 2025 · 50 min
55. The Science of Certification
Join host Badri Patel along with guests Fernando Dutra Del Castillo, Kimberly Pierson and Patricia Young as they discuss the process behind ASHRAE certifications and the value of these certifications in advancing careers and setting industry standards in the HVAC industry.
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Nov 7, 2025 · 35 min
54. Pathways to Zero Energy Buildings
Join ASHRAE Journal assistant editor Allison Hambrick and Max Rohr, Member ASHRAE, as they discuss zero energy buildings, biomimicry and designing for energy efficiency.
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Oct 10, 2025 · 49 min
53. Windows of Opportunity: Commercial Building Efficiency Upgrades
Join host Jamie Kono, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests Robert Hart, P.E., and Laura Van Rietema, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the impact retrofitting windows can have on energy efficiency in commercial buildings, using One Maritime Plaza as a case study.
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Sep 8, 2025 · 50 min
52. VRF Systems in an A2L World
Join host Badri Patel, P.Eng., Member ASHRAE, along with industry veterans Christopher Williams, Member ASHRAE, and Scott McGinnis, P.E., Member ASHRAE, as they explore the impact of A2L refrigerants, ASHRAE Standard 15 and its implications, the future of VRF technology, and how ASHRAE members can get involved in the conversation surrounding refrigerants.
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Aug 8, 2025 · 22 min
51. Control Strategies for Limiting Cabin CO2 Concentrations in Cars
Join ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor Allison Hambrick and guest Gursaran Mathur, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the circulation and management of carbon dioxide (CO2) in automotive vehicles, and how high levels of CO2 concentrations that can impact the safety and health of vehicle occupants can be controlled.
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Jul 3, 2025 · 22 min
50. IAQ Paradigms—The Next Generation
Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews Max Sherman, Ph.D., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "IAQ Paradigms—The Next Generation.” The conversation delves into the evolution of IAQ paradigms from ancient ventilation practices to modern standards, the role of ASHRAE in setting these standards, and the current paradigm shift focused on controlling infectious aerosols.
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Jun 6, 2025 · 42 min
49. Liquid Cooling in Data Centers, Part 2
Join host Justin Seter, Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests David Quirk, Member ASHRAE, Tom Davidson, Member ASHRAE, and Dustin Demetriou, Member ASHRAE, as they provide an update on the state of liquid cooling in data centers. Topics of discussion include research on liquid cooling resiliency, S classes and their importance, and standardization as it pertains to the rapidly evolving data center industry.
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May 9, 2025 · 34 min
48. Dehumidification for the Environment of Care: Hospital Operating Rooms
Join David Schurk and Mark Nunnelly as they discuss the unique dehumidification needs of hospital operating rooms. Topics of conversation include various system design options, how to strike a balance between compliance and occupant comfort, and general guidance for hospital design engineers.
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Apr 4, 2025 · 54 min
47. Reducing Emissions from Heating Hot Water Systems
Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin with guests Hwakong Cheng and Paul Raftery as they discuss reducing gas consumption, optimizing heating water systems and strategies for efficient morning start-up in existing large commercial buildings.
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Mar 3, 2025 · 46 min
46. How to Mitigate the Effects of Wildfire Smoke on IAQ
Wildfires have ravaged and devastated portions of California. ASHRAE recently released Guideline 44-2024, which is new guidance to mitigate the Impact of Smoke on Indoor Air Quality. Join host Drew Champlin live from the 2025 AHR Expo as he speaks with guests Abdel Darwich, Michael Gallagher and Randy Cooper on the effects of wildfire smoke and how to manage IAQ.
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