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Air Quality Matters

Simon Jones
Indoor Air Quality
Air Quality
Ventilation
Air Pollution
Indoor Environmental Quality
Ventilation Systems
Public Health
Energy Efficiency
Air Quality Monitoring
Social Housing
Damp and Mold
Asthma
Healthy Buildings
Covid-19
Sustainability
Damp and Mould
Thermal Comfort
Health Impacts
Well-Being
ASHRAE

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... more

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This week, we dive into a fascinating paper from the Journal of Sustainable Futures titled Co-creating Sustainable Innovations in Irish Social Housing Through Participatory Research, to explore a question that fundamentally challenges how we think ab... more

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This week, we sit down with Kwok Wai THam, President of Indoor Air 2026 with Vice Presidents, Yvonne Soh, and Chandra Sekhar, to explore a question that fundamentally challenges how we think about the evolution of indoor air quality: What if the sing... more

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This week, we dive into a fascinating full scale experimental study published in the Journal of Indoor Environments titled Indoor Laundry Drying: Full Scale Determination of Water Emissions Rates and Impact on Thermal Comfort, to explore a question t... more

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This week, we sit down with Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), to explore a question that fundamentally challenges how we think about healthy buildings: What if the single biggest barrier to transfo... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Hodgdon
President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute
International WELL Building Institute
Episode: Why the Future of Healthy Buildings Is About Meeting People Where They Are - Rachel Hodgdon 118
Christopher Mueller
Global Director, High Purity Segment at Gasphase AAF International
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Episode: Beyond Particulates: How Gas Phase Filtration Protects Everything From Data Centers to Lungs 117
Mikael Börjesson
Future Solutions and Public Affairs Director at Swegon Group
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Ben Jones
Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham; author of AM10
University of Nottingham; AM10 author
Episode: The Physics of Fresh Air: Natural Ventilation Still Works in 2025 - Ben Jones #115
Danny Ashton
Founder and host of AirFresh, a consumer comparisons and testing channel for residential air cleaners
AirFresh
Episode: The White Box Problem: Why Most Air Purifiers Are Designed to Confuse You - Danny Ashton #114
Jason Jones
Director of Air Quality Management at Fellowes
Fellowes
Episode: Show Up and Breathe: The Slam Dunk ROI That Still Needs an Energy Story to Sell - Jason Jones #113
Stephanie Taylor
Physician-architect bridging medicine and the built environment
ThinkLite (Medical Advisor) / ASHRAE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer
Episode: Finish Line Problem: Defining What Healthy Buildings Mean for Human Bodies - Stephanie Taylor #112
Frank Kelly
Professor at Imperial College London and Director of the Environmental Research Group
Imperial College London
Episode: Free Radicals, Diesel Particles, and the War Zone in Your Lungs - Frank Kelly #111
Mark Lynn
Managing Director of Sustainable Insulation Firm Eden Renewable Innovations; Chair of the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Eden Renewable Innovations; Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Episode: Sheep's Wool, Formaldehyde, and the Chemical Experiment in Your Living Room - Mark Lynn #110

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Simon Jones
Host of Air Quality Matters

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Nah

    This ain’t it bruh

    Apple Podcasts
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    Smooth d tickle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly educational and very listenable too!

    I was really glad to hear about Simon's podcast after he was a guest on Charlie Lemmer's THE HEALTHY HOME PODCAST (ALSO EXCELLENT - SEEK IT OUT!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chloe Materialise Interiors
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some listeners note occasional critique of marketing or standards, but overall high relevance for practitioners.
A few episodes blend policy context with hands-on engineering, appealing to professionals.
Content is education-forward and data-driven, with clear emphasis on transparency.
Most guests bring strong practical insights and real-world testing experience.

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Beyond Particulates: How Gas Phase Filtration Protects Everything From Data Centers to Lungs 117
Q: So, when we're talking about a baseline for listeners who probably live and breathe particulate filtration, philosophically, how do you describe the difference between particle filtration and gas phase filtration or air cleaning?
Gas-phase filtration is about removing or neutralizing chemicals in the air through adsorption or chemical reactions, rather than just trapping particles; it requires different design considerations like residence time and media layering to ensure effective removal across multiple contaminants.
The Silent Epidemic: COPD and the 3.5 Million Deaths No One Talks About - José Luis Castro #105
Q: Why is COPD often described as the Cinderella of public health, and what has changed recently?
COPD has been invisible because it's not infectious, often attributed to smoking, and its symptoms are frequently masked; recent emphasis on air quality, urban health, and policy alignment has started to bring attention and resources to address it.
The Silent Epidemic: COPD and the 3.5 Million Deaths No One Talks About - José Luis Castro #105
Q: What is your role as the Director General's Special Envoy for Chronic Respiratory Diseases at the WHO?
I am responsible for elevating chronic respiratory diseases, notably asthma and COPD, on the global health agenda, raising awareness across health, policy, media, and public platforms, and mobilizing political commitment to prevention and treatment.
From Dust to Disease: The Hidden Respiratory Risks in Construction - Angie Brooker #107
Q: What would you like to see construction doing better in 2026 and beyond?
The basics need to be right and made a mandatory standard—proper RPE, elimination/substitution where possible, consistent health surveillance, and ongoing education so risk awareness translates into daily on-site behavior.
From Dust to Disease: The Hidden Respiratory Risks in Construction - Angie Brooker #107
Q: Is there training on respiratory protection and proper PPE use for operatives?
Yes, there is face-fit testing and some level of training, but there are challenges with consistent proper use, especially with facial hair and hot conditions; consideration is given to more advanced PPE like air-fed hoods where appropriate.

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A podcast focused on air quality in built and outdoor environments, exploring how ventilation, filtration, and monitoring impact health in homes, workplaces, and schools. Episodes adapt a problem-solving, evidence-based approach—covering consumer products, building performance, policy shifts, and practical strategies for reducing exposure to pollutants. Notable strengths include hands-on testing, interdisciplinary guests spanning science, engineering, healthcare, and construction, and a consistent emphasis on real-world impact, transparency, and data-driven decision making. Listeners likely include building operators, designers, facility managers, and researchers seeking actionable insights on improving indoor and outdoor air quality while ... more

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