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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
Social Housing
Air Quality Monitoring
Damp and Mold
Asthma
Healthy Buildings
Covid-19
Thermal Comfort
Sustainability
Damp and Mould
ASHRAE
Health Impacts
Well-Being

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 modelling study published in Environmental Science, Processes and Impacts titled Long-Term Prediction of Climate Change Impacts on Indoor Particulate Pollution, a case study of residential buildings, to explore a question th... more

This week, I step back from the interviews to share a personal reflection on the conversations, themes and patterns that have emerged over the last few weeks, both on this podcast and in the halls and sessions of Indoor Air 2026 in Singapore. What if... more

This week, we dive into a fascinating study from the University of Southampton and Hampshire County Council titled Preliminary Findings of Storytelling in Schools as a Pre-Heatwave Intervention to Enhance Children's Behaviour to Improve Thermal Comfo... more

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This week, we sit down with Professor Ardeshir Mahdavi, an internationally recognised expert in building science, affiliated with Graz University of Technology and the Vienna University of Economics and Business, to explore a question that fundamenta... more

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Recent Guests

Ardeshir Mahdavi
internationally recognized expert, professor, researcher and educator in building science
Graz University of Technology; Vienna University of Economics and Business
Episode: From Aristotle to AI: Rethinking What 'Optimal' Really Means in Buildings - Ardeshir Mahdavi
Ranga Reddy Burri
Physician; president of the Infection Control Academy of India; honorary professor at the University of Hyderabad
Infection Control Academy of India; University of Hyderabad
Episode: From Infection Control to Indoor Air: The Global South Can't Wait Another Decade
Bill McQuade
Outgoing president of ASHRAE, global VP government affairs and sustainability at Baltimore Air Coil Company
ASHRAE; Baltimore Air Coil Company
Episode: From Presidency to Practice: Bill McQuade on Putting People at the Center of Buildings - #122
Lydia Morawska
Leading expert in air quality and its impact on health and environment
Queensland University of Technology; International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health
Episode: Politicians, Pandemics and PM2.5: Turning Air Quality Science Into Policy - Lydia Morawska
Ciaran Byrne
Director of National Retrofit
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Episode: Beyond Grants and Targets: The Human Side of Retrofitting 500,000 Irish Homes
Brian McIntyre
Program Manager for High Performance Building Technologies
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Episode: Beyond Grants and Targets: The Human Side of Retrofitting 500,000 Irish Homes
Kwok Wai Tham
President of Indoor Air 2026 conference, professor at NUS
National University of Singapore (NUS) / ISIAC fellow
Episode: Sick Buildings to Smart Sensors: How IAQ Evolved Over Two Decades - Indoor Air 2026 Preview
Yvonne Soh
Vice president of the conference, CEO of Singapore Green Building Council
Singapore Green Building Council
Episode: Sick Buildings to Smart Sensors: How IAQ Evolved Over Two Decades - Indoor Air 2026 Preview
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

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Simon Jones
Host of Air Quality Matters

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 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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Guest diversity is strong, but occasional episodes lean toward policy wonks rather than practitioners.
Some episodes feel highly technical and data-heavy for broader audiences.
Helpful, evidence-driven insights into IAQ and health.
Balanced take on policy, industry, and practical building design.

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#50
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From Presidency to Practice: Bill McQuade on Putting People at the Center of Buildings - #122
Q: How do you envision measuring the efficacy of ASHRAE's guidance and standards in the real world?
By linking standards to observable health, productivity, and comfort outcomes, leveraging data from buildings, and using AI to interpret interrelationships, not just day-one compliance.
From Presidency to Practice: Bill McQuade on Putting People at the Center of Buildings - #122
Q: What is your perspective on the evolving focus of indoor environmental quality as you near the end of your term?
IEQ has to be a central pillar alongside energy efficiency, with practical tools like checklists, videos, and a center of excellence guiding both new and existing buildings, especially in regions with differing resources.
From Aristotle to AI: Rethinking What 'Optimal' Really Means in Buildings - Ardeshir Mahdavi
Q: What is the role of AI and automation in indoor environments?
AI should be a tool to support decision-making and freeing humans for meaningful engagement, but must be used carefully to avoid reducing human experience to precise control metrics and to preserve human agency.
From Aristotle to AI: Rethinking What 'Optimal' Really Means in Buildings - Ardeshir Mahdavi
Q: How should we think about thresholds and sharp lines in standards?
He argues that sharp lines are practical boundary conditions but not accurate representations of lived experience; we should view thresholds as negotiated tools, with awareness of variability and context, rather than universal absolutes.
From Aristotle to AI: Rethinking What 'Optimal' Really Means in Buildings - Ardeshir Mahdavi
Q: Why did you frame your keynote with Aristotle, da Vinci, and Heisenberg?
The guest explains that Aristotle's ethic and insistence on domain-appropriate methods, da Vinci's emphasis on experimentation and perception, and Heisenberg's uncertainty principles together illuminate how modeling human comfort and indoor environment research require a spectrum of methods and humility about universality.

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A professional, policy-and-technology oriented show focused on indoor and outdoor air quality, ventilation, and health in built environments. Episodes frequently explore building science, energy efficiency, retrofit programs, sensors and data analytics, and how policy and industry practices intersect to improve health outcomes. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical design implications, real-world deployments, and the translation of scientific insights into building standards and governance. Potential listeners include building operators, facilities teams, engineers, policy professionals, and researchers seeking actionable, evidence-based perspectives on healthier, more energy-efficient spaces.

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1. Ardeshir Mahdavi
2. Ranga Reddy Burri
3. Bill McQuade
4. Lydia Morawska
5. Ciaran Byrne
6. Brian McIntyre
7. Kwok Wai Tham
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