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Join Rebecca Norris and Janice K. Means as they discuss the innovations of Stanford Robert Ovshinsky and how his contributions helped shape modern photovoltaics.

Join Rebecca Norris and Jacob Potoczak as they discuss current applications of AI in HVAC design and why load calculations may be a good place 

to expand its use.

Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Yash Shukla to break down why dehumidification is essential to optimizing thermal comfort in residential AC systems.

Join Rebecca Norris and Raven Jones as they discuss water use in data centers, accountability and why a framework for data center water stewardship is essential.

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Jake Potoczak
HVAC engineer and consultant, Arc and Labs
Arc and Labs
Episode: 46. Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak
Yash Shukla
Leads building science and energy center at SEPT University, India; chair of the residential building committee
SEPT University, ASHRAE
Episode: 45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla
Max Sherman
Life member, distinguished fellow, IAQ researcher; chairman of the Environmental Health Committee
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Episode: 43. Smoking Revisited With Max Sherman
Asit Kumar Mishra
Faculty at School of Public Health, University College Cork, Ireland (as introduced)
University College Cork
Episode: 42. Clearing The Air On Thermal Comfort Myths With Robert Bean & Asit Kumar Mishra
Robert Bean
Retired practitioner with experience in building construction, engineering technology, and mechanical engineering; ASHRAE standards expert
Independent/Consulting (previously practitioner)
Episode: 42. Clearing The Air On Thermal Comfort Myths With Robert Bean & Asit Kumar Mishra
Paul Raymer
Senior Advisor in Building Science at ICF International; ASHRAE Life member; works with the 62.2 Committee
ICF International
Episode: 41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer
William Stober
Mechanical engineer focusing on indoor grow environments; studied cooling and dehumidification loads in enclosed grow rooms
Sonoma County, California (industry researcher)
Episode: 40. The Energy-Intensive Mechanics of Indoor Cannabis Growth With William Stober
Matt Price
Licensed engineer, founder of Day 3 Academy, East Tennessee Chapter CTTC Chair and President-elect
Day 3 Academy
Episode: 39. Hot Gas Havoc With Matt Price
David Schurk
HVAC industry veteran with 45 years in commercial sales engineering; ASHRAE Life member and Distinguished Lecturer
HVAC industry, ASHRAE
Episode: 38. Evaluating HVAC Air Filter Performance With David Schurk

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Rebecca Norris
Host of the Hot Air program; Technical Editor/ASHRAE Journal contributor with long-running involvement in ASHRAE Journal and related podcasts.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Short and Sweet

    Great bite-sized insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Informative Millennial
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great casual podcast about HVACR and science

    Love listening to the little snippets of ASHRAE goodness. Always look forward to more hot air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jovialhavoc
    United States3 years ago

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Love the mix of technical depth and practical takeaways.
Great bite-sized HVACR insights that are easy to digest.
Concise discussions with credible guests; easy to share with colleagues.

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46. Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak
Q: Tell me a little bit about your background and how AI fits into your current work.
Jake describes his engineering background, his work in NYC on HVAC design, a career break for an MBA at Cornell, and his current focus with Arc and Labs on applying AI workflows to HVAC design, starting with load calculations to inform design decisions.
45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla
Q: What's it about?
The discussion centers on how humidity impacts human comfort and energy use in room air conditioning, arguing that most residential systems underperform because humidity is not adequately considered in design or testing; the guest outlines steps to incorporate humidity into standards and testing to reflect real-world performance and energy savings.
41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer
Q: Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself?
I am a Senior Advisor in Building Science at ICF International and an ASHRAE Life member working with the 62.2 Committee for about 30 years, focusing on building efficiency and indoor comfort.
37. Celebrating 100 Years of the Domestic Refrigerator with Andy Pearson
Q: What is the connection between the 2025 milestone and today's industry challenges?
The 2025 milestone marks a century of mass-produced refrigeration, illustrating how past decisions around safety and technology inform current practice and evolution in the industry, including ongoing refrigerant transitions and safety considerations.
37. Celebrating 100 Years of the Domestic Refrigerator with Andy Pearson
Q: Tell our listeners why you wrote the article.
I wrote the article to explore the long historical arc of refrigeration development, drawing on archival material from ASHRAE and library sources to illuminate how early challenges, such as safety and refrigerant choice, shaped the domestic market.

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This program features concise conversations with authors and experts in HVACR, focusing on practical engineering insights, standards interpretation, and evolving indoor environment science. Episodes commonly cover topics like energy efficiency, air filtration, thermal comfort, refrigerant history, and the real-world application of ASHRAE standards. A standout pattern is combining technical depth with accessible, story-driven examples that help practitioners, builders, and researchers design better indoor environments while staying aligned with evolving regulations. The show often features practitioners and researchers from ASHRAE-related circles, making it a go-to for engineers seeking credible, evidence-based perspectives and actionable ta... more

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