Hot Air

Mar 20 2025 28 ep. 7 mins 12
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Join Technical Editor, Rebecca Matyasovski, in brief talks with authors of articles featured in monthly ASHRAE Journal issues. Interested in reaching the global HVACR engineering leaders with one program? Contact Greg Martin at 01 678-539-1174 | [email protected].

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28. Categorizing Energy Efficiency Measures With Amanda Webb And Apoorv Khanuja

Mar 20 2025 5 mins  
Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski along with guests Apoorv Khanuja and Amanda Webb as they discuss recommendations and more for naming and categorizing energy efficiency measures (EEMs). In the first recommendation? Clearly describe what’s being done.

27. Analyzing Net Zero Energy Buildings with David Traxler

Feb 24 2025 4 mins  
Join David Traxler and Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss some of the patterns he found when studying 50 energy efficient net zero energy buildings.

26. Improving Building Graphics With Brian Clark

Jan 24 2025 10 mins  
Building graphics are the windows into system performance. Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Brian Clark as they discuss what makes a good building graphic and tips to improve them.

25. Designing A Maintainable, Sustainable Building

Dec 20 2024 10 mins  
Sustainability starts with maintenance. Michael Gallagher helps us remember that if a sustainable building can’t be kept running the way it was intended to run, it isn’t sustainable.

24. How Particle Filters Work with Kathleen Owen

Nov 22 2024 5 mins  
Join Kathleen Owen and Journal technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss some ins and outs of particle filters, including particle capture and the economic impact of different filters.

23. Designing Building Systems With Acoustics in a Performing Arts Center With Coral Pais

Oct 24 2024 6 mins  
Performing arts patrons don’t usually think about HVAC design when deciding to attend an event. But if the system designers don’t notice, patrons might. Join Coral Pais as she discusses how acoustics were considered when designing a Cleveland performing arts center.

22. Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Ventilation Design with Kishor Khankari

Sep 24 2024 13 mins  
Surgical patients release waste anesthetic gases that can cause potential health effects for people who care for patients in the post-anesthesia care unit. Kishor Khankari, Ph.D., Fellow ASHRAE, discusses optimizing its ventilation design to effectively remove these gases and reduce exposure.

21. Using Hydronic HVAC Systems for Decarbonization with Michael Licastro

Aug 23 2024 8 mins  
Join Michael Licastro, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss using hydronic HVAC systems to aid in decarbonization.

20. Dust Collector Design Demystified With Chris Jester

Jul 24 2024 5 mins  
Did you know milk dust and flour, among other dusts, are explosive? Combustible dusts require the use of dust collectors. Join Chris Jester, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss the design of dust collector systems, including air velocity and duct sizing, safety considerations, motor requirements and relevant codes.

19. Natural Gas and Old Buildings With Mike Gallagher

Jun 24 2024 4 mins  
Join Mike Gallagher, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE, and Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski as they discuss the monthslong saga to fix what started out as a small gas leak in the furnace room of his church—just before Christmas.