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45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla

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

44. Data Centers And The Water-Energy Nexus With Raven Jones

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.

43. Smoking Revisited With Max Sherman

Join Rebecca Norris and Max Sherman as they discuss the history of environmental tobacco smoke on IAQ and health—and what ASHRAE is doing next.

42. Clearing The Air On Thermal Comfort Myths With Robert Bean & Asit Kumar Mishra

Join host Rebecca Norris along with guests Asit Kumar Mishra and Robert Bean as they explore why there are more myths associated with thermal comfort than other areas of

41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer

Join Rebecca Norris and Paul Raymer as they discuss practical tips for contractors and consumers alike to make informed decisions about residential heat pump systems.

40. The Energy-Intensive Mechanics of Indoor Cannabis Growth With William Stober

Join Rebecca Norris and William Stober as they explore the unique challenges of controlled environment horticulture and why growing cannabis is particularly energy-intens

39. Hot Gas Havoc With Matt Price

Join guest host Allison Hambrick and Matt Price as they discuss the key differences between hot gas bypass and hot gas reheat in HVAC systems and why they should not be c

38. Evaluating HVAC Air Filter Performance With David Schurk

Join Rebecca Norris and David Schurk as they discuss the importance of effective and efficient filtration in a building HVAC system.

37. Celebrating 100 Years of the Domestic Refrigerator with Andy Pearson

Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Norris and Andy Pearson as they discuss the centenary of domestic refrigeration, exploring its historical challenges and inno

36. Pipe Insulation 101 With Darrell Peil

Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Darrell Peil, who discuss the often-overlooked benefits of pipe insulation and its impact on energy savings.

35. Server Cold Plate Design With Austin Shelnutt

Join ASHRAE Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Norris and Austin Shelnutt as they discuss liquid cooling solutions for data centers, focusing on cold plate design and energ

34. Energy Savings Impacts of Duct Sealing With Mahmood Farzaneh Gord

Join Rebecca Norris and Mahmood Farzaneh Gord as they explore the benefits of duct sealing, highlighting how it can lead to energy savings in commercial buildings.

33. Why You Should Install a Heat Pump When Replacing Your Residential HVAC With Alexander Butkus

Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Alexander Butkus as they discuss the advantages of heat pumps over natural gas furnaces, highlighting energy savings

32. Reducing Heat to Improve HVAC&D System Sustainability With David Schurk

Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Matyasovski and guest David Schurk as they delve into the complexities of managing temperature and humidity in hospitals, exp

31. Repurposing a Decommissioned Power Plant for STEM Education With Joseph Schwartz

Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Joseph Schwartz as they discuss the transformation of a decommissioned power plant at Michigan State University into

30. Recommissioning An Existing Church Building To Boost Energy Efficiency With Matthew Strebe

Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski and Matthew Strebe in this chat about recommissioning a church building to optimize energy efficiency and reduce natural

29. Understanding Mold Problems Inside Housing With George Tsongas

Mold problems are more common than most people realize in both new and older single-family and multifamily housing, potentially causing serious indoor air quality (IAQ) p

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

Join Journal Technical Editor Rebecca Matyasovski along with guests Apoorv Khanuja and Amanda Webb as they discuss recommendations and more for naming and categorizing en

27. Analyzing Net Zero Energy Buildings with David Traxler

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 buildi

26. Improving Building Graphics With Brian Clark

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 gr