Edifice Complex Podcast

#110 Max Farrell – City Making

Our guest this episode is Max Farrell talking about urban sustainability, city making and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:Smart citiesUrban observatoriesPost modernism and post, post modernism“the work of many hands”And much more…….More on MaxMax on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-farrell-83561019/LDN Collective: https://ldn-collective.com/BioMax Farrell is Founder & CEO of the LDN Collective, a network of built environment specialists fighting to improve people’s lives and the planet’s prospects. Members are experts in placemaking & urban design; social value & co-design; branding & communications. They are a dynamic and collaborative ‘one stop shop’ for projects anywhere in the world.Max’s expertise lies in urban planning & strategic communications. He was a Partner at Farrells for 10 years, the internationally renowned architects with offices in London, Hong Kong and Shanghai, before leaving to set up the LDN Collective in 2019. He was recently elected President of LAI Land Economics Society (London chapter); appointed Non Exec Director for Wild Streets, the world’s first augmented reality app for urban greening; Chair of Built Environment Policy for West London Business; Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturing & Commerce); Chair of Cultural Co-Location for Creative Estuary, part of the Thames Estuary Production Corridor.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

#109 Asit Kumar Mishra – Engineering Research & IEQ

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 464)Our guest this episode is Asit Kumar Mishra talking about built environment research, ASHRAE 55 and IEQ.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:IEQ & Human centric design“Battling the forces of evil”ASHRAE 55IEQ & building CodeAnd much more…….More on AsitAsit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asitk/BioAsit is a research fellow at University College Cork, Ireland. He specializes in occupant-centric design for building indoor climates, integrating human factors and actions with behavioral interventions to create healthier, more sustainable buildings. Asit’s research focuses on understanding human-building interactions and developing evidence-based solutions that optimize both occupant well-being and building performance.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #IEQ #ASHRAE55 #AESG

#108 Bill McQuade – ASHRAE President

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 463)Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about Bill McQuade talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, non- linear career paths and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:ASHRAE’s impact world wideIEQThe cost savings of aging in place and the relationship to wellbeingThe importance of learning what you do not want to doAnd much more…….More on BillBill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mcquade-a54b749/ ASHRAE: https://www.ashrae.org/ Baltimore Aircoil Company: https://baltimoreaircoil.com/ BioBill McQuade P.E., LEED AP, CDP, Fellow ASHRAE has spent over 32 years working in the HVAC&R industry in various roles. He is Global Vice President for Government Affairs and Sustainability at the Baltimore Aircoil Company. In that capacity, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with regulators, legislators, associations, and societies and he leads the development and implementation of the company's global ESG strategy. Previously to that, he was Vice President of Sector Services at the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and he worked for 26 years for the York International/Johnson Controls organization in various roles.Throughout his career, he has been a very active member of our global industry. In the ASHRAE Society, he is the current Society President. Over the years, he Chaired various councils and committees and chaired the subcommittee that developed the 2019-2024 ASHRAE Strategic Plan. A regular attendee of UN climate and ozone meetings, he has provided input to the US, EU, and Indian governments regarding ozone and climate regulation and legislation.Bill is Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, a LEED AP, and a Certified Decarbonization Professional, He an ASHRAE Fellow (2013) and received the ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award in 2023. During his career, he has been awarded 22 U.S. and International patents.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

#107 David Holtzclaw – Building Science & BECx

Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about building science and building envelope commissioning.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:State of play of current USA building envelop / façade design and constructionBECx as risk managementBeing one of Roberts’ minionsFailing while having 3 university degreesBeing a consultant to consultantsAnd much more…….More on DavidDavid on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-david-holtzclaw-1364b35/David's Website http://www.transductiontechnologies.com/  BioDavid is Licensed Professional Engineer and Chief Geek at Transduction Technologies. David is a practitioner providing BECx, energy modeling, design work, problem solving, writing field testing protocols, and data analysis. He is an adjunct professor in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Nebraska.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

#106 Dr. Marwa Zaatari - Solutions Not Doubt

Our guest this episode is Dr. Marwa Zaatari talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, building systems controls technology and generating solutions not doubt. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How small changes can lead to big wins How we have more knowledge than ever yet less applied capabilities How built environment solutions need to balance Cost Vs IEQ Vs Energy How actually doing the basics is still the best bang for your $’s And much more…….More on Marwa Marwa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaatari/Marwa on X: https://x.com/marwa_zaatariPoppy website: https://www.poppy.com/AirJoule website: https://airjouletech.com/BioDr. Marwa Zaatari is on a mission to “scrub off unsafe practices/products and ineffective solutions” and “generate answers that remove doubt.”.Dr. Marwa Zaatari is Chief Engineer for Poppy, a Board Member for AirJoule. And a global leader in building science and HVAC technology. Shaping industry standards, she is Vice Chair of ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Chair of Risk Modeling for ASHRAE 241, ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force member, and a Distinguished Lecturer. She is also Vice Chair of the US Green Building Council (USGBC LEED) Board of Directors.