Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

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

May 21, 2026 9m

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 HVAC&R.

41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer

Apr 23, 2026 6m

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

Mar 20, 2026 6m

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

39. Hot Gas Havoc With Matt Price

Feb 23, 2026 4m

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 confused.

38. Evaluating HVAC Air Filter Performance With David Schurk

Jan 21, 2026 3m

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

Dec 19, 2025 10m

Join ASHRAE Journal technical editor Rebecca Norris and Andy Pearson as they discuss the centenary of domestic refrigeration, exploring its historical challenges and innovations that continue to…

36. Pipe Insulation 101 With Darrell Peil

Dec 17, 2025 7m

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

Oct 23, 2025 2m

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 energy efficiency.

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

Sep 24, 2025 4m

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

Aug 22, 2025 5m

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

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

Jul 23, 2025 3m

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

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

Jun 24, 2025 4m

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

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

May 23, 2025 5m

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

29. Understanding Mold Problems Inside Housing With George Tsongas

Apr 24, 2025 3m

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) problems. Join Journal…

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

Mar 20, 2025 5m

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…

27. Analyzing Net Zero Energy Buildings with David Traxler

Feb 24, 2025 4m

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 10m

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…

25. Designing A Maintainable, Sustainable Building

Dec 20, 2024 10m

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 5m

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 6m

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…

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