Episodes

  • 47. Examining Stanford Robert Ovshinsky's Legacy In HVAC With Janice K. Means
    26 Oct 2026

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

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    5 min
  • 46. Practical Applications of AI In HVAC Design With Jake Potoczak
    25 Sep 2026

    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.

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    4 min
  • 45. Unlocking Efficiency in Vapor Compression Cooling With Yash Shukla
    24 Aug 2026

    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.

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    4 min
  • 44. Data Centers And The Water-Energy Nexus With Raven Jones
    27 Jul 2026

    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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    8 min
  • 43. Smoking Revisited With Max Sherman
    24 Jun 2026

    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.

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    5 min
  • 42. Clearing The Air On Thermal Comfort Myths With Robert Bean & Asit Kumar Mishra
    21 May 2026

    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.

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    10 min
  • 41. Heat Pump Questions Answered With Paul Raymer
    23 Apr 2026

    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.

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    7 min
  • 40. The Energy-Intensive Mechanics of Indoor Cannabis Growth With William Stober
    20 Mar 2026

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

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    6 min