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June 15, 20261 hr 26 min

#113 Samson Tam - District Energy

Our guest this episode is Samson Tam talking about district energy, ROI, cathedral thinking, current state of play 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: Avoiding unnecessary brain damageHow electrical systems are district systemAddition via subtractionConverting ideas into actionAnd much more…….More on SamsonSamson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsontam/Corix: https://www.corix.com/BioSamson Tam is a licensed professional engineer specializing in District Energy Infrastructure Development & Strategy.As Vice President of Development at Corix, Samson leads the origination and execution of district energy projects that support master-planned communities, institutional campuses, and major urban redevelopments. His work focuses on leading district energy developments, ensuring financial and operational viability across diverse markets, and aligning stakeholders from the public and private sectors.#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

May 15, 20261 hr 37 min

#112 Ian Rudolph - Regenerative Design

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 467)Our guest this episode is Ian Rudolph talking about regenerative design, training and qualifying as an Architect, insurance 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:De-construction materials as waste in the wrong spaceDe-construction rather than demolition60% of UK waste generated by constructionActual regenerative projectsAnd much more…….More on IanIan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-rudolph-9396a512/Marks Barfield Architects: https://marksbarfield.com/Marks Barfield Architects Circular Economy Explainer: https://marksbarfield.com/projects/beyondsustainability/22 Baker Street case study: https://marksbarfield.com/projects/22-baker-street/Oasis Nature Building Case Study: https://marksbarfield.com/oasis-nature-building/The Lantern Case Study: https://marksbarfield.com/projects/the-lantern-75-hampstead-road/BioIan Rudolph BA (Hons) Arch, Dip (Hons) Arch ARB RIBA, is a Director at Marks Barfield Architects in London UK. A qualified architect since 1995, Ian began his career in Germany designing energy efficient mass-timber buildings. Today, he oversees a talented team delivering bespoke, low-carbon projects across the UK and internationally.Marks Barfield Architects, winner of over 100 awards, works across education, arts, culture, workplace, residential, and infrastructure sectors, advancing sustainable and circular design principles. Previously, Ian led major projects at Sheppard Robson, including Santander’s London HQ and research facilities for Imperial College London, GSK, and MRC. His focus now is on integrating regenerative design into every facet of architectural practice

April 15, 20261 hr 26 min

#111 Steve Apter – FLS & Response - Always Take the Aisle Seat!

Our guest this episode is Steve Apter talking about Fire event response, FLS, risk mitigation, a life in public service, working on mega projects 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:Red Sea GlobalChallenging building design assumptionsRole of the fire fighting serviceThe Grenfell tragedyAnd much more…….More on SteveSteve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-apter-qfsm-msc-hfinstr-46576038/AESG: https://aesg.com/BioSteve Apter QFSM, MSc, HFInSTR is an internationally recognized emergency management leader and keynote speaker with over 31 years of service in UK Fire and Rescue Services. He served as Chief Fire Officer of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Deputy Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, where he led counter-terrorism response capabilities and advised UK government ministers during some of the UK's most consequential incidents including the Grenfell Tower fire. Steve was awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours for exemplary leadership.Since retiring from operational service in 2021, Steve has served as strategic advisor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's national resilience framework and as Director of Response for the Red Sea Global Fire and Rescue Service. Steve currently a Fire Operations Consultant with AESG and a Senior Associate at the UK Resilience Academy.#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 #grenfell #FLS

March 15, 20261 hr 17 min

#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

January 15, 20261 hr 22 min

#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

December 14, 20251 hr 9 min

#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

November 15, 20251 hr 34 min

#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

September 15, 20251 hr 22 min

#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.

August 15, 20251 hr 18 min

#105 Elisabeth Montgomerie - Regenerative Design

Our guest this episode is Elisabeth Montgomerie talking about regenerative design, environmentalism and the built environment. 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:“Hygge” (Google it)AdaptationBiophilic designUK Net Zero Standardand much more…….More on Elisabeth Elisabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-montgomerie/Website: https://aesg.com/BioElisabeth Montgomerie is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Environmentalist and a Sustainability leader. Elisabeth has a track record of transforming sustainability practices and driving impactful purpose-led projects. She has developed and implemented sustainability strategies and tools, significantly enhancing professional practices’ environmental impact. Elisabeth is passionate about leading responsible business practices, fostering professional development, and delivering measurable sustainability outcomes. Her goal is to create transformative impact and achieving commercial objectives through sustainable and innovative solutions.

July 15, 20251 hr 33 min

#104 Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre – Facades

Our guests this episode are Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre talking about building Façade design and architecture. 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: · Art Vs Technology in Architecture. · Energy conservation Vs IEQ /Wellbeing as design objectives. · University of Pennsylvania, Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology project. · ETFE Foil Facades. and much more……. More on Michelle & Erik Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lee-7520ab24/ Erik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikdavidhegre/ Website: https://behnisch.com/ Bios Michelle Lee is an Architect with Behnisch Architekten and a lecturer at the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University USA. Erik Hegre is a partner at Behnisch Architekten and an instructor at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont USA. Michelle and Erick both worked on Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology, University of Pennsylvania Harvard Science and Engineering Complex, Boston MA USA.