How much do you really know about the air circulating in your building right now?

In this episode, host Edward Wagoner sits down with Dr. Joseph Allen, associate professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, director of Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program and and co-author of Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick—or Keep You Well, to explore why indoor air quality is becoming a critical focus for today’s facility managers. Dr. Allen breaks down the science behind ventilation, filtration and cognitive function, and shares practical steps leaders can take to create healthier, higher-performing spaces.

00:00 Introduction
00:55 Interview with Dr. Joseph Allen
01:54 The Role of Facility Managers in Health and Business
04:30 The Science Behind Indoor Air Quality
07:00 Practical Steps for Better Air Quality
12:41 Empowering Consumers with Air Quality Data
15:05 Future of Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
18:14 Public Health Career Advice
22:57 Rapid Fire Questions
26:30 Conclusion

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick―or Keep You Well
Dr. Joseph Allen on LinkedIn

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Why Indoor Air Quality Matters More Than Ever with Dr. Joseph Allen