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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