ASHRAE Journal Podcast

Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews David Traxler, P.E., Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "Analysis of 50 Energy Efficient Net Zero Energy Buildings.” The conversation delves into the patterns Traxler found through studying existing net zero energy buildings and how these findings can be applied to current and future buildings.

Join ASHRAE Journal Associate Editor Allison Hambrick along with guests Max Rohr and Paige Knowles as they discuss best practices for hiring, building a productive and comfortable work environment, and how to encourage more people to enter the HVAC industry.

Join host Matt Price and guest Nathan Kegel as they discuss load calculations, how they tie into evolving ASHRAE standards, and practical takeaways to optimize projects and avoid oversizing equipment.

Join host Aaron Besseling along with guests Sarah Maston and Alekhya Kaianathbhatta as they offer real-world insight into the essentials of building commissioning.

Join ASHRAE Journal's Linda Rathke and Allison Hambrick live from the AHR Expo with Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium co-chairs Nancy Kohout and Karine Leblanc for a discussion about leadership in STEM—where emotional intelligence, communication and human connection matter just as much as technical expertise.

Join host Justin Seter, along with guests David Quirk and Dustin Demetriou, live from the 2026 AHR Expo for all the latest on liquid cooling in data centers, including rapid IT advancements, the need for quality and speed in the evolving tech landscape, and industry-wide updates on best practices. 

Join Alex and Colin McQuade for a lively interview with their father, 2025-2026 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, about his career in the HVAC&R industry, this term’s ASHRAE Society theme “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life,” and how to be an effective leader.

Join host Badri Patel along with guests Fernando Dutra Del Castillo, Kimberly Pierson and Patricia Young as they discuss the process behind ASHRAE certifications and the value of these certifications in advancing careers and setting industry standards in the HVAC industry.

Join ASHRAE Journal assistant editor Allison Hambrick and Max Rohr, Member ASHRAE, as they discuss zero energy buildings, biomimicry and designing for energy efficiency.

Join host Jamie Kono, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests Robert Hart, P.E., and Laura Van Rietema, P.E., Associate Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the impact retrofitting windows can have on energy efficiency in commercial buildings, using One Maritime Plaza as a case study.

Join host Badri Patel, P.Eng., Member ASHRAE, along with industry veterans Christopher Williams, Member ASHRAE, and Scott McGinnis, P.E., Member ASHRAE, as they explore the impact of A2L refrigerants, ASHRAE Standard 15 and its implications, the future of VRF technology, and how ASHRAE members can get involved in the conversation surrounding refrigerants. 

Join ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor Allison Hambrick and guest Gursaran Mathur, Ph. D., P.E., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the circulation and management of carbon dioxide (CO2) in automotive vehicles, and how high levels of CO2 concentrations that can impact the safety and health of vehicle occupants can be controlled.

Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews Max Sherman, Ph. D., Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "IAQ Paradigms—The Next Generation.”  The conversation delves into the evolution of IAQ paradigms from ancient ventilation practices to modern standards, the role of ASHRAE in setting these standards, and the current paradigm shift focused on controlling in...

Join host Justin Seter, Associate Member ASHRAE, along with guests David Quirk, Member ASHRAE, Tom Davidson, Member ASHRAE, and Dustin Demetriou, Member ASHRAE, as they provide an update on the state of liquid cooling in data centers. Topics of discussion include research on liquid cooling resiliency, S classes and their importance, and standardization as it pertains to the rapidly evolving data c...

Join David Schurk and Mark Nunnelly as they discuss the unique dehumidification needs of hospital operating rooms. Topics of conversation include various system design options, how to strike a balance between compliance and occupant comfort, and general guidance for hospital design engineers.

Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin with guests Hwakong Cheng and Paul Raftery as they discuss reducing gas consumption, optimizing heating water systems and strategies for efficient morning start-up in existing large commercial buildings.

Wildfires have ravaged and devastated portions of California. ASHRAE recently released Guideline 44-2024, which is new guidance to mitigate the Impact of Smoke on Indoor Air Quality. Join host Drew Champlin live from the 2025 AHR Expo as he speaks with guests Abdel Darwich, Michael Gallagher and Randy Cooper on the effects of wildfire smoke and how to manage IAQ.

Join hosts Matt Walters, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Allison Hambrick, ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor, for a discussion with 2024–25 ASHRAE President Dennis Knight about this term’s ASHRAE Society theme “Empowering Our Workforce: Building a Sustainable Future” and what’s next for the HVAC&R industry.

Many unanswered questions exist pertaining to high-availability operation of liquid-cooled IT equipment. Join host Justin Seter with guests David Quirk, Dustin Demetriou and Tom Davidson as they discuss the ins and outs of liquid cooling in data centers.

Join guests Amr Suliman and Marina Topouzi and ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Kelly Barraza for this episode on occupancy in the built environment. This slice on building occupancy covers ventilation, indoor environmental quality, resilience, harnessing data on occupant behavior and how building efficiency and indoor conditions can be improved for a healthier, optimized built environment.

The College of Fellows of ASHRAE is composed of society members who have been awarded the Membership Grade of Fellow and serve as ambassadors both within and outside of ASHRAE. In order to qualify, you must be a full member in good standing for 10 years and have demonstrable contributions to the field of HVAC. Join Fellows Tom Lawrence, Mike Pouchak and Filza Walters as they discuss the formation...

Machine learning (ML) is one of the defining technologies of our era, yet its application to HVAC controls is still in its infancy. Join ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Kelly Barraza and Michael Berger, Member ASHRAE, as they discuss the use of ML in HVAC and how the technology can potentially optimize HVAC operations to reduce energy consumption.

Join Journal Editor Drew Champlin and Kelley Cramm, P.E., Life Member ASHRAE, as they discuss how HVAC factors into code requirements for elevators, the shift to machine room-less elevators and architectural coordination. 

Join experts David Schurk, Life Member ASHRAE, and Allison Bailes III, Ph. D., Member ASHRAE, as they discuss dehumidification needs in various climates and weather conditions as well as the differences between dehumidifying commercial, residential, industrial and health-care settings.

Join Journal Assistant Editor Sara Omer with guest Danielle Passaglia, Senior Mechanical Engineer at SmithGroup and author of Lucy’s Engineering Adventure and Lucy Goes Green as they discuss the impact of ASHRAE’s first book series for children and the intricacies of STEM-focused youth outreach.