Indoor Environments Association Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Vapor intrusion mitigation is rarely straightforward. In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , host Diane Swecker is joined by Rachel Saari and Tony McDonald for an in-depth discussion on what happens when pilot testing, system design, standards, and real-world building conditions collide. From pressure field extension and pilot testing methodology… to flow versus vacu...

Send us Fan Mail Radon is most often discussed as an indoor air issue — but what about radon in water? In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , we explore a lesser-known yet important pathway of exposure: radon in well water . For homes that rely on private wells, radon in water can contribute to indoor air levels and raise important questions about testing, health risks, and mitigatio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , host Diane Swecker is joined by Rachel Peterson, P.G., Environmental Department Manager at AGW, and Tony McDonald, CEO of A-Z Solutions, for a deep dive into vapor intrusion in practice . While vapor intrusion is often discussed alongside radon mitigation, this conversation explores where the similarities end — and where complex...

Send us Fan Mail Radon risk is not a snapshot in time — it’s a lifetime exposure. In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , we’re joined by Dr. Alison Wallace, thoracic surgeon and lung cancer researcher, to explore how cumulative radon exposure contributes to lung cancer risk — particularly among never-smokers. Dr. Wallace shares insights from her ongoing research in Nova Scotia, where...

Send us Fan Mail Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere — but what does it actually mean for the radon industry? In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , we take a grounded, professional look at how AI is beginning to influence radon measurement, mitigation design, quality control, documentation, and public communication — and where firm boundaries still need to remain. Janua...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 5: Standards – Why They Matter In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , we dig into one of the most powerful forces shaping our industry: standards . From radon and vapor intrusion to environmental due diligence—standards make our work safer, more consistent, and grounded in science. Fresh off an incredible IEA Symposium in Fort Worth, we’re joined by two leade...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Indoor Environment Project , host Diane Swecker sits down with Amy Roedl , NRPP Director of Proficiency, and Mark Ungerer , Health Physicist Supervisor with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about ethics in the radon and indoor environmental industries. Together, they explore what ethical behavi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 3: The Cost of No Standards What happens when radon and vapor intrusion work goes unregulated? In this episode of the Indoor Environments Podcast , host Diane Swecker explores the real-world risks of operating without consistent standards, certification, or licensing. She’s joined by two industry leaders: Jane Malone , National Policy Director at the Indoor Environments As...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Indoor Environments Project , we’re taking a step back—and a big step forward. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Zan Jones , a longtime advocate, educator, and leader in the radon industry, as we explore the history of radon , how the industry first took shape, and where it’s headed next. We’ll cover: How radon was first “discovered” in homes (spoi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the premiere episode of The Indoor Environments Project , the podcast where we explore the evolving world of indoor air quality.  In this debut, we’re joined by two industry rockstars: Joshua Kerber , Environmental Research Scientist with the Minnesota Department of Health, and Chad Robinson , founder of Building Performance Co., veteran mitigator and educator from Kans...