The Secret AI Technology Behind Pollution-Free Smart Cities

Could the air in your home or office be making you sick? Poor indoor air quality affects your health, energy levels, and productivity—often without you realizing it! But advancements in AI-powered air purification and smart building technology are transforming the way we live and work. In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, Ian Peterman sits down with Jenessa Olson, CEO of ecologicca, to explore how AI-driven air purification, data analytics, and sustainable building design are revolutionizing indoor air quality.

They discuss how indoor air quality impacts health and energy levels, often without people realizing it. You'll learn about the science behind hydroxyl particles—nature’s own air purifiers—and how they remove pollutants, mold, and bacteria indoors.

The conversation also covers how AI-driven air purification is making buildings healthier and more efficient, why smart buildings can cut energy costs by 30% while improving air quality, and what new 2025 air quality regulations mean for businesses, builders, and sustainable design.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

00:00 - Guest Intro  

03:46 - The Birth of ecologicca & Air Quality Challenges   

09:44 - Data-Driven Solutions for Cleaner Air  

18:27 - Personal Health Data & Product Development  

25:15 - Science Behind Clean Air Technology  

37:28 - Future of Air Quality Innovation  

43:20 - Collaborating for Sustainable Spaces & Final Thoughts  

About Jenessa Olson and Ecologicca

Jenessa is a two-time founder and CEO of ecologicca, an IoT company connecting your health and environment. The company was initially born out of Jenessa's personal health struggles. Despite being at the peak of her health and fitness journey, she frequently fell ill with inexplicable flu symptoms. It was eventually determined that she was reacting to poor indoor air quality. Her travels revealed that this was a global problem, sparking her mission to improve health through environmental factors.

Jenessa has a background in software and logistics, was a former professional runner for Team Canada, and holds a Master's in Business from Ivey Business School. She is passionate about social and environmental responsibility.

Ecologicca is an IoT company building intelligence for the future of environmental health through deep data analytics at the intersection of HealthTech and ClimateTech.

Their proprietary ecosystem integrates monitoring, air improvement, and data analytics, helping companies achieve regulatory compliance, decarbonize, and improve both environmental and human health. Additionally, their technology predicts future health outcomes based on air pollution data.

Ecologicca's predictive environmental and health models are powered by their hardware products, making it easier for businesses to comply with increasingly stringent indoor air quality and energy efficiency regulations, such as ASHRAE 241 and 100, in a sustainable manner.

Founded by two female industry veterans with 20+ years of experience at the intersection of technology and environmental health, ecologicca is driven by their passion, as both founders have experienced significant health issues linked to pollution.

Learn More about Jenessa Olson and ecologicca

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenessa-olson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecologicca/

Website: https://ecologicca.com/

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