Did you know the air inside your home or office could be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air? Join us for an in-depth conversation with Lisa Greenfield, a National Indoor Air Quality Specialist with ErLab USA, as we uncover the hidden factors affecting indoor air quality (IAQ) and what you can do to foster healthier living and working spaces.
Lisa shares how her background as an educator led her to discover the crucial importance of IAQ, especially in schools and older buildings. From mold and moisture issues to understanding radon, wildfire smoke, and proper ventilation, Lisa’s insights are both eye-opening and practical.
Whether you’re a facility manager, a concerned homeowner, or simply someone who spends a lot of time indoors (that’s most of us!), this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you breathe easier.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The Basics of IAQ: What indoor air quality is and why you should care.
The Hidden Dangers: How mold, radon, and poor ventilation impact your health.
Personal Insights: Lisa’s firsthand experience of how poor IAQ led to health issues and inspired her career change.
Practical Advice: Tools and methods for assessing and improving air quality in homes and workspaces.
Tech to Watch: The role of IAQ monitors and tools like Poppy and ASHRAE 241 in diagnosing indoor air issues.
Timestamps for Key Segments:
(00:02) Trista’s intro and conversation starter with Lisa
(01:20) Meet Lisa Greenfield and her career path to becoming an IAQ expert
(03:49) Why indoor air quality matters (wildfires, COVID, and more)
(04:29) Lisa’s personal story of illness linked to poor air quality in schools
(07:02) Signs facility managers should look for to identify poor air quality
(08:00) Exploring tools like IAQ monitors and real-time assessments
(11:10) Deep dive into issues like radon and its health impacts
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
ErLab USA - Learn more about their work in IAQ solutions.
ASHRAE 241 - Guidelines on ventilation for reducing infectious aerosol spread.
Poppy Monitors - Get real-time assessments of ventilation and air quality.
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