Building HVAC Science
Uncover the secrets of healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings with the Building HVAC Science podcast.
Join HVAC and building performance experts Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn, Sr., as they delve into the fascinating world of building science and HVAC diagnostics.
From exploring the latest advancements in measurement technology to examining the impact of building science and proper HVAC design and installation on human health and safety, this podcast is your one-stop shop for learning about all things in the built environment.
In each episode, you'll gain valuable insights from industry leaders and discover practical tips for changing the way you approach your work.
Whether you're a homeowner, facility manager, building performance or HVAC professional, this podcast is essential listening for anyone who cares about creating healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings.
Here's what you can expect from the Building HVAC Science podcast:
In-depth discussions on a wide range of building science and HVAC topics
Interviews with experts from across the industry
Practical tips for improving your building's performance
Insights into the latest advancements in HVAC technology
The occasional random topic
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 234
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
EP114 The power of Big Picture Thinking with Chris Stephens (April 2023)
In this episode, Bill interviews Chris Stephens Refrigeration Business owner and Social Media Influencer extraordinaire!
There are so many nuggets to mine out of this episode, I hope you spend the …
EP113 Mold Restoration: An Insider's view with Michael Rubino of Home Cleanse (March 2023)
In this episode, Bill interviews Michael Rubino founder of HomeCleanse.com
We discuss the technical & business aspects of mold removal and where it fits in to addressing and solving mold problems in …
EP112 Being Humble, Persistent, and Curious in the Trades With Adam Mufich (March 2023)
In this episode, Bill interviews Adam Mufich, AKA A-Team Adam.
You may know Adam from his video podcast, HVAC OverTime, which is a big collaboration he does with his friends Chris Stephens (HVACR Vid…
EP111 Putting The V back in HVAC and why you should care With Kevin Hart (March 2023)
In this episode, Bill chats with Kevin Hart, the founder of HAVEN, a start up that makes a unique IAQ sensor/control system.
Hear from Kevin about his background as an electrical contractor and how h…
EP 110 Bill's rambling again, uh oh (March 2023)
In this episode, Bill explains some of the activities that are keeping him busy lately.
The National HVACR Education Conference https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/nhetc/default.aspx
The National Home P…
EP109 A new product concept for contractors interested in residential electrification with John Hoehn of Duckling (February 2023)
What’s it like to build a tech product from the ground up?
How do you validate that a market exists?
What tools can you use to gain confidence that you are on the right track?
In this week’s …
EP108 Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn share a recap of the 2023 AHR Expo (February 2023)
What do we do with our time?
What did I do with my time in the last week?
The Bangles said it best:
… Time, time, time
See what's become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities
In this e…
EP 107 Bill Spohn explains what is keeping him busy lately (Feb 2023)
In this episode, Bill explains some of the activities that have kept him busy in the first few weeks of 2023.
The HVACR Symposium:
https://hvacrschool.com/events/4th-annual-hvac-r-training-symposium…
EP 106 Building Science collides with Health Science, the dawn of a new era with Joe Allen (Jan 2023)
Today, I feel very in tune with this podcast’s stated mission:
Building HVAC Science covers a broad array of topics in building science and HVAC diagnostics, as well as human comfort, health, and s…
EP105 What's a pretty good house with Dan Kolbert and Chris Briley (Dec 2022)
For several years, in southern Maine, a small group of building professionals have been getting together monthly to discuss building science.
Many topics are brought up for discussion: high perfo…
EP104 Live in a Home that Pays You Back with Anna DeSimone (Dec 2022)
Today’s guest, Anna Desimone has done an awesome job compiling resources for consumers to learn about factors, features and benefits of building an Energy Efficient home.
Anna is author of Live in …
EP103 Myth busting with Jason, Clifton and Eugene from ESCO (Dec 2022)
My three esteemed guests/amigos shed some light on common misconceptions in the HVACR industry. Catch the video version here: https://youtu.be/ZL5-sEOJj0c
We talk about fun topics like:
-Heatpumps …
EP102 The Smart Buildings Academy with Phil Zito (Dec 2022)
Listen in as Phil Zito describes the journey he has taken from being bored, to blogging to building a business that provides top notch online training and workforce development programs.
Formerly …
EP101 Creating the world's largest virtual power plant with Shawn McLaughlin of Emporia (November 2022)
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to interview Shawn McLaughlin, after having been impressed with the simplicity and value of using an Emporia Vue Energy Monitor for a year or so before I met him…
EP100 Electrification in Alaska and other chill topics with Griffin Hagle-Forster (October 2022)
I met Griffin at the http://www.HabitatX.com conference several years ago and found him to be thoughtful, insightful and a quiet but powerful champion of the principles he believes in.
In todays’ p…
EP99 How to retrofit all homes to Net Zero Energy with Adam Stenftenagel of Radiant Labs (Oct 2022)
Adam is a man full of energy and drive and is always eager to help.
Listen in as Adam describes the arc of his career that started in political activism and currently involves him in software, home…
EP98 Inverters for all with Katie Woodling of Bosch (Oct 2022)
Katelyn Woodling joins us on today’s podcast to discuss the background and development of Bosch IDS Heat Pumps (Inverter Ducted Split).
Katie is the manager of Product management for Bosch Heating …
EP97 Pattern recognition and the Hero vs. Guide conundrum with Nate Adams (Oct 2022)
If you are in HVAC, Home Performance, IAQ or follow “electrification” and you HAVEN’T heard of Nate Adams, you will do yourself good to listen to this podcast or follow some of the links below.
Oh,…
EP96 A Day in the Life of a Smart Building with Vineet Sinha, JCI (Oct 2022)
“A day in the life of a smart building. Now spaces have memory and identity.”
Now more than ever, facility owners and managers are incorporating smarter and more connected building technologies t…
EP95 Did the COVID pandemic teach us anything new about IAQ With Bill Bahnfleth (Sept 2022)
“Making building IAQ better is a long-term process.”
“We had all the answers before the COVID-19 pandemic, we just didn’t implement them.”
Bill Bahnfleth has a long and distinguished career as a …