Episodes
EP15 Bryan and Bill’s big adventure: AHR Expo round up thru the eyes of a couple of nerds
Jan. 31, 2018
Bryan Orr and Bill Spohn spent 3 busy days learning, listening and absorbing the vibe at the world’s largest HVACR trade show, the AHR Expo which took place in Chicago at the end of January 2018. Come walk the auditory aisle…
EP14 - CarFax for homes - Pearl Certification is looking for good contractors
Jan. 17, 2018
On this episode, Bill Spohn welcomes Bethany Profaizer and Amy Beley from Pearl Certification (www.PearlCertification.com). Pearl has created a unique and very cost effective, third party certification for the major “invisib…
EP13 - Contractors Benefit from Utility-based Energy Savings Programs with Joe Kuonen from CleaRESULT
Jan. 11, 2018
Joe has worked for for CLEAResult (www.CLEAResult.com ) for over 10 years. His company is a fast growing, highly focused implementer of utility-based energy savings programs. Joe discusses the ins and outs of building an ene…
EP12 -The complex business of making better measurements easy for you - Interview with Marko Bruinsma from Testo
Jan. 2, 2018
Today we talk with Marko Bruinsma, President of Testo, inc. Marko gives us an overview of how his background from destructive testing in labs, to work with rockets and propellants to repping instrumentation shaped his career…
EP11 The Wild, Wild JWest- from Heavy Metal to House Wrap
Dec. 26, 2017
Today Bill speaks with JWest, a building performance practitioner and educator. J can be reached at JWest@hph2tc.com (his consulting business) or at JWest@CEDAnet.org (the community action agency in Chicago that he works for…
EP10 -The most helpful guy in HVAC- Interview with Gary Reecher
Dec. 18, 2017
Today Bill speaks with Gary Reecher, a dedicated HVAC/R technician from day one. Gary discusses how his background in the US Air Force as an Environmental Systems Technician helped shaped his interest and approach to HVAC/R.…
EP9 - Building science and practice above the Arctic Circle-Interview with Griffin Hagle
Dec. 13, 2017
Today Bill speaks with Griffin Hagle, Weatherization Manager of the North Slope Borough in Barrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska. Griffin discusses what lead him to live and work above the arctic circle, as well as some of the challeng…
EP8 - BPI- Building Performance through the eyes of Larry Zarker, CEO of BPI
Dec. 6, 2017
Today’s guest is Larry Zarker, CEO of BPI, the Building Performance Institute. BPI is the nation’s premier organization for certification and standards-setting for home performance professionals. You will find them on the we…
EP7 - Energy Rated Homes with Steve Baden Founder of RESNET
Nov. 29, 2017
Today we interviewed Steve Baden the founder and present day executive director of RESNET: The Residential Energy Services Network. There are now 2 million US homes that are energy rated from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Listen to…
EP6 - AirQuest- Bill Spohn's take on airflow measurements, Part 2
Nov. 15, 2017
In AirQuest part 2 Bill shares his depth of knowledge on airflow and measuring airflow including mass flow rate, CFM and much more..
EP5 - AirQuest- Bill Spohn's take on airflow measurements, Part 1
Nov. 9, 2017
In AirQuest part 1 Bill shares his depth of knowledge on airflow and measuring airflow including mass flow rate, CFM and much more..
EP4- It takes more than a good HVAC system to deliver comfort
Nov. 2, 2017
It takes more than a good HVAC system to deliver comfort. In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, Bill Spohn speaks with Robert Bean about the science of true human comfort. Some of his concepts are brutally …
EP3 - Infrared Thermometers, Proper Use
Oct. 6, 2017
Bill covers applications for infrared thermometers, how they can be effectively used, how they work and some common mistakes to avoid.
EP2 IAQ and Humidity w/ Nate Adams
Sept. 20, 2017
Nate Adams from Energy Smart Ohio joins Bill on the podcast and talks Indoor Air Quality and Humidity Control in Homes.
EP1 - Welcome to the BHS Podcast HVAC 101-BS Style
Sept. 12, 2017
In this episode Bill introduces the podcast and what it is all about by dropping some huge knowledge bombs about building science for HVAC professionals. HVAC overview book mentioned: HVAC 1.0 Available for purchase at TruTe…