#46 - Michael Don Ham: Future of Living and Working Spaces - WELL Building Standards, Air Quality Challenges, and Regenerative Tea Farming

Send us a textWith remote work becoming the norm and health-focused living spaces on the rise, we unpack the evolution of building standards like the WELL Building Standard and their impact on both residential and professional environments. Learn how Fortune 500 companies are taking proactive steps to maintain air quality for remote workers, ensuring healthier, more productive workspaces.We'll explore the intricacies of air and water quality monitoring and the often-overlooked health impacts of common household products. From the dangers of plug-in air fresheners to the complex world of water contaminants like PFAS, we discuss these invisible threats and the importance of regulations like the Clean Air Act. Michael shares his expertise on the critical role of filtration, ventilation, and humidity control in creating optimal indoor environments, emphasizing the potential health benefits for everyone, from financial analysts to professional athletes.Michael also introduces us to the world of regenerative tea farming, highlighting sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the tea industry. His pioneering approach in achieving Regenerative Organic Certification sets a benchmark for quality and sustainability, offering a blueprint for other industries. Michael Don Ham - LinkedInRepureWild OrchidWELL BuildingsSupport the showCheck out the Air Quality Matters website for more information, updates and more. And the YouTube Channel The Air Quality Matters Podcast is brought to you in partnership with. Eurovent Farmwood Aereco Aico Ultra Protect Zehnder Group The One Take Podcast is brought to you in partnership with. SafeTraces & InBiot All great companies that share the podcast's passion for better air quality in the built environment. Supporting them helps support the show.