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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 26 MIN

Why Indoor Air Quality Matters More Than Ever with Dr. Joseph Allen

from Connected FM · host Dr. Joseph Allen, Elizabeth Shelton, Edward Wagoner

How much do you really know about the air circulating in your building right now?In this episode, host Edward Wagoner sits down with Dr. Joseph Allen, associate professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, director of Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program and and co-author of Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick—or Keep You Well, to explore why indoor air quality is becoming a critical focus for today’s facility managers. Dr. Allen breaks down the science behind ventilation, filtration and cognitive function, and shares practical steps leaders can take to create healthier, higher-performing spaces.00:00 Introduction00:55 Interview with Dr. Joseph Allen01:54 The Role of Facility Managers in Health and Business04:30 The Science Behind Indoor Air Quality07:00 Practical Steps for Better Air Quality12:41 Empowering Consumers with Air Quality Data15:05 Future of Indoor Air Quality Monitoring18:14 Public Health Career Advice22:57 Rapid Fire Questions26:30 ConclusionResources Mentioned:Book: Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Can Make You Sick―or Keep You WellDr. Joseph Allen on LinkedIn Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

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Harvard public health expert Dr. Joseph G. Allen joins host Edward Wagoner to discuss why indoor air quality is becoming a defining responsibility for today’s facility managers. He breaks down the science, the technology and the practical steps leaders can take to create healthier, higher-performing buildings.

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