Edifice Complex Podcast

Adam Muggleton & Robert Bean

The Property Design & Development Podcast with Adam Muggleton & Robert Bean.

  1. 12/14/2025

    #108 Bill McQuade – ASHRAE President

    Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 463) Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about Bill McQuade talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, non- linear career paths and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: ASHRAE’s impact world wideIEQThe cost savings of aging in place and the relationship to wellbeingThe importance of learning what you do not want to doAnd much more……. More on Bill Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mcquade-a54b749/ ASHRAE: https://www.ashrae.org/ Baltimore Aircoil Company: https://baltimoreaircoil.com/ Bio Bill McQuade P.E., LEED AP, CDP, Fellow ASHRAE has spent over 32 years working in the HVAC&R industry in various roles. He is Global Vice President for Government Affairs and Sustainability at the Baltimore Aircoil Company. In that capacity, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with regulators, legislators, associations, and societies and he leads the development and implementation of the company's global ESG strategy. Previously to that, he was Vice President of Sector Services at the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and he worked for 26 years for the York International/Johnson Controls organization in various roles. Throughout his career, he has been a very active member of our global industry. In the ASHRAE Society, he is the current Society President. Over the years, he Chaired various councils and committees and chaired the subcommittee that developed the 2019-2024 ASHRAE Strategic Plan.  A regular attendee of UN climate and ozone meetings, he has provided input to the US, EU, and Indian governments regarding ozone and climate regulation and legislation. Bill is Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, a LEED AP, and a Certified Decarbonization Professional, He an ASHRAE Fellow (2013) and received the ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award in 2023. During his career, he has been awarded 22 U.S. and International patents. #edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

    1h 9m

  2. 11/15/2025

    #107 David Holtzclaw – Building Science & BECx

    Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about building science and building envelope commissioning. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: State of play of current USA building envelop / façade design and constructionBECx as risk managementBeing one of Roberts’ minionsFailing while having 3 university degreesBeing a consultant to consultants And much more……. More on David David on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-david-holtzclaw-1364b35/ David's Website http://www.transductiontechnologies.com/    Bio David is Licensed Professional Engineer and Chief Geek at Transduction Technologies. David is a practitioner providing BECx, energy modeling, design work, problem solving, writing field testing protocols, and data analysis. He is an adjunct professor in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Nebraska. #edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG

    1h 34m

  3. 09/15/2025

    #106 Dr. Marwa Zaatari - Solutions Not Doubt

    Our guest this episode is Dr. Marwa Zaatari talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, building systems controls technology and generating solutions not doubt. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How small changes can lead to big wins How we have more knowledge than ever yet less applied capabilities How built environment solutions need to balance Cost Vs IEQ Vs Energy How actually doing the basics is still the best bang for your $’s And much more……. More on Marwa Marwa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzaatari/ Marwa on X: https://x.com/marwa_zaatari Poppy website: https://www.poppy.com/ AirJoule website: https://airjouletech.com/ Bio Dr. Marwa Zaatari is on a mission to “scrub off unsafe practices/products and ineffective solutions” and “generate answers that remove doubt.”. Dr. Marwa Zaatari is Chief Engineer for Poppy, a Board Member for AirJoule. And a global leader in building science and HVAC technology. Shaping industry standards, she is Vice Chair of ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Chair of Risk Modeling for ASHRAE 241, ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force member, and a Distinguished Lecturer. She is also Vice Chair of the US Green Building Council (USGBC LEED) Board of Directors.

    1h 22m

  4. 08/15/2025

    #105 Elisabeth Montgomerie - Regenerative Design

    Our guest this episode is Elisabeth Montgomerie talking about regenerative design, environmentalism and the built environment. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: “Hygge” (Google it)AdaptationBiophilic designUK Net Zero Standard and much more……. More on Elisabeth Elisabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabeth-montgomerie/ Website: https://aesg.com/ Bio Elisabeth Montgomerie is a Chartered Engineer, a Chartered Environmentalist and a Sustainability leader. Elisabeth has a track record of transforming sustainability practices and driving impactful purpose-led projects. She has developed and implemented sustainability strategies and tools, significantly enhancing professional practices’ environmental impact. Elisabeth is passionate about leading responsible business practices, fostering professional development, and delivering measurable sustainability outcomes. Her goal is to create transformative impact and achieving commercial objectives through sustainable and innovative solutions.

    1h 19m
  5. #104 Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre – Facades

    07/15/2025

    #104 Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre – Facades

    Our guests this episode are Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre talking about building Façade design and architecture. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: · Art Vs Technology in Architecture. · Energy conservation Vs IEQ /Wellbeing as design objectives. · University of Pennsylvania, Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology project. · ETFE Foil Facades. and much more……. More on Michelle & Erik Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-lee-7520ab24/ Erik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikdavidhegre/ Website: https://behnisch.com/  Bios Michelle Lee is an Architect with Behnisch Architekten and a lecturer at the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) at Northeastern University USA. Erik Hegre is a partner at Behnisch Architekten and an instructor at Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont USA. Michelle and Erick both worked on Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology, University of Pennsylvania Harvard Science and Engineering Complex, Boston MA USA.

    1h 33m

  6. 06/15/2025

    #103 Gary Hamilton – From Grit To Glory

    Our guest this episode is Gary Hamilton talking about his journey from Jamaica to the USA via London UK, his new book and building services engineering. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Believing in yourself and the power of a mother who will not give up on you How a Building Services Engineering degree is an advantage Hospitals as mission critical buildings and much more……. More on Nic On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garoldhamilton/  Website: https://www.introba.com/ Website: https://garoldhamilton.com/  Website: https://dtrfoundation.org/ Buy the Book “From Grit To Glory” https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F79WLGJ3 Bio Gary Hamilton is a philanthropist, author and Senior Vice President, Growth Leader at Introba. Gary is a licensed professional engineer and chartered engineer with a remarkable portfolio spanning diverse projects globally, Gary’s contributions have earned him several design accolades. Notably, he was awarded the prestigious ASHRAE Technology 1st Place Award for Healthcare Engineering design and achieved the esteemed status of Fellow of the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (FASHE) in 2019.

    1h 16m

  7. 05/15/2025

    #102 Nic Byczynski – Bringing Engineering to MEP Design

    Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 457). Our guest this episode is AESG Director of Building Services Nic Byczynski, talking about engineering and MEP design, digital tools, working in the UAE and building services design trends. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss:  The importance of mentors Digital design tools MEP Engineering and direction of change Max Fordham & Partners, the British “engineering hippy commune” and much more……. More on Nic Nic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-byczynski-12b30024/ Nic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mh-yF4qc_0 Website: https://aesg.com/  Bio Nic Byczynski is a Chartered Engineer and a CIBSE Fellow with over 15 years Middle East Experience leading MEP designs on high value projects with high profile clients. Nic is Director of Engineering for AESG and winner of Construction Weekly Magazine MEP Award: Mechanical Engineer of the Year 2014. #edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #bluerithm #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingscience #AESG

    1h 28m

  8. 04/15/2025

    #101 Sarah Gudeman – Solutionist Stories

    Our guest this episode is Sarah Gudeman, talking about sustainability, where sustainability is heading and life as a mechanical engineer and sustainability specialist. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Guilt Vs Shame Data hoarding Open source tools Solutions and much more……. More on Sarah On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgudeman/ Website: https://www.sarah-gudeman.com/ Website: https://www.branchpattern.com/ Bio Sarah Gudeman is a Principal and Practice Lead at BranchPattern, with nearly 20 years in the industry, providing sustainability solutions for commercial real estate developers, designers, and organizations. As her many professional credentials attest, she excels in merging sustainability and building science into practical, cost-effective solutions to benefit the triple bottom line and make buildings better. Sarah leans into her top-five strengths—Futuristic, Achiever, Maximizer, Strategic, and Focus—to solve complex engineering challenges that arise in both new and existing buildings and improve performance through various lenses: carbon, energy, water, materials, and health. An advocate for continuous learning and mentoring, Sarah frequently engages in public speaking and education, specifically air quality. Always looking to connect people and ideas, Sarah’s ultimate mission aligns with that of BranchPattern: “Improving Life through Better Built Environments.” While remaining aligned with one of her personal guiding mottos: “Be the Change you want to see in the world”. #edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #bluerithm #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #systemsthinking #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #buildingscience #AESG

    1h 18m
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The Property Design & Development Podcast with Adam Muggleton & Robert Bean.

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  • Creator
    Adam Muggleton & Robert Bean
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    108
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    Explicit
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    © Adam Muggleton & Robert Bean
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    Edifice Complex Podcast