A practical playbook for using IEQ data to improve occupant health without over-ventilating buildings

JJ Baird, VP at Airthings, walks through how leading organizations are using indoor environmental quality (IEQ) data to actually improve occupant health—without defaulting to “more ventilation” or over-relying on the BMS. Drawing on real-world examples from office portfolios and high-profile wildfire events, he explains why BMS data alone often misses the root cause of air quality problems.

The presentation focuses on how teams deploy IEQ sensors to understand what’s happening over time, not just react in the moment. The result is a clearer picture of where issues originate—and which levers actually matter.

Behind the paywall, you’ll learn how teams identified invisible problems like combustion air leaks, wildfire smoke infiltration, and VOC spikes that traditional HVAC controls couldn’t explain. JJ shares what surprised customers when they compared indoor vs. outdoor conditions, and why blindly automating IEQ data into control logic sometimes made things worse.

You’ll also see how organizations used IEQ data across HR, workplace, and facilities teams to guide decisions, validate complaints, and avoid unnecessary energy use. This recording is especially relevant for FM, EM, and OT leaders who want healthier buildings without creating new energy or operational problems.

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