Elevated Environments

Managing Humidity: Insights from a Smart Office

Episode Summary

Historically, balancing humidity levels has been a tricky business. Too much or too little moisture can affect occupant wellness, stress your HVAC system, and severely damage important electronic equipment. In this episode, we’re joined by Erin McDannald, CEO of Environments, and Joe Plakinger, Systems Architect to explore the effects of humidity in the built environment. We will discuss some interesting insights gathered from Environments HQ and learn how to mitigate environmental factors on a proactive level.

Episode Notes

In this episode we discuss:

1. The recommended levels for humidity indoors. (02:40)
2. Humidity’s impact on virus transmission and electrical equipment. (03:50)
3. Interview with Erin McDannald and Joe Plakinger, Environments. (07:20)
   • Insights from the Environments office.
   • Humidity's impact on server rooms. 
   • How to monitor and mitigate humidity issues. 
   • Smart building integration. 

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