Elevated Environments

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The world of technology is constantly shifting. The teams at Environments and LE are here to help. Hosted by Phil Ruane, Elevated Environments discusses the intersection of technology and architecture. We will dive into the latest trends, interview experts, and break down the technology behind innovative building systems. Elevated Environments helps leaders in real estate, architecture, facility management, IT and more, harness technology to design productive environments for today and beyond. Join us, and learn how you can elevate your environment today.

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Episodes

Journey to the Future of the Workplace: Introducing Elevated Environments

In this episode: Introduction to the Elevated Environments app and its capabilities (1:20) Introducing episode guests Erin McDannald and Victoria Fields (1:43) Erin’s discussion of the history and mission behind Elevated Environments (2:44) Victoria’s perspective on the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the Elevated environments app (4:25) How Elevated Environments opens the doors to remote work and accessible work spaces (6:34) Erin shares her thoughts on how Environments and Light...

Nov 29, 2021•20 min•Ep. 14

Staying Safe with LynxEM: Testing Emergency Lighting with IoT Technology

In this Episode: Episode introduction and sharing news of Environments’ new Elevated Environments app (1:04) Introducing and detailing the importance of functional and effective emergency lighting systems (2:00) Magtech’s LynxEM solution and the power of automated testing (3:13) Introducing Jason Chesley and Magtech, including the history of the company (3:48) Understanding the importance of considering your emergency lighting specifications (5:37) Why is it essential to test emergency lighting ...

Oct 18, 2021•31 min•Ep. 13

Viral Load Sensing: Breakthrough Technology for a Healthier Future

In this Episode: Discussing concerns around a return to the office (4:31) Exploring the applications for Opteev’s solutions, including and beyond ViraWarn (5:36) How ViraWarn works, including the accuracy and efficacy of the ViraWarn technology (7:26) What kinds of viruses can ViraWarn detect and alert for? (8:45) What happens when ViraWarn detects a virus? Exploring a scenario where ViraWarn detects a pathogen (10:20) What if you suspect that you have been exposed to an airborne virus? (12:43) ...

Aug 24, 2021•22 min•Ep. 12

Controlled Environment Agriculture: Combining science and IoT integration for the perfect harvest

In this episode: Introducing Gretchen Schimelpfenig and the work of the Research Innovation Institute (3:07) Exploring why and when growers might choose Controlled Environment Agriculture over traditional outdoor farming methods (5:00) Gretchen defines “light recipes” and explains why and how they work within and beyond CEA applications (7:15) Examining and comparing the environmental impacts of controlled agriculture environments versus other methods (10:40) Best practices recommendations from ...

Jul 28, 2021•25 min•Ep. 11

The Wonderful World of Sensors: Exploring how we can use and learn from the sensors around us

In this episode: Introducing Todd Laudeman and ENSCO’s work with hyper-sensitive sensors (1:10) Todd discusses sensor types and applications at ENSCO (3:00) Todd’s recommendations for building a responsive sensor system where safety is a priority (6:02) Deciding to integrate sensors: what to consider in finding your ideal solution (9:07) The software and programming side of a smart sensor network (11:06) Todd’s tips for managing and making use of your sensor-collected data (13:54) The history of...

Jun 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 10

GUV Air Purification: Clean Air in the Pandemic and Beyond

In this episode we discuss: Introduction and a look back at the emotions and practices of early quarantine (1:10) Jim Colantoni discusses current approaches to COVID-19 disinfection and disinfection in general (7:20) The need for continued clean air post-COVID and how Puro’s technologies can make this possible (10:10) Comparing applications and necessary considerations between different air-purifying fixtures and systems (12:21) How to choose the right GUV system or fixture (14:07) Capabilities ...

May 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 9

LEDs and the Future of Intelligent Buildings

In this episode: We discuss the history of colored lighting and detail George Mueller’s contributions (00:43) Interview with Rob Groff Rob Groff reflects on his time at Color Kinetics and the technological advancements that they helped to create (03:08) Parallels between the increased use of LED lights and today’s smart building technologies (10:01) How does modern smart building technology benefit a building’s tenants? (15:03) Trigger points that spark desire for IoT technologies and the power ...

Apr 20, 2021•27 min•Ep. 8

LiFi: Improving Connectivity in our Digital World

In this episode we discuss: Internet today. (01:15) What is LiFi? (04:15) Interview with Ed Huibers and Floris Maassen. (06:45) Developing Trulifi LiFi applications LiFi vs WiFi Future development Our experience testing Trulifi. (32:05) Featuring: Ed Huibers , Trulifi Hospitality & Office G2M Leader An experienced Business Development lead with a strong history of commercializing emerging technologies in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry. Floris Maassen , Marketing & C...

Mar 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 7

Managing Humidity: Insights from a Smart Office

In this episode we discuss: The recommended levels for humidity indoors. (02:40) Humidity’s impact on virus transmission and electrical equipment. (03:50) 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. Comments, questions, or just want to say hi? Reach out to us at hello@environments.tech , we look forward to hearing from you....

Feb 17, 2021•29 min•Ep. 6

BIOS: Setting the Standard for Circadian Lighting

In this episode we discuss: Our experience with tunable white lighting. (01:00) Who is BIOS? (03:40) Interview with Patricia Rizzo, Axis Lighting. (05:30) Circadian lighting strategy Tunable lighting vs BIOS The WELL Building Standards for circadian lighting Applications Comments, questions, or just want to say hi? Reach out to us at hello@environments.tech , we look forward to hearing from you....

Jan 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 5

Holiday Wishes

Holiday wishes, and a hint at what's to come in 2021!

Dec 15, 2020•2 min•Ep. 4

Data Centers: The Smart Building Blueprint

In this episode we discuss: The status of data today (01:30) Designing an efficient data center. (04:10) Interview with Joe Plakinger, Systems Architect at Environments. (10:22) Technology solutions, and why they are important for the future. Making existing data centers more efficient. Does germicidal UV make sense in a data center? What is PUE, and how can we improve? Preventing the worst case scenario - down time. Design considerations for data centers, and built environments of the future....

Nov 17, 2020•31 min•Ep. 3

Power over Ethernet: More than Lighting Controls

In this episode we discuss: What is PoE? (01:31) PoE for controlling lighting. (03:25) Cot savings and a pricing exercise. (06:52) Interview with Cheyo Rodgers, Director of Business Development, Igor, Inc. (09:05) How does PoE compare to an advanced lighting control system? Are there constraints to a PoE system? PoE as a problem solver for all markets and project types. How can PoE systems prepare buildings for the future? Connecting and integrating other building systems onto one platform. For ...

Oct 13, 2020•28 min•Ep. 2

Germicidal UV: Getting Back to Work, Back to School and Beyond

In this episode we discuss: Who is Environments? (02:00) What is germicidal UV? (05:00) Using GUV in commercial and educational applications. (09:20) Interview with Jim Colantoni, Chief Strategy Officer, Puro Lighting. We discuss the science, address health concerns, and tests that prove the reputability of GUV sources. (13:17) For more information: Environments Smart building solutions are the core of what we do at Environments. Our main goal is finding smart ways of using technology that will ...

Sep 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 1

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