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Journey to the Future of the Workplace: Introducing Elevated Environments

Elevated Environments - November 29, 2021 21:30 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 ...

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Staying Safe with LynxEM: Testing Emergency Lighting with IoT Technology

Elevated Environments - October 18, 2021 18:33 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 ...

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Viral Load Sensing: Breakthrough Technology for a Healthier Future

Elevated Environments - August 24, 2021 17:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 detec...

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

Elevated Environments - July 28, 2021 15:10 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 ho...

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

Elevated Environments - June 23, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 t...

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GUV Air Purification: Clean Air in the Pandemic and Beyond

Elevated Environments - May 19, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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...

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LEDs and the Future of Intelligent Buildings

Elevated Environments - April 20, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 o...

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LiFi: Improving Connectivity in our Digital World

Elevated Environments - March 23, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 & O...

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Managing Humidity: Insights from a Smart Office

Elevated Environments - February 17, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 serve...

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BIOS: Setting the Standard for Circadian Lighting

Elevated Environments - January 19, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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, questi...

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Holiday Wishes

Elevated Environments - December 15, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Holiday wishes, and a hint at what's to come in 2021!

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Data Centers: The Smart Building Blueprint

Elevated Environments - November 17, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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.  ...

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Power over Ethernet: More than Lighting Controls

Elevated Environments - October 13, 2020 09:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 cons...

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

Elevated Environments - September 15, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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 th...

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