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In this episode of The Flow Lab Podcast, hosts Ben Walker, Co-CEO of RetroTec and Sam Myers, building science specialist and RetroTec trainer, sit down with Kevin Hart, Founder and CEO of HavenIAQ, a company focused on transforming the way we monitor and control indoor air quality (IAQ).

From his roots as an electrician in the trades to pioneering the first wearable IAQ monitor, Kevin shares his journey of innovation, challenges faced in the industry, and his insights into solving air quality issues in homes and workplaces.

Expect to Learn:

• How invisible air quality issues impact health and comfort in indoor environments, with a focus on tradespeople and homeowners alike.
• From spotting problems on job sites to creating solutions for air quality measurement and control.
• Challenges with early sensors, the breakthrough that led to portable devices, and the shift to whole-home IAQ solutions.
• How modern HVAC systems are evolving to intelligently manage ventilation and air quality based on real-time data and environmental factors.
• Navigating the complexities of IAQ products like UV lights and ozone generators and why they might not be the right fix.
• How Haven is shaping the next generation of smart IAQ products, from room monitors to advanced filtration and ventilation solutions.

[00:00] - Introduction to the Episode and Guest

[03:30] - Kevin’s Transition from Electrician to Air Quality Innovator

[07:00] - The Challenges of Early IAQ Sensors and the Need for Affordable Solutions

[10:45] - The Move to Whole-Home Air Quality Monitoring

[15:30] - The Importance of Smart Ventilation in Modern HVAC Systems

[20:00] - The Risks of Overhyped IAQ Products: Ozone Generators and UV Lights

[25:15] - The Role of Professionals in Solving IAQ Issues

[30:00] - Exploring the New Room Monitor and Its Impact on Homes

[35:20] - How the IAQ Industry is Evolving and the Need for Better Education and Training

[40:00] - Final Thoughts and Future Innovations in IAQ

Connect with Kevin Hart:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrhart/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhartthecanadian/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinrhart

Website: https://haveniaq.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haven_tzoa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haven.tzoa

Ben Walker (Co-CEO, Retrotec) LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/

Sam Myers (Building Science Specialist & Trainer) LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-myers-ms-a9a4a546/

Website: https://retrotec.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrotec/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrotec/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetrotecEnergy/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3xMDAhIttUTHWK41DH7KhB

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