Michael Frank, P.E., vice president of design and engineering, McKinstry, discusses how the firm’s “Return with Confidence” program can deliver the health, safety, and assurance needed for building occupants to safely return to work. 

Dr. Stephanie Taylor discusses the potential of a COVID-19 second wave, the importance of indoor ventilation, her role on the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force, and more.

Vince Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP, takes a deep dive into his article, “Designing the Built Environment to Prevent Pandemics,” which will appear in Engineered Systems’ Smarter Engineering supplement in July. 

Heidi Creighton, associate principal, sustainability, Buro Happold, discusses the design work behind the Santa Monica City Hall East project and the facility’s quest to become Living Building Challenge certified.

Jeff Williams, vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions, Johnson Controls, discusses the manufacturer’s short-term vision, the HVACR industry’s thirst for connectivity, the global electrification trend, and more.

Mike Schwartz, CEO, Daikin Applied Americas Inc., discusses the manufacturer’s intelligent innovations, pending refrigerant regulations, and more from the 2020 AHR Expo trade show floor.