Joel Seagren, M.AIRAH

Joel Seagren, M.AIRAH

Ecolibrium breaks bread with Fantech’s National MVHR (HRV) Solutions Engineer.

Specialty

Ventilation solutions for high-performance projects such as Passive House.

Passions

Working with other passionate people. We’re all naturally drawn to those people that have a spring in their step. Recreationally, my passion has in recent years has become mountain biking. Not too many scars to show for it yet.

HOW HAVE YOU COPED WITH COVID-19?

The pandemic has been tough on everybody in terms of isolation. Being out of range of local mountain bike parks was distressing (I know … a serious First World problem). Yet the pandemic has forced the world to re-evaluate many standard practices, and we’re starting to see some benefits come from this.

What do you like about your job?

Working with other passionate people in a field that is relatively new and dynamic. Enough autonomy to get myself into trouble but hopefully the commonsense and experience to avoid it.

Challenges

Supply chains at the moment like everyone else! The biggest challenge is resistance to change. We are seeing this play out in many ways including climate change politics and NCC improvements. Once you’ve got a big enough ‘why’ figured out it, the ‘how’ starts to fall into place quickly

What would like, but don’t have?

More time, which I’d guess is a pretty common feeling for many in our industry. That means use it – time – wisely and be respectful of other’s time.

Reasons for optimism

Most things. It’s hard not to be in a country like Australia. We’ve been a bit slow out of the blocks on a few important national issues, but the troops are growing and ratcheting up the pressure for needed change.

How to make money from batteries 

How to make money from batteries 

Craig Roussac from Buildings Alive looks at what investing in batteries can mean for building owners in Australia.Saving energy saves money and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. This fact has underpinned efficiency programs and driven investment returns for...

Howzat for heat monitoring?! 

Howzat for heat monitoring?! 

Nick Johns-Wickberg discovers how a heat monitoring tool developed by the University of Sydney is playing an important role in local sport. It’s 3:46pm on a Sunday and I’m standing at fine leg in 40°C heat. I’ve just bowled my fourth over on the trot, each ball coming...

Peak powers

Peak powers

Environmental consultant Alan Pears AM makes the case for energy efficiency and emissions ratings that better reflect the impacts of peak demand and seasonal variability. Assessing, rating and regulating building energy use and emissions used to be simple when we were...

A well-deserved shout-out 

A well-deserved shout-out 

AIRAH has recognised the decades-long contributions of several active and engaged members at its NSW President’s Shout event. Associate director of the Institute’s NSW division committee Gary Knox, F.AIRAH, hosted the event. AIRAH President Mikaila Ganado, M.AIRAH,...

Shining stars

Shining stars

The winners of the 2024 AIRAH Awards have been announced at a black-tie gala dinner held at Crown Aviary Melbourne on Thursday, November 21. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements from across Australia’s HVAC&R building services industry. Around 200 guests...

Q&A with Anastasia Alexandrova 

Q&A with Anastasia Alexandrova 

Anastasia Alexandrova, M.AIRAH, was recently awarded her 10-year membership plaque at the 2024 AIRAH WA Members Lunch. We asked her to tell us a bit more about herself and what makes her tick. What is your job title?  Business Development Manager at Turner Engineering...

Fairair

Advertisement