Dr. John McKeon Brings Clinical Expertise to Building Standards Leadership

Dr. John McKeon, emergency physician and Airmid Healthgroup medical director, elected Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland to advance health and indoor air quality standards.

Dr. John McKeon of Airmid Healthgroup elected Vice President of the ASHRAE Ireland Chapter.

We are proud to announce that Dr. John McKeon, emergency room physician and senior member of the Airmid Healthgroup medical team, has been elected Vice President of ASHRAE Ireland. This historic appointment marks the first time that an emergency room physician has taken on this leadership role, highlighting the vital connection between clinical medicine, indoor air quality (IAQ), and the built environment.

At Airmid Healthgroup, our mission is to bridge the gap between health science and building science, and Dr. McKeon’s election highlights the growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping healthier indoor environments.

Chair of ASHRAE Ireland Technology Transfer Committee

In addition to his Vice Presidency, Dr. McKeon will also serve as Chair of the Chapter Technology Transfer Committee (CTTC). This role plays an important part in supporting ASHRAE members by:

  • Facilitating technical knowledge exchange across industries

  • Connecting global best practices with local implementation in Ireland

  • Promoting health-centered building standards that impact IAQ and occupant wellbeing

This appointment ensures that the latest scientific research and engineering solutions are translated into real-world outcomes that benefit both building performance and human health.

International Leadership in Indoor Air Quality and Environmental Health

Dr. McKeon’s influence extends well beyond Ireland. Within ASHRAE International, he serves on the Environmental Health Committee (EHC) and is the Research Chair of Technical Committee TG2.RAST (Reactive Air and Surface Treatment). These leadership roles allow him to advance critical work in:

  • Defining IAQ standards as a cornerstone of building performance

  • Aligning sustainability goals with health-focused outcomes

  • Developing evidence-based guidelines for air cleaning and surface treatment technologies

His contributions are helping shape the future of IAQ policy, ensuring it is recognized globally as an essential component of sustainability, public health, and resilience.

A Milestone for Health-Focused Building Innovation

This achievement represents more than personal recognition for Dr. McKeon: it is also a milestone for Airmid Healthgroup and for the broader recognition of the link between the built environment and human wellbeing. Having a medical doctor serve in such a prominent ASHRAE leadership role demonstrates the value of integrating clinical insights into building standards and design.

At Airmid, we believe that healthier buildings lead to healthier lives. Dr. McKeon’s appointment reinforces the need for continued interdisciplinary collaboration between medicine, engineering, and building science to make advancements in the field of healthy indoor environments.

Congratulations to Dr. John McKeon

We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. McKeon on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to supporting his ongoing work to advance health-focused innovation, indoor air quality standards, and sustainable building practices in Ireland and worldwide.

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