By Emma Gribben, Principal at the Academy of the iAIR Institute. Emma has a Master’s in Health Promotion and Public Health. She leads education initiatives focused on indoor air quality, wellness, and the built environment.
Airmid Healthgroup at ASHRAE: Advancing Health-Centric Building Design
Join Airmid Healthgroup at the 2025 ASHRAE Annual Conference, June 21–25 in Phoenix, AZ
Progress in indoor air quality depends on collaboration—between scientists, engineers, policymakers, and health experts. At this year’s ASHRAE Annual Conference, Airmid Healthgroup joins forces with partners across the industry to push toward a future where indoor spaces actively support human wellbeing.
From advancing standards to delivering field-tested insights, Airmid’s presence in Phoenix reflects our commitment to healthier buildings through evidence, technology, and shared purpose.
Dr. John McKeon: Leading the Shift to Outcome-Driven IAQ
Dr. John McKeon will speak at the 2025 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Phoenix, presenting on health-centric metrics for indoor air quality.
🗓 Wednesday, June 25 | 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM MST
📍 Phoenix Convention Center
On Wednesday, June 25, Airmid CMO and Medical Director of the iAIR Institute, Dr. John McKeon, will present at Seminar 71: From Standards to Outcomes, a session designed to challenge how we define and measure indoor air quality.
Rather than relying solely on fixed thresholds, Dr. McKeon will explore a more pragmatic, health-led approach. Drawing on certification data, field results, and the latest in filtration, ventilation, and monitoring, his talk offers a roadmap for outcome-based thinking in both policy and practice.
Private Industry Event with Knauf and the iAIR Institute
🕕 Monday, June 23 | 6:00 PM
📩 RSVP: emma@iair-group.com
Ahead of the main event, Airmid will participate in an invite-only gathering hosted by Knauf North America and the iAIR Institute on Monday, June 23.
Held at Carcara in downtown Phoenix, this session brings together leading minds from building science, healthcare, and environmental engineering to explore how indoor environments can better prioritise human health.
Featured contributors include:
Partner Sessions: Science-Backed Innovation in Focus
Knauf North America, partnering with Airmid Healthgroup and the iAIR Institute to advance health-focused insulation strategies at ASHRAE 2025.
We’re also proud to support technical sessions from two of our long-standing collaborators: Knauf and Trane.
These presentations will highlight the alignment between cutting-edge product development and health-driven indoor air strategies.
Knauf North America
Advancing Fiberglass Insulation for Health and Performance
🗓 Tuesday, June 24 | 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM MST
📍 North Building, Room 226A
Trane
Simplifying the Shift to Hydronic Heat Pump Systems
🗓 Sunday, June 22 | 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM MST
📍 North Building, Room 226A
Standards & Strategy: Airmid’s Role in Committee Leadership
Dr. McKeon’s work doesn’t stop at the podium. He contributes to the development of testing protocols and policy discussions across key ASHRAE committees, helping shape how indoor air quality is measured and improved in real-world conditions.
Current Committee Involvements:
Environmental Health Committee (EHC) – Connecting health trends to HVAC system design
Technical Committee TG2.RAST (Reactive Air and Surface Treatment) Research Chair – Examining reactive air and surface treatment technologies
Standard Project Committee 185.5 – Developing methods to assess air cleaning performance
SGPC 10, Interactions Affecting the Achievement of Acceptable Indoor Environments – Investigating environmental impacts on comfort and health
Airmid Testing Services: Supporting Better Design Through Evidence
Our ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratories and environmental chambers provide tailored support to manufacturers, designers, and policy teams.
Explore our Filtration, HVAC and Air Conditioner Testing →
We work across sectors to validate:
Air purifier and HVAC performance
Effectiveness of surface and reactive air cleaning systems
Compliance with ASHRAE 241 and other evolving standards
Bioaerosol, allergen, and pathogen control in built environments
Connect with Airmid in Phoenix
Whether you’re attending Dr. McKeon’s session, joining the Knauf/iAIR event, or connecting during the conference, Airmid is here to support meaningful progress in the science of indoor air.
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Keywords
ASHRAE 2025, Indoor Air Quality, IAQ, Dr. John McKeon, Airmid Healthgroup, Building Science, Health-Based Metrics, HVAC, Filtration Testing, ASHRAE Standards, Knauf, Trane, Outcome-Driven IAQ, Certified Testing, iAIR Institute, Bioaerosol Testing, Indoor Environmental Quality
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