Healthy Spaces

• Spilling the Tea: Inside the Conversations Powering Decarbonization

  At Climate Week NYC 2025, the message was clear: progress on sustainability happens when industries come together. From data to construction to commercial real estate, collaboration and innovation are turning ambition into action. In this special episode, recorded live at Trane Technologies’ “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week NYC, we sit down with three leaders driving real change: Holly Paeper, President, Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane Technologies; Julia Gisewite, Chief Sustainability Officer at Turner Construction Company; and Suzanne Fallender, Vice President of Global Impact & Sustainability at Prologis. They share how their organizations are accelerating decarbonization across the built environment - from low-carbon materials and circular energy systems to data-driven decision-making and community impact. Together, they reveal why the future of sustainable business depends on shared goals, transparent collaboration, and a willingness to rethink what growth really means. About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.  Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. Links: Trane Technologies at Climate Week 2025 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/news/events/climate-week-2025.html) Sustainability for Growth - Blog (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/sustainability-leadership/sustainability-for-growth.html) How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions - Blog (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/solutions-innovation/how-ai-can-help-dramatically-reduce-energy-demand-and-emissions.html) Driving Business Value: Embracing Circularity (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/sustainability-leadership/driving-business-value-embracing-circularity.html) Trane Technologies at COP30 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/news/events/cop30.html)  Trane Technologies Website (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) Healthy Spaces YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCDWAdM6KUyuXAqNtodPqFrZGNTrE8bI)  Dominique Silva Profile (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html) Scott Tew Profile (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html) Holly Paeper Profile (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/holly-paeper.html)  Julia Gisewhite LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gisewite-4914576/) Suzanne Fallender LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-fallender/) Michelle Li LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleliclimate/) 

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• Rebuilding The Future: The New Circular Blueprint

  The world is waking up to a new reality: recycling alone won’t fix our waste problem. To build a truly sustainable future, we need to go circular - rethinking how we design, use, and recover the materials that shape our lives. We can beat the endless downcycle by designing smarter, innovating materials, and even dreaming up new consumption models. This isn’t recycling 2.0. It’s the blueprint for a new economy, one that preserves value, reduces strain on natural resources, and transforms waste into opportunity. In this episode, hosts Scott Tew and Dominique Silva are joined by Jenelle Shapiro, Circularity Leader at Trane Technologies; Julia Gisewite, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Nelson Russom, Waste and Circularity Program Manager, both at Turner Construction Company. Together, they explore how circular design is reshaping everything from manufacturing and supply chains to construction and end-of-life recovery, and why collaboration and innovation are key to keeping materials in play, not throwing them away. About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.  Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. Closing the Loop with Circularity: Zero Waste to Landfill - Blog  Remanufacture and Repair: A Decarbonization Accelerator - Blog  Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport - Blog  Maintain, Prolong, Share: A Circular Blueprint for Decarbonization - Blog   Trane Technologies Website Healthy Spaces YouTube  Dominique Silva Profile Scott Tew Profile Jenelle Shapiro Profile Julia Gisewhite Profile Nelson Russom Profile 

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• Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers

  The digital world is expanding at lightning speed, powered by vast data centers that have become the critical infrastructure of our time. From streaming services to AI breakthroughs, these facilities are the engines of growth and innovation. But with that power come important challenges: massive energy use, complex cooling demands, and the need to rethink sustainability in an industry in continuous evolution. In this episode, we hear from Scott Smith, Director of Mission Critical Offerings at Trane Technologies, and Dr. Dereje Agonafer, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Together, they unpack the scale of the data center boom, explore the cutting-edge cooling technologies reshaping the industry, and share why collaboration between industry and academia is essential to building a more efficient, sustainable digital future. About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.  Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. Links: How Data Centers Are Becoming Energy Hubs Through Intelligent Thermal Management - Blog - https://trane.eu/uk/about-trane/blog-post.html?Id=51 Power in Numbers: The Critical Role of Equipment Array Orchestration in Modern Data Centers - Article https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/sponsored/article/55313099/trane-power-in-numbers-the-critical-role-of-equipment-teaming-in-modern-data-centers Sustainability in Action: The Aalsmeer Energy Hub - Case Study https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/customer-stories/the-aalsmeer-energy-hub.html Sustainable Data Center Solutions for Cape Augusta Digital Properties - Case Study https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/about-us/newsroom/case-studies/data-centers/sibley-textile-mill.html Trane Technologies Website - https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index.html Healthy Spaces YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TraneTechnologies/playlists Dominique Silva Profile - https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html Scott Tew Profile - https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html Scott Smith Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-7a713521 Dr. Dereje Agonafer Profile - https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?user=agonafer  

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• Cool Air, Hot Takes - Buildings As Batteries: Demand Response

  Bonus Feed Drop: one of our favorite episodes from our good friends at Trane's Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast!What if your building could act like a battery—and get paid for it?In this episode of Cool Air, Hot Takes, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry talk with Adam Scarsella, Director of Sales at Voltus, about how demand response and virtual power plants are transforming energy use. From chillers to controls, they break down how smart buildings are shedding loads, shifting demand, and supporting the grid—all while creating new revenue opportunities.There’s also: HVAC Headlines: Europe plans massive offshore & “energy islands” to connect wind power to mainland grids, and Australian researchers discover that air conditioners could be a useful tool in solving crime—yes, HVAC meets CSIThe Business Case for Demand Response: From data centers to hospitals, how flexible loads are generating revenue and strengthening the grid.Stat of the Day: A new report shows in-office work is back in a big way—can you guess which industries have seen the biggest increase?

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• AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life

  Fighting climate change means juggling a thousand moving parts, from how we power our cities to how insects sustain our ecosystems. Artificial intelligence is uniquely equipped to take on that scale of challenge, analyzing massive data sets, predicting problems before they happen, and unlocking solutions humans alone could never achieve. In this episode, hosts Dominique Silva and guest co-host Rebecca Handfield (BrainBox AI) speak with Jean-Simon Venne, co-founder of BrainBox AI and leader of the BrainBox business at Trane Technologies, and Dr. David Rolnick, Assistant Professor at McGill University and co-founder of Climate Change AI. They share how AI can slash building emissions, extend equipment life, and open up new frontiers in biodiversity research. We also take a behind-the-scenes look at Trane Technologies’ new AI Lab in Montreal, where the next generation of HVAC innovation is being designed and created. With a focus on practical applications over theory, the lab is harnessing AI as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change, while keeping ethics, responsibility, and trust at the center of every breakthrough. About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.  Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. Links: A New Era for Smart Buildings with AI Controls and AI Agents - Press Release  AI in the Built Environment, Sustainable Markets – White Paper Trane Technologies AI Lab - Website Digital Solutions: Using AI and Autonomous Control to Listen to Your Building - Blog How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions - Blog  Trane Technologies Website Healthy Spaces YouTube Brainbox AI Website Climate Change AI Website Dominique Silva Profile Rebecca Handfield Profile Jean-Simon Venne Profile David Rolnick Profile

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