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Project Sustainability

Each month, the show welcomes a new guest who will unpack a specific topic, spanning multiple episodes. Host Peggy Smedley will dive into her guest"s desire to provide alternatives that will empower each of us on what it means to have a healthy home. Simply all the innovations from energy, air, water, lighting, security, appliances, and more that impact our homes. With a focus on technology—and how it works in the home—listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what"s coming next and what"s

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17:24

Thoughts about the Future of Work

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2023/10/24

Peggy Smedley and Pete Evans, assistant professor, Iowa State University, talk about the future of work and if it will be driven by certain technologies. He says we need to recognize that things have to change as things change in time and it isn’t just the tools, it is how we think about employing the tools and how we solve the problems using these new capabilities. They also discuss: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and how we have lost something in changing modern

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15:34

Inspire and Equip

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2023/10/17

Peggy Smedley and Pete Evans, assistant professor, Iowa State University, talk about the worker of tomorrow and how to inspire and equip the next generation. He says we try to instill with the students an idea of how to think about the world. They also discuss: The scientific method and the four Cs: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and complex communication. How many workers are worried that automation is putting their jobs at risk and how many workers are ready to learn new skills

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13:36

Top Tech for Young Learners

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2023/10/10

Peggy Smedley and Pete Evans, assistant professor, Iowa State University, talk about some of the top technologies today. He digs into how he works with the kids, saying the FLEx (Forward Learning Experience) program focuses on how do we see things and how do we make things. They also discuss: Seeing: Introducing kids to virtual reality and providing them an experience they may not have otherwise. Making: Additive manufacturing and the rise of 3D printers. The importance of agency and making an

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14:46

FLEx and the Worker of Tomorrow

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2023/10/03

Peggy Smedley and Pete Evans, assistant professor, Iowa State University, talk about getting young minds to think in a more innovative way. He says he is a recovering architect and has a desire to help to impact the world in the built environment and how it matches to the natural world, as well as impacting students for a vision of a better tomorrow. They also discuss: FLEx (Forward Learning Experience), which is a mobile learning program. The four Cs that are universal constructs, which are

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12:53

Heat Mapping and Urban Planning

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2023/09/26

Peggy Smedley and Kirstin Dow, professor, Dept. of Geography at University of South Carolina, talk about how heat mapping might improve urban planning. She says our cities are working in so many different ways to be more livable and healthier spaces. They also discuss: Building new greenways and bicycle paths in Columbia, S.C. How new heat mapping is and the city that got the first heat resilience officer. The benefits that heat models will provide. heat.gov (9/27/23 - 71) IoT, Internet of

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11:52

Heat Mapping and Our Work

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2023/09/19

Peggy Smedley and Kirstin Dow, professor, Dept. of Geography at University of South Carolina, talk about how heat mapping might improve work. She talks about how heat mapping can help begin with work strategies and thinking about exposure over the long term at work. They also discuss: How to avoid accidents in extreme temperatures. How heat mapping can prevent illness or death. The importance of knowledge and data in understanding. heat.gov (9/20/23 - 70) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,

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12:21

Heating Mapping and Our Health

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2023/09/13

Peggy Smedley and Kirstin Dow, professor, Dept. of Geography at University of South Carolina, talk about how heat mapping might help improve health. She says heat is the one hazard our cities have done the least planning around. They also discuss: How heat mapping can impact the livability of cities. The variables that change our overall exposure to heat. How machine learning will come into play to provide a better way. heat.gov (9/13/23 - 69) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial

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12:12

All about Heat Mapping

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2023/09/05

Heat is the deadliest of all the weather hazards. Peggy Smedley and Kirstin Dow, professor, Dept. of Geography, University of South Carolina, talk about heat mapping. She says it is timely in Columbia, South Carolina, and the way we have built our cities actually traps heat from solar radiation—the roads and buildings heat up. They also discuss: How machine learning can help with heat mapping. Some examples of things that can be done to reduce heat in cities. How to train the next generation to

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15:41

All about Solar Panels

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2023/08/29

Peggy Smedley and Benedict Talplacido, VP of brand strategy and marketing, Sunflare, talk about solar panels. He says people have different motivations for wanting solar panels, but most are interested in saving money. They also discuss: The benefits that exist depending on where you are in the country. The various types of solar panels that homeowners need to consider. The true cost of solar and how long it will take to recoup the cost of panels. sunflaresolar.com (8/30/23 - 67) IoT, Internet

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15:08

Smart Home, Smart Energy

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2023/08/22

Peggy Smedley and Brad Wills, director, strategic customers and programs, Schneider Electric, talk about what led to the company launching its latest innovation to turn existing home energy panels into smart panels. He says it gives more flexibility and a whole platform with a simple app. They also discuss: The value of this technology for the homeowner. How to plan for home resiliency. The rise of electric vehicles and how they fit with the home. shop.se.com (8/23/23 - 66) IoT, Internet of

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16:50

Home Energy and Lighting Solutions

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2023/08/15

Peggy Smedley and Elizabeth Parks, president, Parks Associates, talk about home-energy solutions and smart lighting. She says new research shows 13% of U.S. households have a smart light bulb and 6% have a smart-lighting control system, keeping in mind 1% is about equal to 1 million households. They also discuss: The benefits and driving forces behind smart lighting adoption. How much electricity consumed in the house comes from lighting. What consumers want out of a smart home.

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15:58

Home Energy Solutions

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2023/08/08

Peggy Smedley and Elizabeth Parks, president, Parks Associates, talk about what type of home energy solutions homeowners are most interested in today. She says it is tracking a lot of smart-home-energy devices, solar panels, and electric vehicles. They also discuss: That energy costs are increasing, which is a big driver to some of the new solutions. How many households have a smart thermostat. The differences in various markets such as single-family homes and rentals. parksassociates.com

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14:07

The Smart Home’s Sustainability

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2023/06/27

Peggy Smedley and Akshita Iyer, CEO and Founder, Ome, talk about smart home technology and sustainability in the home. She says in the last few years sustainability has been an increasingly important topic, especially for the younger generation. They also discuss: The genesis of the product around being able to retrofit existing appliances. How to be more sustainable by upgrading what you already have. The power of the technology for helping people age in place. omekitchen.com (6/28/23 - 63) IoT,

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13:28

Convenience in the Home

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2023/06/20

Peggy Smedley and Akshita Iyer, CEO and Founder, Ome, talk about convenience in the home. She says today more than ever our lives have changed; in the last few years, the home has become more important than ever before. They also discuss: How many parents struggle with the work-at-home-life balance—and how automation can help. The importance of bringing cohesion with how we interact with all these technologies in our home. How companies are making technology more affordable by bringing down the

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15:37

Cooktop Energy Monitoring

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2023/06/13

Peggy Smedley and David Eby, founder and CEO of Cooktop Safety, talk about how homes can benefit from a smart cooktop monitor. He says energy monitoring can pinpoint different energy consumed by the oven or the burners and can provide value for users. They also discuss: The design of the product and safety in the home. How technology can eliminate grease fires. How the technology is secured. cooktopsafety.com (6/14/23 - 61) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine

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16:32

Smart Cooktop: Predict and Prevent

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2023/06/06

Peggy Smedley and David Eby, founder and CEO of Cooktop Safety, talk about the technology behind his smart cooktop monitor. He says it is a new technology that helps mitigate injury and property damage and loss. They also discuss: The fire suppression business and how it has always been after the fact—but that technology can help predict and prevent a fire before it happens. How AI (artificial intelligence) can do behavior predictions at the cooktop, which is the leading cause of all residential

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15:52

Brands to Know in Audio

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2023/05/30

Peggy Smedley and Joe Whitaker, vice president of business development, Origin Acoustics, talk about some of the brands leading the charge in a mixed format in the audio world. He shares examples of audio that looks like art. They also discuss: Brands that make more attractive, louder, and powerful technology, and the technologies that disappear. If homeowners should wait for the price to come down. Future proofing a home. originacoustics.com (5/31/23 - 59) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley,

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14:54

The History of Audio

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2023/05/23

Peggy Smedley and Joe Whitaker, vice president of business development, Origin Acoustics, talk about the history of speakers and how they have advanced. He says speakers have been around for a long time and we have seen a transition or a growth that is more based on the technology of audio rather than availability. They also discuss: The three parts of the history of the speaker. The biggest technological advancement with speakers. The advantages and downfalls of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and hard wired.

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18:59

The Sounds of Our Home

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2023/05/16

Peggy Smedley and Joe Whitaker, vice president of business development, Origin Acoustics, talk about how acoustics and speakers can make the sounds of life and home so much better. He says audio is an important thing for the spirit. They also discuss: One important thing to remember about any space: the purpose of the music you are playing. How furniture, tile, artwork, and other components in a home can impact audio and acoustics. Three types of speakers beyond free standing speakers.

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18:13

Smart Building Trends

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2023/05/10

Peggy Smedley and Joe Whitaker, vice president of business development, Origin Acoustics, talk about smart building trends and the smart building market in general. He starts by talking about some of the more popular trends, which happen to be surrounding speakers. They also discuss: What resi-mertial means, which is the style of residential used in commercial spaces. Why it is important to have the right individual help with the right sound. How homeowners can get the right sound in the home and

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