IAQ25 / Presenters / Patrick Chambers
Stantec
Patrick Chambers, Affil.AIRAH
About Patrick Chambers
Patrick holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Queensland and a Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Development from Oxford University. He is a Chartered RPEQ Engineer with 15 years consulting engineering experience in various sectors and multidisciplinary teams.
Pat is the Australian Building Services Discipline Leader at Stantec and is actively involved in a number of industry bodies and research programs surrounding the topic of indoor air quality. Further, the focus of his consulting experience is within the healthcare sector and he is a regular contributor to industry publications and conferences within the Australian healthcare sector.
Presentations at IAQ25
Presentation • Day 1 • 1:40pm–2:05pm
Anticipating Future Needs in Airborne Infection Control within Indoor Environments
In light of recent global health challenges, this presentation emphasizes the critical need for effective airborne infection control in indoor environments. It uses the new AHSRAE 241 as a roadmap to evaluate various HVAC strategies for reducing airborne infection risks. The presentation covers recent scientific and industry developments, assesses HVAC configurations against AHSRAE 241 criteria, and identifies potential gaps, such as mould growth, to inspire innovative design solutions for industry consideration