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b'Ross Trethewey, founder and lead engineer for TE2 Engineering and Home Technology Expert on \\u201cThis Old House\\u201d joins REA to talk mechanical engineering and smart home tech. We begin with a discussion on sustainability and identify the easiest and most effective ways to make your buildings more cost efficient to run and environmentally friendly to operate. Next, we dive into a discussion on basic options with regard to home heating and cooling systems from gas fired furnaces, to \\u201ccombi units\\u201d, electric heat pumps and VRF units and how they each compare with regard to upfront installation costs and operational costs. From there we jump into a discussion on the best smart home features. \\nOther topics covered include:\\n\\nWhy is the temperature on a thermostat alone often a poor indicator of comfort? \\nWhy are so few people satisfied with the thermal comfort in their home?\\nWhat is indoor air-quality? Why is it critical for buildings need to \\u201cbreath\\u201d? \\nHow can I measure indoor air quality in my home?\\nWhat are the most common mistakes Ross sees builders making on the MEP side?\\nWhat are some strategies to keep HVAC systems quiet?\\nWhat\\u2019s up with solar? Is it worth considering? How has battery technology changed the game in terms of solar?\\nHow do driveway snow melt systems work? Are they effective? \\nIs induction cooking worth considering?'