Podcasts about build green

Affordability is the buzzword in American politics — and when it comes to transportation affordability, the policies that would give the most families the most immediate relief would also do the most to address the climate crisis. So why aren't things like fast, free buses, better connected sidewalks, and quick-build bike lanes sitting front and center of every politician's platform? And if they were, could it help climate champions across the country finally take power?  Today on The Brake, we speak to Emmett Hopkins, transportation policy manager for the Climate and Community Institute, and one of the authors of a new report called Stop Greed, Build Green. Hopkins breaks down an agenda that could help save the planet and end the income inequality crisis — and why "Green Economic Populism" is so different than the predatory breed of populism that's claimed Washington right now, or the flawed "Bidenomic" approach that proceeded it. 

In 2006, the Masdar City project was launched in the United Arab Emirates. Supported by $22 billion in state-funding, it aimed to be the world's most sustainable city. Situated 6km away from Zayed International Airport, neighbouring a Formula 1 racetrack and golf course, Abu Dhabi's eco-utopia is full of contradictions.Bertie discusses why oil-rich Gulf states like UAE and Saudi Arabia are investing in sustainability with Gökçe Günel, Associate Professor in Anthropology at Rice University. Gökçe is the author of Spaceship in the Desert: Energy, Climate Change, and Urban Design in Abu Dhabi, published in 2019 by Duke University Press. Further reading: Inside COP28: A Participant's Take on Climate Diplomacy Efforts in Dubai, Gökçe Günel, Baker Institute, 2024 Horizons, Gökçe Günel, e-flux Architecture, 2022Spaceship in the Desert: Energy, Climate Change, and Urban Design in Abu Dhabi, Gökçe Günel, Duke University Press, 2019  Click here for our website to read all our most recent Land and Climate Review features and pieces.

Engineering has always been about solving problems—but today's problems are bigger, greener, and more complex than ever before. From cutting carbon in concrete to tunnelling under major cities, the pressure is on to build infrastructure that's not just strong, but sustainable.In this episode, we explore what it really takes to deliver major engineering projects while meeting ambitious climate targets. We'll hear how to lead under pressure, manage high-stakes decisions, and unlock career-defining opportunities through mentorship and curiosity. Plus, we look at how engineers can drive innovation from within—by asking the right questions, building strong teams, and embracing failure as a pathway to growth.Our guest brings over 20 years of hands-on experience across some of the UK and Ireland's biggest civil infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Limerick Tunnel, and the Luas Cross City. He's passionate about decarbonising construction and shaping the next generation of engineering leaders. It's a pleasure to welcome Ross Cullen, Group Chief Engineer and Head of Engineering Services at Sisk.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTThe importance of people skills in the engineering industryThe challenges in working on engineering projects underground and underwaterHow sustainability and decarbonisation play a role in engineering todayThe need for innovation and continuous improvement in an ever evolving industryCareer development and ownership, and the importance of being inquisitive.GUEST DETAILSRoss Cullen is Group Chief Engineer and Head of Engineering Services at Sisk. He is responsible for developing and leading Engineering strategy for the organisation supporting pre-construction and current projects under construction across Ireland, the UK and Europe. In 2018, Ross established an Engineering Services department in Sisk, growing a business out of the Civil Engineering unit and created an internal consultancy to provide construction engineering consultancy services to the wider GroupRoss is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland and the Institute of Civil Engineers. His background extends from working on complex infrastructure schemes, where he has been central to the design management process. His experience extends across multiple sectors including Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Marine, Data, Energy, Life Sciences, Commercial and Residential.Ross is passionate about sustainability and seeking out carbon savings in the construction industry. Ross is chair of the Sisk Low Carbon Concrete working group and is actively involved in several collaborations with industry and academic institutes to support the development of new low carbon concrete solutions.MORE INFORMATIONLooking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering? Visit Engineers Ireland to learn more about the many programs and resources on offer. https://www.engineersireland.ie/   Engineers Journal AMPLIFIED is produced by DustPod.io for Engineers Ireland.QUOTESBe inquisitive, ask questions, because people are incredibly generous with their time if you ask the questions and you show an interest.  - Ross CullenYou need to take some ownership for your own career. You need to decide fairly early what you like, what you don't like, because it's important to rule out certain things. - Ross CullenYou learn from problems. You learn from what's caused you pain. You don't learn from what goes well - Ross CullenComing up with a good idea is the easy bit with anything… sometimes making it better isn't the right thing to do. - Ross CullenConstruction is a people business, and that's what makes it exciting. You meet different people, different skill sets, extremely diverse. - Ross Cullen

Luis Reyes is a lifer at Kit Carson Electric, a rural energy co-operative in northern New Mexico. He grew up in a home powered by the utility and has been its CEO for 30 years. Under his leadership – and the direction of co-op members – Kit Carson has moved all of its daytime energy needs to renewables.Now, in a push to hit 100% round-the-clock renewable energy, he wants to develop a green hydrogen project for long-duration storage – at a Superfund site, of all places. In this episode of With Great Power, Luis tells Brad how this Superfund site project originated, and how it fits into the bigger vision for transitioning a community of 30,000 members away from fossil-based energy.This podcast is produced by GridX in partnership with Latitude Studios. GridX is the Enterprise Rate Platform that modern utilities rely on to usher in our clean energy future.

Today in Albany, New York tenants numbering in the thousands descended onto our State's Capitol Building in a Day of Mobilization, urging the New York Legislature to pass key legislation, such as Good Cause protections for tenants and greater rent support for low-income families facing eviction. Amidst the calls made by tenants and housing justice organizers for greater protections against the worst injustices of the current housing system, there also exists a new transformative vision of what housing could look like in our state. A new bill co-written by DSA-endorsed State Assembly member Emilly Gallagher representing North Brooklyn, would establish the New York Social Housing Development Authority and empower the state to build & maintain substantial new housing developments across the State that will be publicly funded, environmentally sustainable, permanently affordable by law, and democratically-controlled by tenants. If passed, the social housing authority would work to shift the balance of power over our whole housing system towards tenants and the state government and away from wealthy private developers that have no interest in building affordable housing, and the landlords that get rich from its scarcity. Tonight, we will hear from Renette, a DSA member and tenant organizer with HOPE Tenant Union, and Genevieve, a housing justice organizer with Ithaca DSA, on the importance of this new bill and the campaign to build beautiful, abundant, & affordable social housing for the whole working class of New York. 

There's a driving demand for more renewable energy projects such as wind and solar. In the rush to build, important cultural resources are threatened. The news outlet ProPublica wrote about an instance in Washington state where an archaeological survey paid for by the wind developers failed to list potential cultural sites that were obvious to state regulators. Tribes in Arizona are at odds with a solar project that would put a power transmission line across traditional cultural places. We'll look at the intersection of sustainable energy and sacred and important sites. GUESTS B. "Toastie" Oaster (citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), staff writer at High Country News  Noah Oliver, geographer and archaeologist for the Yakama Nation's Cultural Resources Program  Skylar Begay (Diné, Mandan, and Hidatsa), director of tribal collaboration, outreach, and advocacy for Archaeology Southwest John Welch, director of the landscape and site protection program at Archaeology Southwest and archaeology professor at Simon Fraser University

There's a driving demand for more renewable energy projects such as wind and solar. In the rush to build, important cultural resources are threatened. The news outlet ProPublica wrote about an instance in Washington state where an archaeological survey paid for by the wind developers failed to list potential cultural sites that were obvious to state regulators. Tribes in Arizona are at odds with a solar project that would put a power transmission line across traditional cultural places. We'll look at the intersection of sustainable energy and sacred and important sites. GUESTS B. "Toastie" Oaster (citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma), staff writer at High Country News  Noah Oliver, geographer and archaeologist for the Yakama Nation's Cultural Resources Program  Skylar Begay (Diné, Mandan, and Hidatsa), director of tribal collaboration, outreach, and advocacy for Archaeology Southwest John Welch, director of the landscape and site protection program at Archaeology Southwest and archaeology professor at Simon Fraser University

On this week's episode, BJ talks with Scott Kelly, Partner, Architect & Sustainability Consultant and Drew Lavine, Partner & Director of Design at Re:Vision. Scott and Drew discuss the mission of Re:Vision, how sustainability and environmental concerns can be addressed, and how all of us can begin to incorporate eco-friendly design into our projects today. Resources mentioned: Catherine Mohr: “The tradeoffs of building green”: https://www.ted.com/talks/catherine_mohr_the_tradeoffs_of_building_green?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare“Mid-Cource Correction” by Ray Anderson: https://www.raycandersonfoundation.org/midcourse-correction-revisited/“Ecology of Commerce” by Paul Hawken: https://www.environmentandsociety.org/mml/ecology-commerce-declaration-sustainability“Biomimicry” by Janine Benyus: https://biomimicry.org/janine-benyus/“The Republic” by Plato: https://www.amazon.com/Republic-Plato/dp/1503379981Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!  MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!  Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.comAuthor: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

Is it possible to construct buildings which are better for the environment? What then is a definition or standard of a green building. Serina Hijjas, chairman of the Green Building Index Accreditation Panel (GBIAP) tell us about Malaysia's first comprehensive green rating system and how it promotes sustainability.Image credit: Shutterstock

Techincal Service Engineer, Claude Bergeron with Holcim talks Portland Limestone Cement. We go over short term goals and strategies the cement industry is taking to promote sustainability as well as the long term sustainability strategies and insight into the industry. Visit www.holcim.com for more infomation!

Proposals for wind, solar, and battery storage projects are running into a logjam of paperwork and grid connection issues.

Proposals for wind, solar, and battery storage projects are running into a logjam of paperwork and grid connection issues.

David Charles runs The Resource Center (TRC) for the AIA St. Louis Chapter, a collaborative space for designers and product representatives to discuss projects and gather resources. One of TRC's most recent education sessions covered “Aging in Place,” the idea that a space can be designed to adapt with its occupants as they age to provide a safe and comfortable environment regardless of age or ability. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for many people's homes and they have to downsize or move into an age-friendly environment. Other topics covered in this most recent episode of Build Green, Live Green include transitioning back to doing business in person, no matter how exhausting or invigorating, and how groups like TRC can continually support the A&D community as roles and workflows are altered to fit the times.

Teaching People to Build Green with a Book   – Publish. Promote. Profit. with Rob Kosberg Episode 062 Eric Corey Freed   Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker.  For two decades, he was founding principal of, Organic Architect, a visionary design leader in biophilic and regenerative design.   Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies.” In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects."  Listen to this informative Publish. Promote. Profit. episode with Eric Corey Freed about teaching people to build green with a book.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: How a circular economy can improve your business and the earth. How writing a book instantly changes people's perception of you. How you can use a book to position yourself where you want to be. Why your book should have information that people need to know. Why the goal shouldn't be making money off the book, but off what it brings you. Connect with Eric: Links Mentioned: renewalworkshop.com ericcoreyfreed.com circulareconomyfordummies.com organicarchitect.com Guest Contact Info: Twitter @ericcoreyfreed Facebook facebook.co/organicarchitect LinkedIn Linkedin.com/in/organicarchitect Connect with Rob: Website bestsellerpublishing.org Twitter @bspbooks Instagram @bspbooks Facebook facebook.com/bestsellerpub YouTube youtube.com/c/BestSellerPublishingOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact Energy and Meridian Energy are looking to build the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland. A report for the two companies says a plant is feasible once electricity currently used by Tiwai Point aluminium smelter comes free. The smelter has a supply agreement with Meridian through to late 2024. One sceptic is University of Canterbury professor in mechanical engineering, Susan Krumdieck. She says producing green hydrogen is a waste of time and money. Krumdieck also says a better use of surplus electricity would be to electrify rail and road transport. Contact's chief executive Mike Fuge spoke to Corin Dann.

Contact Energy and Meridian Energy are looking to build the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland. A report for the two companies says a plant is feasible once electricity currently used by Tiwai Point aluminium smelter comes free. The smelter has a supply agreement with Meridian through to late 2024. One sceptic is University of Canterbury professor in mechanical engineering, Susan Krumdieck. She says producing green hydrogen is a waste of time and money. Krumdieck also says a better use of surplus electricity would be to electrify rail and road transport. Contact's chief executive Mike Fuge spoke to Corin Dann.

Hospitality design in 2021: The “Flaneur Approach” ⁠ Watch the latest episode- 65 of Build Green, Live Green⁠ ⁠ We discuss the future of design in the hospitality industry & sustainable trends with 21 Flaneur Hospitality Design- Architecture & Design firm

Today we cover the topic of biomimicry and building materials. We've touched on biomimicry in the past in a general, kind of at a larger scale. We want to drill in a little bit more on the building materials side because that's Care Green’s specialty, and we're starting to see more sustainable building materials introduced and more of these green projects that are using some of these Biomimicry techniques and building materials that are inspired by nature. Biomimicry is the process of modeling materials, product structures, etcetera, on living organisms, elements, and systems. So, bio means life, and mimic means to imitate. So, you are imitating life.

  Matt Belcher works with Hibbs Homes and is well known in the green home world and as the author of Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line from NAHB Builderbooks. It was written for builders to incorporate green practices into building. Matt has been a long-standing champion of green home building, as well as a hero and mentor to Marla. “Rising tides raise all boats” – Matt. Pat Dodd of Dawson-Dodd Heating and Cooling – we heat and cool the impossible Dawson-Dodd will work installations many contractors will walk away from. Heating and cooling older homes and even homes which do not have ductwork is their specialty. They offer systems and installation which cool from the top down as well. Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe via iTunes |   Subscribe via RSS Feed |  Facebook Page |  Twitter Page |  Stitcher Page Connect with The Green Gab Podcast Hosts: — Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn — Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn  Green Gab: About the Hosts of The Green Gab Podcast: Green Gab Podcast Host Marla Esser Cloos is the Founder of The Green Home Coach – a company leading the way to inspire you to learn about, focus on and put into place Green Solutions when it comes to your life, home building and more. Marla is an NAHB Master Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Missouri Woman Business Enterprise. She earned her B.S. in Engineering and Public Policy and a Certificate in Energy from Washington University. Click here to learn more about Marla at her website online via TheGreenHomeCoach.Com Connect with Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn

Discover how you can green your life by building a knowledge base of current sustainable and eco-savvy trends. This series will delve into hot topics, current standards and practices, ways to design better spaces and specify materials that benefit not only us, as consumers, but the world as a whole. Members of CaraGreen, a sustainable materials distributor, and other industry leaders weigh in throughout the series. This is Build Green live Green.

Discover how you can green your life by building a knowledge base of current sustainable and eco-savvy trends. This series will delve into hot topics, current standards and practices, ways to design better spaces, and specify materials that benefit not only us, as consumers, but the world as a whole. Members of CaraGreen, a sustainable materials distributor, and other industry leaders weigh in throughout the series. This is Build Green, Live Green. This episode will discuss biomimicry and how it is imperative in sustainable design practices.

Matt Belcher works with Hibbs Homes and is well known in the green home world and as the author of Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line from NAHB Builderbooks. It was written for builders to incorporate green practices into building. Matt has been a long-standing champion of green home building, as well as a hero and mentor to Marla. “Rising tides raise all boats” – Matt. Pat Dodd of Dawson-Dodd Heating and Cooling – we heat and cool the impossible Dawson-Dodd will work installations many contractors will walk away from. Heating and cooling older homes and even homes which do not have ductwork is their specialty. They offer systems and installation which cool from the top down as well. Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe via iTunes |   Subscribe via RSS Feed |  Facebook Page |  Twitter Page |  Stitcher Page Connect with The Green Gab Podcast Hosts: — Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn — Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn  Green Gab: About the Hosts of The Green Gab Podcast: Green Gab Podcast Host Marla Esser Cloos is the Founder of The Green Home Coach – a company leading the way to inspire you to learn about, focus on and put into place Green Solutions when it comes to your life, home building and more. Marla is an NAHB Master Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Missouri Woman Business Enterprise. She Earned her B.S. in Engineering and Public Policy and a Certificate in Energy from Washington University. Click here to learn more about Marla at her website online via TheGreenHomeCoach.Com Connect with Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn Green Gab Podcast Host Tony Pratte is the Director of Builder/Contractor Relations at The Sound Room in St. Louis, Missouri. Tony is a graduate of St. Louis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has earned a Masters in Environmental Management & Sustainability at Harvard University Tony’s 20+ year career has allowed to him to collect a number of experiences, connections and perspectives that offer an incredibly unique point of view that adds incredible value to each episode. Connect with Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn

Gabbing with Michelle Foster of Home Innovation Research Labs, the VP of Innovation Services. Michelle speaks a lot with the housing financial industry to help them see the impact of an NGBS (National Green Building Standard) green certified home or project.  Taking the lower expenses of a better-built home into account in the financial process can allow more money to be spent on the asset of the home.  Home buyers can think holistically about where they will be most comfortable, what is the smartest investment for them and will make them happiest going forward.  As we spend a lot of time indoors in our homes – our refuge, it only makes sense that our homes be comfortable and support our needs. An NGBS Green Certified Home can do just this. Green homes are just a better place to call home! Read more at The Green Home Coach Website! The Green Gab Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe via iTunes |   Subscribe via RSS Feed |  Facebook Page |  Twitter Page |  Stitcher Page Connect with The Green Gab Podcast Hosts: — Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn — Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn  Green Gab: About the Hosts of The Green Gab Podcast: Green Gab Podcast Host Marla Esser Cloos is the Founder of The Green Home Coach – a company leading the way to inspire you to learn about, focus on and put into place Green Solutions when it comes to your life, home building and more. Marla is an NAHB Master Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Missouri Woman Business Enterprise. She Earned her B.S. in Engineering and Public Policy and a Certificate in Energy from Washington University. Click here to learn more about Marla at her website online via TheGreenHomeCoach.Com Connect with Marla Esser Cloos on – The Web – Twitter – Facebook – LinkedIn Green Gab Podcast Host Tony Pratte is the Director of Builder/Contractor Relations at The Sound Room in St. Louis, Missouri. Tony is a graduate of St. Louis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has earned a Masters in Environmental Management & Sustainability at Harvard University Tony's 20+ year career has allowed to him to collect a number of experiences, connections and perspectives that offer an incredibly unique point of view that adds incredible value to each episode. Connect with Tony Pratte on – The Web – Facebook – LinkedIn

On this episode of THE ART OF CONSTRUCTION, Scott Rodwin, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of Rodwin Architecture and Skycastle Construction shares a wealth of valuable information for contractors and architects. Scott has been building green for 25 years and learning from that experience. He shares ways to predict and control cost, how to keep things from getting lost in translation from architect to builder and how to build a net zero home that has the look your clients desire. Interested in sustainable building or not, this episode will provide you with ways to improve the success of your business while designing and/or building luxury homes. http://www.theartofconstruction.net #ScottRodwin #Sustainablebuilding #Greenbuilding #RodwinArchitecture #SkycastleConstruction #contractors #architects #netzerohomes #luxuryhomebuilding #greendesignbuild #leedcertified #regenerativehousing

Adam Fries of How 2 Build Green (that’s me!) presents How to be Your Own Contractor: Sustainably as a webinar that has been converted into a podcast.  About halfway through the podcast/converted webinar, I take questions from attendees - Q&A.  If your interested in potentially being your own contractor of your new home or remodel, this is for you.  Adam has been a contractor and designer of sustainable and natural homes in Durango, CO for 12+ years.  

Find out whether it's cheaper to build an ecologically sound house, or buy a house and make green retrofits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Find out whether it's cheaper to build an ecologically sound house, or buy a house and make green retrofits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Parallel Session VI-C, Monday Morning, 4 August 2008, Alternative Energy Sources and Their Impact: Engineering and Appropriate Technology