Podcasts about building green

Hvordan kan arkitektur blive et redskab til at løse nogle af samfundets største udfordringer? En ekspertgruppe nedsat af kulturministeren arbejder lige nu på anbefalinger til en ny national arkitekturpolitik, der kan få stor betydning for dem, der tegner, bygger og bor i Danmark. Med fokus på problemstillinger som bæredygtighed, døende bymidter og manglende forbindelse til naturen, spørger vi: Hvad skal der til for at omsætte store visioner til konkrete forandringer? Og hvilken rolle spiller byggebranchen, en af de største ressourceforbrugere, i denne transformation? I denne episode går vi i dybden med anbefalingerne sammen med Helle Søholt, CEO i Gehl og ekspertgruppens talsperson og Graves Simonsen, bæredygtighedschef i Bygherreforeningen. Hør deres bud på, hvordan politikken kan påvirke byerne, byggeriet – og ikke mindst menneskerne i dem. Byen forfra er optaget til Dansk Arkitektur Centers live-event, MorgenDAC, som er for dig, der vil have et nuanceret indblik i byens udvikling og arkitektur. Podcasten er produceret af Dansk Arkitektur Center og redigeret af Munck Studios.

Kan man omdanne et 45 år gammelt rådhus til attraktive boliger? I Høje-Taastrup har et samarbejde mellem Kommunen, Ikano Bolig og Lendager Arkitekter ført til, at man har valgt at bevare - i stedet for at nedrive - det gamle rådhus. Et projekt, der ikke er uden benspænd og panderynker, økonomisk gentænkning og timers gentegning. ”Vi gør det, fordi det er det rigtige”, forklarer bygherren René Brandt fra Ikano Bolig, der sammen med arkitekten og kommunen har sat hensynet til byggeriets klimaaftryk øverst på dagsordenen. Hør podcasten fra debatten på Building Green om ”Bæredygtig beslutningskraft i Høje-Taastrup”. De medvirkende er: • Michael Ziegler, borgmester, Høje-Taastrup Kommune • Anders Lendager, arkitekt og kreativ direktør, Lendager Arkitekter • Rene Brandt, direktør og bygherre, Ikano Bolig • Moderator: Lisbet Fibiger, Byens Netværk Byens Podcast er produceret af journalist Lasse Soll Sunde for Byens Netværk.

In this episode of the TWiGS, host Chris Adams welcomes back Anne Currie, Sara Bergman, and Sarah Hsu, authors of the book Building Green Software. They dive into the latest updates and hot topics at the intersection of sustainability and software engineering. The discussion highlights the importance of making software and hardware more efficient and explores cutting-edge topics like serverless computing on Kubernetes with WebAssembly, the circular economy for electronics, and the potential for dynamic pricing in cloud services based on renewable energy availability. The episode emphasizes the ongoing energy transition and the need for innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of technology.

In this episode of "Building Green," I delve into an inspiring conversation with Ivana Kildsgaard, Sustainability Director at Tengbom, one of Scandinavia's leading architecture practices, and Chairman of 100 Gruppen, which focuses on how to create circular and sustainable interiors. Ivana brings a fresh perspective to the integration of sustainability in architectural design and urban planning. Throughout our discussion, she highlights the transformative impact of innovative design solutions and her efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into sustainable building practices. She shares how these technologies can optimize material usage and enhance building efficiency, driving forward the architectural industry's commitment to climate neutrality.  To explore more about Ivana Kildsgaard and her work at Tengbom, you can follow her on Linkedin, or visit their website tengbom.se⁠⁠ and follow their latest projects on Instagram ⁠⁠@tengbom⁠⁠. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠

Kan landbruget levere materialer til byggebrancen?Det undersøger Future Farming podcasten i det nyeste afsnit. Værterne Hans og Søren har besøgt Building Green-messen og tager dig som lytter med til en debat med deltagere fra:Potentielle leverandører fra landbrugetProducenter, der kan forarbejde materialerne til byggeformålRådgivende ingeniørfirmaer, der kan skabe visionen for projekterneBoligforeninger, der skal købe ind til projektetInnovationsorganisationer, der forsøger at skabe sammenhæng i projekterneDu får også mulighed for at møde Alexandra Wittchen fra Smith Innovation, som er med til at drive projektet "Veje til biobaseret byggeri". Dette projekt undersøger netop, hvilke biobaserede materialer, herunder fra landbruget, der har interesse for byggebranchen.Lyt med på dagens episode og dyk ned i temaet biogene byggematerialer fra landbruget.

Join us on this episode of “Building Green” as host Ladina Schöpf welcomes Jessica Van Schalkwyk, a professional disaster manager and founder of Disaster Nomad. From surfing the waves of South Africa to working in international disaster zones, Jessica's journey is driven by a passion for integrating effective disaster management strategies with sustainable elements. Dive into Jessica's insights on the critical intersection between building resilient infrastructures and understanding cultural nuances to enhance disaster preparedness worldwide. Explore her unique approach to sustainable disaster solutions that consider both environmental impacts and community needs. Whether you're a homeowner seeking to make your space disaster-resilient, an architect interested in sustainable building practices, or simply a listener passionate about innovative approaches to global challenges, this episode offers a compelling look into the synergy between architecture and disaster readiness.  To explore more about Jessica Van Schalkwyk  and her inspiring work, you can follow her on Linkedin or visit her Website disasternomad.com. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Leadership Team at Green Software Foundation & Veteran Software EngineerRESOURCEShttps://amzn.to/3IKopW5https://greensoftware.foundationAnnehttps://www.annecurrie.comhttps://twitter.com/anne_e_currieDESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMENDED BOOKSAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and SustainabilityTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

In this episode of Environment Variables, host Chris Adams introduces the co-authors of Building Green Software - Anne, Sara, and Sarah. Through candid discussions, they explore the process of writing about green software development and highlight key insights gained along the way, touching on the interconnectedness between sustainability and existing best practices in software engineering, and emphasizing that embracing sustainability isn't about adding extra tasks but rather integrating it seamlessly into existing protocols such as security, resilience, and monitoring. Join for a thorough conversation on the lessons learnt writing the newest book on green software.

En este episodio de "Building Green", Ladina Schöpf conversa con Andreu Villagrasa, un pionero en arquitectura sostenible y eficiencia energética. Residiendo en Barcelona, Andreu comparte su transición de arquitecto técnico a defensor de la arquitectura bio-climática y del estándar Passivhaus (casa pasiva).  Andreu revela cómo su experiencia en certificación energética y simulación termo-dinámica le ha permitido guiar a clientes hacia prácticas de construcción más sostenibles y eficientes. Este diálogo captura los desafíos y oportunidades del movimiento Passivhaus, derribando mitos y subrayando la importancia de técnicos bien informados en la transición hacia un paisaje arquitectónico más sostenible.  Para saber más de Andreu y su trabajo inspirador, le puedes seguir en Instagram (www.instagram.com/save_energy_now) y Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/in/andreu-villagrasa/). Sígueme a mí, Ladina, en este viaje ecológico y no olvides suscribirte para más diálogos interesantes sobre la vida y la arquitectura sostenibles -  y por favor, deja tu reseña. Si tienes sugerencias para futuros invitados o temas, ¡me encantaría saber de ti en mis redes sociales! Contacto: Ladina⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Página web: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Producido por: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠

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In this episode of "Building Green," host Ladina Schöpf talks with Dr. Matthew Sawyer about the synergy between healthcare and environmental sustainability. They dive into the UK's Healthcare Net Zero Plan, discussing its ambitious goals to reduce the carbon footprint across 40,000 primary care buildings and the challenges in making healthcare facilities greener. Sawyer shares insights from his journey from a general practitioner to an advocate for sustainable healthcare, highlighting energy efficiency, renewable energy use, and the role of technology in creating a sustainable future. The discussion broadens to cover the impact of green spaces on patient care and staff well-being, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to healthcare sustainability. This episode offers a compelling look at how integrating sustainability into healthcare infrastructure can lead to a healthier, greener future. Join us to uncover how sustainable healthcare architecture can pave the way for a net-zero future. To explore more about Dr. Matthew Sawyer and his inspiring work, you can follow him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-matthew-sawyer-mb-msc-bsc-gradiema-66325110b/ or visit the Website seesustainability.co.uk Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠

“Often we share problems…It can't stop there, and too often it does…We have to come to the table with ‘Here's an idea that might work.' The moment we start thinking about the future in terms of potential solutions…those conversations start adding up. That habit makes the collaboration work better, and it will get us to a point where we can make an impact.” This podcast episode features a conversation with Nolan Brown, the founder of ADL Ventures, about decarbonization and the challenges of implementing clean energy solutions in the construction industry. This episode is also happy to introduce Jason Blanker as the co-host! The conversation covers topics such as the role of drones in construction, the lack of adoption of innovation in the industry, and the future of technology in construction. Nolan is a seasoned entrepreneur and research leader with 15 years of C-Suite experience in energy, buildings, and transportation sectors. A 5-time founder, he brings a wealth of innovation and strategic insight to his roles. He has driven organizations to success as a board member of building materials manufacturer and offsite leader Sto Corporation, and Lead Contractor for High Performance Computing for Manufacturing at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He also co-founded and served as Managing Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy and showcased his success in implementing new technologies, notably through his $40M+ living laboratory project. His expertise spans industries including building materials, automotive, and renewable energy. As founder of ADL Ventures, he guides companies not only in upscaling and business development but also in applying for government grants that fuel innovation and growth. Watch Nolan's TedX Talk! Jason Blenker is a cowboy and a visionary who finds the edge of the frontier a fascinating place to navigate and explore. The son of a carpenter and a home builder, he learned firsthand about building homes, businesses, and relationships from his parents whom he worked with in building a world-class, vertically integrated, offsite construction solutions company in the Midwest. After selling the business, he now guides others looking for solutions and is on the hunt for great innovation that will help address the housing affordability crisis we face today. He's on a mission to “Build Something Great®”. The first half of his career he spent focused on building great buildings – homes, apartments, commercial buildings, and off-site manufacturing where he found his true passion – building great teams and pushing innovation and automation. By focusing on culture, engaged leadership, and the team, he successfully grew a family business from 7 “employees” to over 300 “Team Members” and learned over 1 million wrong ways of doing things. He enjoys sharing stories of his bumps, bruises, and scars to help people find creative and inventive solutions to problems. When he's not working with a team, he enjoys spending time with the love of his life, Jenny, teaching and raising 3 crazy kids on a hobby farm, snocross racing, or at a rodeo. Not being much of a procrastinator, he does not believe in a bucket list that you'll get around to one day, you should live each day to its fullest. He tries to give his free time and talent to various charities and has even been talked into riding a 2000# bull at a rodeo to help support the local food pantry (much to the dismay of his wife). Watch a clip of this virtual podcast! 

Join us on this episode of "Building Green" as host Ladina Schöpf welcomes Hélène Chartier, the Director of Urban Planning and Design at C40. With a vibrant career that took her from advising the Mayor of Paris to global consultancy with Arup, Hélène embodies dedication to sustainable urban futures. She leads C40's efforts in fostering resilient and environmentally conscious city planning across the globe.  Dive into Hélène's journey, her insights on the collaborative essence of urban planning, and the innovative strategies cities are adopting to become more sustainable. Discover how sustainability, and the 15-minute city concept are redefining urban spaces for future generations.  Whether you're an urban resident eager for eco-friendly solutions, a developer reshaping our skylines, or simply passionate about our planet's future, this episode offers a deep dive into the transformative power of sustainable architecture.  To explore more about Hélène Chartier and her inspiring work, you can follow her on Linkedin or visit the Website of c40' cities www.c40.org. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠

In the fifth episode of "Building Green," Ladina Schöpf engages in a captivating conversation with Satyendra Pakhalé, a renowned designer known for his innovative approaches that transcend traditional disciplines. Satyendra, with roots in India and a career that has flourished in Amsterdam, shares his journey. His work, celebrated globally, includes collaborations with leading brands and institutions, and his designs are featured in prestigious museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and Centre Pompidou. Throughout the episode, Satyendra delves into his philosophy of blending technology with craftsmanship and his advocacy for design that harmonizes functionality with poetic significance. The discussion also touches on the significant role of traditional craftsmanship in modern sustainable practices, the potential of digital technologies, and the impact of the pandemic on urban and architectural design. To explore more about Satyendra Pakhalé and his innovative work, visit his website satyendra-pakhale.com and follow his latest projects on social media @satyendra_pakhale. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact:  Ladina ⁠⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠flyinmedia.com⁠

In our third episode of "Building Green," I delve into an enlightening conversation with Kelai Diebel, a visionary in sustainable design and a key member at Make of Sustainable Spaces (MOSS) in Amsterdam. Kelai brings a fresh perspective to the integration of greenery in urban landscapes. Throughout our discussion, Kelai illuminates the significant impact of urban green spaces on mental well-being and creativity. She reveals how nature's presence in our daily urban environments can lead to improved memory and reduced stress levels. Kelai's journey from her early childhood fascination with nature to her professional experiences in Shanghai provides a captivating backstory to her passion for sustainable architecture. She debunks common myths about green living, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to integrating nature in urban settings. To explore more about Kelai Diebel and her work at MOSS, visit their website ⁠moss.amsterdam⁠ and follow their latest projects on Instagram ⁠@moss_amsterdam⁠ and @kelai_descope. Join me, Ladina, on this green journey, and don't forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations about sustainable living and architecture and drop us a review. If you have suggestions for future guests or topics, I'd love to hear from you on my socials! Let's explore the world of green architecture, one conversation at a time. Contact: Ladina ⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠ Website: ⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠ Produced by: ⁠flyinmedia.com

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha:  LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookLisa Julian Keniry: LinkedIn | XJoin our premium community with expert support and adviceTeach Your Kids PodcastsClimate Education and Hope is a Verb with Elizabeth BagleyBooks, Articles, and PublicationsEcodemia: Campus Environmental Stewardship at the Turn of the 21st Century : Lessons in Smart Management from Administrators, Staff, and Students - Julian Keniry The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace - M. Scott PeckOrganizationsGreen Teach for OpportunityGreen UpSkill ChallengeProject DrawdownGlobal Council for Science and the EnvironmentBrandeis University Time Codes00:00:00 — Introduction of the episode and its focus on sustainability education 00:02:00 — Discussion on the importance of student-led campus sustainability projects 00:05:10 — The role of communities in fostering sustainable practices 00:06:00 — Exploring sustainability on different scales00:10:00 — Examining exemplary sustainability work in Washington, D.C.00:13:00 — Creating templates for sustainable communities00:16:13 — Promoting equal participation in sustainability discussions00:22:20 — Highlighting the need for greater teacher engagement in sustainability and the role of parents and community organizers in sustainability education00:24:20 — Addressing job demand and sustainability career opportunities00:25:00 — Connecting passion with sustainability career paths00:32:56 — Assessing waste and sustainability metrics and options for waste reduction and management00:34:40 — Exploring materials flow and sustainable practices00:37:02 — The process of baseline assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving in sustainability projects00:38:52 — Introducing the Green Up Skill Challenge00:42:20 — The impact of simple actions on sustainability education This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA's community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.

During an exclusive house tour in our very first "Building Green" episode, sustainable architect Gaia Sonzogni revealed the design choices behind a sustainable luxury home in Miami Beach. She emphasized the importance of orientation for optimal light and temperature, and the strategic use of local materials like stucco, coral stone, and wood to reduce carbon footprint. This practical glimpse into a real-world application of sustainable architecture brought her concepts to life. Gaia's hope, to inspire influential figures and the public to see sustainable living as not just necessary but also cool and desirable, resonates with the mission of our podcast—to inspire a shift towards environmentally responsible architecture. To see more of Gaia's pioneering work, check her out on Instagram @gaia_s_studio or her website www.gaiasdesign.com. And if you're keen on joining this green journey with me, Ladina, or have ideas and guests you'd love to hear from, I'm all ears on my socials. Subscribe to not miss out on our next episodes, and if you feel inspired, drop us a review! Let's make living green desirable, one conversation at a time. Contact: Ladina ⁠@ladinaschoepf⁠ Website: ⁠ls-projects.ch/podcast⁠ Produced by: ⁠flyinmedia.com

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Leadership Team at Green Software Foundation & Veteran Software EngineerRESOURCESoreilly.com/library/view/building-green-software/9781098150617greensoftware.foundationAnneannecurrie.comtwitter.com/anne_e_currieDESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMENDED BOOKSAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and SustainabilityTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

Kicking off our very first "Building Green" episode. I had the pleasure of chatting with Gaia Sonzogni, an architect who's reshaping the way we think about luxury living and sustainability. Throughout our conversation, she shared valuable insights on integrating sustainability into home design without compromising on elegance and comfort. Her expertise in passive architecture and the subtleties of climate consideration shone a light on how we can all live more sustainably. Gaia's hope, to inspire influential figures and the public to see sustainable living as not just necessary but also cool and desirable, resonates with the mission of our podcast—to inspire a shift toward environmentally responsible architecture. We also busted the myth that sustainability is a trend tied to politics; it's really about smarter choices for everyone. This conversation sets the stage for what I envision for this podcast: a platform where stories of innovation and sustainability in architecture are shared, showing that eco-friendly living can be both accessible and stylish. To see more of Gaia's pioneering work, check her out on Instagram @gaia_s_studio or her website gaiasdesign.com. And if you're keen on joining this green journey with me, Ladina, or have ideas and guests you'd love to hear from, I'm all ears on my socials. Subscribe to not miss out on our next episodes, and if you feel inspired, drop us a review! Let's make living green desirable, one conversation at a time. Contact: Ladina @ladinaschoepf Website: ls-projects.ch/podcast Produced by: flyinmedia.com

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong has reaffirmed Vietnam's determination to harness technologies for the achievement of net-zero emissions and sustainable development.

Byggeriet skal være grønt, bæredygtigt, DGNB-certificeret, biobaseret, upcyclet, klimavenligt og CO2-neutralt. Og så skal det opfylde verdensmål, klimakrav, holde sig inden for doughnutten og nu skal det også være regenerativt. Giver de nye begreber mening eller blot (endnu) en anledning til greenwashing? Denne episode af Byen forfra er optaget til vores live-event, MorgenDAC, som denne gang fandt sted på Building Green. Her tillod vi os, trods den alvorlige dagsorden, at spille et slag bæredygtighedsbingo, for at snakke om hvad mangfoldligheden af begreber betyder for den bæredygtige omstilling af byggeriet. Anne Katrine Harders gransker begreberne sammen med journalist, forfatter og tidligere taleskriver for statsministeren, Villads Andersen, og Signe Kongebro, Global Design Director, og partner hos Henning Larsen Arkitekter. Denne podcast er produceret af Dansk Arkitektur Center og redigeret af Munck Studios. 

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie - Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Leadership Team at Green Software Foundation & Veteran Software EngineerRESOURCESoreilly.com/library/view/building-green-software/9781098150617greensoftware.foundationAnneannecurrie.com@anne_e_currieDESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMEDED BOOKSAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and SustainabilityTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereSara Bergman -  Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft & Individual Contributor at Green Software FoundationRESOURCESoreilly.com/library/view/building-green-software/9781098150617greensoftware.foundationghgprotocol.orgsci-guide.greensoftware.foundationiso.org/standard/66453.htmlcloudcarbonfootprint.orgSara@SaraEbergmangithub.com/SaraEmilyBergmanlinkedin.com/in/sara-bergman1DESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © O'ReillyRECOMMENDED BOOKSAnne Currie, Sarah Hsu, & Sara Bergman • Building Green SoftwareIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture aTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily

As you might know, the Earthkeepers podcast is part of a larger organization called Circlewood—and Circlewood has a dream to establish an inspirational, educational eco-village in a place called Camano Island in Washington State. In the podcast conversation today, Circlewood's director James Amadon and Forrest are joined by David Vandervort, the architect who has held the vision and designed the built spaces that will make up Circlewood Village. Among other things, we talk about green architecture, about listening to the land, and about building in harmony with the nature of place.Guest: David Vandervort●      Vandervort Architects●      LinkedInMentions:●      Circlewood Village●      Tom and Christine Sine●      Living Building Challenge●      Cross laminated timber●      Bob BerkebileFind us on our website: EarthkeepersSupport the Earthkeepers podcastKeywords: architecture, sustainability, sustainable architecture, community, village, design, creativity, environment, energy, resources, local, living buildings, equity, environmental justice, affordability, green building, regenerative architecture, restoration,  Find us on our website: Earthkeepers. Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast.Our parent organization: Circlewood. Join the Stand.

We are all concerned about our environment, it's a job that goes from the inside out. Join us on Women Lead Radio as Jeanette Chasworth, your host of Design for Joy-Filled Living, has a conversation with Ronnie Gor, Designer & Builder of Amorphous Studio (https://amorphousstudio.net/), on creating a home that is healthy for you and the environment. Building green has many elements, which ones are right for you?   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Welcome to the "Secrets of #Fail," a new pod storm series hosted by Matt Brown. In this series of 2023, Matt dives deep into the world of failures and lessons learned along the way from high-net-worth individuals.  Join Matt as he dives into the world of failures and lessons.Series: Secret of #FailBryan M Clayton is the co-founder of Green Pal, an ‘Uber for lawncare' technology platform, connecting lawn mowing providers to customers all over the United States.Bryan got his start as a teenager when his father forced him to cut a neighbours lawn to earn some money. Bryan liked being in charge of his income and over the next decade went on to build one of the largest lawncare companies in his city, earning over $10 Million a year in revenue with a team of 150+.Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.comSupport the show

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview hereAnne Currie -  Co-Author of "Building Green Software", Leadership Team at Green Software Foundation & Veteran Software EngineerRESOURCESwww.oreilly.com/library/view/building-green-software/9781098150617greensoftware.foundationAnnewww.annecurrie.com@anne_e_currieDESCRIPTIONHow will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, sustainable software advocates Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers.Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet, but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board.You'll explore:• How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare• The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them• How to determine which parts of your system need to change• The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays* Book description: © ManningRECOMMENDED BOOKSIoannis Kolaxis • 101 Green SoftwareMehdi Khosrow-Pour • Green Computing Strategies for Competitive Advantage and Business SustainabilityLässig, Kersting & Morik • Computational SustainabilityZbigniew H. Gontar • Smart Grid Analytics for Sustainability and UrbanizationKatsoni & Segarra-Oña • Smart Tourism as a Driver for Culture and SustainabilityTwitterLinkedInFacebookLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted almost daily

It all starts with the envelope—a building's envelope, that is, to create more sustainable, comfortable homes and offices. Then the power of innovative materials and software comes together to create Net Zero buildings. In Part 2 of a special two-part series of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, focused on greening Canada's build sector, host John Stackhouse chats with three experts dedicated to building Canada's next generation of sustainable buildings: Brad Carr, CEO of Mattamy Homes; Carol Philips, Design Leader and Partner, Moriyama Teshima Architects; and Sam Ramadori, CEO of BrainBox AI.      Find out how buildings made of wood are paving the way for less carbon-intensive concrete, and how the power of AI is helping buildings run smarter and greener.  Links:To read RBC Climate Action Institute's latest report, “High Rise, Low Carbon: Canada's $40 billion Net Zero Building Challenge”, click here.To sign up for “Climate Signals”, a new weekly newsletter from the RBC Climate Action Institute on the world's path to Net Zero, click here to subscribe.To learn more about Mattamy Homes, check out their website here.To learn more about Moriyama Teshima Architects, click here, and for updates on George Brown College Limberlost Place, click here.To learn more about BrainBox AI, click here. 

Canada is a nation of builders—but buildings are our third biggest source of greenhouse gases and release some 90 million tonnes of C02 annually.On Part 1 of a special two-part series of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, focused on greening Canada's built sector, host John Stackhouse chats with three experts committed to decarbonizing our buildings. Together, they explore the question, “how can retrofitting old buildings help get us to Net Zero?” We hear from Kent Peterson, owner at engineering services firm P2S and Chair of the ASHRAE Task Force for Building Decarbonization . We then chat with Jody Becker, the Chief Strategy Officer, Executive VP, Infrastructure Services & Technology at construction services firm Ellis Don, and finally Jamie Gray-Donald, the SVP of Sustainability & Environmental, Health & Safety at QuadReal Property Group.       It turns out our existing buildings present the biggest opportunity to transition the building sector for a more sustainable, Net Zero future. Stay tuned for part two, where we explore new technologies, techniques, designs and innovative materials for a more sustainable future. Links:To read RBC Climate Action Institute's latest report, “High Rise, Low Carbon: Canada's $40 billion Net Zero Building Challenge”, click here.To sign up for “Climate Signals”, a new weekly newsletter from the RBC Climate Action Institute on the world's path to Net Zero, click here to subscribe. To learn more about P2S Inc., check out their website here. For information on ASHRAE, visit their website here. To learn more about Ellis Don, visit their website. To learn more about QuadReal Property Group, visit their corporate website.

Sorry about no video this week.  Quick catch up, we're doing our best to stay sane We have a new niece we're so excited about and our other niece's leg is on the mend (Damn our swing!) Does anyone else use the term “Poopie” as a term of endearment? We're done having kids and it's right but hard Rough mornings, bad luck on a roll “It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” is a paraphrase of a Chinese proverb. “Kyudo Hayden shares some juicy info and how to avoid a bad home builder Great UT Builder: https://www.green-techconstruction.com/ Building Green the right way Rates How much of your budget should go towards the land you build on Utah Valley Parade of Homes: https://uvparade.com/web/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=utah&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9deiBhC1ARIsAHLjR2Dg6Wx07CFcdM_HUxu4_tt4RHmICxtzxJjXqx-_Yd02XB6dITpHkC8aApStEALw_wcB What does a good builder do Hard home builds w/a bad builder Construction loans/process/interest only ----------------- YouTube: https://youtu.be/RWy-YYMbgNQ Instagram: @thhpod @jesshewlett @haydenshewlett. Anonymous Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXWVJbQNboDJc4B1vpAJPcKrLT2sGB1KLPVRnUUf7oFgumxA/viewform

The mission of USACE is to provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our Nation's security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. In achieving this mission, the USACE must contribute to the national welfare and serve the public by providing quality and responsive services to the Nation, the Army, and other customers in a manner that is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable, and that focuses on public safety and collaborative partnerships. Key mission activities include: Development and management of the Nation's water resources, Protection and management of the natural environment, Restoration of aquatic ecosystems, Flood risk and emergency management, and Military and civil engineering and technical services. Produced by Mary Cochran. Includes soundbites from Maj. Gen. Merdith "Bo" Temple, acting chief of engineers, David Williams, energy program manager, Phil Deffenbaugh, park ranger, Sidney Jones, landscape architect, Chris Jones, biologist, Phillip Thompson, ecologist, and Andrea Wohlfeld Kuhn, senior community planner, all of USACE. Also available in high definition.

In 2017, Stacy Bare took fellow veterans back to Iraq, where they had all served during the war. The team skied some of the highest mountains in the country and made an award-winning film called Adventure Not War. Now, since becoming a father to daughter Wilder, and weathering a global pandemic, Stacy's work looks a little different. Instead of bringing folks out to nature, he's working to build and improve green space in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Connect with Stacy:InstagramConnect with Friends of Grand Rapids Parks:WebsiteInstagramFacebookResources:Watch Adventure Not WarListen to Stacy on Wild Ideas Worth Living, 2018Episode sponsors:Cotopaxi Danner

A big risk-taker, and an advocate for green sustainability, Egija Gailuma is a refreshing and enlightening drop of sunshine to today's show. Rob Napoli welcomes Egija in this latest edition of The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship, as they talk about why you should take big risks, always trust yourself, trust and delegate to someone else, and her journey to building green sustainability.HIGHLIGHTSEgija's backgroundStart now, waiting for perfect can be too lateRisk big, trust yourself, delegate to someoneEgija's upcoming launchBuilding green sustainabilityEgija's superpowerQUOTESEgija: “I'd rather risk big, and then also lose big, instead of playing small and then risking that, there's like a smaller upside to it.”Egija: “I always try to trust myself that I'll forget, and figure it out. No matter the topic, the question, I know that somehow I'll deal with it.”Egija: “Delegate and trust someone that they will do their job better than maybe you would do that because you don't like it.”Egija: “This trust in myself. That's basically whatever wherever I go, whatever I do, even I might be afraid of it and then kind of like stressed out. But still, I will always bet on myself.”Connect with Egija on LinkedIn and find out more about what she's up to:Latvian Mobility AssociationOXYDRIVE eQuadricycle (AI)Animal WelfareDon't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob:www.beacons.page/robnapoliwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupSpecial offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm, use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact marketing firm, to give back for each episode. To learn more, visit https://app.phinforgood.com

On this Agents of Impact podcast, David Bank is joined by Jonathan Rose, founder and president of the real estate development company of the same name, to talk about building green and affordable housing -- something Rose has been doing since the late '80s. https://impactalpha.com/subscribe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/impact-alpha/message

Moving the needle on climate change isn't something the lighting industry can do alone — but we can start by looking at what the AEC sector has put in place and build on that progress. DPR Construction's global sustainability leader, Ryan Poole, talks us through some of the real and perceived obstacles surrounding sustainability in the design and delivery of the built environment and offers his thoughts on the power of collaboration to help us rise to the challenge.

Steve Hale of Build Green New Mexico details how to build a home that is environmentally friendly on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

英语新闻∣Xi calls for building green nationPresident Xi Jinping called on Wednesday for comprehensive efforts to promote environmental conservation to make greater contributions to advancing global environmental and climate governance and enhancing harmony between man and nature.Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while joining Beijing residents in a voluntary tree-planting activity in the Chinese capital's Daxing district. This year marks the 41st anniversary of the country's voluntary tree-planting activity.Xi has participated in the tree-planting activity in Beijing every year since he became general secretary of the CPC Central Committee in November 2012. While planting saplings of different types of trees, Xi talked with officials and people on-site also taking part.Xi said that he participated in the tree-planting activity every year to make his contribution to building a beautiful China and encourage the whole of society, especially young people, to promote ecological advancement so that China's environment will be even better.He commended the nation's efforts in afforestation since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, saying that the Party has led the Chinese people in making historic progress and achieving eye-catching miracles in environmental conservation.Xi stressed the importance of upholding the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, highlighting the nation's efforts to promote ecological advancement, increase afforestation and improve people's living environment. The vision of building a beautiful China is turning into a reality, he said.However, Xi noted, conservation and rehabilitation to achieve the fundamental improvement of the environment is a long-term task and still requires arduous efforts.Noting that forests and grasslands are of fundamental and strategic significance to the country's ecological security, Xi said China has entered a key period in improving its environment.He reaffirmed the need to unswervingly implement the new development philosophy, put the environment first while firmly sticking to the green development path, and make greater efforts in the integrated protection and management of mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands and deserts.He called for scientifically promoting afforestation nationwide and raising the quantity and quality of forest and grassland resources in order to increase carbon sinks.Saying that planting trees and protecting nature are traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, Xi urged efforts to further advance voluntary afforestation activities nationwide.He urged Party and government officials at various levels to assume their responsibilities in work in tree-planting and ecological advancement to enable the people to enjoy a better living environment.Other leaders, including Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan, also took part in the activitycommend英[kəˈmend]；美[kəˈmend]v. 赞扬; 推荐; 被接受afforestation英[əˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃn]；美[əˌfɔrɪˈsteɪʃn]n. 造林，造林地区eye-catching英[ˈaɪ kætʃɪŋ]；美[ˈaɪ kætʃɪŋ]adj. 引人注目的; 显著的arduous英[ˈɑːdjuəs]；美[ˈɑːrdʒuəs]adj. 努力的; 艰巨的; 难克服的; 陡峭的

Canada has set an ambitious environmental goal: to have net-zero emissions as a country by 2050. One of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses are our buildings, so how does the architecture and construction industry help achieve that goal? In this series Building Good speaks to industry leaders to find out how we can achieve Zero by Fifty.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Join the Building Good Podcast Community today:https://www.buildinggood.caLinkedIn

What is a “green datacenter?” Can we make the IT infrastructure we use more environmentally sound? Maybe, but… it's a challenging problem because fundamentally running servers uses power. We went into how data centers use power with an eye to making them more efficient. But that's only part of the story. We discussed ways to incent people to give up resources, CPU cycles, and idle servers. Those are the items that really help with savings. Ultimately, building a next generation infrastructure is more about the behaviors of the users as the efficiency of the equipment. In that case, what's holding us back? Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/RbDO1zLmb3JbEcmm6bsw6pihvQE Photo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/three-brown-cardboard-box-figures-on-brown-surface-799465/

Patty Lloyd  is a driven and Goal Oriented person with a strong work ethic. Focused on healthy, high performing projects and pushing the construction industry forward. Patricia Lloyd is a project coordinator and sustainability advocate with more than 18 years of experience in the construction industry, along with 15+ years of experience coordinating sustainable projects. As a construction professional fluent in sustainability, she provides direction to owners, colleagues, and subcontractors in planning, coordinating, and executing LEED project criteria. She regularly creates LEED scorecards and sustainability plans for Leopardo's projects seeking LEED certification and excels at exceeding sustainability goals set during the planning phase of a project. As co-chair of Leopardo's Total Quality management Sustainability Committee, Patricia works to continually improve sustainability practices and education within the company and on their projects. She is active in the green building community locally, and nationally. She recently ended a 5 year term on the Board of Directors of Illinois Green Alliance, a U.S. Green Building Council Chapter in which she served as an officer in the following roles: Governance Chair, Secretary, Vice Chair, Board Chair, Ex-Officio Chair. She currently serves on the steering committee of Building Green's Sustainable Construction Leaders, is on the Illinois Green Alliance Standing Programs Committee, and is the Chicago Ambassador for the International Living Future Institute.   Show Highlights USGBC Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) are really influential within LEED to guide future iterations and exceptions of LEED.  The trifecta of renewable energies. ESG is a launch pad and a motivator for firms to engage in meaningful work.  Seeing the positive environmental impacts of green buildings. Good options on building healthy buildings you should read up on.  Finding the “sustainability sweet spot” for your company. ESG in AEC is taking the world by storm. Why do existing buildings have a huge piece to play in the future? “Don't be afraid to fail. There are so many doors that opened for me because I was willing to throw my hat in the ring, several of which I didn't even think I was remotely qualified for, but clearly at the end of the day, I was. Don't be afraid to fail, throw your hat in the ring, see what's out there.” -Patty Lloyd   Patty Lloyd Transcript   Patty Lloyd's Show Resource and Information Linkedin Leopardo Companies Tribe of Mentors   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2021 GBES

What's new in the world of green technology? Noah Smith joins the show to discuss advances in solar, wind, battery and nuclear power, and why some of those technologies keep getting cheaper while others don't.  We also discuss other climate related moonshots like carbon capture technology and geothermal power, and why it's so important to invest in basic green tech research now.   Follow Noah at noahpinion.substack.com.  Also mentioned this episode - @hausfath, @ramez, @JesseJenkins, & @drvolts   To make sure you hear every episode, join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/neoliberalproject. Patrons get access to exclusive bonus episodes, our sticker-of-the-month club, and our insider Slack.  Become a supporter today! Got questions for the Neoliberal Podcast?  Send them to mailbag@neoliberalproject.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/ne0liberal https://www.instagram.com/neoliberalproject/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930401007051265/   Join a local chapter at https://neoliberalproject.org/join  

Singapore-based alumnus Damien Dhellemmes joins us for this week's Impact Around the World by EDHEC Alumni. Damien talks all about building green-powered city ecosystems, reducing the energy impact of cryptocurrency, EDHEC's focus on sustainable finance, managing Gen Z and how creating purpose-driven employment opportunities attracts the best, and brightest graduates. After spending over 20 years in various leadership roles in supply chain management across the Asia-Pacific region, Damien now serves as Senior Vice President of Commercial and Digital Services at the Fortune Global 500 company Schneider Electric where he helps their customers make the most of their energy; driving sustainability, efficiency and resilience to the next levels through innovative products, sensors, software, and analytics. Damien holds an MBA from EDHEC, having graduated in 1995.Follow us on Twitter at: @EdhecAlumni, and find out more at: www.alumni.edhec.edu

Here are some concerning stats. Building and construction accounts for 25% of Global waste, 39% of all carbon emissions in the world, 50% of all global natural resource extraction and 50% of landfill waste. So what can we do? We can't stop building? An Aussie company has the answer - a place architects & consumers can go for green products & services. In this episode of The Great Australian Dream Podcast we speak to Jeremy Barnett, founder of Planitree including how you can invest in this forward thinking platform.  

Chrissa Pagitsas is a senior advisor on sustainability, green bonds and ESG. She spent most of her career at Fannie Mae, where she created their ESG strategy and launched their Green Financing Business which has gone on to issue over $87 billion in green bonds. Chrissa also led a partnership with the EPA to develop the ENERGY STAR scoring and certification program for existing multifamily buildings.   Chrissa has served on the US Green Building Council's board as Secretary-Treasurer and has advised international and domestic standard setters, governing bodies and key industry associations including NASDAQ, Structured Finance Association, the International Capital Markets Association, and the Urban Land Institute.   Chrissa is ​​currently writing a book about the Chief Sustainability Officers at Fortune 500 companies and globally recognized brands such as IKEA, Coca-Cola and Netflix. The book will be out in early 2022.   You can connect with Chrissa on LinkedIn.   In this episode we cover: What a green bond is, why it's important, and how it's evolving The rise of the Chief Sustainability Officer The benefits of having a business integrated ESG strategy How employees, consumers and shareholders can support change in the sustainability, diversity & inclusion, and social impact space   Key Take Aways: The importance of third party verifications for transparency, adoption, trust and consistency. When companies have a third party certification, it shows they have met the same standards that all companies with that certification are held to. ESG reporting isn't standardized. There are many different frameworks and multiple rating systems that can be used. Unfortunately these systems don't align. That means that as companies start creating their ESG strategies and reporting their progress, transparency is incredibly important. The elevation of ESG and Sustainability representation to the c-suite will continue to increase. For ESG and Sustainability strategies to be effective, they need to be business integrated, which makes that c-suite representation crucial. It's through business integration that impact is maximized, and the benefits to the bottom line, employee engagement, and consumer loyalty are unlocked.   References:   Fannie Mae Morningstar explainer on green bonds S. Green Building Council page on LEED certification International Living Future Institute page on Zero Energy certification ESG: From Zero to Strategy, Process and Reporting ENERGY STAR Frank O'Brien-Bernini, Chief Sustainability Officer, Owens Corning Ezgi Barcenas, Chief Sustainability Officer, Anheuser-Busch InBev   Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com. If you want to work with me to embed purpose into your business, go to www.KathyVarol.com.

From policy to infrastructure to new and old buildings, how can we create cities that improve lives through deep carbon reductions, creating co-benefits for people and the planet? Thomas Mueller, President & CEO at Canada Green Building Council, joins us to share why this is a ‘critical decade' for the green building market and why green buildings are an actionable solution for helping Canada meet its goals for economic development, job creation, and GHG reductions. Related Content & Links: Thomas Mueller - President & CEO at Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) CEO, Green Business Certification Inc Canada (GBCI CA) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-mueller-4901b810/ Canada Green Building Council - https://www.cagbc.org/ --- Transcript: Dan Seguin  00:02 Hey everyone, welcome back to the ThinkEnergy podcast. As cities struggle with the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, better support green jobs, and hyper competitive real estate markets, they must find new and creative solutions that address short and long term issues. This includes creating a low or zero carbon future, which requires a step by step process to retrofit our existing communities and ensure all future builds are net zero carbon operations by 2050. From policy to infrastructure to new and old buildings. How can we create cities that improve lives through deep carbon reductions, creating co benefits for people and the planet. As of 2018, the green building industry added over 164,000 jobs, which is 55% greater than 2014. Over the same period, Canada's oil and gas extraction, mining and forestry industries stagnated in terms of job growth, they contracted by 2.8% and shed 7580 positions. Canadians have grown conscious of a broader range of social and environmental challenges. This shift and resulting public pressure have in turn spurred policymakers and industry leaders to raise the bar on sustainability, leading to increased government activity and higher standards for both building codes and industry certifications. As a result, green building certification programs are not only growing increasingly stringent, but also broadening in scope. Over the past decade, they have raised the bar on energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability practices. By extension, they have changed the way Canadians design, construct, maintain and operate buildings. A large percentage of Canada's buildings continue to be constructed without green building practices, or third party certification. building codes and municipal bylaws in provinces such as British Columbia are driving market transformation via new construction. So here's today's big question: is the existing building market really the most significant untapped opportunity for economic development, job creation, and GHG reduction in Canada? Our guest today leads the Canada Green Building Council national green building strategy, programs and standards, along with advocacy and policy initiatives. He's also the founding director of the Canada Green Building Council, and became president and CEO of the council in 2005. Dear listeners, please welcome Thomas Meuller. Thomas, you're a well known advocate for green buildings and sustainable community developments. Perhaps you can start by telling us a bit about yourself, What drew you to your current role? And what the Canada Green Building Council does?   Thomas Mueller  04:09 Thank you for inviting me. My name is Thomas Mueller. I'm the president and CEO of an organization called the Canada Green Building Council. And we've been advocating for green building practices since 2005. And, and we are really focusing on changing the practices in the billing industry ever since what really drew me to this to this work was that I, you know, I was inspired at the time and this is a long time ago by our common future, which was the Frampton report, as it was referred to the first mention of sustainable development and didn't take me long to realize that the building sectors, one of the sectors that have there's no other sector in the world has more impact, not just on climate change, but also how we live and our economy than the building sector. So that in the late 1990s, I was drawn to that sector to make changes, the other would help us reduce the environmental impact from that sector.   Dan Seguin  05:26 Now, how can we create cities that improve lives through deep carbon reduction, creating cool benefits for people and the planet? Why should we strive to make every building greener?   Thomas Mueller  05:43 So when you look at the building sector, or in cities, when we and it's getting better now, but when we use to cover climate change in this country, usually, if you watch CBC or CTV, it was always the one standing in front of big chimneys that would kind of admit, what I guess, was carbon emissions was big factories or it was transportation was standard on hot in front of a highway and just, you know, talk about how these two sectors transportation, and factories would just be the main culprit in climate change. The fact is, they're very high emitters. But actually, a building sector in Canada and globally is about 30%. And that includes both the operation of the building, so the heating, cooling, light lighting, but it also includes the embodied materials, so the body carbon materials, so that includes the energy used to make steel, the energy to use make any parts of the building. So it's a significant footprint that a building sector has. And the building sector also employs a lot of people. And we live in those buildings. So it's about the opportunity about carbon reduction. But it's also the opportunity that buildings are made for people. And we want to make sure that we balancing our environmental aspirations that we have a building in the in Canada green building, kind of context, that would help us to also look at how can buildings be good for people, because at the end of the day, that's what we build buildings for, to live, to learn to work. It's this combination of in the building sector, the impact, and the also the impact that buildings have on our lives. And on the environment. It's a combination of that. And so it's a great opportunity to combine those in green buildings, and also the green building sectors, the only one, we talked about climate change, and the other things is that actually has return on investment. And not just from the energy, but you have people in buildings that are more productive, that are healthier, that has a direct impact on his employer, for government, people are healthier, happier, more productive, that has a positive impact all around.   Dan Seguin  08:12 Okay, Thomas, wondering how important is it to balance our carbon reduction ambitions with health considerations, particularly during and after COVID-19? Do we have a clear path to show carbon leadership with healthier indoor environments, that future proof buildings, encourage innovation and drive job growth?   Thomas Mueller  08:36 Yes, we do. So I think we need to there are several questions here there Can we need to pick apart a little bit. One is that we absolutely need to balance our ambitions around carbon reduction, energy efficiency with human health and well being. Because we don't want to go back to the 1970s, where we can over insulate buildings and people get existing in those buildings, right. And just as a human being, I think we want to have access to to light when we work on those buildings to daylighting those buildings, we want to have access to fresh air, we want to have access to an environment that makes us feel healthy and relaxed, because then that's when we do our best, let's say in the working environment, or in a learning environment at school for children. Or when you're at home, you just want to make sure that the air and the light in your building are healthy. And so we want to make sure that how we design our buildings are on carbon because there's one trend where you want to have you know super insulated buildings and don't get me wrong. Energy Efficiency is very important when we get to low carbon non zero carbon buildings. But at the same time, we have to make sure that not only basic human needs are met that we want to enhance those needs in buildings. So we need to design them accordingly. So we need to balance those two. Now COVID has provided an extra kind of layer around how people think about buildings. Because before then I think most people didn't really think too much about, you know, ventilation, when you went to work ventilation or air flow, or those types of things, with COVID has come really into focus. Now that buildings need to be not only safe, but also be healthy. I think it's a great opportunity to rethink how buildings can be, not just from an environmental point of view, but also from a health point of view. The, I think the the final solution, on what, how buildings will operate after the pandemic is over I, after updating has kind of retreated, because I think it will be busy with us for a while, is still out. But definitely what we know is that more fresh air in buildings will be very important. And then there's filtration of that air and there will be humidification of the air and so on. So what the final solution is really depends also, you know, where you are, what kind of building it is, that solution is still out. But it's a great opportunity to look at and say what can buildings be from a health point of view, and not even just because of COVID. But beyond COVID, because we want healthier buildings, but we also want them to be low carbon, we want them to be water efficient, we want them to be materially efficient, we want to recycle. And that's something as the council we have been advocating for the last 20 years through our LEED building rating system is called Leadership in Energy, Environmental Design. We have advocated for that. So what we call that is holistic buildings that are good for the environment, they're good for people, and they're good for the economy, right? And buildings, only sector we can actually materialize that we can actually realize that you can invest in environmental solutions, you can invest in human based solutions, and you can have a return on investment. So in a way, you can eat, you can have your cake. And you can eat it too, when it comes to buildings and and, you know, environment in business in green buildings is the epitome of that where this comes together in a very meaningful and very outcome based way.   Dan Seguin  12:26 How do we accelerate to a netzero economy? How can we create efficiencies to reduce environment at risks?   Thomas Mueller  12:36 Do you think there's the several, I think several factors playing into that and how we can accelerate that is one. First of all, I think we need good government policy. And we see that with the current federal government, they have actually done more on on climate change policy than all the previous governments taken together as far as I'm concerned. And it's finally good to see that we have made not only policy, but there's also investment issues seen in that in the budget, the last budgets come out and announcements before that. There's been a real investment or investments being made in in helping the economy and the Environment and Climate to move towards low and zero carbon. Because I think that the goals are clear, right that the goals are ambitious. But they're not ambitious in Canada, they're ambitious globally. But this government has really made an effort. And that starts with trust before the budget, where minister McKenna announced the I don't know how much money was but it wasn't one point, I think $1.6 billion for underserved communities, smaller and underserved communities in terms of retrofit and new buildings and buildings supposed to be, you know, low or zero carbon was an announcement by the Canada infrastructure bank financing program of $2 billion to finance retrofits in the commercial sector, like large building retrofits. There was announcements in the budget around the workforce development because we can't forget we also need to invest in the workforce so that people are skilled. And we have enough people that actually can kind of renovate or rent retrofit and build those buildings. And then also that investment in Canadian economy, in producers to decarbonize, right. So it's nice to say, you know, you need products that have a lower carbon footprint. But, you know, you've been talking from extraction, to manufacturing, to installation to us to disposal, that's a long lifecycle, and you need to decarbonize the whole product, product supply chain, in order to get there. So we so we have that part. So practice, government, and we also see replicated provincial level and you see it replicated at the local level. Many municipalities as you know, I've announced a climate emergency - great. But now, it's always the challenges. It's not just that you plan and you announce, but what about the implementation? How can you make that happen now, in buildings, again, is a natural go-to. Because government is the biggest owner of buildings in our country, collectively, the federal government owns a lot of buildings, municipalities and provinces all around the building. Federal government has announced for its own building that they want to build the buildings to zero carbon by 2030, or their own buildings, that they want to retrofit the existing buildings to low carbon performance. They're the only one to lease office space on leased buildings that is zero carbon buildings by 2030. So they take a lot of steps also, as an owner as a procurer of products and services, to go that route. But the second part, then is the private sector, we have to get the private sector on board. Because remember that you cannot, you cannot regulate your way out of this. We actually need the private sector needs to be at the table and actually invest in the low current economy. And for us, on the building side, we really see that happen. Many of our largest members in the council, large commercial real estate owners have invested in green buildings in a massive way, in their portfolio of buildings. We see governments across the country have federal government, provincial governments, local governments using LEED and other standards that we that we provide for their own buildings. So but the private sector mezzanine is really important. And this whole aspect of and I'm sure you've been following that is around sustainable finance, that all of a sudden, not all of a sudden, but companies across North America and abroad have realized that climate is a risk. And that if it's left unchecked, it will actually detrimental to their business. And they have started to shift their investment patterns into into the direction that mitigates carbon emissions, but also investments into resiliency, building up the resiliency of the building stock of the building stock. So you see a real shift that's happening now on a financial side as well. And that's very much business driven. So those two really have to come together. Because if business beliefs, and I see it happen, our business believes that climate risk is real, which they do. And they believe that they can actually get a return on the investment by investing in climate solutions, then this can move actually fought their way quickly, supported by good policy and good regulation, to raise the whole ship.   Dan Seguin  17:55 For this question, Thomas, could you share with our listeners examples of how does your council make inroads towards reducing the environmental impact of the build environment.   Thomas Mueller  18:09 So we as the council for just so everybody understands that. So we, we continue to be an environmental organization. But we very much industry led, so our board and our members represent a cross section of the of the green building or the building industry, from designers, to owners, to manufacturers, to investors, to developers, and so on. And that's by design. Because we need all the different professional, the different expertise and knowledge to different sectors and sub sectors at the table. What we do is and how we started off, and what we still do is we actually set advanced standards for buildings. So LEED is an example of that. That another one is the zero carbon standard that we launched, our over three years ago, we set advanced standards for buildings that go well beyond the building code. And these standards are set in a way with the industry. So we working with the leaders in the industry, the set of standards, because we want to have standards that work in industry. And that work well in industry. So the industry feels they can build those buildings to that level, they can invest on those buildings, and it's actually possible, but there is depending on how far you want to go. There's considerable amount of stretching there. So it's not being you're not satisfied with the status quo. So one way is we setting standards and then we also those those building owners and developers that use our standards, we actually certify these projects, so we make sure that the meeting of standards, so we have a verification, quality assurance process to make sure it's being met and depending on what they achieve. We recognize them publicly for that achievement. In Canada After the US, Canada is the largest use of LEED in the world. LEED exists nine in 200 countries, Canada was the first adopter of LEED. We're currently about 1.5 billion square feet in our LEED program alone, across the country coast to coast to coast. Any climate, any billing time, you can imagine in our program, we have certified close to 5000 of those buildings now. setting a new standard for buildings, but in a holistic way. So energy, carbon water waste, sites, how we treat the site habitat. And then also, of course, as we talked about human health and transportation as well. So this is one way and then Mr. Pointing is that this standard through education, we are credit professionals. We organize events, like our national conference every year, and also very specific industry events. And then we also convene leaders in the industry. And we do a considerable amount of effort activity, advocating with all levels of government, and also with the private sector as well, all with the focus to moving the needle forward. So it's really it's a we have a very comprehensive approach on how to move the industry forward and education in that we trained professionals. But we also have the workforce development, as I mentioned before, that we need to train, from the trades to the architects in sufficient numbers, so we can deliver green building at scale. Scale matters a great deal.   Dan Seguin  21:40 Okay, you've alluded to this a little earlier, with buildings generating almost 30% of Canada's GHG emissions. When construction materials, processes and operations are considered. Why are green buildings an actionable solution for helping Canada meet its global change commitments.   Thomas Mueller  22:01 Going back to what I said earlier, no initiative focuses very much on transportation. And I'm all for transit systems. I take transit every day, and I never drive to work. And so and obviously, the large emitters need also be targeted. But the fact is that we cannot reach our climate change goals without addressing the building sector is not just in Canada, I think it's recognized globally, particularly over the last five years, did buildings play a huge role in not just new buildings, again, we can build our way out of the climate crisis, we need to actually really focus on retrofit, and that includes a large building retrofit. So it counts as a substantial program around large building retrofits of those buildings, over 25,000 square feet, that they need to be retrofitted at scale in the 1000s. Actually, and that's actually miracle other jurisdictions, if you go into in the European Union, they dedicate is something like a thing was 230 billion euros to retrofitting buildings across the member states. So it's called as part of the new green deal that they have in, in Europe. And that's significant. So it just shows you that without the building sector, we will not achieve our climate change goals. It's impossible. So there's a realization now there is now investment in terms of policy and grant and funding programs and regulations. But we still have a half a ways to go. Because in Canada, we have like last time, we have about 250,000 buildings, and millions of millions and millions of homes that need to operate a lot better than they are right now.   Dan Seguin  23:49 Now, Thomas wondering if you can expand on these next questions. Can green buildings become an economic driver? Can green buildings stimulate growth in the green building sector? And lastly, how can a green recovery that prioritizes green buildings accelerate the post COVID-19 economic rebound?   Thomas Mueller  24:17 It's all great. Good questions. Very good questions that I can answer. And I have actually some figures for you because we did just that we actually did a last year, we released a green building report that we did it was for the second time and it's called the Canada's green building engine. And it talks about the critical decade ahead leading up to 2013. But it also talks about the economic recovery. Just to give you a sense then is that in 2014 we had close to 300,000 full time employees in the green building industry. So these were individuals that worked on green buildings in Canada in the two years and four years after that, so by 2018, this has had increased by 55%. And it was with very little, just a bit of government intervention. So 55, those numbers of jobs actually exceed the jobs that you have in forestry and logging in oil and gas mining, and some of the support activities to support the oil and gas industry. Because they had by 2018, to about 260 to 263,000 jobs, versus the 460,000 shops in the green building industry, I just wanted to point it out, because people always get the the idea that these are this is one of our biggest employers, when in fact, the green buildings team employs a lot of people. Now, we estimated that if we continue with business as usual, by 2030, so without intervention, you just, you know, leave it by own devices. The by 2030, will have about 940,000, direct green building jobs, and close to 95 billion indirect GDP from green for green building industry. And we will eliminate 22.5 million tonnes of co2 in Canada. If the government were to invest in we have seen some of the investment this can be aggregated up quite significantly. If the government were to invest significant amount of money, which we're seeing now, these green building jobs grew up to about 1.41 million jobs. And the carbon reduction could more than double close tomorrow, just about 50 million tons. Now, that's significant in terms of just economic growth. And what plays into that is also that you create not just jobs, but he also creates skilled jobs. And he also jobs as an opportunity to skill chops, across the board in particular trades can kind of go spilling industries actually using a jobs even before a pandemic to the retirement. And this is real opportunity to bring new people into the industry, young professionals in the industry in skilled jobs. Because constructing and building low carbon fuel carbon buildings requires an enhanced skill set we currently don't have across the board. It also provides an opportunity to be more inclusive, and more diverse now workforce bring parts of our society into this workforce that currently does not participate in active way. Women construction industry is notorious for not having broad employment of women or underrepresented communities. So it's a real opportunity. But it's really opportunity to grow the economy because I think, post pandemic, I think it would be unfortunate that we go back to the business as usual. I think it's a real opportunity to pivot and to be ambitious and say, What is the Canada that we actually want? What do we want our buildings what we want our neighborhoods? What What, what do we want our cities to look like in terms of carbon in terms of livability, in terms of environmental footprint terms of our economy, and this is the real opportunity for government to invest because we know now that when money is needed, it can be made available to invest in something we have learned from a pandemic, when there's the climate crisis, if you and I'm you know, I'm an optimist, but you often hear the climate crisis, it will be way worse than anything that happened on the COVID-19. And the likelihood is very high, that that will be the case. But we have an opportunity to change course. And if we change because we have to do it now. We can't wait another 10 years, if we don't get to our 2030 goals, we certainly will not get to our 2015 goals. So we really have to have all hands on deck and move that keep the move the needle forward and I think, in the course of that grew our economy and develop new jobs, that drops and low carbon economy. Now,   Dan Seguin  29:33 let's bring out your crystal ball and set the dial to 2030. And the question is as follows. How much difference will building be making to our progress to net zero goals?   Thomas Mueller  29:49 Well, I think that if I look to 2030, what would I want to have accomplished? I would think by 2030 I would want all new buildings over a certain size, they say 25,000 square feet to build zero carbon performance, we can already do that now, we already have 25 buildings in Canada that are zero carbon certified and another 50 plus in the pipeline. So we really can do that now. So that's one. The other one is I would want a large building retrofit. at scale, we estimated and don't say that that's a prime number. And you know, we talk to economists, and everybody has their own numbers, but they're all relatively close. But you have to look at it that over the next 10 years, we probably have to retrofit anywhere between 50 and 60,000 buildings, over 25,000 square feet to be 20 to 40% more carbon efficient after the retrofit than now. So that's a big number. It's, it's a big number, but it's not insurmountable. And then the third one is where we'd really like to see is have to work for us build up have a more diverse and more workers in the building industry, that is more representative of Canada. And, and I think that would be really something really a very desirable goal. And also to expand buildings, not just to the Green buildings is a little bit the perception, and I think it's not deserved, but it's mainly into urban centers, and so on. I think, with the announcement of the primary federal government also present small and under underserved communities, I would like to see green buildings all over the country, I like to see green buildings in neighborhoods that are considered to be on the low income side. Because I think my in my books, I think the people that are the least able financially, should actually have the greenest buildings, they should be demands, the buildings are the healthiest. And they should have buildings that cost less to operate or to rent or to live in than any other demographic in Canada. So I think that you're expanding that concept. And you know what, the already plenty of affordable housing projects that have been built to LEED. They've been schools and built to zero carbon. It's not like that. But I think it's goes back to scale. So in 10 years from now, I think I would just like green buildings everywhere, not just in a big urban regions in Canada, but everywhere. And this is really the challenge. And then it becomes not just, oh, it's a green building something different. It's just becomes a part of fabric of our lives that yes, you know, we have high expectations from our buildings, when it comes to environmental and health performance.   Dan Seguin  32:58 Interesting. Now, let's keep on looking into the future here. What are some of the emerging technologies, innovations that hold much promise for the future of energy efficient, and net zero homes? What's exciting new right now about this industry?   Thomas Mueller  33:18 What is excited me about my the industry is that there continues to be a movement for it, because the building sector is always considered to be very traditional and slow moving. But it's actually the green building sector that is moving forward very, very quickly, with big companies being at the table making decisions around the quality, and just the scale of what they want to do with their buildings that they own or control. So I think very excited about that, and just the technology innovation, in terms of new technology. I think that overall, for carbon emission reduction, we do see a lot of technology coming up now around, you know, that are connected to electrification of buildings, the buildings need to be electrified. And that within that context, you'll see you know, more highly insulated buildings. You see a buildings that either have at least part of the renewable energy on site. But also in Canada, we have the advantage to take advantage of our green electricity in many parts of the country. And in that regard, you know, heat pumps often come you know, to the forefront is a technology that is having its day now and in the future. Of course, it's still more expensive than traditional way of heating and cooling buildings. But there's that opportunity and I'm also a big fan of geothermal. Generally to exchange system, your thermal systems as a way to maybe not on a single family home, but on community development. So I think the district aspect of what we're doing, I think is really important to that, how we look into that because there's all despite the pandemic there's a lot of building going on in Canada and the big projects that are being planned in you know, in Ottawa, you have Zibi, you have the, the National Capital Commission is developing this piece of land law pipe in France, where they're very ambitious targets in Toronto and Mississauga and all over the country depicted here in Vancouver, we have big developments going in south of the Broad Street Bridge. One on native land, indigenous land, the very ambitious and how they think about what these communities could be and housing 1000s and 1000s of people. So, these are district systems, I think we need to, it's good to think about building by building, but we also need to think about what neighborhood and community scale and how do you transform entire communities to be low carbon performance, right. And so district systems definitely come into play here and district system that of course are on renewable energy, or connected to a clean energy, clean energy grid, and BC 95%, carbon free, Ontario as a cleaner Quebec, and Alberta has plans to, to get off, you know, coal based electricity. So it's all going in the right direction,   Dan Seguin  36:37 Acting as a voice of the green building industry, your organization has been advocating for green building policy with all levels of government and the private sector across Canada. Have your efforts impacted green building standards?   Thomas Mueller  36:53 Yes, it absolutely has. Because when, when we did the rating systems in Canada, they be using a voluntary, so they're not they're not in code, per se. They're done by the owners voluntarily, in our rating systems reference best available standards. So they're not just, you know, written the base of a napkin, this is a very solid, very credible, based on very credible standards. But the way they often many instances, go beyond the code. And what that does is in the past, I mean, continue to do that with a zero carbon buildings, it actually shows those that are in charge of developing the code, that these buildings can be built now at a reasonable cost. And that's very important, because in bringing it down to reasonable cost is necessary so that the code officials can say, you know, we can take that step now. Because everybody in the industry can do it now at a reasonable costs, because the no power is available, the products are available, technology is available. So they can probably and we have been told that in the past, they were able to take the code further, based on the voluntary action that the industry has taken that we could have done otherwise. And that's a really important role for the counselor as well to continue to push the envelope to push it forward to what's doable. And we've been very successful at that over the last since 2004. And so that's a very important role. But the regulations at the same time, also have become more ambitious. So we look for ticket cities like city of Toronto, City of Vancouver, they are probably more ambitious codes on what they would like how to like regulate new buildings. And now they are also particularly have started to also look at existing buildings. And the federal government is planning also to develop a retrofit code, which will be the first of its kind in Canada to really start addressing building retrofit. So again, through our work, we hope to continue to inform codes and what's possible from a kind of a market perspective. And then also what's possible from from a technical and technology perspective as well. So we see that as our role, we are kind of your breaking new paths when it comes to buildings. And we have members and stakeholders that are very committed to this idea to this mission, and to use their skills to make that happen. So that's one of the core roles that we have and we kind of quantify that then through our own standards. They make sure it's done right. And and it's it's it's measurable and you can report out on it. Let's try As parents, it's very important to us. Now,   Dan Seguin  40:03 let's deep dive, and maybe even explore some of the key market trends and drivers that are enabling and accelerating Canada's shift to high efficiency, zero emission buildings, and how could these impact Canada's green building industry.   Thomas Mueller  40:23 Now, the big shifts are clearly the recognition of climate risk by the private sector, which is also addressed in what they call ESG - environmental, social and governance frameworks. And also expressed as we talked earlier, about sustainable investment, sustainable finance. You know, Mark Carney is one of the big players in this globally when it comes to financial disclosures, addressing climate risk, but also sustainable finance. So this is a big trend, that means the private sector stepping up and coming to the table, investing in things that actually mitigate carbon or eliminate carbon or reduce climate risk altogether. The second one is, of course, that the policy around carbon, we heard a couple of weeks ago that our targets are moving up now to more 40-45% by 2030, being consistent with the United States, and being consistent with the global emergence of what the current target should be. And you know, timing matters, right? It's climate change. But in Canada, and particularly North accelerating faster than we thought. So acceleration requires more focused and more targeted action. The third piece of that is, of course, a carbon pricing. carbon pricing, as it leaves it up to the business sector, and everyone else to decide how they want to reduce the carbon is a very effective mechanism to achieve corporate action across the economy. It's even though the carbon price of $50 it's a step in the right direction, but we need to actually be moving up $150-$170, or potentially even higher over the next 1015 years, is a, it's a very important aspect of driving the economy forward when it comes to carbon reduction. Because let's face it, there is a price on carbon that we already paying, in terms of infrastructure, in terms of human health, there's all kinds of impacts, and there needs to be a price on carbon to achieve that reduction. So it's the sustainable finance. It's the policy, it's the the price on carbon. And, and then the other one, the big market trends to that claim to carbon, how we started off our conversation today is this balance with health and wellness, health and wellness has risen very much to the top. And Canadians, like most people will care about the health and well being may very well be a high quality of life in Canada. And they care about health and well being and I think the green building agenda, the green buildings can actually help to enhance the health and well being of Canadians. By meeting the environmental aspects of the that that lie before us. Now, when it comes to in mind, we always focus on carbon, but there's so many biodiversity there is, you know, air pollution, there is water pollution, there is toxic substances in the environment. I mean, the list goes on and on.   Dan Seguin  43:55 I'd like to visit or let's say revisit, what is the role of certifications and building codes? And do you feel they've raised the bar on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability practices?   Thomas Mueller  44:12 Oh, Green Building Standards certainly have done that they have raised that considerably. And it's really up to the project owner to the developer to decide how far they want to go. But we have raised considerably the codes now doing that as well. A probably one of the best examples being used right off now is the BC step code, where they actually give some predictability in British Columbia, when the codes requirement will increase so the steps one to five currently, it's step one, and then insert meeting goal step two and sign up so that the industry has a good line of sight what the expectations are with regards to increasing the the building performance, environmental performance, and so on. So I think that's a really good tool. And generally, the code, particularly the local level getting more ambitious for those municipalities that can actually go beyond the provincial code. And federally, like I said, the codes are moving towards near net zero. And also there's also be a retrofit code. So there's movement there, they the the international code is always a bit challenging because it can be developed naturally with together with the provinces, but then the provinces still have to adopt it. And that sometimes can take time. In some ways can take years, provinces can make modifications to the code. So if I can give one message with the code, the codes are moving up and being more ambitious. But at the same time, I think the pace of adoption means a great deal. Because the code is on a five year cycle. It takes you five years to update the code. And then you put it into the industry and the provinces have to adopt it, you can lose a lot of time, till actually the first building is built to the code so that the code development cycle and the implementation cycle, the adoption cycle has to speed up. Because it can be like sometimes can be a decade before the first building is built to a new code. And we don't have that time. And I think it's 2030. So I think that's something that really needs to speed up across the country.   Dan Seguin  46:37 Okay, let's have a bit of fun here. Thomas. How about you close us off with some rapid fire questions? Okay, here's the first one What is your favorite word?   Thomas Mueller  46:50 responsibility   Dan Seguin  46:52 What is one thing you can't live without?   Thomas Mueller  46:58 trees   Dan Seguin  46:59 Okay, that's cool. Okay. What is something that challenges you?   Thomas Mueller  47:05 status quo   Dan Seguin  47:07 Now, if you could have one superpower, what would it be?   Thomas Mueller  47:12 I would restore ecosystems globally.   Dan Seguin  47:18 Great response here. If you could turn back time and talk to your 18 year old self? What would you tell him, Thomas?   Thomas Mueller  47:29 I would tell him that it probably comes easier that he would tell him to be non conforming. And that you can actually create a different future.   Dan Seguin  47:39 And lastly, what do you currently find most interesting in your sector?   Thomas Mueller  47:44 I find it interesting that the billing industry tends to be viewed as a traditional. But there's a whole segment and a growing segment of the industry that's driving innovation now. So I think that's a big shift in an industry that's been changed very, very passively change very, very slowly.   Dan Seguin  48:07 Thomas, I hope you had fun. I had a blast. I'm sure our listeners will truly enjoy this interview. Cheers. Thank you. Thank you for joining us today. I truly hope you enjoyed this episode of The think energy podcast, and for past episodes, make sure you visit our website hydroottawa.com/podcast. Lastly, if you found value in this podcast, be sure to subscribe. Anyway, this podcast is a wrap. Cheers, everyone.

Quantum Quote: “I know one thing – that I know nothing.” – Socrates Do you want to learn how to build a home that is comfortable, healthy, and beautiful? Do you want your home to be green and energy-efficient? Do you want to know the type of construction company that can turn your youthful dream home into reality? If you do, then you're up for a great treat today! Spending time inside a home that is comfortable, healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable would be a wonderful gift you could give yourself and your family. Not only are you contributing to a wonderful living experience, but you're helping spread the word about carbon reduction.  Listen to this episode and be guided by our guest into the world of better and efficient buildings. Michael Murphy is responsible for Business Development at Murphy Brothers Constructing Inc. – an award-winning general contracting firm founded by brothers Sean & Chris Murphy. They started with small remodeling jobs in their early years, but their outstanding reputation has led to larger projects in the greater Westchester, lower Hudson Valley, and southern Fairfield region.  From their experience in building a Dream Home with Westchester Magazine, they realized that building green is important in what they do. They created a monthly series of continuing education presentations for building design professionals, highlighting energy-efficiency and sustainability as we head towards a carbon-neutral built environment. Murphy Brothers Contracting is vitally concerned with the impact of their work on the environment, and the people who use their buildings. The company has developed the philosophy that building green is simply building smart. They believe that sustainable construction methods and materials are not only good for the environment - but are also good for business and the people who live and work in their buildings.  Murphy Brothers Contracting participated in the first Gold LEED for Homes project and the first NAHB Gold-Certified home, and is currently working on the first multifamily project designed to FitWel-certification.                Sign up for a free webclass to discover how easy it is to get ultra-efficient geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home – without the pain of emptying your savings account.   In “The Power Of Earth With Comfort” From Climate Master webclass, you'll discover the answers every homeowner needs to know, including: How geothermal heating and cooling can draw energy from the ground beneath our feet (for pennies) Why homeowners everywhere are making the switch The secrets to securing utility incentives and tax credits to pay for a large portion of your new geothermal system   and much more… If you tired of rising energy costs and want to save up to 70% on your energy bills, Go to www.AWESomeEarthKind.com and register now for this FREE special event that will show you exactly how to get geothermal heating and cooling installed in your home We'd like to hear from you! Please help us understand how AWESomeEarthKind can help you achieve your clean energy goals – and you'll automatically be entered into a Sweepstakes for a Free LED Light Fixture: SEND YOUR FEEDBACK TODAY   SuperNova #1. If you're an investor developer, that's listening to this podcast you're going to learn something about making a better building. The one thing you never want to do is leave money on the table. If you don't investigate these opportunities, you are literally leaving money on the table.   SuperNova #2. Turn the lights off when you're not using them. If you're not using a room or a part of your building, turn the temperature down. Just do it. Figure it out. There's so much that your house has plugged in that you don't need. Unplug it. You're wasting energy.   SuperNova #3. The rule number one in business development is that you cannot assume that people know what you do. No matter what you do, you make a mistake if you assume that people know what you do. You have to tell them. Make sure that they understand.   SuperNova #4. We've learned over the years that all successful projects are the result of teamwork – people working together. We don't go into a project and bully our way through. We go into a project and build a team.   Worst Career Moment: “It was when I had my own construction business, and I was contemplating the fact that I did not really like the actual day-to-day of running the business. Then one of the Murphy brothers came up to me and said, ‘Would you like to come work with us?' and I said, ‘What would I be involved in?' He started naming all the things that I really like doing in the business, and that is basically what I'm doing now. That's the change right there.” – Michael Murphy    Aha! Moment: “It happened five years ago, when I realized that I need to take up a hobby. I've always wanted to be an electric guitar player, so I got an acoustic guitar and I asked my son to teach me three chords. I've read an article in the New York Times. It said that as you're getting older, you should develop some sort of a hobby to keep your brain together.” – Michael Murphy    Personal Habit that Contributes to Success: “Getting up early.” – Michael Murphy    Internet Resource: Murphy Brothers Constructing's Instagram: murphy_buildingblocks at https://instagram.com/murphy_buildingblocks?igshid=p8t3s9whsva1    Book Recommendation: “Petty: The Biography” by Warren Zanes at https://www.amazon.com/Petty-Biography-Warren-Zanes-ebook/dp/B00VPZVR0G    Magic Wand: “I wish everybody got along with their kids. There it is. And one more thing, we have to have good housing for people.” – Michael Murphy   WTF or F: “The one that comes to mind is Hurricane Sandy. No one told us to evacuate, but that was something. It was so intense. Walking outside afterwards and seeing the aftermath was even more intense. People that time were clamoring like ‘What would we do? How do we help people to get back to whatever normal will now be?' So we hooked up with Habitat Humanity. Talk about devastation. It was just so unbelievable.” – Michael Murphy   Most Energized About Today: “Earth Day is coming up and we've been able to facilitate two organizations that we belong to in helping put together some panel discussions on where energy-efficiency is today.” – Michael Murphy   Parting Advice: “Hang in there. It's getting better.” – Michael Murphy   Connect: Email address: michael@murphybrothers.com Murphy Brothers' number: 914-777-5777 Residential Division's website: www.murphybrothers.com Commercial Division's website: www.MBCcomm.com Facebook: Murphy Brothers Contracting at https://www.facebook.com/murphybrotherscontracting/ Linkedin: Michael Murphy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/qvpmjm LinkedIn: Murphy Brothers Contracting Inc. at https://www.linkedin.com/company/murphy-brothers-contracting-inc Instagram: murphy_buildingblocks at https://instagram.com/murphy_buildingblocks?igshid=p8t3s9whsva1

Quantum Quote: “I know one thing – that I know nothing.” – Socrates Do you want to learn how to build a home that is comfortable, healthy, and beautiful? Do you want your home to be green and energy-efficient? Do you want to know the type of construction company that can turn your youthful dream […] The post Building Green & Saving Money – with Michael Murphy, Murphy Brothers Contracting appeared first on AWESome EarthKind.

Following our amazing episode with Serenbe's founder, we're bringing in the master planner behind the beautiful and sustainable community. Dr. Phillip Tabb is one of the top experts in sustainable community planning as well asa biophilic urbanism, a model of design that encompasses humans tendency to want to live in communion with nature. Our conversation starts off with gaining a deeper understanding of why biophilic design is an important aspect of moving towards a greener tomorrow, and ends with how we can influence our own places and spheres of influence to become more in communion with nature. A conversation rooted in belonging, healing, and co-creating the garden of eden together. Find out more: Below are some great resources to learn more about the concepts discussed in today's episode.Biophilic Institute: https://www.biophilicinstitute.com/Biophilic Urbanism, by Dr. Phillip James Tabb: https://bit.ly/3shbly1Serenbe Stories podcast episode with Dr. Tabb:  https://bit.ly/2Xxjv7pThe Blue Zones, by David Buettner: https://bit.ly/2Lp6REQSavannah Hypothesis: 'Evolved responses to landscapes' by G.I. Orians and J.H. Heerwagen: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1992-98504-015Passive Survivability: Op-ed by Alex Wilson for Building Green: https://www.buildinggreen.com/op-ed/passive-survivabilityNature Inside: A biophilic design guide by Bill Browning and Catherine Ryan: https://bit.ly/35zcrLWThe Ray: https://bit.ly/3nyo1Nq

Radio Show #34: Sunday, December 13th, 5-6 PM Join Host Ronnie Lipschutz for a conversation with Darryl Molina Sarmiento, Executive Director for Communities for a Better Environment, a 40-year-old environmental justice organization with offices in both Southern and Northern California. The mission of CBE is to build people's power in California's communities of color and low-income communities to achieve environmental health and justice by preventing and reducing pollution and building green, healthy and sustainable communities and environments. CBE provides residents in heavily polluted urban communities in California with organizing skills, leadership training and legal, scientific and technical assistance, so that they can successfully confront threats to their health and well-being.

Matt, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about sweating copper and FHB podcast T-shirts before taking listener questions about the cost of high-performance homes, ductwork in a vented crawlspace, and toppling piers in a tight crawlspace.

The building and construction sector generates about 20 percent of New Zealand's carbon emissions and 50 percent of material going to landfill. The Government has a plan to make building more sustainable - and lay the foundation for resilience against climate change. But is there a risk it will make houses more expensive and do nothing to fix the poor quality housing already built?

The vast majority of people constructing new buildings, whether it be a home or a skyscraper, want it to be green. It's not just good for the planet, it's good for the pocketbook. But Paul Shahriari discovered this aspiration was heavily impeded by a fractured marketplace for eco-friendly systems. So he started Ecomedes, a sustainable product catalog for building developers. In this episode of UpTech Report, Pauls talks about his business model that serves as an automated middleman, refining research on hundreds of thousands of products and connecting buyers with sellers, which he hopes will make green construction as easy as buying groceries.

In this episode, I interview Chris Edwards, the CEO of Green School Taranaki in New Zealand. Before starting this school in early 2020, Chris was head of the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), one of the largest international schools in the world; now he is building a much smaller school that is all about building a learning community in which much learning takes place outdoors and across subject boundaries. In the interview, Chris recommends Planet of the Humans - a film that is freely available online and definitely worth watching. He also mentions the Mastery Transcript Consortium, a network of schools that want to certify learning in a way that goes beyond numeric grades in a small set of subjects - a fascinating initiative that I want to learn more about. As always, if you have any comments, questions or suggestions for guests, I'd be happy to hear from you. Email me at lukas.wallrich@empower-training.de Theme music from https://filmmusic.io: "Zigzag" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY 4.0 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

How has the pandemic affected cities' commitments to building more ecologically-minded? What do those standards look like in the first place? To answer these questions and more we brought on Anita Ledbetter, Executive Director at Build San Antonio Green. If you want to donate to help protesters fight for racial justice across the country here are some resources: Freedom Fund - https://www.lgbtqfund.org/ Campaign Zero - https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund - https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=16304 Here is a compiled list of local organizations as well - https://zpryme.com/insights/resources-for-those-seeking-to-help-anti-police-brutality-protesters/

På dette års Building Green-messe i Forum talte CSR.dk med den østrigske stjernearkitekt Chris Precht om værdien af følelser i arkitekturen, og det at skabe et nyt mindset omkring klimaet. Lasse Lind fra GXN og Mia Manghezi fra PensionDanmark gav deres besyv med på hans tanker.

On October 15, 2019 Huston-Tillotson University (HT) will host the sixth annual Building Green Justice Forum, this year focusing on “Potential through Place.” The modern environmental justice movement understands that our fates are linked to the places we live and work, and that for people of color those places often are ignored, under-resourced, and overly burdened with polluted air, water, and soil. Yet these places also are home to the environmental justice community’s pride, strength, and motivation. Our guests were Karen Magid, Ph.D, Director of Sustainability and STEM, and Dr. Amanda Masino, Ph.D, Professor of Biology and HT. We also spoke with Parc Smith, CEO of American Youthworks, Austin, Texas about their innovative youth training programs. They have two primary education and career training programs, YouthBuild Austin and our Conservation Corps. They provide the building blocks for learning and engagement that young people can build upon as they grow into adulthood.

Today Dean Sharp explains why your house should go green! The World Green Building Council estimates that, when taken together, new green buildings and green retrofits decrease annual operating costs by an average of 8% to 9%.

Laptop Radio chats with Dr. Pandwe Gibson on EcoTech Visions and Building Green Startups.

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Peter Yost is the Vice President of Technical Services with Building Green, Inc., one of the preeminent voices and thought leaders in the high performance home space. Amongst his lengthy resume, Peter is also a lecturer at Yale University and was recently awarded NAHB’s Green Educator of the Year. As you will see from the interview, he knows a thing or two about energy efficiency, sustainability, and high performance homes. We hit on some of the biggest myths that still pervade the industry, some of Peter’s top recommendations for builders and remodelers, and much more. To stay up to date on our latest interviews, be sure to sign up for our emails at  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/buildingoptimal/) . Show Notes: [3:05] – About Building Green and Peter’s role. [3:40] – Peter’s top three innovative building products from the buildinggreen.com 2017 Top 10 Products [10:10] – Peter’s top three biggest myths that builders still believe. [15:00] – Top three value propositions that builders can implement. [22:10] – What’s in store in the future for building performance. Selected Links: Buildinggreen.com Top 10 Products for 2018 (https://www.buildinggreen.com/product-review/buildinggreen-announces-top-10-products-2018) Kingspan Kooltherm (https://www.kingspan.com/us/en-us/product-groups/insulation/insulation-boards/kooltherm) VersaDry Track System (http://www.versadryllc.com/our-product/) Sunpower Carport Solutions PV Panels (https://us.sunpower.com/commercial-solar/) Advanced Framing Technique (https://buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-030-advanced-framing) Bonded Builders Residential Energy Guarantee (http://bondedbuilders.com/builders/products/residential-energy-guarantee/) Peter Yost and Building Green Online: buildinggreen.com (https://www.buildinggreen.com/) greenbuildingadvisor.com (http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/) Twitter: @bglive Facebook: @bgsocial / BuildingGreen, Inc. LinkedIn: @BuildingGreen, Inc. and @Peter Yost

Det åndbare hus . Den2radio har været på besøg i firmaet Egenvinding og Datter, der siden 1980 har udviklet metoder til bæredygtigt byggeri  og sundt indeklima. 3 yngre byggefolk på konferencen Building Green udtaler sig om indeklima og det nødvendige bæredygtige byggeri.

Now that the election is over, we will discuss what it will take to build political power for the changes that we require. We'll look specifically at the Green Party, its history, its context within the current political environment and what must be done next. For more information, visit www.ClearingtheFOGRadio.org.

Peter & Dan Discuss: Selecting Million Dollar Opportunities in the Red Hot Atlanta Market Sourcing Off Market Deals to Feed a Hungry Fix & Flip Machine Alternate Sources of Income for High Caliber Fix & Flip Investors Prediction About a Possible Price Correction Coming Down the Pike   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Real Estate Connections ATL www.FoundationsLLC.com   Mentioned Episodes: (There are 72 Content Packed Interviews in Total) Joe Neilson on How to Build a $24,000 Per Month NET Positive Cash Flow at Lightening Speed Rick Thompson on Building Green, High Performance New Construction Steve Budzik on High Volume & High Dollar House Flipping & Boutique Brokerage Mark Filler on How to Fund a Growing Fix & Flip or Rental Real Estate Investment Business   Do You Know Anyone Else Who’s a Real Estate Investor?  Do You Think they’d Also Enjoy this Episode? Please Forward this Link & Tell Them to:   Sign Up for the REI Diamonds Weekly Podcast Your Copy of “7 Sources of Off Market Deals” Just Go to www.REIDiamonds.com to Download a Copy & Check out Recent Popular Episodes.

Roy Taylor III and RT3 Architects help people & organizations live more sustainably on the Earth, with the wide range of building & renovation & life-style ideas that reduce our impact in terms of materials, energy, water, & more. This is far more than alternative energy, this is the full-system outlook.

Why the Loop's perimeter basks in development; commercial property windfalls masked by neighborhood investment; and some industrial businesses get a concierge while others get the boot. Length 23.2 minutes.

Rick Thompson & Dan Breslin Discuss: What Exactly IS a High Performance “Green” Home? How a 2,200 Sq. Ft. Home Only Needs a 40,000 BTU Furnace?!? Nightmare Scenarios of Building a New Home-and How to Avoid Them Superior Mindset Strategies YOU Can Apply in Your Own Real Estate Business More Info About Rick & Brightleaf Homes at: www.MyBrightleafHome.com   Do You Know Anyone Else Who’s a Real Estate Investor?  Or Trying to Become a Real Estate Investor? Do You Think they’d Also Enjoy this Episode? Share the link and tell them to:   Sign Up for the REI Diamonds Weekly Podcast Your Copy of “7 Sources of Off Market Deals” Just Go to www.REIDiamonds.com to Download a Copy & Check out Recent Popular Episodes.   Recent Popular Episodes Steve Budzik on High Volume & High Dollar House Flipping & Boutique Brokerage Jay Hinrichs on New Construction, New Hard Money Lending, & Turn Key Rentals Ori Feibush on New Construction & Active Revitalization Jason Buzi on Flipping Million Dollar Houses & Contracts in San Francisco  

Tim Callahan in an architect that has been designing build projects since 1976. He co-authored the book “Building Green”, now in its 2nd English and French editions. Tim designed and engineered the first “hempcrete” home designed to meet Passive House standards in America.

We have all heard about the enviormental benefits of building green. How does building green translate into hard dollars? What is the economic impact of building green? We were joined today by Mike Collignon Executive Director and Co-Founder. Mike engages in national and state-level advocacy, co-produces quarterly research reports, and publishes a bi-monthly e-newsletter, a monthly member publication and a monthly feature in Green Builder® Magazine. He has presented at RESNET, the Pacific Coast Builders Conference and the Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference. Mike has also delivered testimony at the IECC and IgCC final action hearings. A former Market Manager of Residential for the Portland Cement Association (PCA), he supervised the $1.2 million residential co-op advertising program for regional and local promoters, delivered 10 guest lectures between Cal State University at San Luis Obispo, Cal State University at Chico and Middle Tennessee State University, and managed the 10,000+ sq. ft. Concrete Pavilion, the cement and concrete industry's marquis annual presence at the Builders' Show. Mike received a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Advertising from Drake University. You can find out more about The Green Builder Coalition by visiting the website at: ... www.greenbuildercoalition.com   You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. You can also listen to this episode and others by podcast at: http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or www.moneymatterspodcast.com ‪#‎kpft‬ ‪#‎gbcoalition

Matthew Vande and partner Amy Musser created Vandemussser Design to help with 'the technical side of building green'. They found a great problem when they moved to North Carolina - builders who wanted to do right thing, but didn't know what the right thing was. Matt, Amy and their team now help builders and their clients to find the most cost effective and easiest way to make energy efficient buildings. They help builders to avoid a costly 'trial and error' approach. http://homestylegreen.com/102

Jerelyn Wilson one of the founding owners of Building Green and the outreach director. Building green is an independent publishing company committed to bringing their members accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information. Since 1992 building professionals have gathered around BuildingGreen’s rich array of media and information, resources, including the award-winning Environmental Building News, Building Green suite of online tools, Green Spec directory of products, and LEED user web tools, so they can work smarter. not harder.  

Episode 007 is not sponsored by James Bond. But we do talk green this week: Turnip greens, green cabbage worms, green building, green communities and green jobs. Our featured guest is Justinn Overton. Justin is the Green Workforce Program Director for the U.S. Green Building Council Alabama chapter. Justinn tells us about the U.S. Green Building Council, what it means to be a "green" building and how the green workforce program is retraining un-and-under-employed workers for jobs in the new economy. Full show notes are available at http://www.benfranklinfollies.com. Visit Shine Springs Farm on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShineSpringsFarm Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ShineSprings or www.twitter.com/RealSheree We're also on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ShineSpringsFarm

Building Green Cities David Gensler, Executive Director, Gensler Craig Hartman, Design Partner, SOM Michael Deane, Chief Sustainability Officer, Turner Construction Phil Williams, Vice President, Webcor Builders How are some of the largest building design and construction firms meeting client goals for more efficient resource utilization and cleaner built environments? This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on September 7, 2012

THIS WEEK: Wish more of your tax dollars could stay in your pocket? This week Planet Forward spoke with some experts at the US Green Building Council about the potential savings in building more efficient schools! FROM OUR BLOG: Check out USGBC's statistics on improving schools and universities around the country and how much it can save in this week's guest blog. FROM OUR NEWSDESK: We could use the savings too, according to this article submitted by Planet Forward's Charlie Rybak which says the U.S. is seeing the most expensive natural disasters in history! FROM OUR PARTNERS: For more from USGBC experts Rachel Gutter and Rick Fedrizzi check out their ideas by going to the COMMIT!Forum group on PlanetForward.org!

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