Podcasts about fitwel

In this episode of the REIT Report special series, “Building Resilience,” Joanna Frank, Founder, CEO, and President of Center for Active Design, shares how focusing on health and wellness in the built environment builds resilience by focusing on the human impact of extreme weather events.In this special episode of the REIT Report, part of an ongoing series, “Building Resilience,” covering issues facing the REIT industry as it remains focused on investing for the long term, Joanna Frank, Founder, CEO, and President of Center for Active Design (CfAD), operator of Fitwel and Active Design Advisors, Inc (Adai) to discuss how public health strategies are helping to transform the built environment and support communities to be more resilient.“How do we use our built environment to create an environment that is resilient and can foster that quality of life and safety for the residents? This was first, I think, brought to the public stage at COP 28, where there was an entire day about health because the true cost of climate change can really only be calculated when you consider the health impacts, not just in this country, but globally, and they are massive.”

Joanna Frank, founding president and CEO of Fitwel, an organization focused on integrating health and wellness into the built environment, is our guest. Fitwel and its certification system was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the U.S. General Services Administration. The CDC remains the research and evaluation partner for Fitwel. Frank explains why student housing is setting a tone that her organization expects will spread to other property types. (10/2024)

Joanna Frank, founding president and CEO of Fitwel, an organization focused on integrating health and wellness into the built environment, is our guest. Fitwel and its certification system was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the U.S. General Services Administration. The CDC remains the research and evaluation partner for Fitwel. Frank explains why student housing is setting a tone that her organization expects will spread to other property types. (10/2024)

Joanna Frank, founding president and CEO of Fitwel, an organization focused on integrating health and wellness into the built environment, is our guest. Fitwel and its certification system was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the U.S. General Services Administration. The CDC remains the research and evaluation partner for Fitwel. Frank explains why student housing is setting a tone that her organization expects will spread to other property types. (10/2024)

  Jennifer Taranto brings more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry. She joined Structure Tone in 2001, where she served as a superintendent and project manager before becoming STO Building Group's Vice President of Sustainability. She ensures that environmental, social and governance (ESG) principals are incorporated into client projects and STOBG organizational strategy.   As a passionate advocate for reducing the environmental impact of the built environment, Jennifer gets involved in the early stages of design and construction to define the client's ESG goals and help the project team create an internal roadmap to achieve them. With her guidance and expertise, organizations around the world have been able to improve people's health and wellbeing while reducing the construction and operating impacts of facilities.   As a founder of the non-profit, Built Environment Plus, and the current Chair of the organization's Board of Directors, Jennifer is a recognized sustainable construction leader and frequent speaker. She has been recognized by the International WELL Building Institute with their WELL AP award in 2018 and the WELL Faculty award in 2019, 2020 and 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University.   Show Highlights   Overview of the integration of green building programs such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and BREEAM into construction practices. Key strategies of the benefits of forming a green team, promoting ride-sharing, enforcing no-idling policies, and using electric vehicles on construction sites.  The importance of green materials, prefabrication, temporary systems like LED lighting and solar power, and technologies such as drones  Attention was given to reducing embodied carbon and future green construction trends, followed by a Q&A session.  Discussion on the importance of LEED credentials and the growth of the green building movement. Discussion on the importance of certifications for corporate sustainability and green financing. Introduction to the top ten ways to green a construction site. The role of technology in construction, including drones and virtual meetings. the evolution of green materials and the importance of EPDs and HPDs Examples of innovative materials and construction methods being used in the industry to reduce waste.   “You're going to start to see a lot of designs that are going to shift toward lower embodied carbon materials. A lot of our clients are getting savvier and asking those questions. I think the other, the pie chart that maybe you don't have, Charlie, in the deck is the fact that 49% of the embodied carbon is in the building the day that the contractor hands over the keys to the client. So half of the lifetime amount of carbon is in the building before anybody even occupies it. There's a big opportunity there in order to really ratchet those numbers.” -J   Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   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 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 .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

    Andrea Valentini, Architect, LEED AP BD+C,ID+C, WELL AP, ENV SP,Fitwel Amb.,USGBC Pro. Architectural Firm with broad experience gained in green building design,construction management and real estate development of high- end residential buildings   He graduated from the Venice Architecture Institute in March 1986 with a score of 110/110 with a degree on the work of Luigi Moretti architect.   He started to practice the profession of architect also continuing the family business in real estate. He focused its experience in the residential sector in both new construction and renovation projects combining all the phases from to preliminary design to the construction following all the whole project management. He gained extensive experience and nearly three decades of  professional activity with special attention to all the issues of building sustainability.   In 1998 he took a specialty Enea  course on energy savings while in 2009 he got Casaclima Junior Expert Diploma; in 2013 he got the professional accreditation from the Green Building Certification Institute, USA, as LEED ® Green Associate and in Spril 2014 he got, from GBCI, the accreditation as LEED® AP (Accredited Professional) BD + C (Building Design + Construction).    He pursues actively many  activities as a member of the Italy Green Building Council following both courses of education that events, actively involved in the foundation of the Chapter Marche of Italy GBC. Since January 2018 is secretary of the Chapter Marche of Italy GBC. - LEED,WELL,FITWEL project management and certification project administration - LEED design charrette and integrative design process - Training for environmental sustainable design - Development design ideas and presentations for new buildings or historic buildings - Preparation of architectural designs, presentation drawings, technical specifications - Estimate costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects. - Management of all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality, risk) - Project costs management through the ongoing valuation of labor,material and equipment. - Coordinating,advising and directing project leaders,contractors, and construction workers.   A senior Italian architect with broad experience gained in green building design,construction management and real estate development over a 35+years career. Results oriented and skilled professional with an extensive record of consistently exceeding project goals, specialized in building design of high-end residential projects.Ability to manage,coach,and build cohesive teams and surpassing business objectives.   Show Highlights   Transition to green building with the support of the Green Building Council of Italy (GBC Italia). Historical knowledge in sustainable practices and the need for resilient buildings. GBC supported building rating system for ancient and historic buildings. The challenges of finding new team members and the importance of education. Ancient building verification and sustainable building practices. Emphases for resilience in buildings due to changing weather patterns. The future of the green building and the importance of passion in the field. To experience sustainability you need to study the story and architecture of ancient buildings.   “Be humble and to be available to listen, to learn in every stage of life. The key word to approach the green building movement, is foundations, not only in the way of thinking, a way of doing, but to go to foundation. You have to make a habit, to learn and to compare all the phases and to deepen every question, every issue. I prefer to have received my career with this way of thinking, a way of making the disposition to learn from people and from every kind of people, because everyone has something to teach us.”  -Andrea Valentini      Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   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 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 .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

Written By: Orlane Panet & Narrated By: Gayle Crew In the pursuit of sustainable development, urban farming has emerged as a transformative solution, especially for buildings seeking to obtain WELL- and Fitwel-certified labels. These certifications prioritize the health and well-being of occupants, aligning perfectly with the principles upheld by urban farming. By integrating urban farms into underutilized locations around big cities, companies like ours are revolutionizing the urban landscape and enabling buildings to reap a multitude of benefits. This blog post explores how urban farming projects contribute to obtaining WELL and Fitwel certifications while fostering healthier and more sustainable urban environments.

  Mara Baum, LEED Fellow, is an architect and partner at DIALOG, an international, integrated design collaborative that builds stronger communities and a healthier environment. She is passionate about the intersection of ecological and health issues in buildings and cities. Her design solutions are two pronged: places that create healthier and happier people, and strategies that build or rebuild a healthier environment. 20+ year track record of design, sustainability and health leadership on complex architecture and urban planning projects across North America in a wide range of market sectors.   She sits on the WELL Materials Advisory and is the Resilience Co-Chair of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Sustainability Committee. Outside of the studio as an online faculty for the Boston Architectural College Sustainable Design Institute, where she teaches "Green Building and Health", and "Sustainable Design of Healthcare Facilities".   A licensed architect, FAIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, Living Future Accredited, Fitwel Ambassador, WELL Faculty member, who also holds the EDAC (Evidence Based Design Accreditation and Certification) credential.   Show Highlights   Delve into healthy buildings and healthcare facilities participating in WELL and Fitwel. Mara played a pivotal role in shaping California's new embodied carbon laws that aim to reduce carbon emissions in large projects by 10%. Understanding diverse perspectives and translating technical concepts for different stakeholders.  The importance of credentials for building expertise and credibility in the field. Implementing new sustainability thresholds and regulations. Mara leads architecture and urban planning projects in the US for the largest architecture and engineering firm. The importance of implementing thresholds and pushing for maximum savings in sustainable projects.  Excitement about upcoming changes that will accelerate the impacts of sustainability efforts.   “We're at the beginning of the wave of climate change that is going to be followed by an unknown level of biodiversity impact. We know there's some rough stuff coming. But what I'm really excited about is we are starting to see some real movement on a
global scale, regional scale, industry scale… 
As an architect, I'm used to changing the world one building at a time. But now we're seeing the world change one electrical grid at a time or at that type of scale with major technological shifts that are helping to move us forward.” -Mara Baum     Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   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 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 .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES  

    Mercedes Oviedo has a MSc in Bioclimatic Architecture and Environment fromTechnical University of Madrid School of Architecture, a MSc in Environmental Engineering from the Technical University of Madrid School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Her sustainability project management experience includes a range of LEED-certified projects and other certifications.    She has also been part of the LEED International Roundtable Committee since 2011, where she has contributed to the globalization and regionalization of LEED across Europe. She has also been an educational speaker at Greenbuild Brazil.   At e4, inc. Mercedes Oviedo is an Associate and LEED project manager. She has expertise in green building sustainability practices, as well extensive technical knowledge in passive architecture, energy-efficiency and water-efficiency strategies for buildings and their applications in different regions. Her previous professional experience has been in international projects, most of them consisting of large-scale office buildings and mixed-use developments. She has experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams, helping them achieve sustainable goals by applying an integrated approach. Additionally, Ms. Oviedo has been committed to and involved in promoting sustainability education, working for three years with Green Building Council Spain (GBCe) on their LEED educational program.   Show Highlights   Better understanding the LEED certification system and other certifications like Fitwel and Envision.  Mercedes encourages individuals to seize opportunities in an evolving industry with great potential for growth. How LEED has evolved into a global certification system. Examination of international standards and perspectives on LEED certification with the LEED International Roundtable Committee. Integration of LEED certification with other certifications like Fitwel and Envision green infrastructure certification.  Importance of credentials in sustainability careers. Mercedes shares the importance of gaining a global perspective on LEED certification. “This new generation has brought [Wellness] to our attention. Emotional stability is very important. We have to pay attention to how everyone's feeling within the work environment. Are we designing these spaces in a way that people are excited to come? Do they feel healthy? They're not only healthy, but they feel healthy.” -Mercedes Oviedo   Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES   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 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 .  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the !   Copyright © 2024 GBES

42 Roles in the Built Environment - Sustainability Consultant "Be curious. And stay curious. Keep learning, and if you see something you're interested in, even if it's a niche thing, go after it" - Wendy Broomhead Wendy is a Partner at Ridge and Partners, and was a founding director of Scott Hughes Design. She has over 30 years of experience in construction, as both a Structural Engineer and Sustainability Consultant. She enjoys working on a diverse range of projects from commercial developments through theatres & sports stadia to schools, universities, and healthcare facilities. Wendy has developed a reputation for being pro-active and client focused. Over the past twenty years, she has developed her sustainability services offering to include Net Zero Carbon, ESG, Sustainability Accreditations (e.g. BREEAM, Homes Quality Mark, LEED, SKA, WELL & Fitwel), Post Occupancy Evaluation and Life Cycle Costing.

Radio BE-Ex presents a 2022 interview with Sara Karerat, Managing Director at Center for Active Design (CfAD), covering the connection between public health and the built environment, and the expanding body of research that underpins CfAD's Fitwel healthy building certification system.

  Libby Dunne is a member of SIG's Sustainability Team and is based in San Francisco, CA. Her primary focus is within the health and wellness space, as she is primarily responsible for managing WELL and Fitwel projects, in addition to managing portfolios pursuing the WELL Health Safety Rating. She also helps to manage a variety of LEED projects, with a focus on BD+C and ID+C. Within each project she ensures that necessary information is obtained and verifies compliance through documenting and evaluating key data. Libby also teaches LEED Green Associate exam prep live courses with GBES.   Originally from San Francisco, Libby graduated from Emory University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Environmental Science. Throughout college, Libby has worked on various research projects. Most notably, she worked on published work regarding the effects of antibiotics on bumblebee cognitive functioning. Additionally, Libby maintains a variety of credentials, including WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, and ActiveScore AP.   Libby likes to spend her free time hiking, swimming, and being with family and friends. As a certified scuba diver, Libby also has a passion for marine biology and for preserving our natural environment for generations to come.   Show Highlights   A combination of degrees in different fields compliment each other perfectly in green building work.  Interning is key to expanding your knowledge and for earning credentials that inspire your work. Meld the client communication side with the documentation side of projects to support your clients achieving their goals. ActiveScore AP Credential is a new and interesting credential program for the US. Make positive wellness impacts at the corporate level by reviewing the mind and community sections on a WELL Scorecard with HR teams. Eevie is an app that gives your team a tangible way to support individual sustainability. WELL provides a roadmap of new programs, each with a different focus, that are all focused on health and wellbeing in the built environment. Help your clients get their feet wet in wellness by recommending one of the three WELL ratings as a first step towards pursuing a full WELL Certification.  The flexibility of a Fitwel certification meets people where their understanding is as a manageable option for existing buildings.   “In this industry, something that's really important is just to listen, learn and absorb as much as you can. It's ever changing, there's new regulations that are coming out, so there's a lot of moving parts. Be open and willing to learn as you go throughout your career. But for someone that's kind of starting new to the industry, I think it's important to recognize that you bring a fresh perspective and a way of doing things to the table. You don't have to conform to the typical way of doing things as they've always been done. I feel like sometimes it really takes someone with that fresh perspective to kind of come in and rock the boat in a good way to make positive change.” -Libby Dunne    Get your episode transcript here!!   Show Resource and Information LinkedIn eevie: Employee Climate Engagement platform The Defining Decade  Articles Written by Libby: The Release of WELL v2 Top 12 Green Building Rating Systems COVID-19 and Buildings: How Building Certifications can Help Prevent Disease Spread in the Future 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 © 2023 GBES  

  Gregory Patton is a member of the Sustainability Consulting Team at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) as a Senior Sustainability & Energy Consultant. In this role, he oversees multiple projects related to Sustainable and Healthy Buildings. In addition to managing LEED, WELL, and Fitwel projects for clients, he also provides support to SIG's Engineering Team for ENERGY STAR, Commissioning, and technical expertise centered around existing buildings.     Gregory joined SIG in January of 2022 and brings two decades of operational experience to the team. Throughout his career he has successfully operated and managed numerous large commercial buildings as well as sustainability programs for clients. Gregory's deep understanding of building systems and his passion to create a Sustainable and Healthy Future has enabled him to excel in the sustainability space. Gregory holds professional accreditations for LEED O+M, LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, LEED ND, LEED HOMES, LEED Green Rater, WELL, Fitwel Ambassador, BREEAM In-Use Assessor, and ActiveScore AP.   Originally from Florida (GO GATORS), Gregory has adapted to Colorado life and can be found outside enjoying the 300+ days of sunshine and blue skies that Colorado has to offer. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, live sporting events, and traveling with his wife and son.   Show Highlights Greg's entrepreneurship journey to build a top sustainability team. See the value of LEED and everything it touches beyond design and construction. Manage a smooth transition from residential to commercial builds. Tips for recommending tools and systems that provide a good maintenance model for clients to hit their performance goals.  Why BREEAM is a great certification system to use and recommend. Achieve decarbonization goals in the environmental space for your clients.  Follow your curiosity and prioritization credentials dedicated to meeting your goals.  How to build longevity and contribute to the success of the green building movement.  Get the episode transcript here!!   Show Resource and Information Principles of Winning Gregory Patton 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 © 2023 GBES

Vicki talks with Nadine Rachid about a new chapter in the Center for Active Design's work. By providing a standard for the building industry through its new user-friendly portal, Fitwel, CfAD provides evidence-based guidelines for promoting health & wellness through green efforts. The post Episode 127: Center for Active Design with Nadine Rachid appeared first on Taking Care in Business.

Francine Vaz, architect and urban planner, graduated from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, MBA in Sustainable Business Management at Fluminense. She also earned a Master of Science in Architecture, Energy and Sustainability at London Metropolitan University. Francine has worked on more than 80 projects for the construction and operation of sustainable developments, being responsible for coordinating a team of consultants. She holds the LEED AP BD+C and ID+C credentials by the U.S. Green Building Council since 2010. Founder of Seed Solution. MBA professor at AVM Educacional and CEBPJUR. LEED Fellow since 2022.   Show Highlights Seed Solution brings a little bit of sustainability to the companies that don't have it yet.  Brazil's responsible approach to new construction, retrofit, and ESG to support the green building movement. A closer look at life cycle analysis and GHG emissions reports that have been neglected. Challenging factors of Fitwel and WELL that make it difficult for companies to implement in this region. Internal divisions with LEED certification and Brazilian energy efficiency certifications. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the impact on buildings (to change) in Brazil and in the world.  Balancing the challenges of being an entrepreneur and family.  “I am always very excited about working with sustainability. I bring this energy to the projects I work with and to the design team. I think this is very important, in terms of, when you put your energy in, when people start to feel that you are really passionate about this, it just helps things go smoother.” -Francine Vaz    Get the episode transcript here!!   Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Seed Solution: Home Nonviolent Communication 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 © 2022 GBES

Today, my guest is Joanna Frank. Joanna is the CEO of Fitwel, where she advances design and development practices to foster healthy and engaged communities. And in just a minute, we're gonna speak with Joanna about healthy building designs.

On this week's episode of the Green Building Matters podcast, we've actually taken some of our Sustainability Challenge education and pulled out some hot topics.    First, we're going to zoom out and talk about "State of the Sustainability Union" and even some really big mandates from certain countries from all around the world, all the way down to local laws in certain cities. And where we're at with our buildings and their impacts on our overall Greenhouse gas emissions.   Next, we are going to give you some of the latest cliff notes on LEED, WELL, Fitwel, GRESB, and BREEAM updates.   Lastly, we have to continue to revisit the difference between "Operational Carbon vs. Embodied Carbon". We've pulled in a couple of subject matter experts from our team to make sure they can really help clear that up on a high level.    Show Highlights State of the Sustainability Union Greenhouse gas emissions problems and opportunities. Energy efficient commercial  buildings increase value for developers, tenants and investors more.  Meet climate standard targets for builders, designers and operators by 2030-2050 timeline.  Global big picture legislation and mandates.  “Design Build Sustainability” will help to achieve green building goals.  Streamlining information and requirements into content that you and/or your firm can prepare for design,construction and operation.   LEED/WELL/Fitwel/GRESB Updates LEED for existing buildings can be achieved by two pathways. WELLness Real Estate  Operating and building a healthy space certification testing in the field Pandemic Response programs for WELL and LEED for your real estate portfolio Attract investors for GRESB with tips to increase your green portfolio.  How to prepare for the Net Zero Readiness Plan BREEM is more than an alternative to LEED.  Learn the benefits, resources and popularity of this system    Defining Operational vs Embodied Carbon: Talking points for operational and embodied carbon.  Understand the evolution of the carbon story and the challenge with the linear fashion for buildings. Carbonizational strategies and tips to understand buildings are living things. Building decarbonizing trends and global government's response to crises. Pathway to net zero for building with architectural design, mechanical design, leveraging building envelope and occupancy scheduling.  Leveraging energy models and best practices using the latest technology.  Carbon impacts and footprint throughout each phase of the entire building cycle.   Show Resource and Information Sustainability Challenge: Fall 2022 Sustainability Challenge: Day 1 Sustainability Challenge: Day 2 GBH Sustainability Challenge 2022 on YouTube   Experts Marty Rozmanith on LinkedIn  Joel Pennington on LinkedIn Kristina Bach on LinkedIn Nick Kassanis on LinkedIn Brian Bollinger on LinkedIn 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 © 2022 GBES

Healthy building environments have become an essential requirement for attracting and retaining tenants, and also for ensuring that real estate assets avoid becoming stranded for failing to meet baseline requirements, says Joanna Frank, president and CEO of the Center for Active Design (CfAD), operator of the Fitwel healthy building certification system.Speaking on the REIT Report, Frank noted that “health is seen as essential. It is seen as table stakes. If you want to attract and retain tenants, you really need to be able to answer that question of ‘how is this a health-promoting environment?'”For investors, Frank pointed to “a distinct possibility of having stranded assets, of actually seeing your asset become less valuable, if you aren't meeting that baseline for being a healthy building because your peers and your competitors are able to articulate that.”

Did you know your physical, mental, and social health and life expectancy are impacted by the design and operation of the buildings in which you live and work? Ultimately, your zip code affects your well-being more than your genetic code. Joanna Frank, President & CEO, Center for Active Design, and President & CEO, Active Design Advisors, joins me on the Innovations Storytellers podcast to share her insights on this fascinating topic. I learn more about the Center for Active Design's mission to transform design and development practice to support health, ensuring equitable access to vibrant public and private spaces that support optimal quality of life. We also discuss how CfAD operates the Fitwel healthy building certification system and applies its multi-disciplinary expertise to empower decision-makers, providing publications, original research, certification, technical assistance, and digital tools.

Over the course of his career, Charlie has personally taught and trained over 10,000 professionals in-person about LEED, the green building movement, and how to pass LEED exams. His green building education company GBES has over 130,000 professionals around the world who use their study tools and CE materials to help maintain their credentials. Charlie also advocates for the green building movement to thousands of people monthly through his weekly podcast, Green Building Matters. On this episode we chat about different types of certifications like the WELL Certification, we get into regenerative design and how Local Law 97 in New York City is having a significant impact on the retrofits of buildings. MORE FROM CHARLIE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecichetti/ https://www.gbes.com/podcast 1:45 Introduction 7:30 What is FITWEL and WELL certification  11:00  Indoor Air Quality 15:30 Zero Carbon 17:00 New York City mandates to reduce carbon  

Joanna Frank is president and CEO of the Center for Active Design, which operates Fitwel, a CDC-developed certification system that emphasizes practical design and operational strategies for buildings and communities to optimize health. She discusses potential improvements in the multifamily sector to improve tenant satisfaction, while limiting owner/operator expenditure. Frank also offers practical advice for CRE professionals who want to improve assets through improved air quality, increased green space, and healthy food options.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Don Copper, Managing Principal, and Ryan Von Drehle, Principal at GREC Architects. Don and Ryan share their experience and insights working on 5 MLK, a 450,000 SF mixed-use building in Portland OR. The development consists of 230 rental residences on eleven levels, above five levels of commercial office space, two levels of retail space and 3 levels of below-grade parking. Residential units are configured to maximize stunning views of the Willamette River valley and downtown Portland, the bucolic East Side, as well as Mounts Hood and Saint Helens. Landscaped terraces at each office level offer a unique natural outdoor amenity and city views to tenants. To see project photos and details discussed, visit https://www.arcat.com/podcast (arcat.com/podcast) This project provided unique challenges and opportunities - the building has been certified for LEED Gold, Salmon Safe and Fitwel, during site excavation a subterranean stream was found, the project employs a complex rainwater capture system that cleans water as it waterfalls down the landscaped roof terraces, and much more. If you enjoy this show, you can find similar content at https://gablmedia.com/ (Gābl Media).

TITLE: GBES - A Look at BREEAM    Breana Wheeler became BRE's Director of Operations in the US in June 2016, launching BREEAM USA in the US market. BREEAM is the world's first green building rating system and today is the most widely used program worldwide with over 2.2 million registered buildings and over 560,000 certifications. Breana organizes and oversees the daily operations of the business in the United States, including the development and maintenance of the BREEAM USA technical standards. Prior to joining BRE, Breana worked for ten years as an internal advisor on environmental and sustainability risk management for large, multinational corporations and was based in London, England.   Breana is a Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and a LEED® Green Associate. She was a Fellow with the Royal Geographical Society from 2010 to 2014. She has a double BA in Geography and Political Science from San Francisco State University and an MA in Environment, Politics and Globalization from Kings College London. Expertise: BREEAM, LEED O+M, environmental risk assessment and management, carbon reporting and management, sustainability communications, training, auditing, assessment, sustainable travel planning and strategy, development of sustainability strategies, Environmental Management Systems (14001), sustainable procurement.   Gregory Patton is a member of the Sustainability Consulting Team at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) as a Senior Sustainability & Energy Consultant. In this role, he oversees multiple projects related to Sustainable and Healthy Buildings. In addition to managing LEED, WELL, and Fitwel projects for clients, he also provides support to SIG's Engineering Team for ENERGY STAR, Commissioning, and technical expertise centered around existing buildings.   Gregory joined SIG in January of 2022 and brings two decades of operational experience to the team. Throughout his career he has successfully operated and managed numerous large commercial buildings as well as sustainability programs for clients. Gregory's deep understanding of building systems and his passion to create a Sustainable and Healthy Future has enabled him to excel in the sustainability space. Gregory holds professional accreditations for LEED O+M, LEED BD+C, LEED ID+C, LEED HOMES, LEED Green Rater, WELL, and is a Fitwel Ambassador and BREEAM In-Use Assessor.  Originally from Florida (GO GATORS), Gregory has adapted to Colorado life and can be found outside enjoying the 300+ days of sunshine and blue skies that Colorado has to offer. He enjoys hiking, kayaking, live sporting events, and traveling with his wife and son   Show Highlights Learn 3 things sustainability needs to deliver value and go beyond green for better outcomes.  BREEAM's science based solutions, certification and footprint. Programs for life cycle stages for all types of buildings to make significant improvements and not just gain certifications.  The 9 categories to BREEAM's holistic approach to handle the integrity of managing the asset in confirming data. Science driven tools and resources to identify gaps and add value to builds  Understanding the specific BREEAM Professional roles and licenses, educational requirements, and assessment process. Unpacking BREEAM Cost and price points  Carbon and energy efficiency vs Energy Star Regional components Comparisons with LEED, WELL, and Living Building Transparency and clients choice Breeana Wheeler's Show Resource and Information Breana Wheeler   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 © 2022 GBES

Welcome to the New Year! New you!, Wellness At Home Series, where we focus on well-being here at GBES. How are you at unplugging from work, making time to think, or sticking to a morning routine? Do you consider yourself an expert, or could you use a brush-up? Join us for our New Year, New You Webinar, and get ready to have a great 2022. This webinar is presented by Green Building Education Services (GBES), the leading provider of online LEED Green Associate, LEED AP, and WELL AP exam preparation solutions and services. On this webinar, we have Susan Frese - Marketing Director of GBES and Amy D'Angelo, WELL AP - Director of ESG at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG).  What you will take away: Why is it essential to unplug from work? How can you make time to think? How can you make a morning routine sustainable? Show Highlights Easy strategies to challenge the way you think about your day.   Dangers of not unplugging and having inconsistent routines.  Mental health programs and initiatives. WELL and Fitwel, mental health initiatives and standards. Design strategies at home to significantly improve wellness, productivity and reduce stress. Make time to think in a distracted world. Simple habits, “sit in gratitude”  for sustainable morning routines.  Four common concerns shape our behavior and health. See your value. Mental health cost to our global economy due to lost productivity.   Wellness At Home webinars connect to the healthy building initiative.     “Unplugging is the emotional reboot that we all need to be more effective and more efficient. Build a habit of unplugging and it becomes much easier to choose to do that.” -Amy D'Angelo   GBES Special: New Year! New You! Transcript   New year! New You! Show Resource and Information Sustainable Green Spaces: Home Atomic Habits  LinkedIn New Year! New You!   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 © 2022 GBES

Joanna is President & CEO of the Center for Active Design in New York. They're a non-profit on a mission to promote health through design in the real estate and landscape we inhabit. Now, they're the licensed operators of Fitwel, the world's leading certification system for optimizing buildings for health. The movement started in the late 1800s when disease was rife, and cities started to implement basic changes to their infrastructure such as street sweeping and public parks. Central Park, for example, was called “the working man's lung” back when it was built in 1857.  Lots has changed since then but the core principles are the same in that every building affects your health, be it via the air quality, the levels of lighting, or even just your ability to change things as you see fit. Your environment plays a very real role in your mental wellbeing, and your physical one as well.  One of the most surprising lessons Joanna brings with her is the importance of shared workspace. COVID has allowed us to all work from home. We'll never go back to spending five days a week in the office like we used to, but that doesn't mean we should work exclusively from home, either. There was a loneliness crisis even before the pandemic. Research has shown that people who work from home tend to be more stressed than those who don't due to factors such as the eroded work-life balance.  Of course, it's not all doom and gloom. Joanna's delightful accent alone makes this episode extremely pleasant listening. Her message is, ultimately, one of positivity, and the good we can do. On that positive note, she shares some remarkable stats that demonstrate just how far we've come thanks to the subtle health design choices that are now commonplace in architecture around the world. To learn more, visit Center for Active Design at https://centerforactivedesign.org/ (centerforactivedesign.org) Resources: https://centerforactivedesign.org/ (Center for Active Design) https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-frank-3a66b853/ (Joanna on LinkedIn) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/trends-2021/ (Global Wellness Trends Mid-Year Report: The Future of Wellness 2021) https://www.globalwellnesssummit.com/2021-global-wellness-summit/ (Global Wellness Summit 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com/ (Kim Marshall) Produced by http://crate.media/ (Crate Media)

Istotnym aspektem projektowania biurowców i przestrzeni biurowych jest czynnik ludzki. Certyfikacja budynków jest ważnym krokiem do osiągnięcia większego komfortu użytkowników i zrealizowania celów zrównoważonego rozwoju firm. Jednym z certyfikatów, które w tym pomagają jest Fitwel. Pierwszą polską certyfikację w tym systemie uzyskała w 2021 r. firma Shell Energy, wprowadzając rozwiązania prozdrowotne i well-beingowe w swoim biurze w budynku High5ive w Krakowie.Czego dowiesz się z podcastu:- Czym charakteryzuje się certyfikat Fitwel i jaka jest jego idea?- Jakie dobre praktyki trzeba wprowadzić, żeby uzyskać certyfikat?- Jak krok po kroku przebiega proces certyfikacji?- Czym różni się certyfikat Fitwel od certyfikatu Well?- Jak certyfikat Fitwel wpisuje się w raportowanie pozafinansowe firm?- Jakie rozwiązania wdrożyła firma Shell Energy, która uzyskała certyfikat Fitwel jako pierwsza w Polsce?Swoimi spostrzeżeniami na temat wpływu certyfikacji budynków i biur na komfort pacy podzielił się Andrzej Gutowski, Associate Director w Dziale Doradztwa Budowlanego Colliers.

Jessye Vitier has always been passionate about nature and the environment. Growing up in an urban farm really made her appreciate Earth and what it has to offer.  As a humanitarian, she truly wants to help save the planet that offers us so many things such as the food we eat, the air we breathe, and so much more. Educating people on sustainability, reducing carbon footprint, and conservation are her main interests. While working at Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) as a rising star, she has truly stirred up a passion for making buildings better for not only the environment but for the occupants in it as well.   Show Highlights Sustainable systems to create a symbiotic relationship with nature. Fitwel and healthy building projects, operations & maintenance, and amenities around some of Jessye's projects.  Increasing SITES project opportunities. Great tips on how to stay motivated in college and as a young professional.   How to connect your passion to resources when getting started in green buildings.   Questions to consider when shaping your career path.  “It's really important to have the foundation of the passion of not giving up and going out and doing the work, finding people that are like-minded and finding internships or volunteering, literally anything you can get your hands on to really see if that is something that you truly desire and want to do.”  -Jessye Vitier   Jessye Vitier Transcript   Jessye Vitier's Show Resource and Information Sustainable Investment Group The Alchemist LinkedIn Twitter Instagram  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

Luiza Junqueria, Architect and Urban Planner and first university student in Brazil to become LEED Accredited Professional (2008). Since 2007 acting as sustainability and health consultant for building certifications (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, GBC Casa, among others). Manager of the First WELL Certified building in Latin America (Gold Level) and the First Fitwel Multi Family Residential in Latin. Manager and team member of many projects seeking LEED certification such as shopping malls, soccer arenas (FIFA 2014 World Cup), industries, among others of the public and private sectors, which stand out the first Brazilian Core & Shell Certified building, the first school in Latin America and the first Brazilian city hall. Member: Materials committees for LEED adaptation in Brazil, Green Schools committee Former president of the materials committee for GBC Casa Former president of the Mind committee for the Well adaptation in Brazil (all of above coordinated by GBC Brasil) and member of the materials committee of CBCS Director of the Sustainability technical group of young entrepreneurs of CJE - FIESP. LEED Fellow (2020), WELL AP, DGNB (German Sustainable Building Council) and GBC Brasil Casa consultant, and volunteer of the Living Building Challenge Sao Paulo. Professor at AVM Distance Learning, and invited professor of the Mackenzie Presbiterian University and on the course "How to Become a LEED Green Associate '' by GBC Brazil. Co-creator and coordinator of the course "Comfort, Health and Well-being in Buildings" for GBC Brazil.   Show Highlights Determining the most suitable certification system for regional projects. Working with new technology in Brazil. The importance of specializing in residential and commercial certification projects. Luiza's is a pioneer and brings a plethora of firsts to Latin America.  The responsibility of WELL and Fitwell beyond a pandemic. Adopt a pioneer spirit with LEED for schools, LEED GA vs LEED AP, ESG credentials in projects.  Change society with education and investing in creating a LEED Fellow career.   The benefits of being a “generalist” in consulting. “We need to make green buildings more inclusive and accessible to all. Climate change is an urgent issue and it affects mainly the most vulnerable people. I truly believe that we have to give access to quality, sustainable buildings for everyone and not only the commercial buildings. We need to make it inclusive without exception to all.” -Luiza Junqueria    Luiza Junqueria Transcript   Luiza Junqueria's Show Resource and Information How to Avoid a Climate Disaster Healthy-Buildings-Indoor-Performance-Productivity Linkedin   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

Join Host Kimberly Vermeer for the story of Finch, the largest new construction affordable housing development in Cambridge, MA in the last 40 years. This episode recounts how Jane Carbone (Director of Development, Homeowners Rehab) and Michelle Apigian (Associate Principal, Icon Architecture) reconciled the ambitious requirements of three leading certifications: Enterprise Green Communities, FitWel and Passive House US as they designed and built Finch. Through collaboration, the team was able to navigate the energy performance and tight building envelope required by Passive House, along with the openness and connectivity associated with FitWel. Not to mention – they built and opened Finch during the Coronavirus pandemic! This episode includes soundscapes from a tour of Finch and a jaunt at Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge's water reservoir just across the street. For full episode show notes, visit www.urbanhabitatinitiatives.com/podcast-home/. Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/UHIPodcast

In the world of commercial real estate, there are many ways to attract tenants while expressing a commitment to increasing the quality of the occupier experience. One way to demonstrate this commitment is to attain a wellness certification, such as WELL or Fitwel. These certifications, made much more popular last year as owners scrambled to show their occupiers that they were taking COVID-19 safety precautions, reflect attainment in areas like air quality, lighting, and access to healthy food. While there are fewer wellness certifications than sustainability-focused ones, the newness of the field presents many questions to property owners. In this new report, we'll answer: -What distinguishes the leading property wellness certifications? -What certifications match a variety of owner situations and contexts? -What are the impacts and value of wellness certifications? -How can owners go above and beyond to demonstrate a commitment to wellness in a competitive market?

"The Business Case for Healthy, Sustainable Buildings" Gregory Patton, a long-time building operator and now CEO of Sustainable Consulting Group, joins the podcast to talk about how making buildings healthier and more sustainable will also make them more profitable for owners. Greg's practical knowledge on this topic gives building owners and operators actionable insights to take into their properties. 00:00 - Intro 03:32 - What makes a building healthy and why should it be attractive to building owners and operators? 07:00 - Is sustainability more than just energy efficiency? 09:23 - Have you found building engineers struggling with running their buildings for health vs. efficiency? 10:45 - Are tenants choosing buildings because their employees are more productive under the right environmental conditions? 12:11 - What are some of the sustainable and healthy building certifications and how buildings are incentivized to achieve them? 16:08 - What low-hanging fruit is there for building engineers to make the facilities healthier and more sustainable? 20:55 - Greg's closing message Additional Information on Today's Podcast Topic LEED - https://www.usgbc.org/leed/why-leed WELL - https://www.wellcertified.com/investingforhealth Fitwel - https://www.fitwel.org/new-investor-consensus/ SCG website – https://www.sustainablecg.com Reference to C-PACE at 19:15 - https://www.computrols.com/podcast-lucas-dixon/

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

On episode 62 of Build Green Live Green, CaraGreen's podcast our President Jessica McNaughton sits down with Kamila Edwards to discuss materials transparency and occupant health within a building. From greenwashing to authentically green materials, we talk about the benefits of HPD's, declaration labels, wellness certifications, Well and FitWel programs, and so much more. From Gensler to Prescriptive Data and Nantum Software, Kamila is an expert on LEED design with a focus on HVAC and Reset Air Quality. Listen in as we talk about the benefits of Biophilic Design and highlight products such as PaperStone, Durat, GEOS, Lapitec, and Organoid.

To begin APTA’s Centennial Year, APTA will open a new headquarters, the APTA Centennial Center. Watch live on Facebook on January 15 for APTA’s Centennial Cutting Ribbon Ceremony. Tracie Harris is the marketing director at APTA who worked with Fitwel to create a healthier work environment. Joanna Frank is the President & CEO for the Center of Active Design who is the operator of the Fitwel building certification.  Fitwel was created by the CDC to provide building certifications to support healthier workplace environments to help improve occupant health and productivity. The Fitwel team assesses projects against seven health impact categories. This call to action to create a healthier work environment allows APTA to directly tie to their mission and vision - APTA mission “improving the health of society” and vision “to optimize movement.”  What are fun facts behind a healthy environment?  If you see the stair, you’re actually 50% more likely to take the stair just because you see it.6 flights of stairs a day is enough to offset the average annual weight gain of an American.  PARTING SHOT 39:44 “Stop by 3030 Potomac Avenue, the APTA Centennial Center.” - Tracie Harris 40:13 “Your physical environment has as much impact on your health as your genetic code” - Joanna Frank

To begin APTA’s Centennial Year, APTA will open a new headquarters, the APTA Centennial Center. Watch live on Facebook on January 15 for APTA’s Centennial Cutting Ribbon Ceremony. Tracie Harris is the marketing director at APTA who worked with Fitwel to create a healthier work environment. Joanna Frank is the President & CEO for the Center of Active Design who is the operator of the Fitwel building certification.  Fitwel was created by the CDC to provide building certifications to support healthier workplace environments to help improve occupant health and productivity. The Fitwel team assesses projects against seven health impact categories. This call to action to create a healthier work environment allows APTA to directly tie to their mission and vision - APTA mission “improving the health of society” and vision “to optimize movement.” What are fun facts behind a healthy environment? * If you see the stair, you’re actually 50% more likely to take the stair just because you see it.* 6 flights of stairs a day is enough to offset the average annual weight gain of an American. PARTING SHOT 39:44 “Stop by 3030 Potomac Avenue, the APTA Centennial Center.” - Tracie Harris 40:13 “Your physical environment has as much impact on your health as your genetic code” - Joanna Frank

On this episode, Amira Ayoub, an architect out of Cairo, Egypt talks about her passion to change the world and create a resilient future for her kids and future generations. She is an architect that specializes in biophilic and regenerative design. Amira is USGBC® LEED & WELL Faculty™,  a Living Future and Fitwel Ambassador, and has designed the first Fitwel and Living Building Challenge projects in North Africa and the Middle East.She is the founder of the Living Future Cairo Collaborative and  was also awarded as a Living Future Hero for 2019. In 2019 she was nominated by the UNFCCC with other 100 visionary thinkers and interdisciplinary thought leaders from around the world to join the Resilience Frontier Initiative and co-create visions of desirable climate-resilience futures beyond 2030.

Sustainability Consultant with more than ten years of experience in LEED, green building, and sustainable facility management. Project work has spanned over 500 projects in all of the commercial LEED rating systems for new and existing buildings, as well as sustainable master planning, building operations and maintenance, and sustainability reporting. Familiarity with Energy Star, WELL, CHPS, GRESB, TRUE, EDGE, SITES, Fitwel, Green Classroom, Parksmart and Green Globes programs. International work throughout Europe and Asia. Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced environments.    Show Highlights  The benefits of having one of the original sustainability pioneers as a mentor  A cup of coffee and a well meaning conversation can open up opportunities in your career The growing content and writing overhaul of the system being released by Master Spec for specifications writing  Developing WELL content for Cal Green to make green building more accessible for everyone Increasing focus on occupant health to address how much time people spend in buildings Camp walks you through how to put design development specifications and requirements needed in one book to ensure everyone on the project is seeing the requirements The power of when and how to say “no” to benefit your career Focus on more than the direct environmental impact of the building itself “It was a fantastic experience [as a LEED Reviewer]. It was really cool to go from the consultant side to the reviewer side. It was just amazing to see all the projects that come in and the different types of projects. I reviewed projects from all over the world, Europe, the Middle East, South America, of course all over the US, Canada and Mexico as well. And then just to sort of learn after having done the documentation for so many years, being on the other side and learning kind of specifically what to look for in the documentation, like getting that training of exactly what some of these key things are that they look for right off the bat.” -Camp Boyd   Camp Boyd Transcript   Camp Boyd's Show Resource and Information Linkedin Twitter Gail Vittori  Deltek, Inc.   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 © 2020 GBES

Rives Taylor, architect, sustainability expert, professor, AIA fellow, and overall resilience designer and thinker that takes us on a journey way beyond just building sutainable spaces. Dive in and come away with a well-rounded understanding of how architecture, interior design, sustainability, and wellness produce a more productive, healthier, and inclusive workplace for all.Support the show (https://paypal.me/taylorcreative?locale.x=en_US)

Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Policy Development, Sustainable Design, Renewable Energy, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and Change Making. Strong design professional and manager with a BARC focused in Sustainable Architecture from Mississippi State University.   Show Highlights  How a childhood focus on buying an Atari kickstarted Lance's building and ultimately green building career. A hotbed of crazy ideas that created LEED and the sustainability movement.  How did building trust as an architect allowed Lance to write policy for green building across the nation? What you need to know to create a green oasis for community projects? A spectacular moment of humanity and how architecture and sustainability work to bring everybody together.  Push the envelope and raise the bar by finding balance with these tips. Embodied energy. Determine a building's need to transform waste to energy. Lance speaks about Fitwel, and various healthy building programs, and ideas that incorporate healthy options for employees. “All of that was sort of born out of a common group and challenging ourselves about the future. I think it's been super important continuing to build those relationships and continuing to challenge our thinking.  It's where we come up with that next big idea and find the right people to help us implement it -- relationships.”   Lance Davis     Lance Davis Transcript   Lance Davis' Show Resource and Information USGBC | Monumental Green Gentle Architecture of Malcolm Wells  The Biggest Little Farm  The Story of B  My Ishmael  LinkedIn U.S. General Services Administration   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 © 2020 GBES  

Be sure to check out the Green Building Matters Community where you can have unlimited exam prep for any of the professional credential exams. You're tackling next as WELL as putting your continuing education on autopilot, saving time with GBES reporting your hours on your behalf. Check it out https://www.gbes.com/join.  Today's gonna be a little different format. I'm actually just going to give a PSA, a public service announcement. I can't believe it, we're halfway through 2020, what a wild and crazy year it has been for all of us. What I want to cover today is just some stats, some trends in the green building and now healthy building movement.  We want to make sure you understand what's happening on the LEED front, WELL, FITWEL and other programs. We want to talk about credentials, credential trends, and online learning. Want to tell you a little bit about how my company's in this green building movement have been innovative during the pandemic time. I want to open up for some feedback on the podcast. So first, I know everyone's been impacted a little differently here with the pandemic and COVID-19, I hope you're okay. I hope you and your family are healthy. I hope your carriers and jobs are intact. I know some have been drastically affected much more than others. I know, I'm still working from home. My boys are out of school now for the summer. I'm based here in Atlanta, Georgia, and we're definitely fortunate to be able to keep most of our work. Most of our projects, most of our learning going both from remote work and we're doing the best we can on all fronts. I know we're still in the middle of the pandemic as we record this podcast, but I just want to give you some encouragement and just say, I hope everything is okay with you. Show Highlights Learn the latest on LEED   LEED Professional Count Speciality Credential Growth Big news on LEED and WELL exams WELL and healthy buildings Accredited Professional Which version of WELL is on the exam? Credential count updates WELLness real estate programs How to become a Fitwel Ambassador. Projects LEED square footage certified statistics Protip for registrations Best practices and protocols from each program WELL came out with a Health Safety Rating Our Top 10 COVID-19 resources Innovations during the pandemic   GBMS July 2020 PSA Transcript   Show Resources and Information LEED professionals at a glance COVID-19 Resources WELL certification Fitwel.org U.S. Green Building Council Infographic: What do LEED-certified cities and communities do WELL Health-Safety  Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) GBES.com charlie@gbes.com    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 © 2020 GBES

Fitwel is one of the fastest growing health and wellbeing certifications. During difficult, uncertain times like we’re currently going through, focusing on the health and wellbeing of employees, tenants, and residents is crucial for maintaining business continuity. Join us for another episode with Jonna Frank with The Center for Active Design where we’ll explain what the Fitwel certification is and why it’s so vital right now. About 3P Theory: Founded by Mike Brown in 2018. This is 3P Theory, the podcast for AEC professions seeking to elevate their knowledge on green building strategies and practical design collaboration for sustainable mindsets. Bringing you change-makers, innovators and sustainable leaders whose projects and careers have positively impacted the industry. If you're looking to get inspired, motivated, and fired up to take ACTION towards a greener planet you're in right place. Don't miss our bi-weekly episodes, hit subscribe: Website: 3ptheory.com Get to know Mike Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbrownjr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikecharlesjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcharlesjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeycharlesjr YouTube: https://bit.ly/2AXVSww

In this episode of 3P Theory we explore how people can effectively transition back into the workplace as the COVID-19 crisis hopefully begins to die down over the following months. Also discussed is how building owners and managers, tenants, and other occupants can come together to find solutions to make the workplace “safe” again in the new normal. Joanna Frank is the Founding President & CEO of the Center for Active Design (CfAD), where she advances design and development practices to foster healthy and engaged communities. CfAD is the operator of Fitwel, a unique certification system originally developed by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Fitwel has translated the global public health evidence base into practical design and operational strategies for buildings and communities to optimise health. Prior to launching CfAD, Ms. Frank worked for the City of New York during the Bloomberg Administration, where her positions included Director of Active Design and Director of the NYC FRESH program. Ms. Frank's career started in real estate development as a partner at Bright City Development, LLC where she was responsible for mixed-use residential projects that prioiritised sustainable design. Ms. Frank is a member of the Urban Land Institute's Affordable/Workforce Housing Council and an active partner in ULI's Building Healthy Places initiative. About 3P Theory: Founded by Mike Brown in 2018. This is 3P Theory, the podcast for AEC professions seeking to elevate their knowledge on green building strategies and practical design collaboration for sustainable mindsets. Bringing you change-makers, innovators and sustainable leaders whose projects and careers have positively impacted the industry. If you're looking to get inspired, motivated, and fired up to take ACTION towards a greener planet you're in right place. Don't miss our bi-weekly episodes, hit subscribe: Website: 3ptheory.com Get to know Mike Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbrownjr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikecharlesjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcharlesjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeycharlesjr YouTube:

BE SURE TO SEE THE SHOWNOTES AND LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE HERE. Eve Picker: Hey, everyone, this is Eve Picker, and if you listen to this podcast series, you're going to learn how to make some change.   Eve Picker: Hi there. Thanks so much for joining me today for the latest episode of Impact Real Estate Investing. My guest today is Jennifer Castenson. Jennifer is the VP of programming at Hanley Wood, a company which serves the construction and design industry through their analytics-driven Construction Industry Database. Based on this information, Jennifer establishes themes and develops content to provide Hanley Wood's audience with up-to-date industry intelligence. As such, Jennifer has her finger on the pulse of innovation in the building industry, and she loves it.   Eve Picker: Be sure to go to Eve Picker.dot com to find out more about Jennifer on the Show Notes page for this episode and be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you can access information about impact real estate investing and get the latest news about the exciting projects on my crowdfunding platform, Small Change.   Eve Picker: Hi, Jennifer. It's really lovely to have you here. You have a fascinating job. I know that you've been on the marketing side of the building industry for at least a dozen years. Is that right?   Jennifer Castenson: Yeah, for a decade.   Eve Picker: A decade? Yeah. Now, as I understand it, you use leading data or research information from the industry to help establish themes and content for Hanley Wood, is that correct?   Jennifer Castenson: That's correct. Yes.   Eve Picker: So, that means that you have your finger on the pulse of innovation in the building industry, which is pretty fabulous.   Jennifer Castenson: It's amazing. It's a really fun job, and it's also very amazing to see the innovators who are behind the scenes and actually doing something to change all of the challenges that are facing the housing industry right now.   Eve Picker: Tell us a little bit more about what you actually do.   Jennifer Castenson: What I do at Hanley Wood is mostly programming for our events. Hanley Wood has a number of different publications and mediums, and we have conferences associated with a lot of those that we call branding conferences. Then we also do custom events where we program for our partners in various capacities.   Jennifer Castenson: For our conferences, we are very focused on creating a theme, and sticking with the theme, and finding experts who can deliver the content in the best way; who can deliver best practices; who can talk about research, innovation within a certain space. I work on the conference program in determining, with our editorial team, what is the right focus. Then I go out, I search for, find the experts, and then work with them to deliver the content at the event.   Jennifer Castenson: I also work on editorial content, working with some of those leaders in the industry to write certain material for our websites. That could be Builder, which focuses on single-family; for Multifamily Executive, for Architect, for Journal of Light Construction, or Remodeling or ProSales. I'm looking very holistically at the industry and then solutions for each one of those verticals within the industry and how we can help the industry leaders move forward strategically into the future.   Eve Picker: I was one of the fortunate ones who was found by you a couple of years ago, right? That's how we [cross talk]   Jennifer Castenson: Yeah. Thank you so much for being part of Hive.   Eve Picker: Yeah, that was great. How did you end up in this role? This is pretty recent, right?   Jennifer Castenson: I'm going on four years that Hanley Wood. Before that, I worked for Organized Living, which is a building products supplier. Like I said, I was there for about a decade doing marketing and sales, and I was working with Hanley Wood. I had been part of the events from a sponsorship and exhibitor standpoint and knew the folks very well, and they recruited me in to be part of the Hanley Wood team.   Eve Picker: Pretty great. Your world intersects, then, with ... You know this podcast is about impact in real estate, and the building industry is part of real estate, so your world intersects pretty squarely with that, as you see innovation emerge. I've seen that you're a prolific speaker, as well as being an organizer, and you actually moderate panels yourself. So, you've touched lots and lots of topics; some of them, really big ones, like power, or affordable housing, or ADUs, or prefabrication. What theme do you think has the loudest drumbeat in the building industry today?   Jennifer Castenson: That's a really good question, and I really have to think that there are two, and they, just like you said, intersect with each other. I think prefabrication/offsite construction and vertical integration are the two that I'm referring to.   Jennifer Castenson: I think modular and offsite are getting more and more attention. They've been around for a very long time. However, in today's age, they are getting the benefit of new and enhanced technology. Then, they are extending the benefit to many different aspects that are really important to today's construction environment. There's more sustainability factors. There are more efficiency to respond to the need for more affordable housing.   Jennifer Castenson: That touches on the less need for less labor, faster construction cycle, less labor, and therefore reducing the time, reducing the costs. That's just really, really critical in today's age that we're pulling together projects faster and at lower cost to put homeownership or rent in the hands of more people. But then, also the sustainability factors. There's less onsite waste. There's less waste altogether.   Jennifer Castenson: The projects can happen in any type of environment, which is also important, because if you look at climate change, we're dealing with a lot of different climate factors, but if you're inside of a factory, then the housing can continue to be built regardless of what the conditions are outside of that factory. Prefabrication/offsite construction just has a lot of different benefits right now.   Eve Picker: I never thought of that last one. That's really interesting. But still, I'm in Pittsburgh. When I talk to some builders here, they still say that stick build is cheaper here than prefab. How much does that have to do with the labor in any particular market or the building conditions in any particular market? Is it really equally efficient everywhere?   Jennifer Castenson: No. Actually, I would say, nationwide, you'll find that stick build, traditional build is very similar in cost to prefabrication. However, the time savings reduces the cost. The hard costs are there, and they're probably the same. Sometimes, prefabrication might cost a little bit more. There are actually markets, right now, where prefabrication is so popular, for a variety of reasons, where the manufacturers are able to then bid up, and it's ... The costs are rising for factory construction. So, all those things are coming together.   Jennifer Castenson: Actually, if you think of labor unions, the costs involved with labor unions, sometimes the offsite construction might help avoid some of the labor unions. It depends on what kind of market you're in and all of those variety of factors - how many offsite manufacturers are there, and what the demand is for that type of construction, along with labor unions, the amount of transportation to site, because that's a huge component of it that will drive up costs. All of those things factor into the cost, but then the time savings is the real savings.   Eve Picker: Interesting. So, someone might argue that you're putting people out of jobs. I'm in a heavy union-labor market in Pittsburgh, so they might not be happy to hear you say that.   Jennifer Castenson: No, I know, and it's actually ... Those jobs are evolving, and it's a real big question right now. I said the second thing, for me, that I see impacting housing the most is vertical integration. There are a lot of organizations, like Katerra, and I'm also working with another one in the multifamily realm that's called Cortland, who are trying to vertically integrate more and more and to take parts of the process that weren't together under one roof and make them seamless under one roof where-   Eve Picker: I'm sorry I interrupted you, but I'm wondering what precisely you mean by vertical integration here? What is all part of that?   Jennifer Castenson: It might be different with different organizations. In the two examples I just gave, it's very different. Katerra, for instance, is bringing in design, and development, and the manufacturing all under one roof. They're bringing in even more than that, because they're manufacturing some of the products that they're using in their projects and some of the software that they're using in the design regard.   Jennifer Castenson: It's making the process- it's making it more seamless and making fewer connections so that it can happen more efficiently and more effectively. They're one of the biggest examples of it, but I was talking about Cortland, as well. They're taking a lot of things under one roof that weren't considered before, in terms of property management. It's happening more and more with more organizations-   Eve Picker: Where do you think all of this is leading?   Jennifer Castenson: I think that it's leading to more affordable housing, for one. That's the aim that most people have; most organizations have, when they start doing vertical integration. That was why and how Katerra kicked off; and creating efficiencies. It will take some time to ramp up, because those, let's say, legacy organizations - the big developers, the big builders - they have relationships that will be very hard to break. If you look at- I'm talking about the top 10 developers, legacy developers have relationships, in all the markets they're building, with general contractors. Once they start saying no to the general contractors and start doing offsite construction or changing the parameters of those relationships, it's going to be really taxing on their business to, one, just to figure out how to do it-   Eve Picker: Yeah.   Jennifer Castenson: -how to restructure their organization. But, two, what will, then, that general contractor do? That general contractor might go from being involved in 50 percent of the project to only having 10 percent of the project. Is he going to ratchet up his pricing? Those dynamics aren't-   Eve Picker: Or is he going to be innovative and figure out how to become part of the industry, himself?   Jennifer Castenson: Exactly. Hopefully. Hopefully, there's innovation behind it.   Eve Picker: Be sure to go to EvePicker.com and sign up for my free educational newsletter about impact real estate investing. You'll be among the first to hear about new projects you can invest in. That's Eve Picker.com. Thanks so much.   Eve Picker: That's absolutely fascinating. The ramifications of one change towards the top can be huge, can't they? Other than these two, which obviously really interest you, are there any other current trends in the building, or the real estate industry, or in cities that interest you the most?   Jennifer Castenson: There's so much that's happening, and I think there's some really big trends in health and well-being from a living standpoint. It's going to be a massive culture shift within the United States. We have been looking at housing as a shelter, but we're going to be ... As homeowners and as renters, we're going to be thinking about our housing needs to be delivering more than that. That's not only from health and well-being; that's the builders and developers thinking about how to integrate technology in order to do that.   Jennifer Castenson: We are going to be able to, as homeowners, walk into our home and think of it as a character in our lives; to be thinking of it as we can have ... Not only can we ask our house to put something on the grocery list, but we can also ask our house to get us ready for bed. That is a whole series of things that will be kicked off by a technology that's behind the walls, and that will literally help us get to sleep and have better sleep during the night and, therefore, better performance during the next day.   Eve Picker: That is so awesome. It brings to mind a show I used to love called The Jetsons.   Jennifer Castenson: Yeah, right? Yes.   Eve Picker: It feels like we'll be entering the life of The Jetsons.   Jennifer Castenson: It is. There's so much. Years ago, I heard somebody talking who was an employee of Disney, and he was saying that we will have characters in our home; characters who speak to us. I feel like we're almost there. Now, there's a whole bunch of hurdles with security issues, and there's also hurdles in terms of integration and what people are willing to pay for these sorts of technologies. However, we are on a fast track because of the way that technology accelerates, so [cross talk]   Eve Picker: -yeah, interesting. But do you think these trends will make for better cities? Are these really important, impactful trends, having [cross talk]   Jennifer Castenson: -I was talking about health and well-being. I think health and well-being, I was focused on it in terms of just one residence. However, more and more people, from an urban planning standpoint, and smart cities development standpoint, are working together. There are more and more collaborations, and more people are understanding, recognizing the benefits of collaboration.   Jennifer Castenson: You'll see more cities are creating- working with developers or leading organizations in order to change the city; in order to mold it to be not only prepared for the smart city infrastructure, but to have a focus on health and well-being and creating a more strategically resilient community, where people can prosper; where they can, not only economically, but healthy- from a health standpoint.   Jennifer Castenson: Putting access to fresh food in walking distance of residences; putting more public transportation options in place. We are a nation that's growing older. So, a lot of folks are starting to think about how are we thinking about accessibility, and how are we making that available for this aging population?   Eve Picker: Yeah, that's really interesting because actually everything you touched on there is part of the Change Index on Small Change. I don't know if you've looked at it lately, but those are the key things - livability for everyone, whether they're three years old, or 85 years old, right?   Jennifer Castenson: Right. Exactly.   Eve Picker: An accessible, healthy place to live where you can move around, and reach good food, and all of those things. I was having a conversation with someone the other day about assisted living and how it needs to evolve. I think there was an article in The New York Times about how broken the system is. Do you see any innovation in assisted living or the way that people are thinking about housing our aging population?   Jennifer Castenson: Oh, for sure. I think there's so much that's going into that. There are new design guides that are going into that and actually being picked up by certain legislations that have to meet-  or building code that are being incorporated into the building code.   Jennifer Castenson: Then, there's so much in terms of technology to help people. I've seen projects where there is technology that can alert a caregiver of somebody who is in a home alone - if they've fallen, if they haven't moved for a certain amount of time; can tell them when to take their medications, can do so much for the aging population, assist them in just living for day to day and [cross talk].    Eve Picker: -help them age in place.    Jennifer Castenson: Exactly. Well, the age place ... That's also, when I was talking about having the access to the public transportation, when people live that- age out of the ability to independently drive their cars, they lose a little bit of independence. So, having access to public transportation or having things within walking distance is really important. That's why so many people are thinking of community design and not just how someone lives within their own residence.   Eve Picker: Yeah, I know everyone's thinking ADUs as a way to deal with affordable housing, but I actually think about it a lot as a way to deal with the aging population, because, when I get old, I'd love one of my kids to have me in an ADU in their backyard. That sounds to me much more appealing than an assisted living community. If there's technology developed that helps keep me safe in that place and able to age like that, that would be amazing, right?    Jennifer Castenson: Yeah, absolutely, and you're right. They are an option for affordability, but it's also being looked at as a second home on property that could house in an older relative. A lot of people are looking at it as that option.   Eve Picker: Or a teenager you don't want to see every day, right?   Jennifer Castenson: Right.    Eve Picker: Okay, so the big question is, really, do you think socially responsible real estate or building methods necessary in today's still development landscape?   Jennifer Castenson: Oh, for sure. It's actually really impressive that we talk about that change in the building industry is very slow. But if you look at change in terms of code, all of it has been socially responsible, right?   Eve Picker: Yes.   Jennifer Castenson: We've actually layered on so much code to be more responsible in terms of environmental impact. Now, we're using codes in projects, and certifications that also - like the Fitwel program - that are focused on health and well-being in our communities and in our homes. Then, we're also taking on codes, and we're involved in another project at Hanley Wood that's focusing on reducing the amount of embodied carbon. Those types of things are the responsibility- are things that builders and developers are owning. They've been evolving quite quickly over the years. They're taking more and more responsibility for providing housing in a way that is socially responsible, environmentally responsible, and then that is comfortable, and also will help people from a perspective of emotionally, psychologically, and mentally growing. It's a lot to combine into a home.   Eve Picker: Maybe eventually we'll become the happiest country on the planet.   Jennifer Castenson: Right.   Eve Picker: We're far from that right now, right? We're sort of gradually catching up on some European standards, which is really pretty fabulous. My big wrap-up question is where do you think the future of real estate impact investing lies?   Jennifer Castenson: I was talking about before that we're working on various conferences, and the one that we had you involved in was called Hive, which stands for Housing Innovation Vision Economics. Through that conference, we do an honors program that's called the Hive 50, which our editors select the top 50 innovations in housing. I would say that a lot of the innovations are around finance.   Jennifer Castenson: Impact investing has had a smaller presence on that list, and I think that there's a lot of opportunity for that to grow. I think that as more cities and their collaborations come into the picture, we'll see more and more of that happening. Tangentially, you see a lot of organizations getting involved in sponsoring, donating, subsidizing affordable housing construction in various areas. That actually has picked up a lot in the last 12 months-   Eve Picker: In fact, there's impact investing, right?   Jennifer Castenson: Yeah, absolutely. And I think we'll see more and more of that, just as we are not able to meet the demand of housing in this country, and we're not actually on a trajectory to meet it anytime soon. So, hopefully we see more of that; more of the money coming in so that we can develop the housing that we need.   Eve Picker: I also have three sign-off questions that I usually ask, because I want to hear everyone's answer on these. The first one is what's the key factor that makes a real estate project impactful to you?   Jennifer Castenson: I think what makes it interesting to me is that it becomes something that teaches the industry, the rest of the industry, and that we can pick up at a volume scale and bring it to more places.   Eve Picker: That sounds like innovation-   Jennifer Castenson: Yeah.   Eve Picker: -really is the most important thing to you. You know I have a crowdfunding platform, right? Do you think there could be other benefits, other than raising money, that could come out of crowdfunding in real estate?   Jennifer Castenson: Oh, for sure. Absolutely. I think you have done such an amazing job bringing crowdfunding to a more visible level in housing, and that means ... I give you all of the kudos in the world, and I hope that you guys keep elevating that. It has done a tremendous job to give visibility to projects that wouldn't have made it otherwise. Those projects are the ones that we need more of, because they're innovative. They're new approaches to what traditionally, or legacy organizations, are not approaching because of their capital streams, so it's ... I think it's amazing.   Eve Picker: Well, thank you. I feel like we're just scratching the surface. There's so much to do, right?   Jennifer Castenson: Right.   Eve Picker: This is a really big question: if you want to improve one thing about the real estate industry in this country, what would that be?   Jennifer Castenson: If I could change one thing, I think it would just be something about regulation, which I wouldn't know how to approach because it's such a complicated web. But I would say that there's something either to policy and regulation that would remove some of the hurdles and allow building to happen in a more efficient way with maybe some of the responsibilities back on ... I'm not sure. There's just so much to do there.   Eve Picker: No, I think you're talking about zoning and building codes all wrapped up together, and that's a lot of stuff to unravel. I know some cities are trying to unravel bits of zoning codes and move things forward in a different way, but, yes, it's a lot. Jennifer, this was just delightful. Thank you very much for taking the time to talk with me [cross talk] I'm going to call this Entering the Life of The Jetsons.   Jennifer Castenson: I like it.   Eve Picker: Okay. Have a great day. Bye.   Jennifer Castenson: Thanks, You, too. Bye.   Eve Picker: That was Jennifer Castenson. She gave me lots to think about. First, she thinks that a focus on health and well-being is having massive cultural implications in the building industry. Second, in the future, she believes that housing will need to deliver far more than just shelter. And third, innovations in prefab may well be a major part of the solution to the lack of housing in the U.S..   Eve Picker: You can find out more about impact real estate investing and access the show notes for today's episode at my website, Eve Picker.com. While you're there, sign up for my newsletter to find out more about how to make money in real estate while building better cities. Thank you so much for spending your time with me today, and thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your thoughts with me. We'll talk again soon, but for now, this is Eve Picker signing off to go make some change.

In today's Podcast, Jorge Morales interviews industry leader Olga G. Alvarez, ASID, IIDA, CAPS, LEED-AP+, GGP FITWELL Ambassador. What is LEED Certification and Green Globe initiatives?  How are these certifications improving the quality of the work life leading to better employee moral and retention?  The latest trends include FITWEL Standards and Well Building Standards.  Join us as Olga G. Alvarez of Project Coordinating Services explores in detail the difference in these new standards and the ROI for property owners and tenants. Olga G. Alvarez can be reached at (954) 436-2960 or oalvarez@projectcoordinatingservices.com. If you enjoyed the show, please considering hitting the "like" button and sharing the show with others. The Don't Sign the Lease Podcast is a resource of http://dontsignthelease.com/.   Have you purchased your copy of Jorge's book on commercial real estate?  Check it out at dontsignthelease.com today. Jorge Morales is President of Blue Box Real Estate, a growing South Florida commercial real estate firm that specializes in Tenant Advisory Services and Landlord Advisory Services.  Please visit http://www.blueboxre.com/. Blue Box Real Estate is a Lic. Real Estate Broker.

Joanna is the President & CEO of the Center for Active Design, where she advances design and development practices to foster healthy and engaged communities.This is actually part 2 of our conversation and if you haven’t already I’d urge you to listen to part 1 first before listening to this episode. In this episode we talk about the difference between Fitwel And Well building.Joanna describes Fitwel as a not for profit organisation and whereby their underlying mission is to impact everybody to change the trajectory of public health trends around the world. We also talk about the timeline for public health improving and the future of the workplace coupled with new research that’s currently being undertaken by Fitwel.

Joanna is the President & CEO of the Center for Active Design, where she advances design and development practices to foster healthy and engaged communities.I’ve split our conversation up into two parts and in this episode we discuss the collaboration between centre for active design and Fitwel and the 7 health outcome categories to consider. How you as a business can do a quick assessment on Fitwel which will give you a gap analysis and gives you a somewhat to do list to improve the building as much as possible. In the second part of our conversation we dig a little deeper into the research and the future of public health and building design.

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Join in this fascinating conversation with Joanna Frank, founding President & CEO of the Center for Active Design, the leading non-profit organization that uses design to foster healthy and engaged communities. The mission of the Center for Active Design is to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic diseases by promoting physical activity and healthy food access through the design of buildings, streets, and neighborhoods. My favorite part of my conversation with Joanna was exploring and unpacking The Urban Land Institute’s Building Healthy Places Toolkit. The Center for Active design was a co-author and expert content advisor for this resource, and Joanna had some great insights into the toolkit’s 21 evidence-based recommendations for promoting health at the building or project scale. Prior to launching the Center, Joanna worked for the City of New York, where her positions included Director of Active Design and Director of the NYC FRESH program. Before working for the City, Joanna was a Partner at Bright City Development, LLC where she was responsible for the development of mixed-use residential buildings using sustainable design criteria. Joanna is a member of the American Heart Association Workplace Health Steering Committee. Inspired by the precedent of design impacting public health in the 19th century as recognized by the massive reduction in the spread of infectious diseases, Active Design builds on health research showing that design can impact today’s biggest challenges around the physical, mental, and social well-being of communities around the world. The Center for Active Design is the operator for Fitwel, a unique building certification that positively impacts occupant health and productivity through an integrated approach to workplace design and operations. Fitwel’s development was led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA) To download the Building Healthcare Places toolkit, visit https://centerforactivedesign.org/buildinghealthyplaces and to learn more about Fitwel, visit http://fitwel.org. The Center For Health Design has joined us as an industry partner! You can learn more about the incredible research, advocacy, and education work The Center For Health Design is doing at http://healthdesign.org, and you can gain access to an amazing, prolific collection of healthcare design resources by becoming a Center For Health Design Affiliate. Thank you to The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers for their support of this show. Find out more about their certification program at http://aahid.org. In the episode you will learn: A new study just out from The United Health Foundation reports the obesity rate in the US has now exceeded 30% of the adult population and how the built environment can change this health trend. The design of where you live, work, etc. has a measurable impact on your health because of behavior and examples of this in the hospital setting. Who is The Center for Active Design and what is the organization doing right now to help public health. The 3 leading causes of preventable deaths right now worldwide and each risk factor is impacted by our surroundings. Why we are now facing these huge public challenges. The history of the rise of car use in the United States and how it has contributed to current and urgent public health issues. How the design of our communities can be changed to improve health. 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Today will be another solo episode, talking about Wellness in Real Estate & Construction. We’ll cover what that means, what get measured when determining “wellness” and what are the certifications on the market. We'll also chat briefly about the two certifications available in the market; Fitwel and the WELL Building standard. Enjoy the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joekelly/support

Join two leading experts in the Health and Wellness Movement, Alex Spilger and Aliza Skolnik, as they discuss the growing wellness in the workplace movement and its implications for the commercial real estate sector. They cover different wellness frameworks, such as WELL and Fitwel, while discussing how companies are measuring the ROI of a healthier workforce.

Jenn Mahon, Sustainability Consultant with Sustainable Investment Group (SIG), joins Charlie Cichetti.  Jenn is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is not only a LEED expert but is also out in front of the New Wellness Real Estate movement.   Jenn Mahon - Sustainability Radar Jenn went to the University of Minnesota.  She has a Bachelor's of Design in Architecture and a Minor in Sustainable Design.  Sustainability became a hot topic her sophomore year of college during her minor program.   Eventually the university built programs around sustainability. Jenn had an early interest in architecture and grew up sustainability minded. Her career path included working in advanced programs for a large general contractor, also. "I have an engineer brain but I also have this artistic side - I really love to build things." –Jenn Mahon   Jenn also graduated from Boston Architectural College in 2013 with a Masters of Sustainable Design.  She worked with M. A. Mortenson Company for several years gaining valuable experience in rating systems even outside of LEED.   Sustainability Minded Leads To Success Jenn is always sustainability minded in her personal life.  She loves the outdoors and growing up, her family instilled the value of awareness of fixing and not always throwing things away.   Jenn stayed at Mortenson for 6 years and wore various hats including advanced green building programs and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to show clients virtual models of all facets of the project.  Jenn started to work on additional sustainability reporting which moved her into their sustainability department.   Due to her success and growing interest in multiple green building programs, Jenn joined the team at SIG and works on LEED for New Construction and Core & Shell projects in Mexico, New York City, and more.  Jenn is also currently working on Fitwel and LEED projects in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Additionally, Jenn is a WELL AP and Fitwel Ambassador.   "I like working on Well and Fitwel projects that deal a more with the occupant health and well-being - it's a different conversation now." – Jenn Mahon   Jenn is currently a certified LEED Green Associate, LFA, GGP, Fitwel Ambassador, and WELL AP.   Early Influencer During Jenn's sophomore year of college she had the opportunity to be part of a group that went to a conference in Denver where William McDonough spoke.  Although the speech was depressing regarding what is really going on around us, this speech helped Jenn change her focus to sustainability.   To hear more of Jenn's sustainability success story, download and listen to the episode!   Learn more about Jenn Mahon:      LinkedIn   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   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 © 2018 GBES

What is LEED? Who is involved in LEED? Why should I care about LEED?   In today’s episode, Bill Spohn welcomes one of the leaders in the green building industry, Charlie Cichetti, Owner of Green Building Education Services (www.GEBS.com) and the Sustainable Investment Group (www.SIGEarth.com).   Charlie covers the history of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as well as recent changes and where things are headed in the future. We hear about the shift in focus from buildings to the people that work, live and play in buildings.   Charlie shares with us details from his career and passion for the industry and the work he does. He also hosts a podcast where he recently interviewed Bill Spohn. You’ll find it here: Green Building Matters Podcast, Episode 26:   Several times we note the Well Building Standard (www.wellcertified.com) as well as other standards and a new health oriented commercial building certification sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (US CDC) called FitWel (www.fitwel.org)  

WELL and Fitwel are two programs gaining momentum in the marketplace for the Wellness Real Estate movement. They've been out for about three and a half years, setting up the standard for advancing health and wellness in today's buildings. Charlie gives us cliff notes on what these programs are, the building types that are easier fits to each program in their current form, and how they can be used as guidelines in their own right.   “This is where all the research shows we should be focused on when it comes to health & wellness and what we design, build, and operate.” - Charlie Cichetti A Focus on People Both WELL and Fitwel are people-oriented programs that aid in the promotion of policies and designs geared towards healthier workplaces. These standards seek to lower the chances of disengaged workers and discomfort, whether it be at schools, churches, offices, and homes.   “How do we have buildings that will actually produce more productivity, less absenteeism, more presentism?” - Charlie Cichetti   While they have obvious differences, WELL and Fitwel are actually one and the same in this vision of focusing on the people that will become the dwellers in buildings. WELL Building Standard Designed by Delos, a team led by Paul Scialla, WELL is the brainchild of a group architects and doctors crammed into a room and emerged out of it with the rating system. The program champions for people being more conscious of the air, water, and lighting systems in their buildings, even conversations on nourishment. Ultimately, it seeks for better human resource policies that will set up future occupants and tenants in a great environment.   WELL spun off the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the health and wellness counterpart of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in LEED. Both IWBI and Delos are based in New York, the former having remote colleagues from all around the world to keep their policies updated. Fitwel Building Standard The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and General Services Administration (GSA) initiated Fitwel. Administered by the Center for Active Design, it provides guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of healthier buildings.   Unlike WELL that is updated by the IWBI and certified by the Green Business Certification Inc.(GBCI), Fitwel is an all-in-one sort. The Center for Active Design keeps it updated and certified.   To hear more about the similarities and differences of WELL and Fitwel, download and listen to the episode!   Learn more about WELL and Fitwel: WELL Fitwel   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   Don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes if you truly enjoyed the show. 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!

Alexandria sustainability lead Ari Frankel highlights benefits of Fitwel program.

Fitwel is a certification that evaluates how workplaces can be leveraged through both design and organizational policy to support human health. The Centers for Disease Control and U.S. General Services Administration led the development of Fitwel. The tool is smart enough to know, based on your current building, what you should consider investing in to promote the optimal health of the occupants. It's meant to be not just an assessment, but also a road map for planning how to prioritize future investment. Discover why this tool was developed, the integration of 89 federal building pilot projects that were used to shape its development, and how different organizations are already using it. Speakers: Leigh Stringer, LEED AP

Leigh Stringer, Senior Workplace Expert for EYP Architecture & Engineering, and author of the Healthy Workplace, The Green Workplace. We talk about the business case for a healthy workplace, fueling the human engine and choosing the right design elements to enable productivity. We had an amazing talk. Look for my interview with Leigh Stringer next week. You can find Leigh Stringer at: http://leighstringer.com (leighstringer.com) http://@string0820 (Twitter ) https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighstringer/ (LinkedIn) https://www.facebook.com/TheHealthyWorkplaceBook (Facebook) You can find the two books she has authored: http://www.amazon.com/Green-Workplace-Sustainable-Strategies-Environment/dp/0230103367/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447865033&sr=8-1&keywords=the+green+workplace (The Green Workplace: Sustainable Strategies that Benefit Employees, the Environment, and the Bottom Line)  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0814437435/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0814437435&linkCode=as2&tag=string0820-20&linkId=ab732c7ad6ef19af516d5d3af84cd68b (The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees—and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line) Resources: https://www.jjhpi.com/ (Human Performance Institute) http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/interactives/interactive-map-the-evolution-of-an-epidemic.html (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Obesity in America: Mapping the Evolution of an Epidemic) https://justgetflux.com/ (f.lux) – “it makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day” https://www.yogaglo.com/ (Yoga Glow) https://www.mindfulnesscds.com/ (Guided Mindfulness Meditation) http://www.leighstringer.com/andy_lee/ (Aetna's Chief Mindfulness Officer: An Interview with Andy Lee ) https://www.calm.com/ (Calm App) http://www.lifehack.org/articles/technology/bloom-productivity-iphone.html (Bloom App) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/25/gps-for-the-soul-app_n_4324970.html (GPS 4 Soul App) http://buddhify.com/ (Bhuddify) https://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/ (Food and Brand Lab ) https://www.wellcertified.com/ (Well Building Standard) https://fitwel.org/ (Fitwel) http://www.chaa.org/ (Corporate Health Achievement Award) http://www.rayfabiusmd.com/ (Ray Fabius) https://www.jhsph.edu/faculty/directory/profile/3011/ron-z-goetzel (Ron Goetzel, Phd) https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/katherine-baicker/ (Katherine Baiker) - Adjunct Professor of Health Policy and Economics: Music by: Epic Music Supervision Constructrr.com/ep41