Podcasts about greenbuild

In this special Thanksgiving episode, hemp podcast host Eric Hurlock sits down with hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Cast Hemp. Fresh off his return from the World Hemp Forum in France, Cameron shares insights from his whirlwind trip, including a tour of La Chanvrière's world-class processing facility and his participation on a global panel of hemp-building experts. The conversation explores the state of hemp construction globally and at home, covering key events like Greenbuild in Philadelphia and the Lower Sioux Indian Community's groundbreaking hemp projects in Minnesota. Eric and Cameron also reflect on Pennsylvania's bipartisan support for hemp and the industry's bright outlook for 2025. Episode Highlights: The World Hemp Forum: Cameron discusses his time in France, including his tour of La Chanvrière's innovative robotic processing systems and his reflections on French leadership in hempcrete construction. Greenbuild 2024: A behind-the-scenes look at showcasing hemp building materials at one of the largest sustainability events in the U.S., and the unexpected challenges of staying true to green values. A Year in Review: Federal investments, grassroots movements, and key milestones for industrial hemp in 2024, including $75 million in government funding for the industry. Lower Sioux & The Green Buffalo: Highlights from Patagonia's new short film documenting the Lower Sioux Indian Community's inspiring work with hemp. Looking Ahead: A hopeful conversation about the growing demand for bio-based materials and the role of hemp in creating healthier, more sustainable communities. Support the Kickstarter for One Planet Film Patagonia's The Green Buffalo Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15X3-FFEXw This Thanksgiving, we're reminded of the resilience, passion, and community that drive the hemp industry forward. Thank you for listening, and travel safely this holiday season. Until next time, see you in the newspaper! Thanks to Our SPONSORS! IND HEMP – A family-owned, mission-driven company providing innovative hemp food, feed, and fiber products to farmers and rural communities. Learn more at INDHEMP.com. National Hemp Association – Advocating for sensible public policy and building a sustainable future while promoting rural economic development. Learn more at NationalHempAssociation.org. Music by Tin Bird Shadow

Arthur Clarke Discusses Greenbuild 2024 in Philadelphia by Floor Focus Magazine

In this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, we take you to the GreenBuild Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, the world's largest event dedicated to green building and sustainable construction. This annual gathering brings together architects, engineers, builders, and innovators, all focused on creating a more sustainable future for the built environment. Under the banner of The Goodness of Hemp, an inspiring collective of hemp-based businesses showcased their products and vision for the future of construction. From cutting-edge materials to bold collaborations, this episode highlights the voices shaping the intersection of hemp and sustainability. On this episode, you will hear: Katie Gillham – Event Director, GreenBuild Greg Wilson – HempWood Tom Rossmossler – HempStone Mattie Mead – Hempitecture James Forbes – Tiger Fiber Pierre Berard – HEMI and The Goodness of Hemp Alex Sexsmith – Sexsmith Architects Zach Popp – Sativa Building Systems Amanda Martin-Behrendtsen – Renewal Revolution Trey Riddle – IND HEMP Mario Machnicki – US Heritage Group Indra Fanuzzi – American Basalt Company Colyn Stangl-Meddaugh – BRR Architecture Listen now to hear how hemp is revolutionizing the construction industry and why GreenBuild is the perfect platform to showcase its potential. Support the ONE PLANT Kickstarter! Thanks to our Sponsors IND HEMP Mpactful Ventures ForeverGreen Music by Tin Bird Shadow

In this series on water, the one area that I've left out so far is the urban landscape. In this week's episode I got to chat with Jerry Yudelson, the author of 13 full-length professional and trade books on green buildings, integrated design, green homes, water conservation, building performance and sustainable development. Dubbed ‘The Godfather of Green' by Wired Magazine, Jerry's passion for optimizing the built environment is reflected by his many years of professional experience in the green building and certification fields, serving as an elected LEED Fellow and as president of the Green Building Initiative. He also served on the national board of the USGBC and chaired the Steering Committee for the largest green building show, Greenbuild, from 2004 through 2009.  Despite being best known for ecological building design and policy, in this interview we're going to focus on his book Dry Run, which unpacks some of the best ways to manage scarce water resources and handle upcoming urban water crises. The book explains the most pressing water issues that urban zones face, and examines the vital linkages between water, energy use, urban development and climate change. Dry Run also demonstrates best practices for achieving “net zero” water use in the built environment through, water conservation strategies for buildings, factories, cities and homes, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse and water reclamation systems, water efficiency retrofits, onsite sewage treatment, and new water reuse and supply technologies. In this interview we specifically address the urgent changes that cities need to make to ensure longer term water security. Jerry explains his classifications of the colors of water that help to categorize the different sources and uses for water in cities that require different management systems, and gives a few case studies of municipalities that have started to make improvements in their aquatic infrastructure.

This week on the Hemp Podcast, we travel to Japan. Not literally, but vicariously. Our three guests recently attended the inaugural Tokyo International Hemp Conference last month and toured an 8th generation hemp farm and processing facility called Golden Hemp that makes sacred ropes used in Shinto temples. On this episode we will talk to Jean Lotus, Robin Destiche and Patrick Atagi. The trip was organized by the National Industrial Hemp Council of America and was funded by USDA's Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. Lotus, the publisher of Hemp Build Magazine, was fascinated to learn about the ancient traditions and processing methods that are still in use today, and thinks Japan will embrace hemp building practices. “I really see some opportunities there with hemp building materials just because of the decarbonization,” she said. “The Japanese have really embraced all of the United Nations sustainability goals for construction.” Robin Destiche, a co-founder of American hemp seed company KonopiUS, said he sees the potential for growth, but doesn't expect it overnight. “Like many things in the hemp industry,” he said, “I can see it maybe in three to five years, but it definitely feels like there's traction, there's development.” Patrick Atagi, the president and CEO of the National Industrial Hemp Council, organized the trip in conjunction with the Thailand Industrial Hemp Trade Association. “Our goal is to market and create a market for hemp domestically and globally,” he said. Learn More: National Industrial Hemp Council of America Hemp Build Mag KonopiUS Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) Texas Hemp Building Event: Architect/Builder Training and Tour, San Marcos, TX October 24-25 Greenbuild 2024 News Nuggets US Hopes Green Construction Awakens Japan's Hemp Industry Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy to develop plant-based biochemicals, reducing industry's reliance on fossil fuels Thanks to our Sponsors! IND HEMP Americhanvre Forever Green and the KP4 Hemp Cutter

TITLE:  Green Building and Sustainability Leader John Harrison (Returning Guest) John Harrison, FAIA, RDI, LEED Fellow.  John is a sustainability innovator and licensed architect with extensive and diverse experience in both project and enterprise level certifications and design standards. He is one of the world's foremost experts on the global application of sustainable strategies at scale and utilizes his expertise in sustainable architecture, engineering and construction to enable organizations to reach unprecedented goals.   John is a pioneer in the evolution and implementation of multiple LEED rating systems; as an early adopter for the original 1998 LEED pilot, the first commercial interiors rating system, and the LEED retail and volume build pilots. While at Starbucks, he co-authored the company's LEED for Retail Volume Build Program and led the execution team responsible for sustainable strategies and LEED certifications. With over 1,600 certified stores in 22 different countries/territories and all 50 US states, the program is recognized as the most successful green building program of its kind in the world. In private architectural practice, John spent 13 years at Mithun in Seattle working with a variety of sustainably driven retail, commercial and institutional clients including: Recreational Equipment Incorporated (REI), Precor, Miraval Resort and Spa and the IslandWood Environmental Learning Center. IslandWood was one of the first five LEED Gold certifications in the world and an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top Ten Award winner. For the outdoor retailer REI, John executed more than five dozen sustainable core stores, in addition to flagship projects in Bloomington, MN and Tokyo, Japan. With John's leadership, the REI building portfolio was elevated with scalable core standards based on sustainable strategies explored in flagship projects resulting in some of the first LEED ID+C Retail Projects ever certified. John is a dedicated environmental advocate who has donated thousands of hours, through multiple channels at local, regional, national and international levels. Through outreach, service and education, he has elevated the sustainability knowledge of building industry professionals, provided board leadership for ecologically focused nonprofits and helped develop environmental education for the next generation of leaders. He currently serves on the AIA COTE Advocacy Task Force, the Greenbuild Advisory Board and is board vice president for Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG), which is a regional non-profit focused on responsible forest practices and FSC certifications. Prior to his service with NNRG, John was board president for the environmental restoration and youth leadership development organization EarthCorps. John is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker on sustainability at scale and has led presentations to building professionals on subjects related to LEED volume certification and sustainability at the national AIA convention, multiple Greenbuild conferences and a variety of other industry events. Show Highlights   Navigating global sustainability standards and challenges of working with different sustainability standards across countries. Importance of adapting to local codes and practices while maintaining global sustainability goals. Examples of projects in various countries, luxury retailers, and their unique challenges. The future of green building with a focus on carbon reduction and human health in building design. The need for generative design and inclusive leadership in the green building movement. Importance of addressing existing building stock and portfolio-driven solutions. John's collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to projects in his career. Exposure to sustainable materials and practices  Early adoption of sustainable practices and materials. REI flagship store in Seattle. Challenges and successes in certifying over 1600 Starbucks stores globally. Collaboration with USGBC and GBCI to develop and refine the LEED volume program. Impact of his work on colleagues and the broader green building community   “The other thing I think is thematic and necessary is that we can build a lot of really cool, perfect buildings and it takes a lot of effort and maybe they use very little water and no energy off the grid, but it doesn't account for the vast majority of the housing stock and the business stock and the office stock and the retail stock. The portfolio driven solutions are going to be another thing that is going to continue to drive the industry. It's like how do I take a massive machine and make it 20% better, because that 20% represents a whole heck of a lot of carbon and other negative impacts.” -John Harrison   “I think it's more about the ripple effect. The ripple effect of green building projects is pretty cool, and totally quantifiable. It's like basic math and something people understand, the ripple effect with people that you either influenced or helped along the way or they helped you along the way and what they've become and where they've gone.” -John Harrison     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

In this special bonus episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy is at the Sustainability Symposium hosted by Green Building United. Ilka talks with Rich Freeh the Executive Director of GBU and Sangeetha Sambandam of WRT. They give insight into Green Building United and the Symposium, its history, goals, and  strategic planning. And looking ahead to Greenbuild in Philadelphia.Links: https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/2024-sustainability-symposium/https://greenbuildingunited.org/https://www.wrtdesign.com/https://informaconnect.com/greenbuild/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Why is “70/50” the gold standard? Should it be? Who decided? Does every gallery really need to be 70 degrees, plus/minus two? Does every storage space really need to be 50% humidity, plus/minus five? Is that a reasonable goal for most museums? At what cost? What's the difference between “AA” climate control, and just “A”? How much energy could we all save, just by switching down one grade? Are artifact loan agreement climate requirements consistent, or is there room for improvement? Roger Chang (Principal, Buro Happold) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Rethinking Climate Control in Museums”. Along the way: Jackie Kennedy, root cellars, and a wooly mammoth. Talking Points: 1. Why 70 degrees? 2. Does it have to be the premier system?3. Reconsider those loan agreements.4. Knitting at the Renwick5. Don't fight the building.6. “Fun Puzzles”7. Look in all directions.8. K.I.S.S.: Keep It Simple Sustainably.How to Listen: Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G Everywherehttps://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/ Guest Bio: Roger Chang has over two decades of building engineering experience and currently leads the MEP team within Buro Happold's Washington DC office. He has significant experience with complex cultural, education, civic, and government projects, including two AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) Top 10 winners. Roger regularly presents at architecture and engineering schools on integrated design, including at the Catholic University of America School of Architecture. He has presented and authored papers on high-performance design, including at Greenbuild, AIA, ASHRAE, and AAM conferences. He has a special interest in the intersection of façade engineering and building systems. He is a strong proponent of adaptive reuse and modernization projects and has worked on a significant number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. He was recognized in 2020 as an ASHRAE Fellow. About MtM: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Show Links: Roger by email: Roger.Chang@burohappold.comRoger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/changkey Buro Happold on the web: https://www.burohappold.com   MtM Show Contact: https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contacthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalgeralger@cgpartnersllc.comhttps://www.cgpartnersllc.com Newsletter: Like the episode? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here: https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

Kat Klingenberg, executive director and co-founder of the non-profit organization Phius, talks about the history and current state of passive building in this episode of The Future Built Smarter. “Passive building principles are not rocket science,” she says. “We're talking about continuous insulation, airtight construction, no thermal bridging in the envelope, good fenestration components, and minimized mechanical systems. It's all about holistic integrated design, and once that is all implemented correctly, we get the result of super-low energy buildings that are pretty much zero-energy ready.”     Kat also directs the technical and research programs at Phius, which certifies passive buildings and high-performance building products. The organization also has trained more than 5,000 architects, engineers, energy consultants, and builders as Phius Certified Consultants, Builders, and Raters/Verifiers.    Predated by the construction of thousands of passive houses in North America during the 1960s through 1980s and originally modeled off the Passive House Institute of Germany, Phius codified the passive house strategies in the U.S. when the organization was founded in 2003. The principles have evolved over the past two decades and today apply not only to homes but also to new construction and retrofits of all building types, with climate-specific standards for different geographic regions.     Passive building principles are a vital tool in the global decarbonization effort underway in the built environment—so much so that the 2024 USGBC International Greenbuild Conference will include a Phius-exclusive track, pre-conference summit, and pavilion of exhibitors.     “There has been collaboration and friendship between the Green Building Council and Phius for quite a while, and we decided that Phius should have a track within Greenbuild this year,” says Kat. “We call it ‘Phius at Greenbuild.' We hope that we can create a lot of interest in what we do and bring the stakeholders of Greenbuild into the fold and help them with their next challenges.”    The urgent need to decarbonize at light speed, advances in heat pump and envelope technologies, the mastering of air tightness strategies by a growing number of builders, and the expectation that jurisdictions will begin to include Passive Building Certification as part of net-zero stretch codes (Massachusetts has already done so) are all bringing Phius into the spotlight as never before. “It's almost like the perfect storm,” says Kat. “It's super exciting.”    Visit Phius on the web to learn more about the organization and its collaboration with the 2024 USGBC International Greenbuild Conference.    Read about one of IMEG's Phius-certified projects, the net-zero Prairie Trails School in Mount Prospect, IL. 

The interview with Patrick Chopson, co-founder of Cove.tool, covers his entrepreneurial journey building a software company in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Patrick discusses the highlights of getting the daylight simulation engine and energy modeling engine working after years of bootstrapping and consulting work. He explains how they validated the product idea through extensive customer research and finally launched their MVP in 2017. Since then, Cove.tool has expanded the product capabilities, raised funding from investors like Robert Downey Jr., and grown to over 20,000 users. Looking ahead, Patrick shares his vision for creating a building information network by connecting people and data through APIs. Throughout the interview, he provides insights on startup challenges, company culture, recruiting, sales, pricing, and more based on his experience as a technical founder and CEO in the AEC tech space. 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 - Patrick's background and getting started with Cove.Tool 01:23 - Developing the daylight simulation engine 02:30 - Bootstrapping the business in the early days 03:21 - Bringing on technical co-founder to build the product 04:26 - Launching the MVP at Greenbuild 2017 05:13 - Raising funding and growing the team 06:09 - Developing the product based on customer feedback 07:38 - Selling to architects and overcoming skepticism 08:36 - Learning from old research papers for efficient computations 09:03 - Developing business and sales skills 10:36 - The challenges of extensive business travel 11:58 - Advice for founders - listen to feedback but believe in your vision 13:20 - Upcoming product launches and the building information network 14:25 - Advice for pitching and finding the right investors 15:00 - Growing the product team in 2022 15:44 - Leveraging APIs and integrations with other platforms 16:29 - The biggest challenge is articulating the value proposition 17:18 - Middle managers as the biggest roadblock to tech adoption 18:59 - The potential of AI in architecture and construction 20:06 - The infrastructure needed to apply AI and generative design 20:25 - The importance of linking geometry and data in generative tools 21:51 - Perspective on blockchain and the metaverse 23:27 - The problem solving culture and rapid iteration cycles at Cove.Tool 24:50 - Recruiting and demonstrating the exciting things happening 25:41 - Patrick's advice for new founders 26:29 - Cove.Tool's global customer base 27:53 - Pricing based on the value delivered to customers 29:01 - Starting with the largest addressable market 30:50 - Getting the first customers through face-to-face meetings and trust 32:15 - Similarities in architecture globally 33:35 - Closing thoughts - focus on the fundamentals and math startup, entrepreneurship, SaaS, AEC industry, architecture, construction, energy modeling, simulation, validation, customer research, MVP, fundraising, investors, Robert Downey Jr., product development, building information, APIs, technical founder, CEO, startup challenges, company culture, recruiting, sales, pricing #covetool #sustainability #architecture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mayur-m-mistry/message

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Sheeladitya Karmakar, Director Product Management at Honeywell Sustainable Buildings. Sheeladitya discusses Honeywell's commitment to sustainability. He emphasizes the global impact of buildings, which contribute to 37-38% of carbon emissions and consume 34% of the world's energy. He introduces Honeywell's Sustainability Plus for Buildings platform, featuring modules for carbon and energy management, as well as power and demand management. The platform caters to diverse needs, from Chief Sustainability Officers to portfolio owners, providing an end-to-end solution for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Michael Saunders, National Sales Manager - Commercial & Municipal Systems at Orenco Systems. With 30 years of experience in wastewater collection and treatment, Mike discusses the valuable insights gained from conferences and the importance of cross-industry conversations. Mike highlights how Orenco Systems focuses on clean water and contributes to sustainability by addressing the void left by large-scale wastewater management. He highlights the company's commitment to providing advanced solutions for unique settings, such as resorts in pristine environments, emphasizing their impact on the environment over their 42-year history.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Chanda Littlefield and Chris Motto from Nakamoto Forestry, both passionate about sustainable practices in forestry and carpentry. Nakamoto's focus on sustainable forest management in Japan, with an emphasis on thinning rather than clear-cutting, is highlighted. Chanda and Chris discuss Nakamoto's commitment to creating healthier buildings through non-toxic finishes, particularly in their use of the Shou Sugi Ban, or Yakisugi process. The Yakisugi method not only enhances wood durability but also makes it resistant to insects, termites, and extends its lifespan to approximately 100 years. The conversation sheds light on Nakamoto's comprehensive approach to sustainability in the forestry industry.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Joe Rebori, Manager of Inquiries at BioMicrobics. Joe discusses BioMicrobics' role in wastewater treatment, stormwater treatment, and water reuse applications. The conversation emphasizes BioMicrobics' commitment to sustainability, net zero, and energy efficiency in decentralized applications. Joe explains their approach to simplicity in product design, focusing on ease of understanding, operation, and installation. A wine industry case study illustrates how BioMicrobics treated winery wastewater for reuse in irrigation, promoting sustainability. The conversation also touches on the handling of solid matter in wastewater treatment and the challenges of managing solid waste in onsite systems.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Neal Lojek, Senior Sales Marketing Consultant, Business Development at Armatherm Thermal Bridging Solutions. Neal discusses the evolution of the construction industry towards net zero and Green building standards. The conversation highlights the uneven understanding of thermal bridging in the architecture and construction fields. Neal explains Armatherm's role in managing thermal bridging, focusing on structural connections and transitions. He also shares a case study of the Sendero Verde Project in Harlem illustrates how Armatherm's products contributed to overcoming thermal bridging challenges. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Edith Gawler, Marketing Manager at TimberHP by GO Lab. Edith explores Timber HP's role as the first U.S. producer of fiber insulation, providing an affordable and accessible solution for high-performance buildings. She emphasizes the company's commitment to addressing both embodied and operational carbon, differentiating their products from conventional options dominating the market. The conversation highlights challenges of bringing innovations to the U.S. market and Timber HP's strategic use of abundant wood resources in Maine. Edith also shares insights from a compelling case study showcasing the benefits of their wood fiber insulation in all-wood construction assemblies.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Jill Heidorf, National Sales Manager for Architects and Consultants at Polyguard Products. Jill explains Polyguard's commitment to sustainability and its role in controlling water, improving indoor air quality, using superior materials, and conserving energy. She shares a case study involving a Corps of Engineers project in Louisville, Kentucky, highlighting Polyguard's TERM products and their multifaceted solution, contributing to sustainability and meeting LEED requirements.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Mark Fusco, Global Director of Architectural Sales at Bison Innovative Products. Discover how Bison contributes to sustainability through their pedestal paver system made with recycled content. Mark shares insights into utilizing rapidly renewable materials like bamboo tiles, addressing fire safety, and managing forests in South America responsibly.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Brittany Storm, Sustainability Manager at MAPEI. Discover MAPEI's commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting healthier buildings, as Brittany discusses the dynamic evolution of sustainability trends, including a focus on carbon reduction. Gain valuable insights from the case study of a LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge project, showcasing the company's dedication to creating a greener and more sustainable future.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President of Innovation at Kingspan Light + Air, North America - parent company of Solatube International. They explore the nexus of innovation and sustainability in building science. Neall highlights the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability. As the leading manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) and highly advanced daylighting solutions, Neall explains how daylight can be effectively harvested and applied to virtually any room or building space anywhere in the world. The episode features compelling case studies, an insightful conversation on sustainable building practices, and benefits of innovative solutions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

Rochelle Routman Discusses the Highlights of Greenbuild 2023 in Washington, D.C. by Floor Focus Magazine

Driven by his belief in a brighter future, the Global Network for Zero Co-Founder, President, and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam convenes a coalition of leaders dedicated to progressing society toward greater ESG compliance and ultimately a zero greenhouse gas economy. An investor, convener and unifier with decades of experience leading global technology platforms, Ramanujam focuses on integration and interoperability for optimal results in the sustainability sector. Experienced in both nonprofit and for profit sectors, Mahesh helps businesses, communities, cities, buildings and infrastructure to realize their ESG and net zero commitments. As President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and the global technology platform, Arc. Mahesh led the movement for transforming green building standards to ensure public health, equity and environmental sustainability in communities across the world. At USGBC, along with Network co-founders Sarah Merricks and Scot Horst, Mahesh set the gold standard for global green building certification and credentialing. In an effort to place greater awareness and adoption of human health and wellness performance markers, he future proofed the internationally recognized LEED rating system with a more rigorous and ambitious certification process, one that included the overdue and necessary decarbonization requirements for a net zero reality. Prior to his tenure as President and CEO, Mahesh served as the COO and CIO of USGBC, during which he ushered in a new era of groundbreaking programs.  A respected thought leader, Mahesh regularly delivers keynotes at large events like Greenbuild, where he has secured and interviewed high-profile guests like former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Amal Clooney, Dan Levy and renowned architect Bjarke Ingels. Mahesh's writing has been featured in international media outlets and publications, and includes opinion pieces on climate change, ESG and investment, technology and policy. His USGBC work was preceded by leadership positions at IBM and Lenovo, where he led several business transformations programs. A graduate from India's Annamalai University with a degree in Computer Engineering, Mahesh always leads with an emphasis on inclusion and bridging divides. Our services for both our clients and candidates can be found below✔️For Employers: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/for-employers/✔️For Candidates: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/career-opportunities/✔️Consulting: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/consulting-services/✔️Executive Search: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/executive-search/Nenni and Associates on Social Media:► Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nenni-and-associates/► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nenniandassoc/► Email Listing: https://www.nenniandassoc.com/join-email-list/► Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NenniAssociates 

On this week's Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Saharah Moon Chapotin, executive director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). the Foundation was established in the 20124 Farm Bill “We were given the unique mandate by Congress to form public private partnerships to support food and agriculture research,” she said, “really recognizing the dearth of or the decreasing amount of public funding going to agriculture research, and with the idea towards leveraging additional resources from non-federal sources, from the private sector and others.” FFAR's research spans a wide array of ag topics, Chapotin said. “We focus on the sustainability of the agriculture system itself, looking at soil and water and how farmers can have the tools they need to make good decisions around really safeguarding their environment and their agriculture systems,” she said. FFAR's research digs into food systems as well. “Thinking about what those in the food system need in order to deliver the foods that consumers need and want, the nutritious foods that they need to access at the store, thinking about processing and ingredients and the nutritional content of those foods," Chapotin said. One of the methods of raising money for research is by building consortia among universities, government, and industry players. “What is really valuable about our consortia to those industry players is that it de-risks the investment for them,' she said. “We're not counting on any one company to support all the research that would be needed to generate the outcome, say, for more sustainable agriculture. But they can co-invest and so that de-risk the investment for them. It often also gives companies a chance to collaborate with their competitor, something they would not normally do on their own.” One such consortium is the Hemp Research Consortium, which brings together such diverse partners as North Carolina state, Cornell University, Agilent Technologies, IND HEMP, and ScottsMiracle-Grow. On this episode of the podcast, we'll learn about FFAR and the work they do and how industrial hemp fits into the overall mission. Learn more about the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research https://foundationfar.org/ Learn More about FFAR's Hemp Consortium https://foundationfar.org/consortia/hemp-research-consortium/ Sign up for FFAR's newsletter https://foundationfar.org/home/newsletter-sign-up/ News Nuggets Hungry Sheep Devour Over 600 Pounds of Cannabis After Invading Greenhousehttps://www.newsweek.com/hungry-sheep-devour-over-600-pounds-cannabis-invading-greenhouse-1829170 Is hemp the superfood vegetarians have been waiting for?https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230922/Is-hemp-the-superfood-vegetarians-have-been-waiting-for.aspx GreenBuild 2023 https://informaconnect.com/greenbuild/ HempWood https://hempwood.com/ Americhanvre https://americhanvre.com/ Thanks to our Sponsors! National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ IND HEMPhttps://indhemp.com/

We are headed to Greenbuild!This yearly conference is the premier event focusing on environmental stewardship in the construction industry. Attendees from every corner of the globe come to learn more about sustainable building practices. The conference will be held September 26th through the 29th in Washington DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. We would love for you to stop by and visit with us.  Ask us questions about our sustainable solutions, learn more about some of our award-winning projects, or just stop for a minute to say hello.You can find us in booth #1534. We look forward to seeing you there.To learn more about the conference, go to the USGBC website, https://www.usgbc.org , and click the link at the top of the page.If you have comments or questions about our podcast, you can reach us through this link. To discuss a project or talk to one of our engineers, call 800-348-9843.

In this Winter 2023 USGBC+ article by Alana Pedalino, hear how Faith Baptist Church feeds Oakland's hungry and serves as the city's first climate resilience hub.

Let's break some dishes with game changers in sustainability LIVE from Greenbuild 2022!Our guests today talk with Jon and Verda about how they lead and make sustainable change in different ways through biomaterials and carbon capture, water and energy conservation, design accountability, carbon offsets, or resource reuse.Guest lineup includes:> Elizabeth Bridges, Co-founder at Sum Studio and OurCarbon> Alisha McFetridge, Co-founder & CEO at RainStick> Sean McFetridge, Co-founder & CTO at RainStick> Ren Decherney, Built Environment Lead at Cradle to Cradle> Garr Punnett, Chief Impact Officer at Rheaply> Rebecca Best, EVP Sustainability at Material BankLearn more from these change leaders that are creating solutions for a more sustainable future and a circular economy. Check out the additional tips they recommend for you to help effect change in your own communities.Break Some Dishes is an Imagine a Place Production, presented by OFS: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place

Mayra Portalatin joins the show as this weeks guest!  Throughout her career, Mayra has been a leader in the FM community, often providing her expertise through presentations at conferences, such as Greenbuild and World Workplace, as well as writing for publications like FM Link and FMJ. Mayra is a course contributor and instructor for IFMA's Sustainability Facility Professional Credential (SFP), and is a great resource to talk to the importance of continued education for ALL FMs.  Getting into Facilities ManagementImportance of continued education and perpetually improving your skillsetThe changing technical environment in FM, and how this core competency can separate you in the workforceEnjoy! 

Fulya Kocak Gin is Senior Vice President of ESG issues for Nareit, which is a national association representing real estate investment trusts and publicly traded real estate companies. As an award-winning sustainability thought leader, instructor, and author, Fulya provides guidance, oversight, and innovation for Nareit's sustainability initiatives, publications, and programming within the REIT industry, which is one of the 11 GIC sectors.   In her previous role with Clark Construction, Fulya developed the company's corporate sustainability strategy, coordinated environmental responsibility efforts, and assisted building owners and developers meet their sustainability goals cost effectively.   Her specialties include: ESG Issues, Sustainable Investments, Corporate Social Responsibility, ESG Reporting, Sustainable Construction, Sustainability Strategy, Green Building Certifications, Project Management, Life Cycle, Community Outreach, Sustainability/LEED Education, Subcontractor and Shareholder Buy-in, Best Practices, Material Sourcing, Business Development. Fulya has authored sustainability books and instructed sustainability and LEED workshops.    Fulya is a regular speaker at multiple conferences, including Greenbuild, REITworld, REITworks, Montgomery County Energy Summit and academic conferences. She also has served on multiple boards, councils and committees, including the District of Columbia's Green TAG, working on the first DC Green Building Codes, Chairwoman of USGBC National Capital Chapter Board, and Chair of Maryland Governor's Green Building Council.   Show Highlights   Pressures facing real estate portfolio, real estate and ESG.  Understanding the benefits and the differences in getting an Architectural Engineering degree.  Volunteering is an integrated part of the work you will do in the industry to take your performance and success to the next level.  Fulya breaks down what ESG means for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and good governance practices.  Useful ESG Bible for readers with documents and tools on ESG reporting frameworks and top ESG key performance indicators.  Scope three emissions tips you need to hear to prepare for the future.  Why specialization is key to standing out among the competition.     “Creativity is huge. I encourage my children to do creative things that will help them in the future. Most people may say, ‘Hey, just work on your academics.' But I tell my kids,”Create, keep creating. It doesn't matter what it looks like because that's going to help you in the future as a professional or even in life when you're dealing with problems that you solve'.”   -Fulya Kocak Gin Get the episode transcript here!! Show Resource and Information Linkedin The Sustainability Leader in You The Best of John C. Maxwell on Attitude  The Artist's Way: How to Win Friends & Influence People:  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

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to Greenbuild, our October Sponsor. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, Greenbuild will take place in San Francisco, CA. Register with promo code DECODED to activate $50 savings on a Learning Package or redeem free expo hall access w/ the Sourcing Package - also works on virtual packages! Visit them at www.GreenbuildExpo.com. In this episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Bill Page, Senior Portfolio Manager at Essex Investment Management based in Boston, MA. Bill has focused on ESG investing for 30 years. After posts at Fidelity, Wellington, and State Street Global Advisors, where he was global head of ESG, h e moved his thematic investment strategy to Essex in 2009, relaunching the Global Environmental Opportunities Strategy (GEOS). GEOS is the first thematic listed-equity impact strategy in the U.S. Bill's undergrad is from Boston University in Economics, and he received his MBA from Babson College, concentrating in Finance. He is actively involved in the ESG circuit in higher education, speaking on cleantech investing, thematic investing, and moving the needle on climate solutions. Bill enjoys cycling, alpine skiing, and paddle boarding. He, his wife, and their Corgi frequently hit the trails of Western Maine and Concord, MA. Listen as Kaitlyn and Bill discuss his career journey, which is a solid testament to the positive impact of internships! Bill also shares his views on ESG, which may shift your perspective. In true ESG Decoded fashion, we'll define related acronyms: GEOS, SRI, and PRI, and learn the difference between thematic and ESG investing. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Episode Resource Links Global Environmental Opportunities (GEOS) Fact Sheets- Essex Investment

ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Thanks again to Greenbuild, our October Sponsor. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, Greenbuild will take place in San Francisco, CA. Register with promo code DECODED to activate $50 savings on a Learning Package or redeem free expo hall access w/ the Sourcing Package - also works on virtual packages! Visit them at www.GreenbuildExpo.com. In this episode, Amanda Hsieh talks with Colley Hodges, Sustainability Manager at the Houston Zoo. Colley leads one of the greenest zoo-based conservation organizations in the country. He is an architect and accredited professional under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, WELL Building Standard, and Sustainable SITES initiative. Some of his efforts include carbon tracking and reduction, sustainable material selection, resource conservation, waste diversion, indoor air quality improvements, and sustainability education. In 2021, Colley was recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Houston Business Journal and Building Design + Construction magazine. Listen as Amanda and Colley discuss the Houston Zoo's conservation efforts and their connection to its steadfast mission to save wildlife. Its architectural design ties to animal care and welfare, while its sourcing efforts aim toward shrinking its footprint. Houston Zoo's laser focus on responsible sourcing is fueled by a project comprised of sustainably harvested wood, leading to the elimination of single-use plastics in its restaurants and retail stores. Make sure to subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite streaming platforms and our new YouTube Channel so that you're notified of our vodcast episodes! Don't forget to connect with us on our social media channels. Enjoy this episode! Interested in being a guest on the podcast? For consideration and scheduling, please fill out this form. Episode Resource Links Houston Zoo Website: https://www.houstonzoo.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houstonzoo Twitter: https://twitter.com/houstonzoo

Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic is a LEED Fellow with extensive experience with IWBI's WELL Building Standard as one of the first Provisional WELL APs, WELL APs, and WELL Faculty in the world. Jen has worked on various WELL Pilots|Projects in almost every typology. Jen is currently overseeing many firsts in WELL, LEED, Net Zero|Carbon Neutral|Net Positive projects in the country and world. Jen also has extensive experience with USGBC's various LEED rating systems.   In her previous roles at Shangri-La; Jen was instrumental in securing the world's 1st LEED Platinum NC certification for an aviation facility, Hangar 25 in Burbank, CA. Hangar 25 was named “Greenest Aviation Facility In the World” and was Net Zero|Net Positive in 2008. Jen also orchestrated the LEED Platinum certification of Citadel Environmental Services under LEED CI. This was the 1st LEED Platinum CI office space in the Tri-City (Glendale/Pasadena/Burbank) area and Net Zero Energy in 2010. One of Jen's most renowned projects is Step Up On Vine, an adaptive reuse Platinum certified LEED Homes Multi-family, permanent supportive housing project for chronically homeless, mentally ill individuals in Hollywood, CA.   Jen was a Peer Reviewer for WELL v1 thru v2, a member of the IWBI Covid-19 and other Respiratory Infections Task Force, and has the unique experience of being a Consultant to both Delos and IWBI. Jen had worked with WELL in various phases on projects globally. Jen's participation in the WELL Portfolio Pilot Program resulted in co-facilitating IWBI's Portfolio Provider Trainings globally. Jen has also been an active member of at least five WELL Advisories. Jen has been a reviewer for USGBC's Greenbuild program multiple times, an item|form reviewer for the WELL AP Exam Maintenance, and a Specs Reviewer for the WELL AP v2 Exam.   Jen has provided tours of hundreds of LEED|WELL registered|certified projects nationally for international and domestic Owners, Developers, Design|Build teams, Consultants, Innovators, Fortune 500 Companies, and more. Jennifer has also provided hundreds of Sustainability|Wellness presentations globally for hundreds of organizations. Jen has been interviewed|published in articles and publications over the past 15 years. Jen is also a content contributor, reviewer and on-screen SME for the WELL Learning Library (WLL); a comprehensive solution for WELL v2 education and survey requirements. Jen has been a 1st through final round Greenbuild education program Reviewer multiple times, a Global Health & Wellness Summit Advisory Board Member and LEED Fellow Evaluation Committee member since receiving the designation. Show Highlights From movie sets to LEED Fellow, Jen's story on how to turn your passion into a successful career and business.  The value of credentials to be an asset in your career, shape your commitment and reflect your work.  WELL's measurable impact on taking care of people in a meaningful way.    A SustainAble Production is the global WELL experts. Their portfolio benchmarking plays to zero and for organizations at scale.  Jen shares partnerships for ESG strategies the market and clients are demanding. The International Well Building Institute has a WELL equity rating coming out that includes what's important holistically for sustainability.  Ideas for the innovators who want to help people move in healthy ways to drive sustainability forward.    “I travel the world teaching WELL, and we even teach it to a lot of our competitors. Again, our dear friends, we want everyone to succeed. We want the movement to succeed. The more people that get it right, the more healthier people we will have in the world living longer, more vibrant lives.” -Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic   Get the episode transcript here!!   Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic's Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Instagram A SustainAble Production The Little Prince 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

Ralph Bicknese, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow is a nationally recognized sustainable design leader with over 40 years of experience and is a principal and co-founder of Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects. His expertise has been demonstrated throughout his career starting with sustainable community committee work with the City of Ames, Iowa in 1980 and most recently on several pioneering projects seeking certification to the Living Building Challenge and/or the LEED Green Building Rating System. Mr. Bicknese has significant experience in all phases of the architectural process including as a principal with complete project responsibility. Ralph's objective is for every act of design and construction to enrich life.   His role as sustainability consultant for The Gateway Arch National Park Arch Visitor Center & Museum is his largest project to date at over $130 million in project cost. It involved a complex international team, and achieved LEED Gold certification in January 2019.   Ralph assisted in the founding of the U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter where he served as Chair, Past Chair, Program Chair, Government Advocacy Chair, and as the chapter's Green School Advocate. He was a juror on the USGBC-Minnesota Chapter's 2011 Leadership in Sustainability Awards, served on two Greenbuild Session Selection Committees, the Greenbuild 2005 Program Committee, USGBC Advisory Committee on Haiti Recovery, initiated, helped organize and facilitate the Katrina Charrettes at Greenbuild 2005, and was a contributor to The New Orleans Principles. Ralph is a former board member of the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (Washington, DC) and Vice Chairman of the SMART Sustainable Building Product Committee (Washington, DC), served on the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District Sustainable Futures Committee, serves on the Maplewood, MO Sustainability Commission, is 2019 Co-chair and Chair-elect of the AIA Materials Knowledge Working Group, a member of the AIA Sustainable Leadership Group and is a frequent mentor, juror, panelist and lecturer for architectural and sustainability courses. He served on Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's Home Building and Residential Energy Efficiency Panel in 2009, served as an Advisor on the State of Missouri MDNR-Department of Energy Missouri Energy Stakeholder Process in 2011, was a peer reviewer for the Public School District's Adherence to Guidelines For Environmentally Sound Practices in 2010 and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's Missouri's Energy Efficiency Potential: Opportunities for Economic Growth and Energy Sustainability in 2011, and worked with State Legislators to establish the Missouri Green Schools Legislative Caucus in 2009.   Ralph is an ardent champion and advocate for transformative green building at local, state and federal levels. He has served and continues to serve on several boards and committees dedicated to widespread sustainability, has participated in several publications and is a frequent mentor, juror and panelist for students at K-12 schools, universities and colleges and frequently lectures on numerous facets of green building. Show Highlights Benefits and support of various trade organizations. Volunteering tips to transform sustainability and your career.  Sneak peek into the AIA and Mindful Materials presentation at the AIA Chicago Conference.  Ralph reflects on some pioneering projects and tackling earlier energy crises.  ​​Ames Sustainability action plan is a model for others to follow. AIA's resources and action committee to “Propel the bell” for practitioners to adopt sustainability. Materials Equity Climate action Framework for design excellence Ten principles Choosing less harmful products to protect “fence line” communities and people within buildings.  Climate Action Equity for a holistic approach and material selection pledge.  EC3 tool and common materials framework to select carbon content products and lifecycle analysis. Ralph's vision of where buildings, regenerative design, and materials will go using nature as a model.  “A huge driving factor is that we really need to be addressing climate action through design. It has to do with operational energy, embodied carbon, and equity. We have to do a better job of making designs more equitable…” -Ralph Bicknese Get the episode transcript here!   Ralph Bicknese's Show Resource and Information Linkedin Tyson Research Center - Washington University in St. Louis Climate Action Plan | City of Ames, IA AIA National Geographic  Scientific American Magazine  The New Yorker Centennial Hawaii Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands Chesapeake Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln  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

Community is an essential foundation for sustainability and equity. I believe the spirit of change starts inside, and then in our homes, and then radiates outwards to our neighbors and shared community, expanding out to the Earth where we share the air, water, soil and precious life sustaining resources.   I'm thrilled to interview Majora Carter on her brand new book called Reclaiming Community: You Don't have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one. Majora is a true inspiration and source of hope for us as we regroup to address systematic inequality. She is the Executive Director of Sustainable South Bronx, a MacArthur Fellow and winner of the prestigious Peabody Award. We met when Majora served on the Board of the U.S. Green Building Council. I first heard her speak at GreenBuild and was deeply moved by her incredible passion, vision and guidance for sustainable communities.   This interview with Majora is important to me on many levels, including that my parents grew up in the Bronx, about three miles from where Majora was born, and the community that is the main case study for her vital book. In our conversation, we discuss how to regenerate our communities, especially those where success typically meant leaving home to seek greener pastures. Majora shows us that this practice isn't necessary and can be reversed.  We discuss: The shame and regret when Majora felt she had to leave the Bronx to be more successful. The importance of creating the infrastructure to help residents aspire for beauty and wealth: economically, emotionally and spiritually. That gentrification isn't always “success” and that we don't need to escape. We talk about a higher passion, spirit that calls us and inspires us to create our own ministries. I have felt this calling deeply for decades since I first began to work in green building in 1991, and later helped found the green building council movement. The importance of mentors. Community isn't just a place, it's an activity. Majora's Community Development Retention Model, adapted from leading corporations.  Majora's Equation: Idea to Reality = Discipline + Hard Work + Time + [Love]

Rochelle Routman Discusses the Highlights of the Greenbuild Expo in San Diego by Floor Focus Magazine

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is the in-person experience for sustainability in the built environment. It's for professionals in architecture, construction, engineering, planning, and interior design who depend on thoughtful and ethical solutions which promote wellness and resiliency in construction and urban development. By participating with Greenbuild, you can return to the field powered by the latest education and discoveries for the built environment. Sustainability is the foundation of Greenbuild; it impacts all activities, partners, vendors and participants. And its impact is visible from the sessions we present to the products on the show floor to the way the event is produced. WHAT IS THE GREEN BUILDING MOVEMENT? The green building movement embraces all of humanity by making sustainable buildings and environments accessible to everyone, and in doing so, to benefit the natural environment all around us. We are helping people understand their role in protecting and preserving the natural environment and leveraging the built environment to: improve human health and wellbeing ensure resiliency mitigate climate change enhance community and social equality restore and protect our ecosystems enhance building efficiency and performance promote sustainable design The future of the human race is interwoven with the future of the planet, and the sustainable practices we celebrate and advance at Greenbuild remind us that our success as sustainability advocates, practitioners and professionals is more than a movement, it is a responsibility. Show Highlights Greenbuild Conference & Expo hot topics curated just for you. Understanding programs addressing embodied carbon and the shift from operational carbon.  Defining the difference. Local mandates in different cities and programs to set up more energy efficient buildings. Why net zero energy is not enough; we need a plan for regenerative design. What you need to be reading up on and trending topics. GBES' regenerative design course.  Technical updates and changes from USGBC and GBCI for exams and building certifications.  Changes and focus on the “S” in ESG and corporate responsibilities.  A movement we all need to prepare for as buildings move to all electric.    “While not a lot of buildings have been able to achieve Net Zero Energy yet, all of the green building enthusiasts admit that we actually need to think beyond that. Think net positive and really think regenerative design.” - Charlie Cichetti, LEED Fellow Greenbuild 2021 Transcript   Show Resource and Information bestbees.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 © 2021 GBES

Back in 2004, Revolution Recovery was just a couple of people working the phones from home, seated in front of the computer trying to get a client. They would rent a side lot, a small place, their first physical space two years later. Then, in 2008, the company opened its first Philly spot, where they poured a big concrete slab and built a retaining wall. After eight years of hard and honest work, they opened their second plant in Newcastle, Delaware. The company now has three plants; the third one opened in 2018 in Allentown. Today, Jon and Jamie Wybar join us to talk about the journey of this company leader in waste management. Jon Wybar is the co-founder and owner of Revolution Recovery, and his brother Jamie works in the company's Business Development. Their passion for sustainability and their desire to revolutionize the recycling industry led them to be featured in several news and media articles since 2006. They've also been featured as speakers for the MIT Ecologies of Construction Seminar, Green Advantage, Greenbuild, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Advisory Board, and many more places. In this episode, Jon and Jamie share bits of their journey into the recycling industry, the first tough years in business, and how they stay committed to keeping up the hard work. We also talk about hazardous waste, how they deal with it, and their actions to keep their personnel and themselves safe. We went through their entrepreneurial background, what motivated them when they were young, and they kindly gave their take on the best way to lead a company. Some Questions I Ask:You mentioned that 9/11 kind of guided your path. Could you talk a bit about that? (3:45)You have three offices, two in PA and one in Delaware. How quickly were those offices built? (11:23)Could you talk a bit about LEED management and your LEED program? (16:09)Where do you see Revolutionary Recovery going? Do you see it growing further to where you're at now? (31:20)In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit of Jon and Jamie Wybar's story (4:01)How it all started in 2006 (8:20)How Revolution Recovery deals with hazardous waste (17:09)What happens with the things that are not supposed to be dumped (23:09)Honesty and fairness. Jon and Jamie talk about their style of conducting a company and treating their employees (337:43)Resources:Revolution Recovery websiteRevolution Recovery InstagramRevolution Recovery FacebookRevolution Recovery LinkedInConnect with Jon:LinkedInConnect with Jamie:Email: jamie@revolutionrecovery.com Let's Connect!LinkedInInstagram TwitterMPC Builders - WebsiteMPC Builders - Facebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcast: The Green Building Matters Podcast with Charlie Cichetti (LS 34 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: HEAPY Michael Berning and MEP Emerging TrendsPub date: 2020-09-23Michael is responsible for the development of new markets and services and to provide corporate leadership for (the wholly owned subsidiary the Design/Build construction services company HEAPY.). In this role, his team develops the “what's next” to enhance client service experience and produce colleague advancement opportunities. To emphasize a keen focus on the HEAPY Vision of “Building a more Resilient and Sustainable Society”, new markets and services are centered on Smart Technologies Integration, Distributed Energy Resources, Resiliency Planning, Energy as a Service (EaaS), etc. Michael has presented at several National and Regional Conferences including: Greenbuild, AIA National Convention, International Living Futures UnConference, National Conference on Building Commissioning, the World Energy Engineering Conference, Greening the Heartland and the US Institute for Theater Technology Conference. He is on the Industrial Advisory Committee for the University of Dayton Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and served as a Fellow for the Hobart Center for Food Service Sustainability. He was a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the former EDC Magazine, writing a column focused on Sustainability. He leads sustainability on the local level as Co-Chair of the Dayton (Ohio) Regional Green Initiative (DRG3.org) and is a past Regional Chair for the U.S Green Building Council's College and University based USGBC Students Program. He recently served as Chair of USGBC Ohio. HEAPY is a nationally recognized MEP&T Systems Design, Sustainability, and Planning & Commissioning Services firm. Heapy has an outstanding record of providing practical sustainable-based smart solutions for today's high performance buildings. The HEAPY HQ achieved LEED PLATINUM. Michael's experience with projects in both the public and private sectors shows, when properly planned and executed throughout the entire design and construction process, every project can be Resilient, Environmentally Responsible, Energy Efficient AND Cost Effective.   Show Highlights    Building holistically by looking at the entire client's portfolio to create a plan that blends standards  Position your green building projects and jobs to be recession proof  Michael's unique building systems as an innovation officer on solar and smart grids Concepts that look at how you make the best use of renewables and what's next in buildings Stick to your convictions when determining the path for your career Outside of the box thinking that impacts long term needs and deferred maintenance for green building   “This market is still ginormous. This is the opportunity to help move the world, your community, and your family forward by being green and by living green. Helping others to do that too will give you a rewarding and impactful life. That's what we're all looking for. How can I be of impact? Being in the sustainability movement certainly is. It is questions answered.” -Michael Berning     Michael Berning's 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 © 2020 GBESThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Charlie Cichetti, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

The modular flooring company Interface has one of the most forward-thinking sustainability visions in the building industry and the private sector in general. Interface’s late founder, Ray Anderson, pivoted the company to an aggressive sustainability path over 20 years ago, and it’s up to Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Meezan to continue and build upon his legacy. In this episode of Lead With We, Erin and I spoke about going beyond the “do-no-harm” approach to sustainability and actually reinvigorating the planet by building a regenerative business model through partnerships, biomimicry, shared industry tools and more. When it comes to climate, the timelines we’re working against can be daunting, but listen to this episode and learn how there really is a better way. This episode of Lead With We was produced and edited by Goal 17 Media and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also watch episodes on YouTube at WeFirstTV. Erin Meezan As Chief Sustainability Officer at Interface, Erin ensures strategy and goals are in sync with the company’s aggressive sustainability vision established more than 20 years ago. Erin leads a global team providing technical assistance and support to all areas of business. Erin also speaks regularly to senior management teams, universities and the growing green consumer sector at forums like Bioneers, Greenbuild, SXSW, and Conscious Capitalism. She also serves as guest faculty for Harvard’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program and advises the Vermont Grossman School of Business’ Sustainable Entrepreneurship MBA (SEMBA). Erin graduated magna cum laude from Vermont Law School, earning a Master’s Degree in Studies in Environmental Law and Juris Doctorate. Resources Connect with Erin on LinkedIn  Learn more about Erin's sustainability work at Interface For case studies and other free resources about purposeful business, go to WeFirstBranding.com Simon’s new book, Lead With We, is now available for pre-order on Amazon, Google Books and Barnes & Noble. Check it out!

Ellen Mitchell-Kozack, AIA, LEED BD+C, WELL AP, SEED, has joined LEO A DALY as vice president, chief sustainability officer. She leads strategic initiatives in sustainable design worldwide, including Environmental Social & Governance, alignment with the UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals, carbon footprint assessment and social impact.  Mitchell-Kozack is a nationally recognized voice in sustainability and public interest design. As senior vice president, director of sustainability at HKS, she led the firm’s DesignGreen studio and founded Citizen HKS, an impact initiative focused on leveraging sustainable design to address growing humanitarian needs of communities around the world. She has managed certification of more than 60 LEED projects worldwide, totaling $2.8 billion in construction. Mitchell-Kozack is co-chair of the American Institute of Architects’ Large Firm Roundtable Sustainability Group. She was named one of several “Heroes and Mavericks” by Boutique Designin 2018, a BD+C 40 Under 40 winner in 2015 and has won Emerging Leader Awards from AIA Dallas (2012) and the Design Futures Council (2013). Her work has been featured in Dezeen, Fast Company, Architectural Digest and Designboom. She is an accomplished public speaker with previous engagements at Greenbuild (2018), NeoCon (2018), AIA National Convention (2017) and SXSW Eco (2015). Ellen Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The impact of the built environment on climate change, and areas for growth The connection between climate change and social inequity Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders Ellen's Final Five Question Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? It's not just sustainability professionals. It's anybody who is sensitive to what's going on with climate change and the environment, it's very easy for us to feel this sense of alarm. That's inevitable. But what happens sometimes is that sense of alarm translates into call to action and a passion, which is great. But if not approached with the spirit of generosity and patience, that passion and drive can often come across as a little bit sanctimonious. When that happens, we channel our enthusiasm into a level of judgment that can turn people off and actually work against us. So the advice that I have is that we have to look at the long game. We have to meet people where they are. We have to realize that if we're too far ahead, then nobody's going to follow us. It's really hard when you just see incremental progress happen project after project after project. But what I've learned is that sometimes that has to be enough. We can't let perfect be the enemy of good. This is a marathon and not a sprint. So we have to be very self aware and sensitive, and we have to be smart and crafty and thoughtful about how we are approaching this topic because it is politicized and it comes with a set of baggage that is working against us. There's an art of persuasion here that is really crucial if we want to get beyond just talking to the people who already agree with us. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? I want you to ask me the next question because I want to answer both of them together.  What is one book you would recommend sustainability professionals read?  The book that fundamentally changed the way that I thought about sustainability was Paul Hawkins' The Ecology of Commerce, which came out in the mid-nineties. It's maybe more relevant today. The basic premise is that in the capitalist society and the way that our economy is currently structured, companies are incentivized, for lack of a better word, to as efficiently and cheaply as possible take, make and waste. The companies that can do that the best are the ones that make the most profit while the rest of us are incurring the debt of environmental degradation and social degradation. Those things aren't monetized, but we are carrying that debt. In order for us to actually make some substantive, meaningful change, we have to look at our economy. We need to look at our economy more as a whole system. Typically what you would see in nature is that one plant or animal is creating waste that is nutrients for another organism. We've got to look at a circular economy where we're doing that too. There's a closed loop where the waste of one is the feed stock of another. We are never going to make enough progress if we're just trying to guilt people into recycling more, buying less single use plastic, turning off energy, turning off their lights, using energy efficient appliances. Some people are going to do that, some people are not. But it's never going to be enough in order for us to make the change that we need to make. In order for us to have a fundamental shift, we have to make the right thing, the default, the easy thing to do, and we need to fundamentally change our economic structure so that corporations don't define their success solely by their bottom line profit or their distributable profit to their shareholders. But they're looking at the full, common good in terms of environmental and social degradation. So that brings me to your first question about what excites me right now in the world of sustainability. The climate science has been conclusive that our economy has to fundamentally get off of fossil fuels. The realist and pessimist in me saw that come out in 2018 and then again in 2019. The realist and pessimist in me says, how are we going to slow down our economy long enough to remake it and get it off of fossil fuels? The technology is there, it's the collective will. I struggled to see how the powers that be, the corporations, the politicians, the leaders, and not just in the United States, but all over the world, I didn't see a lot of motivation on their part. I think Gretta Thornburg rightly has pointed that out many times. The collective will just wasn't there. I will say what has thrown a wrench in that is COVID-19. COVID, it's horrible, the amount of people that are coming down with it, the amount of people that are dying, the disproportionate effect on minority and socio-economic and disadvantaged communities. It's laying bare so many problems, but it's the wrench in the system that gives me hope that that maybe this is our chance. The timeline is right in front of our faces. The wrench in the system has occurred. We are all at home. Everything has slowed down. The economy is tenuous at best. It feels like this is the moment in time where we can fall on our faces forward faster. We can start to make up ground in a way that we might not have been able to had this not happened. I don't need to elaborate on this, but I think the administration change is the key to that whole thing happening. If we have four more years of the same administration, obviously this is not going to happen. So the moment in time is here, the stars have aligned in a weird way for us to really start to look at some meaningful, significant, and systematic changes to our society. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? The thing that I have seen that is a little bit different about my niche of my industry, the sustainability professionals within the architecture industry, I don't know that I've ever seen in another group. Technically we're competitors, we're in firms that are competing each other to win work. Because we've always been a little bit of the underdog, we've been kind of on the outskirts. People are sometimes slow to listen to us and absorb what we're trying to say. But because of that, I feel like we have formed a pretty tight knit group of people. I can honestly say that I know personally most of my sustainability leader counterparts in most other firms. A lot of them have been my mentors, a lot of them I would consider my friends outside of work. It's because of groups like BuildingGreen. BuildingGreen is a website educational platform that is dedicated to all things sustainability in the architecture, engineering and construction world. They have a great database that covers everything from anything you'd want to know about LEED, to product specifications, to great articles that cover the gamut on all things sustainability, but they also facilitate groups like what started out as the SD Leaders. The SD Leaders, it's a safe space for us to come together and talk about opportunities for us to advance sustainability and high-performance in our industry together. We try to skirt around anything that might be proprietary or causes to divulge secret information about any particular firm, but allow us to collectively crowdsource what's working in your firm; what have you been doing that's helped people gain more knowledge around the built environment and materials or resilience or whatever the topic might be. The other group that's followed in the SD Leaders' footsteps that has created the Countdown on Carbon page that I referenced is the LMRT, which stands for a Large Firm Round Table. They have a sustainability group and that group is more specific to the challenges and opportunities for a large firm, but they've also been a bit more actionable in terms of what can we do to get together as the 60 largest firms in the United States to start to move the market or move collective positioning. Because we're the large firms it's been really great to see such camaraderie and aligning from groups that would otherwise be solely in competition. It's a unique network. The Large Firm's CEOs for instance have said, we need to realign ourselves to be more like the sustainability group, because they collectively come together and get things done. It's a unique corner of the industry, but I think that it has helped all things sustainability in the built environment evolve farther faster. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and your work at LEO A DALY? The LEO A DALY website, which is www.leodaly.com. My LinkedIn profile is Ellen Mitchell-Kozack. In both of those places you can find my email address. Go straight for my email.

In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Kain Bliss from Greenbuild Constructions. In this episode we talk about: Kain is a builder based in the Hunter Valley of NSW who grew up locally. Once Kain hit his teenage years his interest in construction was sparked as he joined the family plumbing business.   Completing a drafting course at TAFE was critical to his interests in building and he attributes these skills as the foundation for his career. Fresh out of school, Kain and his father went into business together using a proprietary green-wall system and soon after Greenbuild Constructions was born. Kain was thrown into the deep end of the family business, and like a sponge, learnt all aspects from accounting to site management. The choice to start a new business in construction rather than continue to work in the family plumbing business. Kain's first job with Greenbuild and the learning experiences he used for later projects.  The motivation to go from small family projects to multi-million-dollar homes. Kain shares how optimism led to business motivation and is passionate to take on any challenge. The choice to focus on quality builds rather than quantity of builds to allow for the fundamentals to be established.  The old bull verse young bull mentality and how Kain and his father balanced each other as Greenbuild grew. Managing risk and putting it all on paper to clearly structure plans and mitigate risks. Sharing the load of staff between the business and why Kain's first hire was an estimator role. In business, a routine is very important and why we need to work on the business not just in the business. Outside of work Kain loves a bit of footy, but mostly spends his downtime with his young family. The impact of COVID on Greenbuild and how Kain has managed his 20 staff during this time. Kain's approach to estimating the number of builders needed to complete projects. The elusive ‘holy grail' of project management and scheduling systems, and Kane's advice for new builders. Greenbuild 's current project is ‘The Ridge' at Nelson Bay, which has come off the back of ‘Salt' at Shell Bay. The reason Kain suggested a re-design for The Ridge and the reaction of the client to these changes.  The challenges of working on a rock shelf and the adjustments made along the way. Sit back and enjoy this interesting interview with Kain Bliss from Greenbuild Constructions.   Links: Greenbuild Constructions Follow @greenbuild.constructions on Instagram Follow Greenbuild Constructions on Facebook Build Hatch

Esteban Martinez is an architect and civil engineer from the Universidad de los Andes.  He received his Master's Degree in Sustainable Design from the Boston Architectural College and complementary studies in Sustainable Urbanism from the Rotterdam School of Architecture. Esteban holds the following credentials: LEED AP BD&C, LEED AP O&M, GREEN RATER, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional from the Association of Energy Engineers.  Martinez is Co-Founder and Director of Sustainability at Green Loop, in Bogota, Colombia – South America where he brings his vast array of experience as a sustainability consultant, energy modeler, and commissioning agent. Esteban has worked on over 180 different projects located in Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador and EEUU. In Colombia there are very few companies that develop sustainable architecture in every sense of the word. Most of them are exclusively limited to bioclimatic development, which represents only a small branch of sustainability in buildings. At an industrial level, most of the companies that work on ERUs are limited only to the analysis at the energy level, without going into the design and layout of buildings, and therefore the correct use of natural resources. By integrating the energy branch, with the design and rational use of other resources, it is possible to maximize the reduction of operational costs and therefore greater competitiveness of its products both nationally and internationally.   Show Highlights   Building in Latin America and mandates that are pushing efficiency. The benefits of a dual degree in engineering and architectural for bigger impact.  How a “fluke” started the whole green building movement in Colombia? Esteban's entrepreneurial journey to bringing LEED projects to Colombia. Energy simulations and  bio climatic analysis  throughout the world. A LEED gold rating system with less than 1% of extra costs.  Materials that adapt to what the environment is bringing.  The client looking at money is a good part of the sustainable equation. The impact Greenbuild has on your career.   “Remember that sustainability is about people, planet, and profit. If the profit is not there, your client will probably do the project that you're pursuing, but he will never do it again. If it doesn't make economical sense, it's not sustainable.” -Esteban Martinez Esteban Martinez Transcript   Esteban Martinez's Show Resource and Information   The Green Studio Handbook   LinkedIn Green Loop   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 a lively town hall discussion as two LEED Fellows, and a nationally leading builder discuss the unbelievable year 2020 has been and forecast the year in 2021. The wide-ranging conversation will cover a variety of pressing issues impacting the green building industry, including the US Presidential election, the US leaving the Paris Agreement, COVID building re-entry and the new LEED COVID response credits, diversity and inclusion, B Corporations, the buzzword of the year “carbon,” the climate crisis, California net-zero legislation leading the way for the country, and recaps of the nationally leading green building conferences — the Net Zero Conference and Greenbuild.   Moderator: Charlie Cichetti, LEED Fellow CEO & Co-Founder Sustainable Investment Group https://sigearth.com/ Panelists: Drew Shula, LEED Fellow Founder & CEO Verdical Group https://www.verdicalgroup.com/ Michael Strong Senior Project Manager Pankow http://www.pankow.com/

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Michael is responsible for the development of new markets and services and to provide corporate leadership for HEAPY (the wholly owned subsidiary the Design/Build construction services company HEAPY.). In this role, his team develops the “what's next” to enhance client service experience and produce colleague advancement opportunities. To emphasize a keen focus on the HEAPY Vision of “Building a more Resilient and Sustainable Society”, new markets and services are centered on Smart Technologies Integration, Distributed Energy Resources, Resiliency Planning, Energy as a Service (EaaS), etc. Michael has presented at several National and Regional Conferences including: Greenbuild, AIA National Convention, International Living Futures UnConference, National Conference on Building Commissioning, the World Energy Engineering Conference, Greening the Heartland and the US Institute for Theater Technology Conference. He is on the Industrial Advisory Committee for the University of Dayton Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and served as a Fellow for the Hobart Center for Food Service Sustainability. He was a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the former EDC Magazine, writing a column focused on Sustainability. He leads sustainability on the local level as Co-Chair of the Dayton (Ohio) Regional Green Initiative (DRG3.org) and is a past Regional Chair for the U.S Green Building Council's College and University based USGBC Students Program. He recently served as Chair of USGBC Ohio. HEAPY is a nationally recognized MEP&T Systems Design, Sustainability, and Planning & Commissioning Services firm. Heapy has an outstanding record of providing practical sustainable-based smart solutions for today's high performance buildings. The HEAPY HQ achieved LEED PLATINUM. Michael's experience with projects in both the public and private sectors shows, when properly planned and executed throughout the entire design and construction process, every project can be Resilient, Environmentally Responsible, Energy Efficient AND Cost Effective.   Show Highlights    Building holistically by looking at the entire client's portfolio to create a plan that blends standards  Position your green building projects and jobs to be recession proof  Michael's unique building systems as an innovation officer on solar and smart grids Concepts that look at how you make the best use of renewables and what's next in buildings Stick to your convictions when determining the path for your career Outside of the box thinking that impacts long term needs and deferred maintenance for green building   “This market is still ginormous. This is the opportunity to help move the world, your community, and your family forward by being green and by living green. Helping others to do that too will give you a rewarding and impactful life. That's what we're all looking for. How can I be of impact? Being in the sustainability movement certainly is. It is questions answered.” -Michael Berning   Michael Berning Transcript   Michael Berning's Show Resource and Information Be Fearless by Jean Case 4 Disciplines of Execution by Jim Huling Chris McChesney, Sean Covey  Jerry Yudelson  Twitter LinkedIn HEAPY “The Godfather of Green” – Jerry Yudelson podcast episode  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

Welcome back to the second episode in this series on waterway regeneration. In this series we'll be looking into the often overlooked role of the water cycle and its effects on the climate crisis. I'll be speaking with experts and innovators about how repairing the hydrological cycle and the health of our waterways can lead to the restoration of all sorts of ecological services and the health of entire ecosystems as a result.  In this week's episode I got to chat with Jerry Yudelson, the author of 13 full-length professional and trade books on green buildings, integrated design, green homes, water conservation, building performance and sustainable development. Dubbed 'The Godfather of Green' by Wired Magazine, Jerry's passion for optimizing the built environment is reflected by his many years of professional experience in the green building and certification fields, serving as an elected LEED Fellow and as president of the Green Building Initiative. He also served on the national board of the USGBC and chaired the Steering Committee for the largest green building show, Greenbuild, from 2004 through 2009.  Despite being best known for ecological building design and policy, in this interview we're going to focus on his book Dry Run, which unpacks some of the best ways to manage scarce water resources and handle upcoming urban water crises. The book explains the most pressing water issues that urban zones face, and examines the vital linkages between water, energy use, urban development and climate change. Dry Run also demonstrates best practices for achieving "net zero" water use in the built environment through, water conservation strategies for buildings, factories, cities and homes, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse and water reclamation systems, water efficiency retrofits, onsite sewage treatment, and new water reuse and supply technologies. In this interview we specifically address the urgent changes that cities need to make to ensure longer term water security. Jerry explains his classifications of the colors of water that help to categorize the different sources and uses for water in cities that require different management systems, and gives a few case studies of municipalities that have started to make improvements in their aquatic infrastructure. If you're interested in reading the episode as a full transcript. Click here. Resources: https://newsociety.com/books/d/dry-run https://newsociety.com/search https://jerryyudelson.net/books https://www.reinventinggreenbuilding.com/

Bethany Borel, WELL AP is a Senior Associate at COOKFOX Architects in New York City. Since joining COOKFOX in 2012, Bethany’s combined knowledge of architecture and interior design has been a valuable asset to a variety of New York City projects. Currently, Bethany is spearheading the transformative design of the Solaire building in Battery Park City and the International WELL Building Institute headquarters at 220 Fifth Avenue. Bethany also designed and orchestrated the design of COOKFOX’s new, award-winning office on 57th Street, and the interiors of 62 Wooster Street, a landmarked 1920's industrial building to a luxury residential property in the heart of SoHo. Bethany frequently speaks on the topics of biophilia and high-performance design at events such as Greenbuild and the New York Green Building Conference. Additionally, Bethany teaches a sustainability studio course at the New York School of Interior Design and regularly serves as a guest juror at Columbia University and the Pratt Institute. Having spent her childhood in the seemingly disparate locales of Tokyo, Japan, and rural Iowa, Bethany has found that a common thread in her design philosophy is that she holds the utmost respect for the natural environment. At COOKFOX, Bethany brings this thinking to her projects as she pursues environmentally responsible design. In this episode we talk about: Ways to improve your home office environment How Bethany and her team at COOKFOX are staying connected while WFH during the pandemic What is biophilia and examples of biophilic design strategies in architecture and interior design How COOKFOX is rethinking the future of office design in a post-covid world

Diego Ibarra is Principal and Founder of EA Buildings (formerly ENERGY ARQ), a consulting firm with offices in Boston MA, Santiago, Chile and Bogota, Colombia. EA Buildings specializes in sustainable design, building simulations and LEED® Consulting. Through his firm, Ibarra has been involved in over 80 projects with more than 20,000,000 SF, including commercial office towers, shopping malls, industrial facilities and academic institutions in North America, South America and Europe. Ibarra's expertise involves advanced building performance simulations and their application in an integrated design process. He has taught over 30 Building Performance Simulation and LEED Trainings in the U.S and internationally. He has worked as a Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University in over 10 courses, such as Building Energy Performance Simulations; Environmental Technologies in Buildings; Energy Technology and Buildings; Daylighting Buildings; Building Technology, Thermal Performance of Buildings Systems, among others. Diego has also worked as a LEED Reviewer, including review of ASHRAE compliant energy models. He has been a speaker at international conferences, such as, Greenbuild, International Radiance Workshop, and IBPSA's Building Simulation.  Ibarra, a Fulbright Scholar, graduated with his Doctor of Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2014. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Chile Green Building Council, IBPSA Chile, and a member of IBPSA-USA Boston Chapter Technical Committee. He also holds a Master in Design Studies in Environmental Technologies from Harvard University and is a LEED AP & ASHRAE BEMP.   Show Highlights Diego tells you how to implement your knowledge at different levels, in terms of strategy surveying Creating a planning roadmap that assesses specific technologies helps clients navigate the sustainability transformation  Diego talks about his journey to becoming a LEED Fellow The valuable insight you gain from tracking your time.  Diego shares an app to help you allocate your time to maximize growth. Why it's imperative to find a mentor who has been through the green building journey.   3 big trends Dr. Ibarra says you should be reading up on now If you equip yourself with these key skills it will be easy to find professional opportunities  “I try to dedicate the first half an hour to really plan the day and make a long list. I highlight what of those things to do actually match my priorities. The three big goals for the week. Really the whole point is try to avoid becoming reactive every day or our agendas get packed and we start putting out fires instead of really chasing the things that will push us forward.” -Dr. Diego Ibarra   Full Transcript 115: Diego Ibarra Transcript   Show Resources Diego Ibarra Hard Thing About Hard Things  Never Split the Difference    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

About the Episode In this episode, we talk to Green Building Professional Jerry Yudelson. Jerry is a prolific speaker, author and the first organizer of the Greenbuild conference; in 2011, he was named a LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council. Jerry talks about his career journey and roles in the green building movement. Tune in to this episode to hear more about Jerry's experience. Key Talking Points Getting to know Jerry  Jerry's mentor Involvement in the US Green Building Council Jerry's proudest achievements in sustainability Jerry's best practice in writing Current exciting projects The source of Jerry's memoir title: Godfather of Green Screen building and sustainability movement The sick building syndrome Jerry's specialty Jerry's success rituals and routines Jerry's bucket list  Early life wishes and advice Key Milestones of the Episode [01:21]  Intro to Jerry Yudelson [05:09] Jerry's mentor [07:46] Involvement in the US Green Building Council [12:57] Jerry's proudest achievements in sustainability [17:26] Jerry's best practice in writing [19:53] Current exciting projects [21:48] The source of Jerry's memoir title: Godfather of Green [23:20] Screen building and sustainability movement [26:09] The sick building syndrome [30:05] Jerry's specialty [34:26] Jerry's success rituals and routines [36:33] Jerry's bucket list [41:58] Early life wishes and advice Key Quotes from the Episode “It's like they say in the army, never raise your hand to volunteer for anything.” “If I give any advice to the younger people, it's find something just starting up where there aren't too many experts and just dive in and you'll become an expert pretty fast.” “Go do whatever you feel like doing. Try to make it of use to other people and then see what happens.” “I know that the most important two words in every book are-the end.” “Buildings aren't there just to look pretty for architectural record. They're there for people to work, play, and learn; so we can live in so they got to be healthy for people.” “The only way to get green in a building is in the first hour of the first meeting when the decision-makers for the client are in the room.” “If you're standing at the edge of a cliff, the first sign of wisdom is to take a step backward. It's not to turn around and take a selfie.” “If you want to be successful in your career, you've got to really get out of your comfort zone.”  Key Resources The Great Derangement by Amitav Ghosh The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells Learn More about Jerry Yudelson Jerry Yuldelson is a prolific speaker and author in the green building sector. Nationally and internationally recognized keynote speaker and the leading published author in the green building field. Keynote speaker at 100 conferences and events in 20 countries since 2006. Available for keynotes and other presentations by contacting: jerry.yudelson@gmail.com or www.reinventinggreenbuilding.com.  Jerry is dubbed as the Godfather of Green for his roles in the Green building movement. Currently, he is on the verge of completing his Memoir about his green career and life.  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 © 2019 GBES

The guest on this episode of the podcast is President Obama! I have a clip of Obama’s talk at Greenbuild in Atlanta on some of his thoughts on the environment, how his daughters are teaching him about greening his habits and what he thinks about hotels. 10:16 Obama on how America likes BIG 16:00 Obama on Greta Thunberg 20:00 On Gen Z Consumers 26:00 On How Values Matter There are no sponsorships or ads for this episode due to the nature of the speaker. Citation: Magnan, S. 2017. Social Determinants of Health 101 for Health Care: Five Plus Five. NAM Perspectives. Discussion Paper, National Academy of Medicine, Washington, DC. doi: 10.31478/201710c Article on Superfunds: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/superfund-toxic-sites-cleanup-future --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makeclimatecool/message

In this episode, we will talk about the Greenbuild tradeshow.

New data from the Associated Press reveal more than a thousand failing dams in the U.S. that could have catastrophic consequences if they gave out. Georgia Public Broadcasting's Grant Blankenship analyzed the information and learned Georgia is one of the most at-risk states. Find out which dams could cause the most damage for surrounding communities.

In this episode, we will talk about the upcoming Greenbuild tradeshow.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com THYSSENKRUPP EXPERTS TO SPEAK AT GREENBUILD 2019 IN ATLANTA thyssenkrupp green-building experts Monica Miller Brown and Liz Minne are scheduled to speak at Greenbuild 2019, the largest green-building event in North America, planned for November 19-22 in Atlanta. Miller Brown, sustainability design manager, and Minne, environmental program manager, will lead the “Transportation Alternatives for Sustainable Cities” course. They will examine how recent innovations in vertical and horizontal transportation that are “transparent, safe and healthy” promise to help solve urban mobility challenges. thyssenkrupp Elevator observes it has established a strong sustainability footprint in Atlanta, where its new North American headquarters, including the tallest elevator test tower in the Western Hemisphere, are taking shape. The company’s solutions are helping the Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech meet the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge certification, and its TWIN elevator system, with two cars operating independently in one shaft, recently became the first such system operating in North America at the 21-story Coda Building in Midtown Atlanta.   Image credit: courtesy of Greenbuil To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

About this Episode Today's episode is about the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Charlie tells some stories from some of his past conferences as well as “pro tips” on how to get the most out of this event each year whether you are a first time attendee or have been to several! About 20,000 green building professionals from all over the world get together each year with rotating host cities/venues. This year's Greenbuild will be at the Georgia World Congress Center, November 19-22 in Atlanta, GA. Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. It provides the opportunity to visit with top suppliers to see the latest green building technology, and features three groundbreaking days of inspiring speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, industry showcases, LEED workshops, Continuing Education Sessions, and tours of the host city's green buildings. Green Building Tours are one of Greenbuild's most popular and exciting features, providing the opportunity to explore green buildings ranging from higher education facilities to sports venues. Tours help attendees learn outside the convention center walls and present the best of the area's sustainable buildings and neighborhoods.   Key Talking Points Why should you go to Greenbuild? Create Memories  Green Building Super Bowl Best Practices    Key Milestones of the Episode [00:58] Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - Introduction [01:10] What a seasoned veteran gets out of the conference [03:41] If this is your first conference... [05:14] Technical vs Master Speaker Sessions [07:08] Greenbuild Celebrations [09:50] 50 Tours to sign up for [12:05] Networking and Follow-Up     Key Quotes “You leave the conference feeling that you are making a difference.” “You go to get that energy, that validation that you are in the right movement.” “If this is your first conference, really make sure you are getting a good mix of sessions.” “We want to make sure you feel that southern hospitality when you come to Atlanta, so we'll have a Podcast Listener meetup.” “Hope to see you at Greenbuild Atlanta!”   From Charlie's Colleague, Kelsey A.: “My tips for Greenbuild would be to look at the seminar listings beforehand. Pick classes/seminars that interest you the most or seem most relevant to your daily work or your property/team's goals. Take notes, and get out of your comfort zone when it comes to the networking events. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!”   From Charlie's Colleague, Asa P.: Network as much as possible. No other place will have such a collection of green building experts. Choose sessions that interest you – not just once that you think fit your expertise. Branch out of your comfort zone to learn new things. Attend the plenaries & keynotes, if possible. Great energy and passion for the movement.   Key Resources Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Website Green Building Tours   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 © 2019 GBES

Today we will continue our Sustainable Leaders series and have a Talk Story with Aaron Ackerman, An award-winning, Regenerative Building Design Architect and Builder of Hawaii. We will chat more about The Living Building Challenge project which is his innovative, sustainable home in Palolo, talk about trending developments, communities and consumer demand in building and design. Aaron Ackerman: As the Sustainability Team Leader at Bowers and Kubota, Aaron is a crucial leader in the firm’s coordinated approach to environmental stewardship and is the lead on the majority of projects seeking U.S.G.B.C. LEED Certification. Aaron’s most recent accomplishment has been the Living Building Challenge on his own residence which has been recognized locally, nationally and internationally. In 2017 his home won the USA National Grand Prix of Real Estate Award through FIABCI. In 2018 he won the Hawaii Venture Capital Association’s Island Innovator of the Year award and also won the 2018 World Prix d’Excellence Award in Sustainable Development all the way in Dubai! Website: www.livingbuildingchallengehawaii.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aaron-ackerman-548991140 Email: ackitecture@gmail.com You can reach Smart Living Hawaii at: Website: www.SmartLivingHi.com Instagram: @smart_living_hawaii Facebook: @SmartLivingHawaii All purple highlights are clickable links.

To support the 2030 Challenge, the American Institute of Architects created the 2030 Commitment Program, aimed at transforming the practice of architecture to respond to the climate crisis in a way that is holistic, firm-wide, project-based, and data-driven. Over 400 A/E/P firms have adopted the 2030 Commitment, and firms from all over the country have been tracking and reporting projects since 2010, with over 2.7 billion ft2 of project work reported in 2016 alone. Join Kristof as he interviews Nathan Kipnis of Kipnis Architecture + Planning as they discuss the 2030 Commitment and all topics in-between._____________________________________Nathan Kipnis, FAIA, LEED BD+CFounder & Principal, Kipnis Architecture + PlanningNathan Kipnis has spent his career practicing and promoting the importance of sustainability and energy efficiency in architectural design. A life-long interest was initially sparked during the 1973 energy crisis, and Mr. Kipnis designed his first solar home, located in Boulder, CO, when he was just 22 years old.Master of Architecture | Emphasis: Energy Conscious Design - 1985Arizona State University, TempeBachelor of Environmental Design - 1983University of Colorado, BoulderAIA National 2030 Commitment Working Group - 2014 to current (Co-chair 2018-2019)AIA Chicago 2030 Commitment Working Group - 2010 to 2016Citizens Greener EvanstonBoard of Directors - 2010 to 2014Renewable Energy Task Force - 2008 to currentThe architectural work designed by Mr. Kipnis has been widely published both locally and nationally.Selected awards and distinctions include:2015 - Elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. The award is given to those who have made significant contributions to the profession and society on a national level.2011 - Chicago Magazine Green Award2009 - Home of the Decade, Natural Home Magazine1999 - Green Homes for ChicagoA KAP design was selected for this international design competition and built."He is one of Chicago's new breed of up-and-coming architects, who blends excellence in architecture with a social conscience. Before the advent of air conditioning, before electricity, everything that was built related to nature. Nate understands that. He made a habit of it long before it was fashionable.” — Stanley Tigerman, FAIA and co-founder of Archeworks.Viewing the mission beyond his own practice of architecture, Mr. Kipnis’s leadership was instrumental in helping to develop the idea of an offshore wind farm in Lake Michigan off Evanston's shoreline. The work led to a Design Evanston Urban Design/Planning award, and the project is now on the DOE's list of potential offshore wind farm sites.Additionally, he currently serves as Co-chair for The National AIA AIA 2030 Commitment’s working groups. In this capacity, he assists architects with the AIA 2030 Commitment, whose goal is to design full Net Zero buildings by 2030.Nathan Kipnis also lectures extensively on topics related to sustainable architectural design and renewable energy. He has been an invited speaker at numerous symposiums and conferences, including at national AIA conventions, the Chicago AIA, Archeworks, GreenBuild, The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, the Center for Green Technology in Chicago, and Northwestern University's “Green City Summer Institute,” as well as being one of the keynote speakers at the Mother Earth News Fair, among others.Recognized as Chicago’s premier award winning sustainable architectural practice, Kipnis Architecture + Planning (KAP) was founded in 1993 and is based in Evanston, Illinois. KAP has practiced the architectural design philosophy of 'High Design/Low Carbon™' long before it was in vogue. They are guided by the idea that architectural design excellence need not be sacrificed for principles of sustainability. Rather, they believe sustainable design expands the possibilities for innovative architectural forms, construction methods and the use of materials. A particular expertise is the architectural integration of passive solar and bioclimatic design. They are early signatories to the AIA's 2030 Commitment, rigorously working towards having their projects be 'net zero' for their energy use by 2030.____________________________________Architecture 2030 ChallengeThe urban built environment is responsible for 75% of annual global GHG emissions: buildings alone account for 39%. Eliminating these emissions is the key to addressing climate change and meeting Paris Climate Agreement targets. To accomplish this, Architecture 2030 issued The 2030 Challenge in 2006 asking the global architecture and building community to adopt the following targets:All new buildings, developments and major renovations shall be designed to meet a fossil fuel, GHG-emitting, energy consumption performance standard of 70% below the regional (or country) average/median for that building type.At a minimum, an equal amount of existing building area shall be renovated annually to meet a fossil fuel, GHG-emitting, energy consumption performance standard of 70% of the regional (or country) average/median for that building type.The fossil fuel reduction standard for all new buildings and major renovations shall be increased to:80% in 202090% in 2025Carbon-neutral in 2030 (using no fossil fuel GHG emitting energy to operate).These targets may be met by implementing innovative sustainable design strategies, generating on-site renewable energy, and/or purchasing (20% maximum) off-site renewable energy._______________________________2030 Commitment ProgramJoin the 2030 Commitment today and become part of a growing network of designers striving to meet the 2030 Challenge targets. Commitment signatories gain access to a host of online tools, educational resources, and mentorship opportunities to support success.The mission of the AIA 2030 Commitment is to support the 2030 Challenge and transform the practice of architecture in a way that is holistic, firm-wide, project based, and data-driven. By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments and major renovations by 2030.Joining the 2030 Commitment gives you access to the Design Data Exchange (DDx), a national framework created by AIA with simple metrics and a standardized reporting format for measuring progress. The confidential, easy-to-use DDx lets you pinpoint best practices and anonymously compare project performance in your firm and beyond. The research tool allows you to compare projects of similar type, size, climate, and a host of other attributes across the 2030 portfolio.Through the 2030 Commitment, you can elevate your practice, save clients money, and combat the effects of global climate change. Explore the resources and articles below to navigate the program.___________________________The AIA+2030 SeriesThe AIA+2030 Online Series is an educational program aimed at providing design professionals with the high-performance building knowledge necessary to meet the 2030 Challenge targets. Sponsored by Autodesk and delivered through AIAU, the AIA’s online education portal, the highly-rated Online Series is based on the successful AIA+2030 Professional Series that has been offered to over 30% of AIA’s membership in 25 markets throughout the United States.New 2030 Commitment Signatories get the first course of the AIA+2030 Online Series for free, so join today!_____________________________Thanks to our sponsor, Passive House Austin for their generous and continued support of the podcast.

November 19, 2018—George Bandy, VP of Commercial Marketing at Mohawk, and Kemp Harr discuss George's expanded role at Mohawk, the evolution of the green building movement and Mohawk's core message at the Greenbuild expo in Chicago. Listen to the interview for more details.

A very special GreenBuild episode! Editor-in-Chief Kadie Yale discusses the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards with Rochelle Routman, director of sustainability for Metroflor. As a previous recipient of the WSLA, Routman will be announcing the WSLA Alumnae Group and Summit during GreenBuild, connecting female sustainability leaders with one another.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/interiorsandsources/support

As director of market transformation & development for the TRUE Zero Waste certification, Stephanie Barger is responsible for the growth and development of the TRUE program. Barger helped launch TRUE, which is owned and administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) in 2017. GBCI is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally and administers all LEED green building certifications. TRUE was acquired by GBCI in 2016 and was previously known as U.S. Zero Waste Business Council, which Barger formed in January 2012. Barger has been dedicated to meeting the growing need for educational resources, peer-to-peer networking and third-party certification for businesses across the nation related to waste reduction and zero waste. She brings over 25 years of experience in environmental stewardship, employee training, management consulting and business development. Prior to forming the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council, Barger spent 15 years leading Earth Resource Foundation (ERF), a dynamic high school environmental leadership program. ERF’s campaigns included curbing plastic pollution through zero waste, promoting native plant restoration, advocating for smoke-free beaches and improving watershed management. In 2009, ERF was awarded a Federal Stimulus Grant (the California Green Jobs Program in Orange County) to provide training for at-risk youth in zero waste and career development. Stephanie Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: The TRUE Zero Waste certification and its value for sustainability professionals The zero waste movement in the United States The TRUE Advisor program Advice and recommendations for sustainability leaders Stephanie's Final Five Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers? I think having a really great team around you - so energy experts, water experts, etc. And then knowing what you don't know and having a go-to organization or go-to person. Google is a great thing. There's lots of resources out there. Really building that team, and that can be nonprofits and other industry professionals. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? I think the shift that our consumers and our businesses are getting the simple things, like this wave of eliminating straws. We worked for many, many years to ban styrofoam and ban plastic bags and it seems like with the straws, people are getting it. We just don't need that. It's a little thing, but it's a big thing, and with that there is enthusiasm, especially from businesses. With the commodities market, with politics, with deregulation, there are a lot of things that are taking sustainability backwards. But our businesses believe in it and they see the power of it. They have 20 year goals. So, the cycles of politics don't really affect them and they just keep moving forward. I appreciate that with businesses, the leadership and the longterm goals that they're setting. What is one book you would recommend sustainability professionals read? The Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawkens. Basically, anything by Paul Hawkens, even his first books. But The Blessed Unrest really talks about that we're not alone. There are millions and billions of people that are working on these sustainability issues, whether it's in their home that they don't even talk about or in their local community. So, it just inspires me that we're all in this together. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? So as I mentioned, the EPA, they have their Warm Model and WasteWise. It's really fun to go in and enter your data and they give you great graphics or facts - like how many trees are you saving, how many car trips etc. I think the very simple thing of doing a zero waste in your home. So, taking your zero waste audit, taking our TRUE zero waste rating system, and doing it in your own home. There is power in that to see the challenges and the opportunities that exist Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work that you're leading at TRUE? Our website is: www.true.gbci.org. Or you can go to the US Green Building Council main website at www.usgbc.org. You can see all the different certifications and all the resources that are available. And a huge resource is attending Green Build in Chicago. There's over 20,000 professionals that attend Green Build and it's just this amazing resource of energy and knowledge and networking. More information on Stephanie Barger and TRUE: https://true.gbci.org/ More information on Josh Prigge and Sustridge: https://www.sustridge.com/

Episode 232: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for week ending July 16, 2017, features our interview Smart Building Industry expert Matthew Schwartz, P.E., CEM, CBCP, Senior Associate, with Altura Associates. Make sure to take advantage of the ControlTrends Community’s special offer for Mark Jewell’s on-line Four-Day Energy-focused Boot Camp. Register for Greenbuild ABX 2017 and Belimo’s Fire & Smoke,Codes and Standards Webinar; Bueno Systems and Rycom live from RealComm|IBcon 2017; DOE releases Building America update; Meet Mexico City’s leading MSI, MRSolutiones; and ProLon’s new Flex Controllers. GREENBUILD ABX 2017: EVERYONE, EVERY PROJECT, EVERYWHERE, WE ARE ALL IN. Boston Nov 8th-10th Register Now! Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building in their everyday work, and a unique energy is sparked. Participants are invigorated. Inspired. They find themselves equipped to return to their jobs with a renewed passion and purpose. Register here! Mark Jewell update! Don’t miss Mark’s Four-day Energy-focused Sales Boot Camp — Available ONLINE — Discount Code Available to ControlTrends Community. Special offer from Wall Street Journal best-selling author and award-winning sales trainer, Mark Jewell. More than a thousand professionals have taken Mark’s four-day energy-focused Sales Boot Camp over the last five years. More than 10,000 people have taken one- or two-day versions of this training. This month, for the first time time in five years, Mark is making his award-winning four-day sales training available ONLINE, both a virtual remote version of the actual 7/24-7/27/17 San Diego event, and afterwards online/on-demand for anyone who can’t make those four days in July. As a special accommodation for us, he’s making this training available to the ControlTrends Community for a reduced rate of $920.00. Sign up here and enter the discount code ControlTrends when registering to receive this special rate. 2017 RealComm/IBcon Highlight: Using data analytics to monitor elevators? And bringing the data through your single pane of glass frontend? Why not? In this RealComm|IBcon interview, hear how Leon Wurfel from Bueno Systems & Casey Witkowicz from Rycom are using analytics to transform smart building operations. BUENO is the Australian leader in data and information driven operational property services, offering a new approach to operations, maintenance and sustainability. Rycom Corporation is more than just a technology company. Rycom could be your biggest competitive advantage. ControlTalk NOW’s featured guest is Matthew Schwartz, P.E., CEM, CBCP, Altura Associates, a mechanical engineer with diverse energy management experience encompassing new construction commissioning, building automation and controls, energy modeling, retro-commissioning, and energy auditing. Leveraging a background as a design-build contractor, Mike is skilled at achieving energy conservation using innovative technologies in the built environment in ways that recognize the importance of human capital. Ken’s Calendar Free Webinar: Fire & Smoke, Codes and Standards. This webinar will cover the codes and standards governing maintenance and replacement of actuators on Fire & Smoke Dampers. Review of the NFPA 80 & NFPA 105 requirements on how to properly repair dampers and replace non-operable actuators in order to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Discussion to include International Fire Code testing requirements and UL 555 (Fire) and UL 555s (Smoke) regulations on new construction. Learn potential ways to uncover defects in your Life & Safety systems while verifying your practices are up to code. Click here to register for the webinar on Wednesday, July 26 at 1:00 PM EDT DOE’s Building America: Bringing Building Innovations to Market. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program has been a source of innovations in residential building energy performance, durability, quality, affordability, and comfort for 20 years. This world-class research program partners with industry (including many of the top U.S. home builders) to bring cutting-edge innovations and resources to market. Mexico City’s Premier Master Systems Integrator at 2017 IBcon. We had a chance to catch up with Mexico’s premier smart buildings controls system integrators, MRSoluciones out of Mexico City, our amigos Alfredo Melnik and Carlos Roman, at the 2017 IBcon product showcase. Alfredo and Carlos give us the 411 on what customers are looking for in the Smart Buildings and Building Automation Controls Market in Mexico and their thoughts on the 2017 Realcomm/IBcon show. MRSoluciones was a finalist for the 2016 ControlTrends Master Systems Integrator of the Year Award, and Alfredo and Carlos have been contributors on ControlTalk Now and are valued members of the global ControlTrends Community. CGNA Web Institute Training Webinar Introduces ProLon’s New FlexIO Controllers. CGNA Web Institute Training Webinar Introduces ProLon’s New FlexIO Controllers, presented by ProLon’s Daniel Kerwin, Business Development Manager. The new FlexIO controllers are available from your nearby CGNA Distributor and will enable ProLon contractors to integrate new many new options/sequences (i.e., Chiller Start/Stop; control multiple exhaust fans; enable lighting based on system occupancy; monitor humidity levels; etc) to our existing products and really expand the capabilities of ProLon. The post Episode 232: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings VideoCast|PodCast for Week Ending July 16, 2017 appeared first on ControlTrends.

For this episode, we are taking you inside a special TalentFX session (from Greenbuild 2016) featuring a conversation with Akom; Brendan Owens, Chief of Engineering at USGBC; Tessa Cruz, Program Manager for I-SEED; and Karla Ortiz, Youth Organizer with the East Los Angeles Women's Center. The discussion revealed why it’s important to make sustainability serve everyone, and how we can start doing that today.

Whrlpool highlights sustainability at Greenbuild 2015 including HybridCare heat pump technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn about a new radiant heat product called Perfectly Warm that installs easily under laminate, hardwood and tile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step behind the sustainable business headlines with the GreenBiz 350 podcast: A Greenbuild dispatch, Walmart's green evolution and Toyota's future vision.

Lindsay Roberts is the show director for Greenbuild, the premier conference and expo for the green building movement.  Organising Greenbuild is a 12 month long process, so running the annual event is pretty much a full time job for Lindsay. I thought I'd catch up with her just prior to registrations opening so you've got plenty of time to secure your early bird tickets and join the buzz.  In 2015, Greenbuild is in Washington D.C. and will take place from November 18 to 20. Mark it in your diary now! http://www.greenbuildexpo.com/

The 2014 ControlTrends Awards event is only eight days away! The voting phase is over and the votes are being tallied. It will be an amazing and exciting night featuring the heroes and superstars of HVAC and Building Automation Industry. We thank our sponsors for making the ControlTrends Awards possible. Monday, January 26th, 2015 at Chicago’s McCormick Hyatt, from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, though we invite you to get there early to walk the red carpet and elegant ambiance of the Prairie Ballroom to celebrate the 2014 ControlTrends Awards Winners, the Petock Award recipient, and the ControlTrends Hall of Fame inductees. Voluntary Code of Conduct for Smart Grid Data PrivacyU.S. DOE Releases Voluntary Code of Conduct for Smart Grid Data Privacy. January 12, 2015: President Obama announced the release of the final concepts and principles for a Voluntary Code of Conduct (VCC) related to privacy of customer energy usage data for utilities and third parties. The final VCC is the result of a 22-month multi-stakeholder effort which was facilitated by the Energy Department’s Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability in coordination with the Federal Smart Grid Task Force. Mr. Jones Votes and Gets Ready For The ControlTrends Awards. Voting for the 2014 ControlTrends Awards ends January 15. Click here to vote. Get ready for all the excitment and fun at the 2014 ControlTrends Awards January 26 from 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Prairie Ballroom, and meet the superstars of the Building Automation and HVAC Controls Industry including the very talented Bill Jones, who put together this video. Ron Vokoun Data Center Predictions for 2015. A very special thanks to Ron Vokoun DBIA, LEED AP BD+C, leads the Mission Critical Market for at JE Dunn Construction for this very insightful post. And to Rick Warner, a.k.a “The Innovator” for making us aware of Ron. With the arrival of a new year, organizations are making plans to address the explosion of enterprise data in 2015. A big question is how those plans will differ from your data center operations this past year. The Best Way To Control Electrical Plug Loads? Rob Allen Explains. On this episode of 7 Minutes in Control Rob Allen and Michael Bonner show you the best way to control loads at the plug level. Plug-IT delivers a remarkable solution to maximize your energy savings and is an award-winning product that leverages existing Niagara installations! Easily meets the latest ASHRAE 90.1 standards for controlling 50% of wall receptacle plug loads. Can Your Building Automation Control System Do This? Honeywell might be the only company on the planet that combines building Automation Controls and Access and Security in one JACE, truly integrating ACCESS and Security and Building Automation Controls from one source and one vendor. Savvy systems integrators and owners love the value of this solution. Watch the video below and tell us what you think in comments. 2015 Building Energy Summit — Early Bird Registration Ends January 31, 2015. On March 25, 2015, more than 500 of the nation’s top building owners and managers, along with technology and energy experts, will convene in Washington DC to discuss groundbreaking and innovative solutions for energy efficient buildings. Sign up for the 2015 Building Energy Summit. Philip Henderson Meet John Petze.Great talk by Philip Henderson, who is the senior financial policy specialist for the Natural Resources Defense Council. Philip is speaking at GreenBuild. One of Philip’s points is that 80% of the buildings that are targeted for Vision 2020 and beyond are already built. Building more energy efficient buildings is great, but to reach the objectives of Vision 2020 we must make existing buildings more operationally efficient. The post ControlTalk NOW: The Smart Building Podcast/Videocast Week Ending January 18, 2015 appeared first on ControlTrends.

This is a podcast about green technology. This episode features and Carl Sterner from design software company Sefaira and Lyle Solla-Yates from environmental nonprofit The Nature Conservancy.We talk about Carl's experiences at Greenbuild 2013, the green design conference, and passive house architecture.

This is a podcast about green technology. This episode features Lyle Solla-Yates from environmental nonprofit The Nature Conservancy and Carl Sterner from design software company Sefaira.We talk for half an hour about Elon Musk's Hyperloop concept. Next time we'll get an update from Greenbuild 2013 and talk about Passive House design.Great Popular Science infographic about a possible Hyperloop network in North America: http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/interactive-infographic-what-would-hyperloop-nation-look-0

Charles Colletti, director, commercial division, Easy Turf from Greenbuild discusses the show, changes that have occurred in the turf business with Tarkett, the parent of Easy Turf. Colletti also discusses entering the business, the type of information attendees at the show are seeking with regard to the sustainability of artificial grass and the non-sports applications for the product.

Holly DeBrodt, director of sustainability, Bentley Mills from Greenbuild discusses the show. DeBrodt discusses Bentley Mills since it was acquired by Dominus Capital and the company's approach to sustainability and transparency.

Bill Freeman, Regulatory and Technical Consultant, Resilient Floor Covering Institute from Greenbuild 2013 in Philadelphia discusses the trade group's Product Transparency Declaration initiative, a program that helps architects, designers and specifiers determine a product's ingredients and which may pose a human health hazard to building occupants. 

Greenbuild is the biggest event of the year for many in the green building space. Our very own, Eric Corey Freed had the opportunity of speaking in front of more than 600 people. And he was awesome! In this episode, Eric and I discuss his recent trip to GreenBuild 2013 in Philadelphia. The post Episode 5: What Happens At Greenbuild, Stays At Greenbuild. Or Does It? [Podcast] appeared first on Architect Exam Prep.

Tom Kraeutler interviews John Taylor, communication leader for LG Electronics at Greenbuild 2013.  Find out about Energy Star's new "most efficient" designation and what to look for when shopping for energy efficient appliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to quiet loud room in your home like bathrooms with ROXUL's new Safe-n-Sound stone insulation. Hear an example of how ROXUL drops noise levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Kraeutler interviews Brenda Brunk, product planner for Marvin Windows & Doors as they roll out new and innovative products at Greenbuild 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Tom Kraeutler reviews LG's Art Cool Premier Ductless A/C at Greenbuild 2012.  The system delivers a best-in-class 28 SEER and is one of the most energy efficient systems ever produced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With federal regulations eliminating the standard 100, 75, 60, and 40 watt light bulbs from the market, GE is introducing energy efficient options for consumers that look exactly the same as the incandescent lamps they know and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices