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On this episode of Roofing Road Trips, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Tess Heston of Duro-Last to talk about green roofing. Discover how this company leads with environmentally friendly practices, from recycling over 100 million pounds of PVC to promoting energy-efficient roofing systems. We'll dive into their innovative take-back program, certifications like NSF/ANSI 347 and their contributions to green building standards such as LEED. Learn how Duro-Last is setting the standard for sustainable roofing solutions in today's market. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/     Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up     Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #CustomerHastag #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry #DuroLastRoofing

Why take the 6 hour and 40 minute drive to the Applegate Region in Southern Oregon? I had to see what 29 year old Mini Byers has acquired. Cowhorn Bioynamic Vineyard and Garden is a Petal-certified Building under the Living Building Challenge 2.1 by the International Living Future Institute.  The tasting room is LEED-certified, and there is a beautiful, modern guest home on the property overlooking the vineyard. Naturally, I accepted the offer to stay there for two days. While there, I spent a morning with Mini's winemaker, Vince Vadrine. We talk about his background, the vineyard, and the Rhone wine varietals he crafts. A trip to the area is well worth it. There's so much to see and experience, of which we took full advantage! On The Wine Road Podcast is supported by Sonoma Clean Power. Music was sourced APM Music, and the theme was composed by Marscott.  

If you've worked on new construction, retrofits, or green building certifications, ASHRAE 90.1 is already familiar. However, using it effectively is another matter. This episode focuses on how ASHRAE 90.1 influences your designs, energy compliance, and system planning. The discussion clarifies how this standard applies across key areas and what it means for your daily responsibilities in building automation. For professionals seeking to improve building performance, align with energy codes, or support LEED goals, this episode offers practical context. Topics covered include: The building systems and design elements governed by ASHRAE 90.1 The role of the standard in state codes and federal guidelines Energy use targets across power, HVAC, lighting, and water heating Prescriptive vs. performance-based compliance methods Coordination strategies for efficient design and modeling Explore how ASHRAE 90.1 shapes your work by listening in now.   

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Hello Interactors,Spring at Interplace brings a shift to mapping, GIS, and urban design. While talk of industrial revival stirs nostalgia — steel mills, union jobs, bustling Main Streets — the reality on the ground is different: warehouses, data centers, vertical suburbs, and last-mile depots. Less Rosy the Riveter, more Ada Lovelace. Our cities are being shaped accordingly — optimized not for community, but for logistics.FROM STOREFRONTS TO STEEL DOORSLet's start with these two charts recently shared by the historian of global finance and power Adam Tooze at Chartbook. One shows Amazon passing Walmart in quarterly sales for the first time. The other shows a steadily declining drop in plans for small business capital expenditure. Confidence shot up upon the election of Trump, but dropped suddenly when tariff talks trumped tax tempering. Together, these charts paint a picture: control over how people buy, build, and shape space is shifting — fast. It all starts quietly. A parking lot gets fenced off. Trucks show up. Maybe the old strip mall disappears overnight. A few months later, there's a low, gray building with no windows. No grand opening. Just a stream of delivery vans pulling in and out.This isn't just a new kind of facility — it's a new kind of urban and suburban logic.Platform logistics has rewritten the rules of space. Where cities were once shaped by factories and storefronts, now they're shaped by fulfillment timelines, routing algorithms, and the need to move goods faster than planning commissions can meet.In the past, small businesses were physical anchors. They invested in place. They influenced how neighborhoods looked, felt, and functioned. But when capital expenditures from local firms drop — as that second chart shows — their power to shape the block goes with it.What fills the vacuum is logistics. And it doesn't negotiate like the actors it replaces.This isn't just a retail story. It's a story about agency — who gets to decide what a place is for. When small businesses cut back on investment, it's not just the storefront that disappears. So does the capacity to influence a block, a street, a community. Local business owners don't just sell goods — they co-create neighborhoods. They choose where to open, how to hire, how to design, and what kind of social space their business offers. All of that is a form of micro-planning — planning from below. France, as one example, subsidizes these co-created neighborhoods in Paris to insure they uphold the romantic image of a Parisian boulevard.But without subsidies, these actors are disappearing. And in the vacuum, big brands and logistics move in. Not softly, either. Amazon alone added hundreds of logistics facilities to U.S. land in the past five years. Data centers compete for this land. Meta recently announced a four million square foot facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It will be their largest data center in the world.These buildings are a new kind of mall. They're massive, quiet, windowless buildings that optimize for speed, not presence. This is what researchers call logistics urbanization — a land use logic where space is valued not for what people can do in it, but for how efficiently packages and data can pass through it.The shift is structural. It remakes how land is zoned, how roads are used, and how people move — and it does so at a scale that outpaces most municipal planning timelines. That's not just a market change. It's a change in governance. Because planners? Mayors? Even state reps? They're not steering anymore. They're reacting.City managers once had tools to shape growth — zoning, permitting, community input. But logistics and tech giants don't negotiate like developers. They come with pre-designed footprints and expectations. If a city doesn't offer fast approval, industrial zoning, and tax breaks, they'll skip to the next one. And often, they won't even say why. Economists studying these state and local business tax incentives say these serve as the “primary place-based policy in the United States.”It forces a kind of economic speed dating. I see it in my own area as local governments vie for the attention (and revenue) of would-be high-tech suitors. But it can be quiet, as one report suggests: “This first stage of logistical urbanization goes largely unnoticed insofar as the construction of a warehouse in an existing industrial zone rarely raises significant political issues.”(2)This isn't just in major cities. Across the U.S., cities are bending their long-term plans to chase short-term fulfillment deals. Even rural local governments routinely waive design standards and sidestep public input to accommodate warehouse and tech siting — because saying no can feel like missing out on tax revenue, jobs, or political wins.(2)What was once a dynamic choreography of land use and local voices becomes something flatter: a data pipeline.It isn't all bad. Fulfillment hubs closer to homes mean fewer trucks, shorter trips, and lower emissions. Data centers crunching billions of bits is better than a PC whirring under the desk of every home. There is a scale and sustainability case to be made.But logistic liquidity doesn't equal optimistic livability. It doesn't account for what's lost when civic agency fades, or when a city works better for packages than for people. You can optimize flow — and still degrade life.That's what those two charts at the beginning really show. Not just an economic shift, but a spatial one. From many small decisions to a few massive ones. From storefronts and civic input to corporate site selection and zoning flips. From a lived city to a delivered one.Which brings us to the next shape in this story — not the warehouse, but the mid-rise. Not the loading dock, but the key-fob lobby. Different function. Same logic.HIGH-RISE, LOW TOUCHYou've seen them. The sleek new apartment buildings with names like The Foundry or Parc25. A yoga room, a roof deck, and an app for letting in your dog walker. “Mixed-use,” they say — but it's mostly private use stacked vertically.It's much needed housing, for sure. But these aren't neighborhoods. They're private bunkers with balconies.Yes, they're more dense than suburban cul-de-sacs. Yes, they're more energy-efficient than sprawl. But for all their square footage and amenity spaces, they often feel more like vertical suburbs — inward-facing, highly managed, and oddly disconnected from the street.The ground floors are usually glazed over with placeholder retail: maybe a Starbucks, a Subway, or nothing at all…often vacant with only For Lease signs. Residents rarely linger. Packages arrive faster than neighbors can introduce themselves. There's a gym to bench press, but no public bench or egress. You're close to hundreds of people — and yet rarely bump into anyone you didn't schedule.That's not a design flaw. That's the point.These buildings are part of a new typology — one that synchronizes perfectly with a platform lifestyle. Residents work remote. Order in. Socialize through screens. The architecture doesn't foster interaction because interaction isn't the product. Efficiency is.Call it fulfillment housing — apartments designed to plug into an economy that favors logistics and metrics, not civic social fabrics. They're located near tech centers, distribution hubs, and delivery corridors, and sometimes libraries or parks outdoors. What matters is access to bandwidth and smooth entry for Amazon and Door Dash.And it's not just what you see on the block. Behind the scenes, cities are quietly reengineering themselves to connect these structures to the digital twins — warehouses and data centers. Tucked into nearby low-tax exurbs or industrial zones, together they help reshape land use, strain energy grids, and anchor the platform economy.They're infrastructure for a new kind of urban life — one where presence is optional and connection to the cloud is more important than to the crowd.Even the public spaces inside these buildings — co-working lounges, shared kitchens, “community rooms” — are behind fobs, passwords, and management policies. Sociologists have called this the anticommons: everything looks shared, but very little actually is. It's curated collectivity, not true community.And it's not just isolation — it's predictability. These developments are built to minimize risk, noise, conflict, friction. Which is also to say: they're built to minimize surprise. The kind of surprise that once made cities exciting. The kind that made them social.Some urban scholars describe these spaces as part of a broader “ghost urbanism” — a city where density exists without depth. Where interaction is optional. Where proximity is engineered, but intimacy is not. You can be surrounded by life and still feel like you're buffering.The irony is these buildings often check every sustainability box. They're LEED-certified. Near transit. Built up, not out. From a local emissions standpoint, they beat the ‘burbs'. But their occupant's consumption, waste, and travel habits can create more pollution than homebody suburbanites. And from a civic standpoint — the standpoint of belonging, encounter, spontaneity — they're often just as empty.And so we arrive at a strange truth: a city can be efficient, dense, even walkable — and still feel ghosted. Because what we've optimized for isn't connection. It's delivery — to screens and doorsteps. What gets delivered to fulfillment housing may be frictionless, but it's rarely fulfilling.DRONES, DOMICILES, AND DISCONNECTIONI admit there's a nostalgia for old-world neighborhoods as strong as nostalgia for industrial cities of the past. Neighborhoods where you may run into people at the mailbox. Asking someone in the post office line where they got their haircut. Sitting on the porch, just waitin' on a friend. We used to talk about killing time, now we have apps to optimize it.It's not just because of screens. It's also about what kinds of space we've built — and what kind of social activity they allow or even encourage.In many suburbs and edge cities, the mix of logistics zones, tech centers, and residential enclaves creates what urban theorists might call a fragmented spatial syntax. That means the city no longer “reads” as a continuous experience. Streets don't tell stories.There's no rhythm from house to corner store to café to school. Instead, you get jump cuts — a warehouse here, a cul-de-sac there, a fenced-in apartment complex down the road. These are spaces that serve different logics, designed for speed, security, or seclusion — but rarely for relation. The grammar of the neighborhood breaks down. You don't stroll. You shuttle.You drive past a warehouse. You park in a garage. You enter through a lobby. You take an elevator to your door. There's no in-between space — no casual friction, no civic ambiguity, no shared air.These patterns aren't new. But they're becoming the norm, not the exception. You can end up living in a place but never quite arrive.Watch most anyone under 35. Connection increasingly happens online. Friendships form in Discord servers, not diners. Parties are planned via private stories, not porch swings. You don't run into people. You ping them.Sometimes that online connection does spill back into the real world — meetups, pop-ups, shared hobbies that break into public space. Discord, especially, has become a kind of digital third place, often leading to real-world hangouts. It's social. Even communal. But it's different. Fleeting. Ephemeral. Less rooted in place, more tied to platform and notifications.None of this is inherently bad. But it does change the role of the neighborhood as we once knew it. It's no longer the setting for shared experience — it's just a backdrop for bandwidth. That shift is subtle, but it adds up. Without physical places for civic life, interactions gets offloaded to platforms. Connection becomes mediated, surveilled, and datafied. You don't meet your neighbors. You follow them. You comment on their dog through a Ring alert.This is what some sociologists call networked individualism — where people aren't embedded in shared place-based systems, but orbit through overlapping digital networks. And when digital is the default, the city becomes a logistics problem. Something to move through efficiently…or not. It certainly is not something we're building together. It's imposed upon us.And so we arrive at a kind of paradox:We're more connected than ever. But we're less entangled.We're more visible. But we're less involved.We're living closer. But we don't feel near.The irony is the very platforms that hollow out public space are now where we go looking for belonging. TikTok isn't just where we go to kill time — it's where we go to feel seen. If your neighborhood doesn't give you identity, the algorithm will.Meanwhile, the built environment absorbs the logic of logistics. Warehouses and data centers at the edge. Mid-rises in the core. Streets engineered for the throughput of cars and delivery vans. Housing designed for containment. And social life increasingly routed elsewhere.It all works. Until you want to feel something.We're social creatures, biologically wired for connection. Neuroscience shows that in-person social interactions regulate stress, build emotional resilience, and literally shape how our brains grow and adapt. It's not just emotional. It's neurochemical. Oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin — the chemistry of belonging — fire most powerfully through touch, eye contact, shared space. When those rituals shrink, so does our sense of meaning and safety.And that's what this is really about. Historically cities weren't just containers for life. They're catalysts for feeling. Without shared air, shared time, and shared friction, we lose more than convenience. We lose the chance to feel something real — to be part of a place, not just a node in a network.What started with two charts ends here: a world where local agency, social spontaneity, and even emotion itself are being restructured by platform logic. The city still stands. The buildings are there. The people are home. But the feeling of place — the buzz, the bump, the belonging — gets harder to find.That's the cost of efficiency without empathy. Of optimizing everything but meaning.And that's the city we're building. Unless we build something else. We'll need agency. And not just for planners or developers. For people.That's the work ahead. Not to reject the platform city. But to remake it — into something more livable. More legible. More ours. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

“When there's a will, there's a way.” - Charlie Cichetti Sustainability is more than just a trend—it's a commitment to a better future. In this episode of Scaling UP! H2O, host Trace Blackmore sits down with Charlie Cichetti, LEED Fellow + WELL AP, CEO + Co-Founder of Skema.AI, a leading expert in green building to discuss the latest updates in sustainability and how they impact industries worldwide.  From energy efficiency to new LEED requirements, Charlie breaks down what professionals need to know about the latest green building innovations. Whether you're a facilities manager, an industrial water treatment expert, or just passionate about sustainability, this episode is packed with valuable insights, actionable advice, and a roadmap to making buildings greener and more efficient. What's New in Green Building? Green building standards are evolving, and LEED Version 5 is on the horizon. Learn how new prerequisites like electric vehicle charging stations and community impact considerations are shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure. LEED vs. WELL Certification: What's the Difference? LEED focuses on building performance and environmental impact, while WELL centers around health and well-being. Charlie breaks down how these certifications complement each other and why they matter in today's workplace. Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization Strategies How can companies reduce their carbon footprint and operating costs? Learn about smart buildings, microgrids, battery storage, and HVAC optimization—essential tools for cutting energy consumption while improving efficiency. Green Financing: How to Fund Sustainability Initiatives Many professionals assume sustainability upgrades are costly, but green financing, tax deductions, and government incentives make it easier than ever to fund energy and water-saving projects. Charlie shares how to access these opportunities. The Role of Water Treatment in Green Buildings The water-energy nexus is critical in sustainability efforts. Learn how industrial water treatment, cooling tower optimization, and HVAC efficiency contribute to green building goals and LEED certification points. Bottom Line Green buildings aren't just about reducing environmental impact—they're also about saving money, increasing efficiency, and creating healthier spaces. Tune in to discover practical ways you can implement sustainable practices in your facilities. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps  02:12 - Trace Blackmore shares the Intro & Reflections on AI and Skynet 07:40 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals 09:38 - Water You Know with James McDonald  11:29 - Interview with Charlie Cichetti about the latest on green building  25:31 - LEED vs. WELL: Understanding the Difference  31:50 - How to Get Started with Green Buildings  33:01 - Future of Green Building   Quotes "Sustainability isn't just about being green; it's about reducing costs, improving efficiency, and creating a healthier work environment." – Charlie Cichetti  "Benchmarking is the first step to making any building greener—know where you stand so you can improve." – Charlie Cichetti  "LEED is still the most recognized green building certification globally." – Charlie Cichetti    Connect with Charlie Cichetti  Phone: (706) 633-6689  Email: charlie@skema.ai  Website: https://gbes.com/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliecichetti/   Click HERE to Download Episode's Discussion Guide    Guest Resources Mentioned   Green Building Education Services (GBES) Green Building Matters Podcast Trello Skema AI LEED Version 4 WELL (Certification)    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind 402 Game-Changing AI Tools: Matt Montellione's Insights 004 It's Not Easy Being Green! 032.5 The One That Takes You to AWT's 2018 Technical Training 410 Unleash Your Pricing Power: Casey Brown's ‘Fearless Pricing' Revolutionizes Business Value   Water You Know with James McDonald   Question: What scaling index was developed in 1936 to predict the scaling potential of calcium carbonate in drinking water systems?    2025 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE. 

The Green Impact Report Quick take: Packaging and sustainability expert Tom shares how AI and smart technology are transforming recycling and landfill diversion efforts in stadiums, universities, and corporate buildings – creating a more engaging path to sustainability for the next generation. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion  Thomas (Tom) Grinnan is a Global executive and consultant who thrives in new markets, leveraging 25+ years in the Pharmaceutical, Life Science & Packaging industries. With a strong background in sustainable packaging innovation, he's now leading DC1 as CEO, where they develop AI-powered solutions to drive recycling and reduce landfill waste. At DC1, Tom is focusing on landfill diversion through innovative technology that makes recycling more accessible, measurable, and engaging for users while providing valuable sustainability metrics for organizations. Tom began his career in strategic planning after studying French and biology at the University of Virginia. His multilingual skills (fluent in French with knowledge of Spanish, Japanese, and German) helped him develop a niche in cross-border market expansion. Throughout his career, Tom has grown businesses by 15%+ annually through strategic innovation and mentoring. Prior to joining DC1 in March 2024, he worked with major corporations like Midwest, Faco, Westrock, and Silgan, where he gained firsthand experience in sustainable manufacturing practices that reuse resources and minimize environmental impact.

If you're struggling to keep people engaged and loyal in your product or business, check out my FREE gamification course to learn how to do just that: professorgame.com/freecommunity-web Badges won't cut it. Katie Patrick reveals how focusing on feedback loops, imagination, and measurable actions makes climate programs actually work. Join us to explore how to crush environmental inaction with game-inspired design. Katie Patrick is an Australian-American environmental engineer and climate action designer. She's author of the books How to Save the World and Zerowastify and hosts a podcast where she investigates the academic research in environmental psychology. Katie specializes in the design of getting people to change. She applies gamification and behavioral science in a way that dramatically increases the adoption of environmental programs and has worked with organizations including UNEP, NASA JPL, Stanford University, U.S. State Department, Google, University of California, Magic Leap, and the Institute for the Future. Katie started UrbanCanopy.io, a map-based application that uses satellite imaging of urban heat islands and vegetation cover to encourage urban greening and cooling initiatives. She is also the co-founder of Energy Lollipop, a Chrome extension and outdoor screen project that shows the electric grid's CO2 emissions in real time. She was CEO of the VC-funded green-lifestyle magazine Green Pages Australia and was appointed environmental brand ambassador by the Ogilvy Earth advertising agency for Volkswagen, Lipton Tea and Wolfblass Wines. She has served on the board of Australia's national eco label, Good Environmental Choice Australia, and won the Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year Award for entrepreneurship. After graduating from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with a B.Eng in Environmental Engineering, she worked as an environmental design engineer for building engineers WSP in Sydney on some of the world's first platinum-LEED-certified commercial buildings. Katie lives in Silicon Valley with her young daughter, Anastasia.

Caecilia Gotama earned her Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fullerton and a Master's in Business Administration from the Graziadio School at Pepperdine University. She is also an LEED-accredited professional due to her passion for sustainable engineering. Caecilia is a licensed Mechanical Engineer who is a Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, where she served on the Board of Governors. Ms. Gotama was awarded the “Vision and Visionary” award from California State University, Fullerton, signifying her achievements as a successful business owner in the engineering field, as well as her contribution to her community. The world needs more engineers, and Caecilia realized that the engineering profession can be much more inclusive in its design approach. Her drive to contribute to her community and her entrepreneurial nature has led her to start BRDG - bridge to connect, a social non-profit organization that provides a bridge program for first generation STEM college students. With the contribution of highly qualified volunteers, this program benefits these young students, as well as the people they will serve in their professional lives. “The ability to solve problems and create knows no boundaries, class, race or gender. And yet, the training to be able to effectively invent and solve problems is still mostly available to those who know someone in this field. As the world needs more people with critical thinking ability, it becomes the duty of all of us in the technical fields to reach out and open doors for this next generation.” Caecilia Gotama -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: Singapore-based sustainability expert Nilesh Jadhav shares how AI, autonomous systems, and smart technologies are transforming buildings into intelligent, grid-interactive assets that can dramatically reduce carbon emissions while improving performance. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion  With over 20 years of experience in the field of clean energy and decarbonization, Nilesh Jadhav (NJ) is a passionate champion of accelerating the net-zero transition for organizations and communities. In his professional role at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, he leads the delivery of end-to-end decarbonization solutions and digital services for sustainability. He is also a certified adult educator and conducts courses in the field of energy and sustainability as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Nanyang Business School. Nilesh is also an entrepreneur, thought leader, professional trainer, and coach, with expertise in smart and sustainable built environment technologies and digital and innovation ecosystem platforms. He co-founded and served as the first CEO of BtrLyf, a spin-off company of Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore), that offers a digital built environment ecosystem platform. He also worked as a Senior Scientist and Program Director at NTU, leading the Ecocampus Sustainability testbeding initiative and the research group on Sustainable Built Environment Technologies. A chemical engineer by training, Nilesh earned his masters at Delft University before transitioning from petrochemicals to sustainability. He holds an MBA in Operations and Process Management and is a Singapore Certified Energy Manager. He published the book "Green and Smart Buildings Advanced Technology Options" in 2017 and is driven by the mission of creating innovative pathways and partnerships for achieving complete decarbonization and net-zero goals.

NOTAS DE ELENAMaterial complementario de la escuela Sabática para adultosNarrado por: Patty CuyanDesde: California, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurcMIÉRCOLES, 19 DE MARZOLLAMADOS A ESTABLECER LA JUSTICIALos verdaderos adoradores de Dios obrarán las obras de Cristo. Serán liberales con los necesitados; no apartarán al pobre de su derecho, ni inventarán una excusa para evitar ayudar a los que necesitan ayuda; amarán a su prójimo como a sí mismos, no escondiéndose de su propio pariente, sino considerando la condición del pobre, del huérfano y de la viuda; no se apropiarán de ninguna porción de las justas ganancias de los que estén bajo su control. "No oprimirás al jornalero pobre y menesteroso, ya sea de tus hermanos o de los extranjeros que habitan en tu tierra dentro de tus ciudades. En su día le darás su jornal, y no se pondrá el sol sin dárselo; pues es pobre, y con él sustenta su vida; para que no clame contra ti a Jehová, y sea en ti pecado". Deuteronomio 24:14, 15..."Y vino palabra de Jehová a Zacarías, diciendo: Así habló Jehová de los ejércitos, diciendo: Juzgad conforme a la verdad, y haced misericordia y piedad cada cual con su hermano; no oprimáis a la viuda, al huérfano, al extranjero ni al pobre; ni ninguno piense mal en su corazón contra su hermano". Zacarías 7:8-10 (The Home Missionary, 1° de julio, 1891). Leed las palabras de Cristo que se hallan en (Mateo 23:23): "¡Ay de vosotros, escribas y fariseos, hipócritas! porque diezmáis la menta y el eneldo y el comino, y dejáis lo más importante de la ley: la justicia, la misericordia y la fe. Esto era necesario hacer, sin dejar de hacer aquello". Estas denuncias se dan como una amonestación a todos aquellos que "por fuera, a la verdad, os mostráis justos a los hombres, pero por dentro estáis llenos de hipocresía e iniquidad". Ellos dicen: Estamos decididos a hacer todas estas cosas. Dicen también: "Si hubiésemos vivido en los días de nuestros padres, no hubiéramos sido sus cómplices en la sangre de los profetas. Así que —dijo Jesús—, dais testimonio contra vosotros mismos, de que sois hijos de aquellos que mataron a los profetas". ¡Qué lecciones encontramos aquí! ¡Cuán terribles y decisivas! Jesús dijo: "Por tanto, he aquí yo os envío profetas y sabios y escribas; y de ellos, a unos mataréis y crucificaréis, y a otros azotaréis en vuestras sinagogas, y perseguiréis de ciudad en ciudad". Esta profecía fue literalmente cumplida por los judíos en la forma de tratar a Jesús y a los mensajeros que Dios les envió. ¿Seguirán los hombres en estos últimos días el ejemplo de aquellos a quienes Cristo condenó? (Testimonios para los ministros, p. 79). Jesús no era comprendido por sus hermanos, porque no era como ellos. Sus normas no eran las de ellos. Al mirar a los hombres, se habían apartado de Dios, y no tenían su poder en su vida. Las formas religiosas que ellos observaban, no podían transformar el carácter. Pagaban el diezmo de "la menta y el eneldo y el comino", pero omitían "lo más grave de la ley, es a saber, el juicio y la misericordia y la fe". Mateo 23:23. El ejemplo de Jesús era para ellos una continua irritación. Él no odiaba sino una cosa en el mundo, a saber, el pecado. No podía presenciar un acto malo sin sentir un dolor que le era imposible ocultar. Entre los formalistas, cuya apariencia santurrona ocultaba el amor al pecado, y un carácter en el cual el celo por la gloria de Dios ejercía la supremacía, el contraste era inequívoco. Por cuanto la vida de Jesús condenaba lo malo, encontraba oposición tanto en su casa como fuera de ella. Su abnegación e integridad eran comentadas con escarnio. Su tolerancia y bondad eran llamadas cobardía (El Deseado de todas las gentes, p. 67). 

The term "greenwashing" was coined back in 1983 by environmentalist Jay Westerfeld while surfing in Fiji. He later published an essay in 1986 titled "It All Comes Out in the Greenwash," highlighting how companies were making misleading claims about their environmental practices. Fast forward to today, greenwashing has become a sophisticated art form and big business, with some of the world's largest corporations caught in the act.   Whether through misleading marketing in examples like Volkswagen, BP, Nestle, and Fiji Water, or in financial manipulation used by hedge funds and inconsistency among ratings agencies, it's clear the line between genuine sustainability and greenwashing can often be blurred.   One bright spot in the haze is the emergence of modern building efficiency standards that are re-imagining actual sustainability goals. Standards like LEED, BREEAM, Net Zero Energy Building, and the Living Building Challenge set rigorous criteria for energy efficiency, water conservation, and overall environmental impact. These standards all contribute to a major challenge for sustainability: last-mile power.   "Last mile power" refers to the final stage of the electricity delivery process from the power distribution network to the end user, such as homes, businesses, and other facilities. This term is borrowed from telecommunications, where "last mile" describes the final leg of the network that delivers services to customers. In the context of power delivery, it involves the infrastructure and technologies that ensure electricity reaches its final destination efficiently and reliably.   Greenfield construction projects benefit from these new standards where everything can be designed from scratch, but what about brownfield solutions for the last mile?   That's where modern technology solutions like power-over-ethernet, or PoE, can make a real impact on efficiency and reliability without resorting to manipulation to achieve sustainability targets. Where simple modifications using existing infrastructure can make a big impact.    How can Microchip Technology prevent greenwashing through real, tangible sustainability solutions?   Links from the episode: www.microchip/com/poe https://www.thesinclairhotel.com/technology    Guests:  Alan Jay Zwiren

LinkedIn's crackdown on scraping means old leed gen tools like Apollo.io are out. Smart marketers are switching to AI-powered providers like LeedConnect Pro for verified decision-makers. Stop cold outreach—use AI-driven targeting for cleaner data, better leeds, and scalable, compliant prospecting that actually converts. LeadConnect Pro City: Tacoma Address: 1120 Pacific Ave Website: https://leadconnectpro.net

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: From Midwestern roots to LEED Fellow status, Kristen Fritsch shares how sustainability becomes second nature in architecture and how biomimicry can inspire truly innovative design solutions. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Kristen (Atchity) Fritsch, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP is a Senior Associate and Director of Sustainability at Elkus Manfredi Architects where she has been implementing initiatives related to the AIA 2030 Commitment, healthy materials and embodied carbon.  Her role also involves advising and assisting design teams with LEED, WELL, materials and systems research, and performance analysis such as solar mitigation and daylighting concepts.  She has led firm-wide training on sustainable design practices and the greening of office operations and practice. Outside the office she has taught design studios at the Boston Architectural College on using biomimicry in the design process and is a member of the Board of Directors for Built Environment Plus (USGBC MA). Kristen is also a member of the LEED Materials Technical Advisory Group for USGBC.

Vincent Deorio CEO, Mike Davidson Sales and Marketing, and Ben Walker Sr Architectural Manager at RedT homes, share what it's taking to grow their company into a regional production builder that is offering LEED platinum homes. Their unique business model incorporates land acquisition, entitlement and design, architecture, and construction along with real estate-focused marketing and sales. Their focus on integrated design and thoughtful execution is helping them reimagine what sustainable development, construction, and sales means in Colorado.RedT HomesLEED for HomesbuildCAST #9-2022 Sand Adomatis and the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum

Every year, millions of trees are cut down and wasted—when they could be repurposed into valuable, sustainable products.In this episode of the Conscious Design Podcast, host Ian Peterman speaks with Paul Hickman, founder and CEO of Urban Ashes, about the untapped potential of urban wood recycling.Paul shares how urban wood waste has both environmental and economic consequences and explains how repurposing fallen trees can sequester carbon and reduce emissions. He discusses how Urban Ashes is building scalable recycling systems and partnering with municipalities to create circular economies that keep valuable materials in use. Additionally, Paul highlights the importance of providing career opportunities for formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals, ensuring that sustainability efforts also contribute to social equity.

The 4 Steps to Selling Your Expertise as an ArchitectBlair Enns, founder of Win Without Pitching and author of The Four Conversations, joins the podcast to share a powerful framework for selling expertise as an architect. He explains how positioning yourself as a trusted advisor rather than just a service provider leads to stronger client relationships and better business outcomes.The conversation explores the four key stages of selling—probative, qualifying, value, and closing conversations—helping architects identify the right clients, set prices based on value rather than industry norms, and confidently say no to misaligned projects. Blair also discusses common sales pitfalls, how to recognize red flags in client relationships, and why shifting the focus from selling to advising creates more successful engagements.Whether you're struggling with pricing, client fit, or closing deals, this episode provides actionable insights to help you build a more profitable and sustainable architectural practice.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The 4 Steps to Selling Your Expertise as an Architect with Blair Enns.Learn more about Blair online at Win Without Pitching, check out his podcast 2Bobs, and connect with him on LinkedIn.Referenced in this EpisodeEA219: Pricing Creativity with Author Blair Enns [Podcast]The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise by Blair Enns [book]Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.

More Top Global Sustainable Stocks includes articles by financial analysts at S&P and Morningstar. Plus, links to two more articles! By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 148, February 21, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 148, published February 21, 2025, titled “More Top Global Sustainable Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Global Sustainable Stocks (1) I'm beginning with this insightful article titled 10 Key Sustainable-Investing Themes and Companies. The referenced overview is by Martin Vezer on morningstar.com. Here are some quotes by Mr. Vezer from his article. “Morningstar Sustainalytics' analysts recently highlighted 10 environmental, social and governance themes that they believe will affect corporate value chains in 2025. For each theme, we profiled one publicly listed company that is leading its industry on addressing the ESG issues we identified. 10 Stocks From Sustainalytics 1. Power-Hungry Data Centers: A Dilemma for Big Tech We compare the carbon intensity of some of the largest software & services players, helping investors identify AI players in the subindustry that are leading in terms of mitigating carbon risks. Among the seven companies that we sample, IBM (IBM) stands out for having reduced its carbon intensity by 30% from 2020 to 2023. 2. Green Energy Demand: A Boon for Utilities The adoption of generative AI across various sectors introduces a new set of concerns regarding its energy footprint and the rapid growth of power demand for data centers… As a renewable power producer, EDP Renováveis (EDRVY) has maintained its very low carbon intensity from generation activities over the years. Its overall carbon intensity is also in line with that of its subindustry peers. 3. AI Innovation Boosts Gains for Healthcare AI adoption across the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries has been proliferating in recent years, targeting both cost cuts and innovation gains that are meant to expand and accelerate patient access to quality care, as well as to new therapies and treatment options. Pfizer (PFE) stands out for utilizing AI not only for drug discovery and development but also to monitor medicine and vaccine safety and to improve its supply chain. 4. AI in Oil & Gas Bolsters Efficiency and Innovation AI has been an important tool for the oil and gas industry for years, but recent advancements are transforming decision-making and have the potential to meaningfully reduce environmental impacts and improve safety… Baker Hughes (BKR) is among the oil and gas firms applying AI-driven software to streamline production and reduce emissions. 5. Banks Play a Critical Role in Transition Finance The growth of transition finance represents an opportunity for banks to diversify the risks of their loan books and safeguard the sustainability of their business models. Barclays (BCS) is the only bank out of the 10 large banks we analyzed that has set a credible sustainable and transition financing target of USD 1 trillion by 2030. 6. Resilient Infrastructure Is Climate-Smart Investing Recent weather and climate-related catastrophes, such as the Los Angeles fires, Hurricane Ian in Florida, and flooding in Valencia, Spain, highlight the intensifying risks that extreme weather events have on the construction industry. Aecom (ACM) is an interesting case study because it generates 60% of its revenue from sustainable products and services and has developed many of its initial green infrastructure projects globally, such as the first LEED-certified airport terminal in the US. These projects are backed by a broad offering of climate adaptation services, including natural disaster preparedness reviews. 7. Lithium Boom Brings New Challenges Clean technologies, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, are highly dependent on lithium-ion batteries for energy storage. Investors with carbon-and water-related goals may consider opting for lithium for a lower environmental impact and lower ESG risks. Vulcan Energy Resources (VULNF) is engaged in projects to extract and process battery-grade lithium hydroxide, in addition to producing renewable geothermal energy. 8. Building Responsible Food Supply Chains Human rights violations expose firms to material risks, including fines, reputational harm, and operational disruptions that erode shareholder value. Compared with other subindustries, packaged foods and food retail have been involved in a disproportionately large number of incidents related to human rights abuses in their supply chains. Lindt (CHLSY) demonstrates the relatively strong management of these issues. The firm has a robust human rights policy for suppliers and actionable initiatives to support it. Despite an August 2022 controversy linked to child labor in its Ghana cocoa supply chain—a challenge faced by most cocoa companies—Lindt remains transparent and proactively collaborates with local communities to create tailored mitigation and remediation programs. 9. A Future With Less Plastics Fast-moving consumer goods firms (for example, packaged foods and personal products) that invest in advanced technologies, such as chemical recycling to produce more postconsumer recycled packaging or venturing in biodegradables such as cornstarch or bamboo packaging to replace single-use plastics, are likely to see increased demand and growth. Among our sample of 11 consumer goods companies, L'Oréal (LRLCY) had relatively few plastics incidents in recent years and performs well on our measures of solid waste management. 10. Alcohol-Free Beverages Are Growing The industry is undervalued; the average share price in our sample of 26 beer, wine, and spirits firms is trading 20% below Morningstar's fair price value as of November 2024. Asahi Group (ASBRF) a leading Japanese brewer, has set several targets to expand its no-and low-alcohol portfolio, and we note that it is one of the few companies in the sample that provides some transparency into its nonalcoholic beer revenue. To learn more about these themes and the companies noted above, download the report here.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Top Global Sustainable Stocks (2) This next article titled S&P Global 2025 Sustainability Yearbook is a highly referenced ranking of sustainably oriented companies around the world. It's by S&P and found on spglobal.com. Here are some quotes by S&P concerning some aspects of its rankings. “The Sustainability Yearbook distinguishes companies within their industries that have each demonstrated strengths in corporate sustainability. Yearbook members and distinction levels are selected based on their 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score, which is the S&P Global ESG Score without the inclusion of any modeling approaches. The selection process also reflects exclusion screening criteria. Distinctions are calculated against the top performing company in each industry, and exclusions applied thereafter. Distinction level and Scores are industry specific. 780 companies made it into the Sustainability Yearbook. As of January 22, 2025, over 7,690 companies assessed for the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment were considered for inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook 2025. This year, only 780 companies made it into the Sustainability Yearbook.” End quotes. Note: companies are divided into Top 1%, 5%, and 10% of S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment Scores. Among the well-known companies are Coca-Cola HBC AG (CCH.L), Iberdrola, S.A. (IBE.MC), and Ingersoll Rand Inc. (IR) Non-US companies appear to be the majority on the list. Anyone looking for geographical diversification in their sustainable portfolio(s) should find these rankings useful. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Article Links Title: 3 Renewable-Energy Stocks That Could Thrive Under Trump on barrons.com. By Avi Salzman. Article from Canada Title: Meet the four most sustainable funds on the market for 2025 on corporateknights.com. By CK Staff. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “More Top Global Sustainable Stocks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on March 7th. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Sharing the Business of the Built Environment Through Content CreationJed Byrne shares his journey in real estate development and the role of content creation in fostering connections and educating others. From newsletters to podcasts and YouTube, he emphasizes the importance of architects and developers producing content that builds trust and engagement. Jed discusses the balance of content creation with professional work, highlighting the value of starting with constraints to prevent burnout.He encourages listeners to embrace learning, stay consistent, and connect with their communities through various media platforms. Based in Raleigh, Jed is deeply invested in the city's growth, sharing insights through his newsletter, Oak City CRE, and his podcast, Dirt NC.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Sharing the Business of the Built Environment Through Content Creation with Jed Byrne.Learn more about Jed online at his substack, check out the Dirt NC podcast, and subscribe to the Raleigh Commercial Real Estate Newsletter.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

  The Green Impact Report Quick take: A masterclass in transforming sustainable building practices into regenerative design, featuring insights from HDR's Director of Sustainable Development on pushing beyond net-zero to create net-positive impact buildings. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Colin Rohlfing serves as the Director of Sustainable Development for HDR's Global Architecture practice, where he leads a team of 20+ sustainability experts. With over 20 years of experience, Colin has been recognized on BD+C's "40 Under 40" list and is a frequent speaker at major events including TEDx and SXSW.

Simple Browser-based CGI for ArchitectsIn this episode, George Proud shares his journey at the intersection of architecture, design, and technology. From his early experiments with VR to co-founding Gendo, he has explored how emerging tools can enhance architectural visualization with precision and control.He discusses the evolution of Gendo, the challenges of securing venture capital, and the importance of strong co-founder relationships. George also reflects on how AI is reshaping the future of architecture firms and offers practical advice for small firms looking to embrace new technologies and stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Simple Browser-based CGI for Architects with George Proud.Learn more about George online at Gendo, and find him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

  Mark Chen, National Carbon Manager at Skanska, a global construction and development firm. Mark has over nine years of industry experience and has worked on a range of projects with high sustainability goals, including LEED, ILFI Living Building Challenge, and Zero Carbon certifications.    Mark also brings expertise in corporate emissions reporting, corporate emissions reduction strategy, embodied carbon accounting and reduction strategy utilizing the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool, and construction activity embodied carbon accounting and reduction strategy.   His most recent project experience includes managing the sustainability strategy for a multi-billion-dollar campus redevelopment project, a multitude of data center projects, and many other project types across the country.   Show Highlights   Air quality issues in Southern California fostered a lifelong interest in sustainability and the desire to improve the built environment. Mark's knowledge of sustainability and carbon reduction strategies in construction projects as the Leading initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive sustainability efforts as the National Carbon Manager at Skanska. Skanska's climate commitments:  70% emissions reduction by 2030, net-zero by 2045. Use of alternative clean fuels, research on electric and hydrogen-powered equipment. Focus on embodied carbon in construction Tracking emissions across projects, with varying levels based on client requirements. Providing embodied carbon assessments for structural materials on all projects using EC3 tools. Decarbonization in construction material manufacturing, innovation in electric and hydrogen equipment, digital footprint concerns Use of alternative clean fuels, research on electric and hydrogen-powered equipment. "Becoming comfortable being uncomfortable and realizing that putting yourself in those uncomfortable positions and situations - while in the moment doesn't feel great - is where the most growth comes from." -Mark Chen   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 © 2025 GBES

The ROI of Content Creation for ArchitectsTune in as Chris Novelli discusses his content creation journey, including podcasts and YouTube, to establish authority and foster client connections. Through his long-term content strategy, Chris has amplified visibility and credibility for n3 Architecture, proving that a holistic approach to design extends beyond blueprints and into the digital realm.With over 100 projects under his belt, Chris understands the pitfalls of settling for cookie-cutter designs. In this podcast, he delves into the intricacies of crafting homes that not only boast unique aesthetics but also seamlessly integrate with clients' lifestyles.This week, enjoy the Best of EntreArchitect Podcast: The ROI of Content Creation for Architects with Chris Novelli.Connect with Chris online at n3narchitecture, check out his YouTube Channel, book, and other resources, and find him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:She BuildsGabl CES

Welcome to the CRE podcast. 100% Canadian, 100% commercial real estate. In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Podcast, hosts Adam Powadiuk and Aaron Cameron are joined by Thomas Mueller, President and CEO of the Canadian Green Building Council. They discuss the evolution of sustainability in commercial real estate, the impact of LEED certification,... The post Greening Canada's Real Estate Future with Thomas Mueller, President & CEO at Canada Green Building Council appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.

[00:00:00] Beth Vukmanic: If one of your resolutions is to ramp up your sustainability messaging, let the SIP Certified Marketing Tips inspire you. [00:00:07] Welcome to Marketing Tip Monday with SIP Certified. We know that customers are looking for wines labeled as sustainable. While our longer form episodes help you learn about the latest science and research for the wine industry, these monthly micro podcasts will help you share your dedication to sustainable wine growing. [00:00:26] All year long, we'll be sharing actionable tips, relevant statistics, and inspiring stories from other sustainable wine brands so that you can become fluent in sustainability and learn how to share your message. [00:00:38] There are two ways to get the marketing tips. Number one is to keep listening here to the Sustainable Wine Growing Podcast. The second is to get our monthly newsletter. Simply go to sipcertified. org and click stay up to date in the upper right hand corner. [00:00:54] Each article comes with links and visuals so that you can really embrace the marketing tip. [00:00:58] Now, if you're wondering what the hottest tips of 2024 were, we combined stats from our podcast downloads and webpage visits to bring you this list of the top five. [00:01:09] number five is episode 230, sustainable and organic. What is the difference? If you've ever asked this same question, this article will show that there's a lot of overlap between the two programs. The beauty of sustainability is that it addresses all aspects of. The wine growing business from soil health to social equity. [00:01:29] Number four is episode 228, Viticulture with a Vision, Oso Libre's Dedication to Social Responsibility. Oso Libre's founders, Chris and Linda Behr, started their Pour Vita Foundation in 2011 support causes that are near and dear to their hearts. By using funding streams for multiple winery activities, Oso Libre and their guests give back to these deserving causes too. [00:01:52] In fact, last year they supported our Juan Navarez Memorial Scholarship, a program that helps children of vineyard and winery workers pay for higher education through one of their Angus events. You can read their short story on our website and also look for the 2025 issue of Grape and Wine magazine. titled Blending Wine and Philanthropy at Oso Libre, The Social Impact of Sustainable Wine. And here's another plug for checking out these articles on our website, sipcertified. org, so that you can link back to each of those stories. Number three is episode 236, Safely Keeping Birds at Bay, Presqu'ile Vineyard's Sustainable Story. [00:02:31] Birds like finches and starlings are common vineyard pests. They damage fruit canopies and will even create nests in the vines. To protect their crop, vineyards typically use bird netting. While effective, netting comes with unsustainable downsides. They break down in the sun, installation and removal, requires a lot of labor, and they create waste over time, as nets must be replaced every few years. [00:02:55] Presqu'ile knew there was a more sustainable way to handle their unwelcomed feathered visitors. So they're utilizing a new technology, a laser. [00:03:03] Listen into this episode, or go to the show notes to find a link to read the article. [00:03:07] Number two is episode 220, how to Talk Sip With Six Wine Consumer Segments. Every wine enthusiast has different preferences, behaviors, and levels of investment in their pursuit of great wine. [00:03:20] Wine Intelligence identified six distinct consumer segments in the U. S. market. We saw this article and wondered, how can we tailor a message of sustainability to align with these differences? [00:03:30] Learn how to tailor your own message when you read or listen in to this short episode. [00:03:35] And the number one. Most popular marketing tip of 2024 was episode 240, stacking energy savings at Niner Wine Estates. Electricity use in the winery accounts for a large proportion of the end product's energy demand from keeping buildings and tanks at a proper temperature to powering equipment and lighting. Energy use in the winery adds up quickly. [00:03:58] Niner Wine Estates anticipated and adapted to increased demand and cost. Their efforts have even earned the business two symbols of sustainability achievement, SIP certified and LEED certified silver level. want to know how they did it, out the show notes to read their sustainable story or look for episode [00:04:17] If you are a listener on California's Central Coast, you do not want to miss Reciprocal February 2025. This month long event connects wine enthusiasts like you with sustainably minded brands through reciprocal club tastings all month long. [00:04:33] If you are a member of a participating tasting room, you will receive two complimentary tastings at any other participating location. This is a great opportunity. to try new wines and learn how they practice sustainability. You can find a full list at sipcertified. org forward slash reciprocal 2025. [00:04:54] Until next time, this is Sustainable Wine Growing with the Vineyard Team. Resources: *** Tell Your Sustainable Story Online Course *** Apply for SIP Certified Wine Marketing Tips eNewsletter ReSIProcal February 2025 Sustainable Story | Print Sustainable Story | Electronic Vineyard Team Programs: Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet  Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member

In this insightful episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with industry leaders Pablo La Roche (Arcadis), Joe Mamayek (SGA), and Jonce Walker (HLW) to explore the evolving landscape of green building standards, including LEED v5 and its far-reaching implications. From cutting-edge technologies like geothermal and passive cooling to the rise of regenerative design and embodied carbon reduction, this conversation dives deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping sustainable architecture and urbanism. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an emerging designer, tune in for actionable advice on staying ahead in the dynamic world of green building.

The Critical Connection Between Traditional PR Services and Social MediaIn this conversation, Mark speaks with the minds behind Brand Groupies, Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest. Join us as we delve into their journeys from fashion and PR backgrounds to becoming trailblazers in the architecture industry.Carey Balogh, Founder and CEO of Brand Groupies, brings over 25 years of visionary entrepreneurship to the table. With a rich history in brand development, public relations, social media, and marketing, Carey has become a stalwart in delivering exceptional experiences for clients across various sectors.Lauren Genest, Partner and President of Brand Groupies, is a creative and strategic force in corporate communications and public relations. With two decades of experience, Lauren shares insights into shaping executive public personas and implementing strategies for increased client visibility and long-term brand growth.Together, Carey and Lauren discuss the crucial elements of consistent messaging, developing a compelling brand story, and crafting effective strategies for social media and PR. Gain valuable insights into choosing the right platforms for posting content and the evolving role of technology in the industry. Uncover the future vision of Brand Groupies and how they continue to shape the landscape of personal branding.Whether you're an architect, entrepreneur, or branding enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways. Join us as we explore the fascinating journeys, industry insights, and expert advice that will empower you to build a strong and lasting brand presence.This week, enjoy the best of EntreArchitect Podcast, The Critical Connection Between Traditional PR Services and Social Media with Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest.Connect with Lauren and Carey at Brand Groupies, or follow them on Instagram and LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAH

Release Date: 01.22.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: Building a Greener Future: A Conversation with Suffolk Construction on Sustainability Special Guests: Steven Burke, LEED and WELL Faculty, CPHC Senior Director of Sustainability Suffolk Design Suffolk Construction Mike Swenson, CCP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C Director of Sustainability Suffolk Design Suffolk Construction Episode Description: We sit down with Steven Burke and Mike Swenson, Senior Director and Director respectively of Sustainability at Suffolk Construction. We are very excited to welcome Suffolk in January, as they will be giving the first lunch hour “Spark Chat” presentation at the Seminole Tribe of Florida's 7th Annual Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference, happening January 27th-29th, 2025. Steven and Mike share what exciting developments are going on with sustainable materials and builds in the world of construction as well as offering some helpful tips for Tribal Housing Professionals. Come hear more about their exciting work and what they offer the worlds of sustainable construction and Tribal Housing! Episode Resource Links: https://www.suffolk.com/ https://www.suffolk.com/approach/sustainability/ https://www.suffolk.com/approach/design-management/

  Mike Bahr is the Regional Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction Company. Mike is responsible for helping clients achieve their sustainability goals by implementing efforts in embodied carbon, material selection, hybrid & electric equipment, and other sustainability initiatives.    Mike is a leader in embodied carbon and understands the challenges that need to be overcome in sustainability, piloting efforts to track across all A-stages of a building's lifecycle including best practices for A4 emissions. Mike has led sustainability implementation on over 4,000,000 sf of certified green building space, covered LEED, WELL and Living Building Challenge programs. Mike is also a member of the Market Leadership Advisory Board for USGBC Iowa.   Prior to his full-time sustainability role, Mike worked as a project manager and engineer across diverse projects including health care, high-rise, multi-family, historical renovation, adaptive reuse & tenant improvement. These past experiences provide Mike with valuable knowledge of the challenges and opportunities the construction industry has ahead as it continues to push towards a more sustainable, just future. “Buildings are ubiquitous, supporting virtually every business, supply chain, economic need, and positive social outcome globally. However, buildings are responsible for nearly 50% of global GHG emissions, a significant amount of landfill waste, and can lead to negative health outcomes for individuals when poorly designed and operated.”   Mike works to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions through delivering more sustainable buildings and real estate, at every stage of the lifecycle. He has contributed to positive outcomes on nearly 5 million square feet of 3rd party certified buildings spanning the LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge programs.    Additional efforts have included construction equipment electrified, low-carbon materials, and circularity initiatives. He has achieved this through supply chain partnership, internal consensus building, and industry collaboration.   Show Highlights   Future trends in biodiversity and the circular economy. Recycling and embodied carbon while emphasizing client-driven initiatives.  Turner's Approach to Sustainability Focuses on adapting national sustainability programs to local markets. Challenges in sustainability practices can differ significantly based on regional infrastructure and policies. Emphasis on client-driven sustainability approaches. On-site energy and fuel use for ESG program. Pushing for electric construction equipment to reduce emissions and air pollution. Implementing biodiversity assessments can lead to more sustainable design practices. Promoting the use of native species and habitats in project planning. Explore circular economy principles in building materials and processes.   "Go out and find your people...USGBC chapters, Carbon Leadership Forum, the networks...Just kind of find those people, get to know each other, work together. This is fulfilling work, but it is challenging and there are a lot of obstacles."- Mike Bahr      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 © 2025 GBES

iPad Hand Drawing Workflow for ArchitectsExplore the world of design and creativity with Henry Gao, a multifaceted San Francisco-based professional. As a home designer, illustrator, artist, photographer, and online educator, Henry is on a mission to revolutionize the way architects and interior designers approach their craft.Since 2016, Henry has been at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking process that liberates professionals from traditional office constraints. His expertise lies in empowering individuals to enhance their drawing skills, design more efficiently, and unleash their creativity—all through the medium of the iPad.In this episode, Henry shares his journey from working for a firm to becoming an entrepreneur. He delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship and emphasizes the importance of establishing a strong online presence. Discover how Henry seamlessly integrates traditional methods with modern technology, considering the iPad as an extension of his pen and paper roots. He advocates for embracing new possibilities and fostering a direct, intuitive design process where the mind, hand, pencil, and iPad seamlessly intertwine.Whether you're an architect, interior designer, or simply someone passionate about design, Henry Gao provides valuable insights. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the transition to a digital workflow, with Henry offering free resources and software recommendations for those interested in incorporating the iPad into their creative journey.This week, enjoy the best of EntreArchitect Podcast, iPad Hand Drawing Workflow for Architects with Henry Gao.Connect with Henry online at Henry Gao, check out his free resources, and find him on Youtube and Instagram.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAH

Preparing Architecture Proposals That WinIn this episode, we sit down with Julie Flattery, a marketing and PR expert with a lifelong passion for architecture. Growing up with an architect father, Julie learned early on how the spaces we inhabit shape our emotions and well-being. With over 30 years of experience, she's honed her craft in helping AEC firms stand out and win business through compelling proposals.Julie, the owner of Julie Flattery Company and co-owner of Deconstructed Workshops, delves into the art of proposal creation for architects, engineers, and contractors. She shares insights on how to weave storytelling into proposals to resonate with clients and secure projects. Tune in to hear her journey, the strategies that have led to her success, and tips on preparing architecture proposals that win.This week's best of EntreArchitect Podcast, Preparing Architecture Proposals That Win with Julie Flattery.Connect with Julie online at Deconstructed Workshops, and find her on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:EmergingUnstructHUD-IAH

Joel Todd has been working in the green building field for more than 30 years, most recently as a USGBC Senior Fellow focused on social equity. Her career focused on green building methods and metrics development; she contributed significantly to LEED's earliest versions and co-founded the LEED Society Equity Working Group (an effort for which she was recognized with USGBC's prestigious Malcolm Lewis Impact Award). She describes how she came to work in this movement and how the people made her stay: “That's really the key to finding your path, I think: Find people you respect and enjoy working with and then keep learning from them.” Joel has a long view on the arc of progress and some pointed opinions about both the progress so far and what may be ahead. She notes, for example, that the deep knowledge in the industry has had some unintended consequences. She urges the community to “get out of our detailed, speciality comfort zones to have those conversations about the whole and how it all fits together. Otherwise, instead of working synergistically, things are going to start clashing.”

In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes Phillip Kuehne, a Sustainable Design Leader at HDR, for an illuminating conversation on adaptive reuse. Phillip shares his journey from architecture to sustainable design, highlighting his transformative experiences at Carnegie Mellon and his passion for performance-driven building solutions. Together, they explore adaptive reuse as a vital strategy for addressing climate challenges, emphasizing its ability to reimagine existing structures with integrity, flexibility, memory, and sustainability. From iconic examples like Moynihan Train Hall and The High Line to lesser-known community projects, Phillip illustrates how adaptive reuse can revitalize neighborhoods while preserving cultural history. Listeners will gain insights into the evolving methodologies behind adaptive reuse, its impact on building longevity, and its role in creating spaces that inspire connection and well-being. A must-listen for anyone passionate about innovative, sustainable design! More About Phillip Kuehne: Phillip's passion for regenerative design and adaptive reuse stems from his belief in the power of interconnected systems and the value of existing structures. He takes an integrated systems approach to solving design challenges, always putting occupants at the heart of his work. This dedication consistently results in high-performing, environmentally responsive projects that set new industry standards and advance HDR's sustainability and resiliency initiatives across the Northeast. Based in the NYC architecture studio, Phillip leverages his extensive experience in architecture, building performance and data analysis to create innovative solutions at various scales. He has led some of the first climate-resilient all-electric life science buildings in NYC, each featuring best-in-class amenities. His portfolio includes mixed-use towers, education, civic, science and healthcare projects, as well as adaptive-reuse life science buildings and a net-zero mass timber recreation center. Phillip's work on a wide range of domestic and international LEED projects has equipped him with the skills to tackle complex design challenges and deliver exceptional results. Notable projects include a net-zero prototype hospital for the National Health Service and the University of Tampa science building.  As a thought leader, Phillip gives back to the industry through writing and speaking engagements that guide clients toward solutions that support human and ecological health. CONTACT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-kuehne/ Where To Find Us: https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcast www.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625 https://twitter.com/bbfhpod https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight https://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/ https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

Architects and Change: How to Develop an Innovation Plan for Your Architecture FirmJoin Mark and Evan as they explore the evolving landscape of the architectural profession in the face of technological advancements. In this enlightening conversation, Evan draws from his extensive experience in both practice and education to shed light on the imperative for architects to embrace change and cultivate a culture of innovation within their firms.Evan and Mark discuss the gradual integration of technology within architecture, stressing the necessity for architects to adapt to new tools and processes to remain competitive. They underscore the pivotal role of leadership in driving this transformative journey and emphasize the need for architects to harness their human skills in tandem with technology.As Evan paints a visionary picture of the future, listeners will gain insights into the integration of AI into every facet of architecture, from design to construction. Through engaging dialogue, Evan champions the idea that architects' true value lies in their ability to craft experiences and environments that positively impact society.Listeners are encouraged to envision a future where embracing technology is not just an option but a necessity for success. Evan shares practical strategies for firms of all sizes to start experimenting with AI tools and pave the way for a brighter future in the architectural realm.Join Evan Troxel, a renowned architect, educator, and technology aficionado, as he navigates the ever-evolving landscape of architecture, inspiring listeners to embark on their journey of innovation and change. Tune in for an insightful exploration into the future of architecture, where adaptability and forward-thinking pave the path to lasting relevance and success.This week, enjoy the best of EntreArchitect Podcast, Architects and Change: How to Develop an Innovation Plan for Your Architecture Firm with Evan Troxel.Connect with Evan online at TRXL.co. Check out the podcast at ArchispeakPodcast.com, or follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Referenced in this EpisodeEA321: The Digital Practice with Architect Futurist Evan Troxel [Podcast]EA135: Hacking Your Life for ARE Success and Beyond with Architect Evan Troxel [Podcast]Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The...

Leverage LIDAR Technology and Offshore Teams to Maximize Your Small FirmIn this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark sits down with Courtney Rombough, AIA, a licensed architect with a deep passion for remodeling and adding to old homes. Courtney shares her journey into architecture, her experiences working at renowned firms, and how her tech-savvy mindset has shaped her practice. She explains how she integrates LIDAR scanning and iPads into her workflow to improve accuracy and collaboration and discusses the benefits of working with offshore teams for small firms looking to scale.With over 16 years of experience spanning diverse roles, including user experience design in a tech startup, Courtney offers actionable advice on project management, technology adoption, and staying innovative while delivering exceptional design.This episode is packed with insights for architects striving to enhance their processes and grow their firms.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Leverage LIDAR Technology and Offshore Teams to Maximize Your Small Firm with Courtney Rombough.Learn more about Courtney online at CourtneyRombough.com, and find her on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAH

Take Yourself From Stress and Chaos to Calm and Clear as a Small Firm ArchitectJanine Arricchio, a sought-after business and mental fitness coach for the Design | Build community, shares her inspiring journey from being a perfectionist and people pleaser to empowering creative entrepreneurs. With 20 years of experience as an interior designer and project manager, combined with a Columbia MBA and over a decade of personal growth, Janine has developed a unique coaching approach that blends artistic intuition, scientific insight, and a touch of magic.In this episode, she discusses how she helps her clients identify what's not working in their lives, reprogram their minds for positivity, and build thriving businesses with peace of mind. Janine also reflects on the transformative impact of the pandemic, the importance of empathy in personal and professional growth, and the daily practices that fuel lasting happiness and success.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Take Yourself From Stress and Chaos to Calm and Clear as a Small Firm Architect with Janine Aurichio.Learn more about Janine online at Yes 2 Yum, get 10% off the Mental Fitness Master Class with code ENTRE10 (expires 01/05/25), and find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.Referenced in this EpisodeNewsletter SignupSchedule a 30-Min CallFree download - Drama-Free Projects GuidePlease visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:HUD-IAHArchIT

TITLE: Smart, Sustainable Buildings with TÜV SÜD's Dr. Hannes Raoul Endriß Dr Hannes Raoul Endriß has been leading the global and newly established Smart Sustainable Buildings Business Line at TÜV SÜD from October 2021. The business line covers topics such as green buildings, ESG, digital twins and drone operations.    Hannes has worked in construction and project management on various national and international projects, as well as product owner for BIM and AR software. Most recently, he worked in a start-up company as CTO, operating BIM-capable software on all continents.   Hannes started with an apprenticeship as a draftsman and now holds a Master of Engineering as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Doctor of Business Administration from Liverpool John Moores University.   Show Highlights   Necessity for existing structures to adapt to increasing sustainability mandates. Emphasizing on transparency and benchmarking in energy efficiency. The critical impact of technology in sustainable construction. TÜV SÜD's focus on advancing sustainability initiatives over the next five years.  The importance of integrating sustainable practices and technologies in building design and operation to reduce carbon footprints. Hannes discusses his role at TUF Suit and the company's international footprint. The growing trend of green building certifications like LEED, BREEAM, and Green Mark. The importance of these certifications in the global market. The need for existing buildings to adapt. Insights on the importance of these certifications in the global market.   “...buildings still can stay competitive if they get [LEED or equal] Certified and if they make measures to improve their performance in a stepwise approach. I definitely see this landscape growing also in Singapore where we have green building certification even being mandatory. Overall, in countries that are more on the wide side of green building certification, there is an emerging trend of getting certifications done and making real estate assets future proof.” - Dr. Hannes Raoul Endriß      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

2024 is a WRAP! If you're a government contractor looking for insights to stay ahead in the federal marketplace, this episode had you covered. Host Bobby Testa wrapped up the year with key takeaways on trends, challenges, and what to expect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.Technology's Impact on Government Contracting2024 saw a major rise in technology adoption across federal contracting. Tools like AI-driven analytics and e-procurement systems are making processes faster, smarter, and more transparent.Why this matters:Streamlined processes save time.Real-time insights improve decision-making.Digital tools help you stay competitive.If you're not already leveraging tech to improve operations and proposals, now's the time.Sustainability and Green InitiativesThe federal government continues to prioritize sustainability in contracts, rewarding businesses with eco-friendly solutions.How to align:Integrate sustainable practices into your operations.Highlight certifications like LEED or green processes.Showcase efforts in your proposals to stand out.Green contracting isn't just a trend—it's the future.Regulatory Updates for Small BusinessesThis year brought changes aimed at improving accountability and creating opportunities for small businesses:Updates to small business contracting rules have helped minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses compete for awards.Compliance remains critical, so stay informed to maintain eligibility.Challenges in 2024: Supply Chains and CybersecuritySupply Chain DisruptionsOngoing shortages and delays posed challenges for many contractors. Strategies for success include:Diversifying suppliers.Developing contingency plans.Keeping buyers informed of solutions.Cybersecurity ThreatsCyber risks remain a top concern for contractors handling sensitive government data. To stay secure:Invest in robust cybersecurity measures.Train your team to identify threats.Maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards like CMMC.Key Areas to Watch in 2025Advancing Technology: AI, blockchain, and digital tools will continue to shape contracting.Sustainability Initiatives: Government agencies will prioritize eco-friendly solutions.Cybersecurity: Strong defenses are no longer optional—they're essential.Lessons in ResilienceDespite challenges, many businesses thrived through adaptability. From pivoting to digital tools to fortifying supply chains, success stories prove that staying flexible is the key to growth.Need Help Navigating the Marketplace?If you're ready to tackle 2025 with confidence, FedBiz Specialists are here to help. From optimizing your SAM registration to building standout capability statements, we guide you through every step.Schedule a complimentary consultation today! Call us at 888-299-4498 or visit FedBizAccess.com.Let's make 2025 your most successful year yet. Happy ContractingStay Connected: Signup for our Once-Monthly "Contractor Chronicle" Newsletter Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on LinkedIn

The Critical Process of Knowledge Management for Architecture FirmsHow can architecture firms better manage their collective expertise in an ever-changing technological landscape? In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Parsons, a technology leader in the AEC industry and the visionary behind Synthesis, Knowledge Architecture's groundbreaking intranet platform.Christopher shares his unconventional journey from history major to tech innovator, the evolution of his company, and how knowledge management can empower firms to thrive. We explore the role of AI in transforming how teams collaborate, the value of community-driven product development, and the challenges of fostering adaptability in a fast-paced industry.Whether you're an architect, designer, or tech enthusiast, this conversation offers insights into the intersection of technology, community, and intention in shaping the future of architectural practice.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The Critical Process of Knowledge Management for Architecture Firms with Christopher Parsons.Learn more about Christopher online at Synthesis, and find him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:ArchIT

Tactical Strategies to Reduce Your Stress as a Small Firm ArchitectBurnout is a silent epidemic in the architecture profession, and Morgan Chawaga knows it all too well. A licensed architect turned stress management consultant, Morgan founded The Healthy Architect to help architects break free from cycles of overwhelm and exhaustion.In this episode, Mark sits down with Morgan to explore tactical strategies for managing stress and fostering balance, particularly for small firm architects. Morgan unpacks the difference between stress and burnout, shares her approach to closing the stress loop, and offers practical tips like cultivating micro-habits, prioritizing silence, and embracing digital detoxes. She challenges outdated definitions of burnout and emphasizes the power of intentional transitions between work and home life.Whether you're juggling design deadlines, running a small firm, or simply navigating the demands of the AEC industry, this episode offers actionable advice and transformative insights to help you design and build a healthier relationship with your career.Discover how Morgan is empowering architects worldwide to prioritize their well-being and reimagine success—one healthy habit at a time.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Tactical Strategies to Reduce Your Stress as a Small Firm Architect with Morgan Chawaga.Learn more about Morgan online at The Healthy Architect, and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:ArchIT

Retirement Planning Options for Small Firm ArchitectsRetirement planning can be a daunting task for small firm architects balancing business operations and team management. In this episode, Mark interviews Courtenay Shipley, founder of Retirement Planology, to discuss how thoughtful retirement strategies can empower architects and their teams to achieve financial wellness.Courtenay brings her expertise in fiduciary responsibility, investment analysis, and participant education to the conversation, sharing practical insights into the retirement options available for small businesses. With a passion for making financial planning accessible, she explains how retirement plans can attract and retain talent, improve employee satisfaction, and support long-term business success.Through real-world examples and clear guidance, Courtenay emphasizes the importance of understanding your options and partnering with experts to navigate the complexities of retirement planning. Whether you're looking to enhance your firm's offerings or prioritize your financial future, this episode provides the tools and inspiration you need to take the next step.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Retirement Planning Options for Small Firm Architects with Courtenay Shipley.Learn more about Courtenay online at Retirement Planalogy, and find her on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:ArchIT

In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Sneed FAIA FIIDA NCARB NOMA LEED AP BD+C CDT, whose career spans decades in the field of interior architecture. As a fellow of both the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Kevin shares his journey from Dallas to D.C. and what it means to be the first African American male honored in the IIDA College of Fellows (a significant milestone in a field where less than 1% of professionals identify as African American). We explore the unique distinctions between interior architecture and interior design, the impact of mentorship, the lack of accredited interior design degrees at HBCUs as well as Kevin's role on the Maryland Board of Architects and NCARB. Kevin Sneed is a Senior Principal and Senior Director of Architecture for the architect/design firm OTJ Architects, which has offices in Washington, DC., New York, San Francisco, Miami, Boston, and Dallas. Kevin graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, receiving his bachelor's degree in architecture. Kevin has over 30 years of experience in architecture, interior architecture, and construction. He has earned his LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) as well as the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) Construction Documents Technologist certification (CDT). Kevin heads his office's quality assurance/quality control program, which sets the standards for its construction document and construction administration processes. He also actively participates in his firm's marketing and business development and is part of its "green initiative," coordinating the design, details, and LEED process for sustainable projects in the firm. Kevin has offered numerous presentations and workshops for the architecture and interior design industry, covering topics such as building codes, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical issues, as well as standard procedures regarding construction administration. He is on the George Washington University Advisory Board for Interior Architecture & Design Programs. He provides real-world experience while promoting program initiatives and long-term planning strategies and fostering collaboration between the school, local, and national organizations. Kevin has served on numerous committees and boards in the design industry, from the City of Alexandria's Board of Architectural Review (Parker Gray-Gray District) to currently the Maryland Board of Architects. In 2017, Kevin was elevated to Fellow by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows for his contributions to architecture and the Institute, and in 2024, Kevin was also elevated to Fellow by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).

How would you design an exhibit — if an animal's life depended on it?What is the number one reason people come to the National Aquarium? When should you take ego out of design? What is a “machine for living”? Which is right: “know-feel-do” or “feel-know-do”? (Hint: might not be the first one.) Why would an aquarium visitor want to hear from the people who take care of the animals? What happens when you float an entire Chesapeake wetland on top of the ocean, in the middle of Baltimore Harbor? How have kitchens and exhibits had a similar evolution? Jacqueline Bershad, Vice President of Planning & Design at the National Aquarium, joins MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discuss “Designing with Animals.” Along the way: plankton, anemones, turtles, ducks, night herons, sloths, and rockwork sculpting geniuses.Talking Points:1. Architecture with a Small “a"2. Embracing Unlearning3. When Your Clients Can't Speak for Themselves4. Behind the Scenes IS the Scene5. Passionate People and Pragmatic Problems6. Vision with a Big “V”How to Listen:Making the Museum: https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G Everywhere: https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bio:Jacqueline Bershad, Vice President of Planning & Design at the National Aquarium, is a licensed, LEED certified architect with 25 years of experience in the design of museums, exhibit experiences, zoos and aquaria. Her team is responsible for all capital improvement projects, experiential design, exhibit fabrication and operations. She represents the Aquarium at national conferences including AAM, MAAM, AZA and ASLA; has published on museum experience in national outlets; and was appointed by the Mayor to serve on Baltimore's Public Art Commission. Jacqueline holds a Master's in Architecture from North Carolina State University, Master's of Science in Architecture from the University of North Carolina with a specialty in the design of public space, and a Bachelor's in History from Wesleyan University.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 Links for This Episode:JBershad@aqua.org Jacqueline on LinkedIn National Aquarium - Harbor Wetland Baltimore Floats an Artificial Wetland in Pursuit of a Cleaner Harbor - Bloomberg National Weather Desk Harbor Wetland National Aquarium Strategic Master Plan – Studio Gang Harbor Wetland — Ayers Saint Gross Urban Aquatic Health: Integrating New Technologies and Resiliency into Floating Wetlands. | 2018 ASLA Professional Awards Evolutionary Thinking in Habitats® - CLR Design Links for MtM, the Podcast:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger alger@cgpartnersllc.com https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Discover Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Liked the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly professional development email for exhibition practitioners, museum leaders, and visitor experience professionals. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe here (and unsubscribe at any time):https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

Send me a messageIn this episode of The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I sit down with Thom Campbell, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Capacity LLC, a leading third-party logistics and fulfilment company. Thom shares fascinating insights from his 25 years in the industry, where sustainability has evolved from an afterthought to a core priority.We discuss how Capacity has woven sustainability into its operations, from banning styrofoam peanuts over two decades ago to installing solar panels across their warehouses. Thom dives into consolidated shipping—a practice that not only cuts emissions but also optimises costs for retailers and brands alike.The conversation also explores the practicalities of energy-efficient facilities, including achieving LEED and ENERGY STAR certifications, and the role of AI and robotics in logistics. Thom outlines how AI has transformed their processes, from improving order batching to speeding up robotic learning curves, with significant implications for sustainability.We also address the regulatory landscape, including California's WARE programme, and how businesses can adapt without breaking the bank. Thom candidly shares the challenges of aligning with client sustainability goals, particularly for influencer-driven brands where packaging and presentation are under constant scrutiny.Finally, Thom offers his take on the ongoing debate between e-commerce and traditional retail, as well as the clutter businesses must eliminate to achieve “sustainability joy.”Whether you're in logistics, sustainability, or simply curious about the intersection of the two, this episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking discussions.Tune in to learn more about how supply chains can become not just efficient, Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Kieran Ognev And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.

Crafting a Podcast DocumentaryIn this episode, Mark sits down with Dimitrius Lynch, co-founder of Gābl Media and creator of the Going Green podcast series, to discuss the journey behind crafting a documentary-style podcast. They dive into the inspiration for the series, which explores humanity's evolving relationship with the environment, and the extensive research and production process that went into creating each episode.Dimitrius shares the behind-the-scenes work that went into gathering information, scripting episodes, and collaborating with his team to create a narrative that's both educational and compelling. The conversation also touches on the crucial role of storytelling in architecture, emphasizing how architects can use their voices to drive greater public awareness and appreciation of the built environment. Dimitrius reflects on the power of architects sharing their stories and the importance of using platforms like podcasts to influence positive change.The episode wraps up with a look at what's next for Going Green and Dimitrius's broader mission through Gābl Media and his architecture studio, LYNES, which specializes in residential, office, and retail design. Through his work, Dimitrius is committed to enhancing the way the public engages with architecture, sustainability, and the spaces we inhabit.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Crafting a Podcast Documentary with Dimitrius Lynch.Learn more about Dimitrius online at LYNES and Gābl Media, listen to the SPACES series Going Green, and find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.Referenced in this EpisodeEA232: Sharing Your Architecture Story with Dimitrius Lynch of Spaces Podcast [Podcast]Gābl Media All-Access SeriesGābl Media AEC Community MembershipsPlease visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessArchIT

Transforming Nigeria and Beyond through the Visionary Architecture of HTL AfricaIn this episode, Mark sits down with James Inedu-George, the visionary architect behind HTL Africa, to discuss how transformative architecture can address pressing social challenges across Nigeria and beyond. From his roots in Zaria, Nigeria, to founding an internationally recognized practice, James has built a career around redefining urban spaces with culture, sustainability, and affordability at the forefront.They explore his innovative $10,000 sustainable housing model, designed to ease Nigeria's housing crisis, as well as his pioneering work in adaptive reuse, such as converting a 200-year-old church in Ghana into a vibrant community hub. James shares his guiding philosophy, “Affordacity”—the creation of urban spaces that are both livable and accessible—and his commitment to designs that honor a place's history while pushing architectural boundaries.Tune in to hear how James is reshaping the landscape of West African architecture, offering a new vision for cities that uplift and empower their communities.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Transforming Nigeria and Beyond through the Visionary Architecture of HTL Africa with James Inedu-George.Connect with James online at HTL Africa, and find him on Instagram, X and LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:ArchITAll Access

Building Brands: How Architecture Firms Can Elevate Their Digital PresenceIn this episode, branding expert and architectural photographer Cheryl McIntosh joins us to explore how architecture firms can create a powerful digital presence. Cheryl's 20-year journey in marketing and brand-building includes founding an award-winning branding agency and leading architecture firms through transformative rebrands as an in-house marketing director. Now an Account Manager at Third & Arch, Cheryl shares her expertise on the role of strong visual identity, strategic calls to action, and client perception in crafting impactful architecture websites.Listeners will hear Cheryl's take on avoiding common website pitfalls, using professional photography effectively, and ensuring brand relevancy in a dynamic industry. With her experience on panels like the “Website Hot Seat” and as a judge for the SMPS MCA awards, Cheryl brings a 360-degree perspective on what truly makes a website stand out. From navigating client expectations to building sites that marry aesthetics with functionality, Cheryl provides invaluable advice on how architecture firms can turn their websites into not only a visual showcase but a key business tool.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Building Brands: How Architecture Firms Can Elevate Their Digital Presence with Cheryl McIntosh.Connect with Cheryl online at THIRDANDARCH.COM, and find her on Instagram and LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsGo to https://betterhelp.com/architect for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help. Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp for supporting our community of small firm entrepreneur architects.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit https://ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessArchIT

Building a Business That Works for YouIn this episode, Bradley Hamner, founder of Blueprint OS and host of the Above The Business Podcast, shares his transformative journey from being a small business owner to becoming the architect of his business. Bradley opens up about the early struggles of launching his first business with no leads and very little cash but plenty of drive. After a health scare in his 30s, he realized something had to change, prompting him to rethink his approach entirely.Bradley emphasizes the importance of mindset and identity in reshaping how business owners view their role. He discusses the Blueprint OS framework he developed—a comprehensive operating system designed to help entrepreneurs move from being "rainmakers" to business "architects." Through this system, Bradley has empowered countless business owners to scale and grow, while building a business that truly works for them.Tune in to hear practical strategies for installing the systems, processes, and routines that not only make businesses more efficient but also create the freedom and flexibility every entrepreneur dreams of. Bradley offers real-life examples and actionable tips to help architects and business owners alike build a future where their business serves their life, not the other way around.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Building a Business That Works for You with Bradley Hamner.Connect with Bradley online at Blueprint OS, take the assessment and check out the Above The Business Podcast.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsAs an architect or firm owner, you might find yourself swamped with drawings that take up most of your day, leaving you with little time to manage your business. MGS Global Group can lighten your load by handling all your drafting and rendering needs! Visit MGSGlobalGroup.com and book your free consultation today.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:ArchITAll AccessBuild Your BrandGabl CES

The One Thing Needed To Retain Your Best EmployeesIn this episode, we sit down with Ryan Fish, co-owner and lead architect at PKA Architecture, to uncover the key to employee retention: mentorship. Ryan shares his own journey through architecture and how the guidance of his mentors shaped his career. From the value of mentorship programs to the impact of investing in the next generation, Ryan reveals how building a supportive, collaborative network is crucial not only for employee satisfaction but also for long-term business success.Whether you're leading a small firm or navigating a growing company, Ryan offers actionable advice on creating meaningful mentorship opportunities that make employees feel valued and connected. His approach, rooted in empathy and sustainability, shows how mentorship is more than just professional development—it's the foundation for a thriving workplace.Tune in to learn why investing in people, through mentorship and practical support, is the most powerful tool for retaining top talent.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, The One Thing Needed To Retain Your Best Employees with Ryan Fish.Connect with Ryan online at PKA Architecture, and find him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsAs an architect or firm owner, you might find yourself swamped with drawings that take up most of your day, leaving you with little time to manage your business. MGS Global Group can lighten your load by handling all your drafting and rendering needs! Visit MGSGlobalGroup.com and book your free consultation today.ARCAT.com is much more than a product catalog, with CAD, BIM, and specifications created in collaboration with manufacturers. ARCAT.com also offers LEED data, continuing education resources, newsletters, and the Detailed podcast. Visit ARCAT.com to learn more.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessArchIT