Podcasts about leed certification

"It's important that we share the knowledge that we create. We won't get where we need to go unless all ships rise." - Anica LandreneauAs Global Director of Sustainability at HOK, Anica leads the firm that designed Mercedes-Benz Stadium—the NFL's first LEED Platinum-certified venue. From a Texas architecture student told she'd "never find a job" in sustainability to becoming one of the industry's most influential voices, her journey reflects the evolution of green building itself. "It's not sustainable if it's not for everyone," she insists, explaining how voluntary certifications eventually create cost parity that allows practices to be codified, bringing equity to all.The conversation delves into HOK's meticulous approach to carbon reduction—examining everything from concrete mix designs to nursery trays for landscaping. Anica reveals the economic logic behind sustainability choices: "If I optimize the design and use less material, that costs less." This practical mindset helps explain how HOK has been carbon neutral since 2022 while working toward net-zero emissions in its designs by 2030. With refreshing candor, she connects today's cutting-edge practices to the firm's 1955 Midwestern roots, where resource efficiency and durability weren't trendy—they were just good business. For anyone interested in how buildings shape our climate future, this Earth Day conversation offers both technical depth and surprising accessibility.Anica Landreneau is the Global Director of Sustainability at HOK, the international design firm behind the LEED Platinum-certified Mercedes-Benz Stadium and countless other landmark sustainable projects. With a background in architecture and a career spanning policy think tanks and design consulting, Anica has become one of the building industry's most influential voices on decarbonization. Beyond her leadership at HOK, she chairs the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Steering Committee overseeing the rollout of LEED version 5, serves on the board of the New Buildings Institute, and contributes to the ULI Net Zero Imperative Steering Committee. Anica's approach combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial advocacy, working to transform building codes and policies while ensuring HOK's projects meet the highest sustainability standards. Under her guidance, HOK has been carbon neutral since 2022 and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions in all its designs by 2030—embodying her philosophy that "sustainability isn't sustainable if it's not for everyone."In This Episode:(00:00) Anica's journey from architecture student to sustainability leader(06:00) Entrepreneurial spirit and policy advocacy in sustainability(08:17) How voluntary certifications drive market transformation(10:07) HOK's leadership in sharing sustainability tools and knowledge(11:13) HOK's sustainability evolution from Midwestern values to global impact(15:05) Deep dive into embodied carbon across building elements(17:48) Making the economic case for sustainable design solutionsShare with someone who would enjoy this topic, like and subscribe to hear all of our future episodes, send us your comments and guest suggestions!About the show: The Age of Adoption podcast explores the monumental transition from a period of climate tech research and innovation – an Age of Innovation – to today's world in which companies across the economy are furiously adopting climate solutions - the Age of Adoption. Listen as our host, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, talks with experts from across the climate, energy, health, and real estate sectors to discuss what the transition means for business and society, and how corporates and startups can rise above competitors to lead in this new age. Access more curated content on the subject by visiting, www.ageofadoption.com.This podcast is brought to you by Antenna Group, an award-winning integrated marketing, public relations, public affairs and digital agency that partners with the world's most exciting and disruptive companies across cleantech, mobility, real estate, healthcare, and emerging B2B tech sectors. Our clients are transformational and distinguished corporations, startups, investors, and nonprofits that are at the bleeding edge of the Age of Adoption. Visit antennagroup.com to learn more.Resources:Anica Landreneau LInkedInHOKAntenna GroupAge of Adoption WebsiteKeith Zakheim LinkedIn

Written by Diane Botson & narrated by Gayle Crew When I joined Vanguard's Global Workplace Experience (GWx) team, our corporate real estate operations were at the beginning stages of embracing a more sustainable future. Recognizing the growing importance of environmental responsibility, we pursued LEED certification to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and to lead by example in the industry

In honor of Earth Day, Doug sits down with journalist and founder of Climate Positive Now—Kenn Busch, to discuss the intricacies of carbon management and its environmental implications.Throughout the episode, Kenn demystifies the complex dynamics of carbon's interaction with our environment and highlights some innovative approaches to utilize carbon management for environmental gain.Looking for continuing education credits related to sustainability? Check out Ken's CEU below! Climate Positive Materials for Sustainable Interiors, A CEU course brought to you by OFS    Follow Doug on LinkedIn.Click here to get your copy of Doug's children's book—Design Your World.Follow Imagine a Place on LinkedIn.

This conversation is with Rachel Ladouceur the Senior Marketing Director of Café William—an innovative and ethical coffee roasting company that is boldly venturing into the world of bringing sustainable coffee to the masses.In this episode you'll learn how they're the first commercial coffee roaster to use 100% renewable energy and how they're actively building a supply chain that uses wind power, that's right, they've got beans on sail boats.You'll hear about Rachel's transformative journey to Colombia where she connected with indigenous coffee growers committed to organic farming practices, the journey of one of their latest coffee bean shipments that came to the Eastern Seaboard by sailboat.And we highlight Cafe William's commitment to environmental stewardship within the context of sustainable consumption and the power of consumer choice.This is a conversation that will inspire you to act beyond the cup and you're going to enjoy every moment. You can learn more at www.cafewilliam.com.Here's a summary of this episode:Rachel Ladouceur's Vision for a Sustainable Grocery Store: Envisions a future grocery store with direct connections to food producers, minimal waste, and packaging that supports the environment, emphasizing consumer power through purchasing choices.Cafe William's Bold Sustainability Initiatives: Ladouceur describes Cafe William's efforts in sustainable coffee production and their goal to act beyond just selling coffee, including their innovative sailboat transportation project.A Transformative Trip to Colombia: Ladouceur shares her transformative experience visiting coffee farmers in Colombia, highlighting the importance of organic farming practices among indigenous communities.The Challenge of Sustainable Coffee Farming: Discusses the hard work and dedication of Colombian coffee farmers to maintain sustainable practices despite the physical and economic challenges.Cafe William's Unique Coffee Bean Transportation: On December 18th, 72,000 kilos of coffee beans were shipped from Santa Marta, Colombia, to Quebec by sailboat, showcasing a novel approach to reducing carbon footprint in coffee transportation.The Role of Consumers in Sustainability: Emphasizes the power of consumer choice in supporting sustainable brands and the importance of understanding the impact of their purchases.The Importance of Renewable Energy in Coffee Roasting: Highlights Cafe William's plan to use hydroelectric power for coffee roasting, a pioneering move in the industry towards sustainability.LEED Certification and Environmental Standards: Discusses the efforts to build a LEED-certified roasting facility that exceeds standard environmental requirements.The Challenge of Educating Consumers: Acknowledges the difficulty in changing consumer habits and the importance of educating them about the benefits of sustainable coffee consumption.Future Innovations and Partnerships: Teases future projects and partnerships aimed at expanding Cafe William's sustainability efforts, including scaling up the sailboat transportation concept.

What is LEED Certification, and why does it matter? We'll walk you through what it means and how you can make sure your building is healthy, highly efficient, and cost saving! Video By: More Than Media Instagram: @morethan.media Facebook: @MoreThanMedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoreThanMedia_ TikTok: @morethan.media LinkedIn: @morethanmedia The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBP Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTF Keep up with us on our Socials: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/ - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns - Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/ #haverstickdesigns #acousticdesign #recordingstudios #recordingstudio #studiodesigner #studiodesign #acoustics #dolby #atmos #dolbyatmos #dolbylabs #music #recording #artist #recordingartist #creativespace #thesoundproject #leedcertification

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Leap Chear, Senior Architect and Partner at EAPC Architects Engineers about Architecture, LEED certification, and Building Strong Company Culture.  Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-formShowtimes: 2:05  Nic & Laura talk about company culture11:20   Interview with Leap Cheap starts13:08   Architecture19:09   LEED Certification35:02   Building strong company culture37:26   Field NotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Leap Chear at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leap-chear-aia-ncarb-leed-ap-3289b4103/Guest Bio:Leap Chear, a Senior Architect and Partner at EAPC Architects Engineers, amass over 25 years of experience in architectural practice. A Higher Education sector specialist, Leap skillfully manages complex projects from planning to post-occupancy. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, licensed in 7 states, and a co-founder of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) North Dakota Chapter and active member of AIA South Dakota (past board member). Honored as AIA North Dakota Young Architect of the Year in 2009 and Prairie Business Top 40 Under 40 Professional in 2012, Leap is a community leader, serving on the Sioux Empire Housing Partnership board.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

An analysis by POLITICO's E&E News and First Street revealed issues in the U.S. Green Building Council's rating system that could spell flood danger for hundreds of structures. E&E News's Corbin Hiar dissects the LEED certification gaps that are putting the newest generation of climate-friendly buildings in jeopardy. Plus, the EPA lost a lawsuit arguing that the agency wrongly approved a Colorado air permitting program that allowed the state to ignore ozone-forming emissions from oil and gas wells. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Corbin Hiar is a climate and business reporter for E&E News. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Jesse is Director of Strategy at the Spinnaker Group, a Division of SOCOTEC.  He explains the many benefits of achieving LEED Green Building Certification.

This week we are revisiting an earlier episode that is still highly relevant to today's water discussion. We are looking back on episode 53: LEEDing the Way.Emily E. Lewis has a great discussion about what is, what can be, and what is next! Whitney Ward, Principal at VCBO Architecture, walks us through the LEED Certification process and how our built environment impacts our water footprint. They dive into specific ways society can design buildings that are both functional and make the best of use of water and other limited resources.

Why should every building be green? Buildings, both commercial and residential, account for about 40% of annual CO2 emissions. It's an enormously wasteful industry ripe for innovation. But how do we bring about the new era of eco buildings? My guest today is Tommy Linstroth, the CEO of Green Badger, an SaaS platform for automating sustainability. They make it much much easier for construction professionals to build sustainably. It's a clever approach to an important sector we don't often think about, oh, and these buildings can dramatically lower your monthly energy costs as well.  ➡️ https://getgreenbadger.com/ ➡️ Highlights: https://rosspalmer.com/tommy-linstroth

Step inside the studio with us for this in-person interview with Janice Jimenez, Marketing Director at Climate Pledge Arena, live from the Amazon Music Artist Lounge located backstage at Climate Pledge Arena. As we visit Seattle to plan the upcoming EAMC conference, Janice tells us all about Seattle's amazing new arena and it's many features and initiatives. Hear about some of the incredible climate-forward, green programs and strategies that the arena employs, and how they are working to innovate and lead the charge in the live events industry. She walks us through her career, from starting on the venue side with an internship at Honda Center in Anaheim, to lots of experience working for promoters such as Feld Entertainment, Cirque du Soleil, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live. We discuss opportunities and challenges that come with working with brands and intellectual properties, and how JJ's experience with them bettered her career journey. Enjoy this fun, energetic, live interview with excellent career tips and lots of great info about The Emerald City, Seattle.Janice Jimenez: Instagram | LinkedIn | EmailClimate Pledge Arena: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

Tommy Linstroth is the founder and CEO of Green Badger a construction sustainability platform that saves clients time managing LEED and ESG reports. On this episode Tommy shares the importance of third party  verification, why companies are making the shift to building more sustainability and Embodied Carbon tracking.  1:44 Introduction  4:50 What is sustainability  8:00 What is green badger?  11:40 LEED certification  19:40 Embodied Carbon Show Links:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenbadger https://twitter.com/GetGreenBadger https://www.facebook.com/getgreenbadger 

This episode of the Podcast features Danielle Cyrot, who is the winemaker for Cade Winery and 13th Vineyard on Howell Mountain in the Napa Valley. Our conversation ranges from mountain winemaking, the trials of the 2020 vintage, Cade's growth with the acquisition of 13th Vineyard, the Plumpjack group, and LEED Certification for wineries.

In this episode, Anca Novacovici and I discuss ensuring long-term financial success. So if you want to learn why going green is the KEY to growing your B2B or B2C business, learn proven techniques to increase sales by going green, and develop your sustainability strategy so you can determine how to reach your short-term and long-term sustainability goals, tune in now! And don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so that you get every episode like this one delivered to you automatically. Anca founded ECO-Coach to promote environmental awareness and provide businesses and individuals with services and tools that would transition to a more sustainable way of living and working easier. She started Eco-Coach in early 2006 because of her passion for the environment and sustainability, her experience in management consulting, and her interest in green, healthy buildings and interior spaces. Anca is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and sits on the Board of the Green Building Institute. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBecause the money is in the list! ActiveCampaign is the most robust email marketing platform in the world.Living Document Collaboration! Embed your documents Anywhere. Use rich media PowerLinks that integrate with virtually any platform!The Most Advanced Landing Page Builder! Design Beautiful Landing Pages That Convert with The Best & Easiest Landing Page Builder Available!The Best WordPress Experience! The Best WordPress Host Available At Any Price. Lighting Fast Servers & Superior Customer Service.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

 Emily E. Lewis has a great discussion about what is, what can be, and what is next! Whitney Ward, Principal at VCBO Architecture, walks us through the LEED Certification process and how our built environment impacts our water footprint. They dive into specific ways society can design buildings that are both functional and make the best of use of water and other limited resources. 

Dallas Terry is a sustainability professional with a successful track record of driving excellence in projects and programs to achieve ROI and reduce environmental impacts. His real interest lies in those ideas, projects, and businesses that entail innovative, intelligent and collaborative designs that improve the bottom line and make a meaningful impact on improving the status quo. Dallas has served as Cushman Wakefield's Sustainability Manager where he served  PG&E's corporate real estate organization to help create and execute a robust sustainability strategy and drive performance across their portfolio of >250 sites where he worked cross functionally with strategy, projects, facilities and other teams to facilitate “sustainable” decision-making in key aspects of the real estate value chain: Advising CRE leadership on industry, state and local trends and guiding program direction Leading analysis of GHG emissions reduction scenarios in support of long term goal setting Engaging stakeholders in development of sustainability standards and behavior change campaigns Oversight of LEED program with >10 new construction and existing building projects including multiple Net Zero Energy projects Managing >$5M in energy efficiency projects across multiple sites with >$850k/yr. in estimated savings. Dallas has also worked with companies to help coach them through a comprehensive curriculum that allows them to embed sustainability into multiple dimensions of their businesses, guiding them to develop Sustainability action plans consisting of cost and resource saving projects.   Specialties: Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Business Planning, Feasibility Studies, Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Integrated Waste Management Renewable Energy, Financial Modeling, Business Development, Risk Assessments, LEED Certification, Carbon Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement   Show Highlights Special training in conducting feasibility studies for renewable energy projects, solar and wind. A peek at mandates and markets in different cities.  Pro tips on working from home or working remotely. Hitting the milestones that we need to hit by say 2030 and beyond. Real estate portfolios strategy to truly build a net zero portfolio. The parallels between soccer and business to get the right group of people working together to achieve a common goal. What are the right roadmaps to help orchestrate and plan net zero projects and programs? “Getting started early, I think is really key. It's what you hear all the time, but it's really true. Like anyone, I would be even further than I am right now if I'd just gotten a little start a little bit earlier, or if I had found some valuable internships earlier. Be willing to say, ‘It's okay to start as an intern' with low  pay. It's going to help put some milestones on your resume and help you to level-up beyond that." -Dallas Terry   Dallas Terry Transcript   Dallas Terry's Show Resource and Information The Lean Startup  LinkedIn   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2021 GBES

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host John Failla sits down with Dennis Elliot, Assistant Vice President for Facilities at California Polytechnic State University, to discuss Cal Poly's climate action plan and decarbonization efforts. In a recent interview Dennis had with SEV's sister podcast, Beyond the Meter, John learned about the great work Dennis and his team are doing at Cal Poly. Listen to this follow-up interview to learn more about Cal Poly's work and how it is changing the way academia views its climate impact. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Cal Poly's ambitious climate action plan [03:02] Accelerating Cal Poly's net-zero goal [09:00] Collaborating for net neutrality [13:44] Santa Cruz' model of savings [18:18] Cal Poly's carbon offsets [23:14] Electrification for net-zero [28:59] Evaluating new suppliers and solution [38:47] Cal Poly's master plan Until a few years ago, Cal Poly hadn't made a comprehensive utilities plan. They had run feasibility studies to assess particular infrastructure needs, but they'd never taken a broader approach across all utility categories at a master planning level. As part of Cal Poly's 2035 Master Plan development, they recognized the need for a more holistic approach. To keep their model as accurate as possible, Cal Poly engaged its peers at the Chancellor's office. By comparing their plans to the database of all the retrofits that have been done across the University of California system, Cal Poly was able to ensure accuracy for various types of construction. Cal Poly evaluated what the impact of maintenance trades staffing would be. Using APPA guidelines for staffing, they updated the model to be more tailored to the university.  Improvements rather than carbon offsets When reductions are as low as they can get, carbon offsets can be considered. However, Cal Poly would prefer to first spend money on building and infrastructure improvements that have real reductions. Cal Poly has a unique position in that they're a large, land-holding institution. With around ten thousand acres of land, they currently have an operational dairy, feed mill, and several animal units. They use some of their compost for soil amendment. Science shows that if the soil's carbon level increases, the soil's ability to hold water is also increased. Treating the ground in this manner is one way Cal Poly is more effectively using its current resources than simply purchasing carbon offsets that could have less impact.  One of the primary strategies for net neutrality is electrification. California is planning on the electric grid being carbon neutral by 2045. If organizations can use electricity as their primary energy source, they should. As it stands, many university campuses have district energy plants with natural gas-fired boilers. The reality of combustion and natural gas is that they cannot exceed more than 100% efficiency. However, because of how the vapor compression refrigeration cycle works when used as either cooling or heating, this method is capable of being 300% efficient. Heat recovery chillers are designed to create a condenser water temperature that is higher than other chillers. Then that heated water is sent to a boiler plant as a supply of heating energy. Carbon neutrality by 2025 The entire UC system has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2025. Since UC can afford to do things that the state colleges can't, they share resources and ideas. For example, Cal Poly's colleagues at Santa Cruz worked with a consultant called EcoShift to identify four major variables. 1. How much should be invested in energy efficiency retrofits of existing buildings? 2. What is the performance standard that should be set for new constructions? 3. How much development of renewable onsite generation or contract renewables for procurement should there be? 4. What will they have to spend on carbon offsets? Another issue Cal Poly must consider is the future cost of carbon. The cost of gas, water, sewer, and electricity are relatively stable, so projecting these costs are more simple than carbon. The price of carbon is volatile, and there's less data available. The tool EcoShift developed for Santa Cruz is open-sourced, so it's available to any institution that wants to use it. Cal Poly worked with EcoShift and then used that information to go beyond the variables mentioned. They considered both energy-retrofitted buildings and standards for new construction. By looking beyond the next few years, Cal Poly is working more quickly towards a sustainable future. Investment in energy efficiency, the elevation of building performance standards, and the adoption of more renewables all return a positive net present value. Resources & People Mentioned Beyond the Meter Cal Poly's master plan Second nature climate leadership commitment CHESC Connect with Dennis Elliot On LinkedIn Dennis Elliot serves as the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability in the Facilities Management and Development Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dennis holds a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly in Mechanical Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California, and a Certified Energy Manager. In his 37 years at Cal Poly in a variety of energy-related roles, Dennis has helped lead operation and maintenance of building HVAC and central plants; design, construction, and commissioning of new buildings and utility systems; utility metering, building automation, SCADA, and building data analytic systems; energy and water conservation programs; renewable energy projects; sustainability educational outreach and curriculum infusion initiatives; LEED Certification and AASHE STARS programs; Master Planning and Strategic Planning; Zero Waste Programs and the campus' Climate Action Plan. Dennis helped found and still mentors Cal Poly's Green Campus Program of student peer educators, serves on Cal Poly's Academic Senate Sustainability Committee, and chairs the campus Sustainability Advisory Committee. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions https://smartenergydecisions.com Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Event Operations Director, Lisa Carroll at lisa@smartenergydecisions.com To become a Sponsor Partner of Smart Energy Voices Season 3, please reach out to tim@smartenergydecisions.com for packages, pricing, and further details. Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

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Matt and Sean talk about growing bricks of fungus, green architecture and net-zero buildings, and slaughtering non-English pronunciations. ALSO:  movies and television that make them cry (sometimes in fear).

We invited Tori Carle back to the podcast to walk us through all of the proper ways to dispose of our holiday trash and recyclables. She talks about the City of Greensboro's LEED Certification and more. Check it out!

Institutes of higher education are large consumers of energy. From the lights and heat that are needed to keep students and faculty comfortable enough to learn effectively, to the equipment, technology, and staff required to keep things running, the expense is enormous. But for those same reasons, these institutions have a tremendous opportunity to push forward the move toward sustainable energy solutions, which will result in a cleaner environment and better future, and cost savings for them. Today, three guests from the realm of higher education join John for a frank conversation about the overall challenges faced by institutions of higher learning when it comes to renewable energy. Join John and his guests, Bill Guerrero of Ithaca College, Dennis Elliot of Cal Poly, and Wayne Johnson of Duke Energy for this enlightening conversation.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... The experience and background of our guests, leaders in Higher Education [0:55] A big-picture view: Energy management and sustainability in Higher Education [7:24] Some of the most productive investments in energy efficiency [16:38] The role of resiliency in energy solutions for Higher Education [24:12] How to pay for the improvements needed [32:56] Master Plans enable colleges & universities to plan toward sustainable energy There are vast differences in the way institutes of higher education make decisions and implement them when it comes to the capital improvements required to move toward sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for their campuses. The predominant way these institutions move the needle is through the inclusion of sustainability initiatives within the university or college’s Master Plan. These plans are revisited and revamped often because the situation on school campuses is changing all the time. New needs arise and circumstances demand new approaches. It’s a perfect opportunity to move their energy usage toward sustainable solutions. This conversation highlights the approach two leaders in higher education have taken when it comes to renewable energy improvements on campus. Cal Poly and Ithaca College have both focused on integrating sustainable energy improvements into their Master Planning process, with one of those schools even creating an independent energy Master Plan due to the increased importance of the issue. The issue of resiliency is of paramount importance for higher education The wildfires that have raged across California in 2020 illustrate one of the many reasons colleges and universities need to build resiliency into their energy procurement solutions. Cal Poly discovered that their energy solution was inadequate as a result of the fires. The institution relied on a sole provider and delivery mechanism that was endangered by the wildfires. The impact of a power loss is massive to facilities, educational systems, remote learning, and more. To address these issues, many opportunities exist to ensure power is not disrupted and education continues. Regional transmission systems with various substations are one solution, as are generators use in a synchronized fashion. On-site batteries can be used to implement load-shifting during peak energy consumption hours, and larger schools are looking into microgrids, co-generation, and combined heat and power sources.   The most effective ways to fund energy improvements The COVID pandemic of 2020 has shown all of us that the economic conditions we enjoy one day may be in jeopardy the next. It’s an example of how various crises can shift the focus of an organization or institution to new areas, and environmental sustainability goals could be a regrettable casualty when this occurs. Add to that, the fact that many colleges face serious asset replacement issues shortly. 80% of schools surveyed say they plan on funding those capital improvements through increased enrollment, but because of the pandemic, full enrollment is not expected to happen for many years. The reality is that sustainability initiatives compete with every other need at institutions of higher learning, and the assets needed for energy projects are behind-the-scenes and not as easily noticed as the other more superficial things like paint, carpet, landscaping, and building facades. Those in charge of energy, facilities, and capital improvements have their work cut out for them in trying to gain the buy-in for energy improvements and upgrades during such times. But it’s entirely possible, and our guests give many helpful suggestions about how to position your budget requests in ways that enthuse and engage your stakeholders. Resources & People Mentioned Ithaca College California Polytechnic Institute Connect With Our Guests Bill Guerrero, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Ithaca College Bill has served in the education industry for over 21 years in education and independent schools. Ithaca College is a Private, Residential, Liberal Arts College with about 5,800 students and 1,700 faculty/staff. Bill’s areas of responsibility are Finance & Accounting, Auxiliary Services, Information Technology, and Facilities Services including Environmental Sustainability. With 2.6 M feet of space, the majority of which was built in the 1950s and 1960s, Ithaca’s initiatives have secured it the AASHE Gold Star Rating. The Environment America Research & Policy Center ranks Ithaca College #8 in percent of electricity derived from renewable resources. Follow Bill on LinkedIn Dennis Elliot, Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.  Dennis Elliot serves as the Director of Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability in the Facilities Management and Development Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dennis holds a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly in Mechanical Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California, and a Certified Energy Manager. In his 37 years at Cal Poly in a variety of energy-related roles, Dennis has helped lead operation and maintenance of building HVAC and central plants; design, construction, and commissioning of new buildings and utility systems; utility metering, building automation, SCADA, and building data analytic systems; energy and water conservation programs; renewable energy projects; sustainability educational outreach and curriculum infusion initiatives; LEED Certification and AASHE STARS programs; Master Planning and Strategic Planning; Zero Waste Programs and the campus' Climate Action Plan. Dennis helped found and still mentors Cal Poly's Green Campus Program of student peer educators, serves on Cal Poly’s Academic Senate Sustainability Committee, and chairs the campus Sustainability Advisory Committee. Follow Dennis on LinkedIn Wayne Johnson, Duke Energy’s Key Segment Manager For EducationWayne has served as a Facilities Management and Energy Executive in Higher Education and brings a wealth of experience to Duke Energy.  Wayne has also managed safety and accreditation processes for his campus and has provided oversight and program responsibility for a regional K-12 outsourced facilities management firm.  Wayne has a passion for “out of the box” thinking that generates a creative process in meeting the challenges facing energy infrastructure and asset management in education.  Wayne strives to create a “synergy” that builds solutions to meet the needs of all campus constituents: Facilities leaders, CFOs, Presidents, Head of School, faculty, staff, students, and local communities.  His unique perspective and experience when combined with Duke Energy’s ability to execute can be of great support as schools look to become energy efficient, sustainable, and viable for the future.  Wayne enjoys international travel, time on the lake and hiking, especially when his extended family and wife can join in the adventure.  Wayne has worked as a licensed electrical and general contractor and has degrees from Mars Hill University and The University of South Carolina where his advanced degree is in Education Administration. 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Daniel Overbey of Browning Day talks about Green Building Design, Sustainability, and LEED Certification. Learn how green design incorporates energy savings, water conservation and waste reductions to achieve a more efficient, economic, and environmentally friendly buildings. There are also financial incentives to help justify incorporating these design elements in your projects. Check out this informative episode!

Construction is an industry that has a significant environmental footprint and at the same time, lags other industries in technology adoption. But there are some significant advancements that have been made (think LEED Certification) which have fundamentally changed the way we build and renovate. Today, leading green building thinkers are now focusing their attention on the opportunities to drive carbon reduction and social justice. Join Jen Hancock as she speaks with Thomas Mueller, founding director and CEO of the Canada Green Building Council, about how organizations can embrace green building in the fight against climate change.

On todays podcast episode we are excited to have special guest Andy Pease from In Balance Green Consulting. Today we are talking about building energy efficient homes. We discuss some of the changes that have taken place in 2020 with Title 24/Building and energy standards. Andy provides great insite on how to build a more energy efficient home and the tools that you can use to implement that into your home. Andy, both an Architect and LEED Accredited Professional, is skilled and experienced in a wide range of green building practices. Her current focus lies in optimizing green building strategies, including LEED administration and certification services, and water conservation strategies. Bringing together integrated design, daylight and water use analysis, low impact development, energy efficiency, materials selections, and other strategies, she has helped dozens of clients through a green building process, whether their goal was to achieve LEED Certification or maximize on their building's efficiencies. Andy is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); she is an active leader in the Central Coast Green Building Council (a merger of USGBC-C4 and SLO Green Build) and the AIA Central Coast Chapter. Andy also serves as Council Member for the City of San Luis Obispo. If you are interested in my Free e-Book How to Avoid Home Remodeling Hell, head over to michaelsmitharchitects.com/freebook and get your copy today.

placemakingpodcast@gmail.com Facebook-f Twitter Linkedin Instagram Pinterest LEED-ing the Way with Sustainable Design in Architecture with Michael & Casey – Ep. 028 About the Guests I am excited to share this next conversation with all of you. Michael and Casey both practice architecture at CORE Architects in Rogers, Arkansas. Both are LEED accredited professionals as well as architects. I think you'll enjoy our candid discussion on the importance of LEED Certification and sustainable design in architecture today. Michael received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arkansas in 2006. Upon graduating, he worked in Chicago from 2006 to 2015 as designer and project coordinator at an international architecture firm on various large-scale projects. Michael returned to Northwest Arkansas and joined CORE Architects in May of 2015 with a desire to give back to the community that provided so much opportunity for him. Casey attended Oklahoma State University and received a Bachelor of Architecture in 2010 with a minor in Architectural History Theory. In 2011, she moved to Arkansas and quickly fell in love with the Northwest Arkansas region. Her can-do attitude, attention to detail, and capacity to work on every aspect of all project types make her an integral part of the team at CORE Architects. CORE Architects offers both architectural and interior design services, with experience in master planning mixed-use developments. Their experience ranges from preparing needs-assessment studies, conceptual design options, construction cost estimates, preparation of construction documents and specifications, bid packages, through full construction administration, including shop drawing review, payment application review, and project close-out. You can find out more about CORE Architects here: http://www.core-arch.com/ In this episode, we are going to discuss the LEED certification methodology for designing buildings, first steps when tackling a LEED project, and the common myths about LEED accreditation that they often see and how they would bust those myths. https://www.usgbc.org/ Main Take-Away's From This Show LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in the early 90's. LEED was created to be a third-party certification program that would recognize a standard of design, construction, and ultimately operation of “green” building design. Although the cost and marketability of the LEED certification has been widely criticized, most do not discount the impact that this certification has had on the green building movement. Casey and Michael are both LEED accredited professionals with experience in LEED design. The main take-aways I got from this candid conversation with Casey and Michael in this “unofficial” LEED certification discussion are as follows: There are various levels of LEED Certification for buildings with varying degrees of difficulty. In order to truly design a LEED Certified building, the sustainable discussions need to be made early in the design process. Although LEED has been criticized over the years, the impact LEED has had on the industry can not be disputed. As always, I will dig into each of these “take-away's” every week on the blog. So, without further a due, here we go! There are various levels of LEED Certification for buildings with varying degrees of difficulty. The LEED rating system for the various types of projects consists of four different levels. The first, and lowest, level is the LEED Certified designation. This is achieved by scoring 40-49 points on the LEED checklist. Due to the increasingly efficient systems required by the various codes, this often fairly easy to achieve in most cases...

LEED AP BD+C, LEED Project Reviewer, WELL AP: Allison Cunningham Prior to joining Ecoworks Studio, Allison took a leap and moved from her home state of Indiana to Atlanta, GA to pursue her passion for sustainable design as a consultant for a well-established and nationally recognized sustainable consulting firm. There she quickly assumed the role of primary project manager for several significant projects varying in size, location, LEED Rating System, and LEED Certification level. Currently, as a long-time project manager for Ecoworks Studio, Allison brings a wealth of knowledge from past projects and uses a collaborative and practical approach to guide her projects to reach their sustainability and certification goals. Allison is a member of the USGBC Georgia Chapter and is an on-going member of the USGBC Georgia Chapter Atlanta Branch Outreach Committee where she aids in organizing volunteer opportunities and events to promote sustainability and education in the Atlanta and greater Atlanta communities. She also has an Interior Design degree from Purdue University and prior to graduation completed the Industry Cooperative Education Program working for a furniture dealer and interior design firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Show Highlights  Learn creative sustainability solutions to integrating concepts that are in the standards. Allison provides valuable tips on intent of credit when working on large scale and unique projects. Allison shares complexities from her various projects for location and building type. Why you need to utilize the USGBC and GCBI to find alternative solutions that fit LEED and WELL standards The Pandemic parallel impact on green building How to pursue a holistic approach to sustainability by forming a bridge between LEED and WELL “...when I was new in my career, the expectation of me (and kind of often) was when you're being graded, when you're going through school, is to be perfect or to try to be perfect, 100% right? I don't think that's how the real world works and you're going to make mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes often turn out to be the things that you can learn the most from and you result in growing the most. So don't be afraid to make a mistake.” -Allison Cunningham   GBMS With Allison Cunningham   Allison's Show Resources and Information    LinkedIn Cradle to Cradle:   Ecoworks Studio usgbc.org/  (USGBC)  (USGBC Chapter Georgia)     Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2020 GBES

Host Franklin Ramirez discusses Green Building and Energy Conservation with Elgin Sustainabilty Commissioner Laura Kenney. Laura is also an urban planning and policy graduate student at Northern Illinois University, focusing on environmental planning. What does it mean for a home or building to be designed, built and maintained with “LEED” certification? How does one make energy saving renovations to one’s home or business? Elgin is retrofitting all of its public street lighting fixtures with LED lights. What does that mean for the City of Elgin? Tune in to hear Laura and Franklin discuss the importance of planning long-term for home and building energy use. *Note: Given the coronavirus situation, this episode was recorded with Laura as a call-in participant.

Today's guest is Melissa "Lissie" Rappaport Schifman, the founder of Green Intention LLC, where she writes, speaks, and consults for healthier and more sustainable homes and workplaces. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Lissie has led the LEED certification of several million square feet of commercial property. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of BuildWithRise.com, an online resource that helps homeowners make healthier, more sustainable decisions for all of their home improvement projects. She is the author of Building a Sustainable Home: Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth and Soul. She holds her MBA and MA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and two daughters. In today's episode we discuss and learn about how to create and build a sustainable home. We discuss the water you drink and the air you breathe in addition to a number of other topics including landscaping.  We love how Lissie stretches us to think about sustainability in the home, a topic that we both had little knowledge on prior to our conversation. She also offers a few easy and practical tips that you can make in your home, which are not only pretty simple but also inexpensive to implement.  We'd love to hear how this episode has inspired you to think about your home and perhaps make a change. Jump on over to IG and share in your stories and tag #theartoflivingwellpodcast. You can find Lissie on: https://www.facebook.com/buildingasustainablehome/ http://www.green-intention.com/ You can buy her book: Building a Sustainable Home: Practical Green Design Choices for Your Health, Wealth and Soul -- available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many local bookstores. Other useful links: Leed Certification information LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. ... LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership. Brita Filters Berkey Water Filters Shower Filter Special Offer Take advantage of our special offer with Healing Elements (new clients only). Address: 2290 Como Avenue  St. Paul, MN 55108 Sign up for One FREE Week of Unlimited Classes! Reserve your week online or in store with the promotional code "AOLW" Note: Week unlimited begins on the date of purchase. Enjoy $15 off your first 60 or 90 minute Massage or Reiki service using code "AOLW15" book online and note the promo code when scheduling or call to book 651-348-6216. Reminder: Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast so that you can uncover strategies, tips and resources from a variety of experts and our own banks of knowledge as you progress on your journey to living well.  We'd also love you to leave us a review on itunes. Please share this podcast with a friend or anyone who you think could benefit from this information. Join our private Art of Living Well Podcast Facebook Community: This is a community where you can directly interact with us and ask us questions and suggest topics for future episodes. Upcoming Art of Living Well Programs: 7 Day Community Functional Medicine Liver Detox - April 5, 2020 Start date Clean Beauty 101 Online Workshop - April 22nd, 9-10:15 AM   Shop our Favorite Products:   https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Instagram: @theartofliving_well FB: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflivingwellpodcast/ Sign-up for our Art of Living Well Podcast email list. (We promise not to bombard you with email). Marnie Dachis Marmet's Website (Zenful Life Coaching) Stephanie May Potter's Website

IDEAS For Us Executive Director Clayton Louis Ferrara sits down with Alexa Stone, President and Founder of ecoPreserve, a company that helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint through programs like LEED Certification. Their discussion also includes how sustainability has changed and what it might look like in the future, how Orlando fits into the network of smart cities, and more. Support this podcast by becoming a member at ideasforus.org/memberships Follow IDEAS on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Email us at contact@ideasforus.org Subscribe and find more episodes at ideasforus.org/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ideasforus/support

Episode 007: Living Walls, Preserved Moss Paintings & the Benefits of Greening our Work & Home Spaces "Truly, if you just follow what you are passionate about regardless of what you think it is going to lead you to, you'll get there, the roads will converge at some point." -Amanda Goldberg In this Episode of Among the Jungle Podcast we follow the journey of regenerative engineer Amanda Goldberg. Amanda, and her team at Planted Design have an absolute gift for creating green spaces that have earned them 13 AmericanHort Awards for their custom designs (5 this year!). Their creations are beyond inspirational, and it is my belief this episode will have you "Dreaming Green" in unexpected ways! Today we will learn: 1) All about living walls and preserved moss paintings 2) LEED Certification and the benefits of including green space at work and at home 3) How to keep the workspace fun and exciting and so much more If you're ready, its time to inspire your wild! I HIGHLY recommend viewing the Show Notes for this episode at: www.amongthejungle.com/007

Since it was founded in 2007, Eosis has provided environmental advice, which could lead to a more efficient way to handle resources, as well as optimizing building energy performance.    Their services include Building Energy Modeling, analysis for passive design strategies to optimize building energy consumption, and gathering the required documentation for LEED Certification.Their work focuses in finding synergies to achieve savings in building operation and equipment selection.   This week Jorge Lopez, Eosis Chairman of the board shares how this company is making a huge difference.

Since it was founded in 2007, Eosis has provided environmental advice, which could lead to a more efficient way to handle resources, as well as optimizing building energy performance.    Their services include Building Energy Modeling, analysis for passive design strategies to optimize building energy consumption, and gathering the required documentation for LEED Certification.Their work focuses in finding synergies to achieve savings in building operation and equipment selection.   This week Jorge Lopez, Eosis Chairman of the board shares how this company is making a huge difference.

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

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

Dan Burgoyne is the Sustainability Manager for California's Department of General Services (DGS), where he develops and helps implement policies improving California's sustainable buildings, energy, water and resource efficiency. Dan is a California-licensed architect and LEED Fellow, with over 26 years of experience in the design and construction industry, and green building policy. Dan led the development of California Governor Jerry Brown's green building Executive Order B-18-12, and now leads its implementation under the direction of the Governor's office, pushing California toward Zero Net Energy buildings, LEED certified buildings, reduced emissions, improved energy and water efficiency, and sustainable building operations. Dan has served as a green building advisor to the California Green Building Code (CalGREEN), GSA, and California's High Speed Rail Authority. Dan served twice on the USGBC Board of Directors, as well as Government and LEED MR TAG committees, and on the USGBC's Advisory Council. Dan is also an advisor and instructor for the University of California, Davis Extension.   Dan Burgoyne - Get To Know Dan Dan grew up in Eugene, Oregon in the 1960's and 1970's.  There were a lot of trees around and Dan had another career in mind.  He was told he would be a good chemical engineer or architect. In high school he enrolled in Chemistry and Drafting.  Very quickly he had dropped Chemistry and the rest is history. “I pursued architecture and went to a number of schools.  I started out in a drafting trade school in Arizona outside the Phoenix area.  I went to Brigham Young for a few years, transferred to the West Valley College in Saratoga, California where I started studying architecture again.  I finished up a Cal Poly in San Luis Ospido in architecture.” - Dan Burgoyne   Early Sustainability Journey Dan admired the simplicity of the shelters that earth-minded people lived in that were around the Eugene, OR area.  He was passionate about passive design earth sheltered homes and read everything he could on those subjects. It was still new but there were a lot of designs.  Dan eventually became a Sustainability Manager and the green building and LEED movement sparked his interest. “I worked in my career as an architect for a number of years and then got into project management and ended up at the State of California in the Department of General Services.  After a year at the state I interviewed for and accepted a position as Sustainability Manager. I have there for 17 years.” - Dan Burgoyne   Proudest Achievements Dan's proudest achievement by far is his family.  He has been married for 34 years and has 3 children,  They are all in school pursuing their own careers, none of them in architecture but have been a great influence in is life. “In my career, developing green building policies for the state is also a proud achievement.  I have served under 4 different administrations and under the last 3 very much more involved and in 2004 I participated with Schwarzenegger's Executive Order.  At that time we took a leap of faith and became the first government that required LEED Certification for new and existing buildings.” - Dan Burgoyne   Book Recommendations The Earth-Sheltered House: An Architect's Sketchbook by Malcolm Wells The Passive Solar Energy Book by Edward Masria   Tune into this podcast to listen to the rest of Dan Burgoyne's journey in this podcast hosted by Charlie.   Connect with Dan Burgoyne: LinkedIn   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing.  Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more insurances that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2019 GBES

Austin Community Design & Development Center (ACDDC) engages with communities and brings together partners to create affordable housing and sustainable environments. Executive Director Nicole Joslin and Program Coordinator Marla Torrado join hosts Kyle Frazier and Sherren Harter to discuss strengthening the quality of life in our neighborhoods, empowering local residents, and ensuring equitable access to food, water, and energy. We talk about using integrated design thinking to rebuild after natural disasters, address displacement in rapidly growing cities, and create spaces that work for everyone.

Our new headquarters facility is nearing completion and our goal is to receive a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification rating once complete.  We are constantly working to provide our staff with the best working environment possible and with that will continue to add new options that will enhance the facility.  Our goal is to be able to display a LEED Certification plaque within our facility lobby dated 2018 which will be a great addition and reinforce our focus on the environment, sustainability, and providing our employees with an excellent working environment.  We are always active in making our manufacturing facilities more efficient and safer environments for our employees.  We summarize initiatives we are currently active on at all of our facilities (Amesbury/Rochester/Wilmington, MA & Nottingham, NH) to ensure we can continue to provide the best service and products to our customers and industry partners.  As the New England construction market continues to be strong and provide opportunity we are focused on remaining disciplined with our decision making processes to ensure we are prepared for what the future will hold.  With the companies 70th Anniversary being planned for now we are excited about what we have achieved and know we need to stay focused on our core values and what the business has been built on.  

What is a Green Building? How can a developer obtain a LEED Certification and what it takes to convert your home into a passive house are some of the questions Marc and I will answer in this episode of MyProperty NYC. Host: Anna Zahova Email: anna.zahova@myproperty.nyc Website: www.myproperty.nyc Instagram: instagram.com/annazahova Guest: Marc Supcoff, Esq. Website: www.designandbuildlaw.com Email: info@designandbuildlaw.com

Michael Deane is Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Turner Construction Company. He is a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional, and a LEED Fellow. His responsibilities include developing and implementing sustainable policies and procedures for Turner's national and international operations, green building training, operational oversight and sales. "Focus on the middle distance to see what's coming down the road, so you can say to people, 'Hey, this is going to be important, this can help us build better buildings, this can help our clients.'" - Michael Deane   Start in Green Building Michael received his BA in History from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He also has an MS in Historic Preservation from Columbia University. "All those early years and those that I was interested in came back and preservation seem to be that put all of the pieces together." - Michael Deane The path led him to work as the Project Manager at the NYC Cultural Preservation Unit. He worked closely with theatres as well as a public library. His career in a construction company later introduced him to green building.   Active LEED Fellow Michael served for three years from 2012 to 2015 in the Federal GSA Green Building Committee as a member. "It was a recognition of a commitment and of a certain level of achievement." - Michael Deane on getting the LEED Certification   At present, he is part of the Board of Directors of the Recycling Certification and of the Board of Governors of the Design Futures Council Institute. He was named a LEED Fellow in 2013 -- the most prestigious designation of LEED Professional. Green Building Track Record Now with more than 28 years of experience in construction management, Michael has worked with a wider array of clientele. It includes K-12 schools, cultural institutions and hospitality. He also served on the USGBC National Board of Directors from 2005 through 2008 and is a founding board member and past chair of the USGBC New York Chapter. To hear about Michael Deane and his insights in the green building movement, download and listen to this episode! Connect with Michael Deane: Turner Construction Company   Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES: Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   Don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes if you truly enjoyed the show. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!

David Reid, is a partner in Sutherland’s timber practice and a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. David counsels timberland investment management organizations and other large timber investors on the full spectrum of timber transactions, including purchases and sales of large-acreage timberland and timber deeds, long-term supply agreements, management agreements and financing. He also has substantial knowledge and experience working with LEED related timber issues.

A lively show with our guest Green Diva co-host Florence Block, who is executive director of the US Green Building Council (NJ chapter). We talked about food a bit with Debra Secunda, the Eat Green Girl and of course green building with Florence (Green Diva Flo), but we did our Sleeping Naked is Green AND our feature interview with Jene Luciani author of The Bra Book, on organic cotton and green bras and undies! Lots of information on why we should consider greener undergarments.

Can your community turn tragedy into opportunity? Bill Worthen, American Institute of Architects’ National Director and Resource Architect for Sustainability, sits down with us via skype to talk about LEED certification and how disaster can provide opportunity to build back better.

Kyle Kraus from Kum and Go just got an award for going green...called the LEED Certification...Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.   Then a bunch of delicious stuff...including blasphemy...  not mine.

With all this talk about climate change and global warming, you may be trying to "green" your commute by biking, carpooling or taking public transit. Does the greening have to stop once you get to work? Not if your building is LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.

With all this talk about climate change and global warming, you may be trying to "green" your commute by biking, carpooling or taking public transit. Does the greening have to stop once you get to work? Not if your building is LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.